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Details for our trip to Leek below. Note that they do operate a pre-booking system but you can still pay at the turnstiles. Most of the decent pubs appear to be in the centre of town - but at least it is all downhill from there to the ground!
Club | Leek Town |
Game Date | Saturday March 19th |
Game time | 3pm |
Ground address | Leek Town Football Club, Harrison Park, Macclesfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8LD |
Home colours | Blue shirts, white shorts and socks |
Directions | From Northwich about 27 miles and 50 minutes. Lach Dennis to Holmes Chapel. At traffic lights turn left onto A54 for Congleton. Keep on main road into centre of town. After passing shops take 2nd exit at roundabout to A527 (SP Biddulph and railway station). Go straight over next junction. Pass railway station and after ½ mile turn left at traffic lights before Church (SP Leek (A523)). Follow this road over the moors and turn right at T junction onto A523. Follow this road into Leek. Harrison Park is on the right had side at the bottom of the hill. WARNING. Leek is littered with speed cameras, including one outside the ground soon after entering the 30 limit. |
Parking facilities | Parking at the ground is restricted and limited. Priority is given to travelling officials and Blue Badge Holders. You can park on the main road but we would recommend parking on the industrial & retail estate close by where Sainsburys is situated. |
Railway station | Not recommended. Appears to be Stoke and then bus to Leek. |
Admission Prices | £10 for adults £6 for concessions (over 65's and students in full time education) £3 U16 to U8 Free Under 8 Online tickets include a free digital programme Leek Town vs Workington | Northern Premier LeagueKaizen Ticket for Leek Town vs Working AFC in the Pitching in NPL West Saturday 12 March, Harrison Park, 3:00pm kick off Thank you for your support #WEARELEEK
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Programme price | Match Programme is free (digital copy) to all purchasers of online tickets. There are 25 printed each week available for £2 on a first come first served basis. |
Disabled access and toilets | Access is via a large gate next to the turnstiles. There are many flat places to view the game from a wheelchair (covered and uncovered). However, we currently only have seating in the main stand which is accessed via steps. Stewards will help those acquiring assistance if asked. Disabled toilets are situated in the Clubhouse and accessed via a wide corridor behind the tea hut. |
Carers | Carers are admitted free with a full paying spectator (adult & concession) |
Food at ground | Food is available when the ground opens – normal fare including pies, burgers, chips, oatcakes, hot and cold drinks and confectionary. |
Drinks at ground | The Blues Bar is open before each game, at half-time and after the final whistle but is only accessible from within the ground before the game. During the game all drinks are served in plastic glasses but spectators are allowed to drink outside throughout the Ground. We have a selection of draught beers and lagers as well as bottles & cans. |
Local restaurants | The town has many good restaurants including Primo Piano, Duck & Goose, The Green Dragon (Wetherspoons) and The Blue Mugge. |
Are dogs allowed | Well behaved dog are welcome at Harrison Park |
Local pubs | CAMRA lists quite a few pubs in the area Search results for pubs near 'ST13 8LD' • whatpub.com. If you would prefer to sample the towns pubs we would recommend The Blue Mugge, The Fountain, The Roebuck, The Cock Inn, Beyond the Pale and the Green Dragon (Wetherspoons). The nearest drinking establishment is the Dyers Arms. |
Local places of interest | Churnet valley railway (10m, 20 minutes). Town architecture is good – with plenty of pubs to lubricate the walk! Rudyard lake, Staffordshire moorlands. |
Acknowledgement | Jon Eeles (LTFC Chairman) |