- Aug 7, 2013
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I am sure everyone knows everything about Linnets, but in case not and you didn't get a programme today here is the info used in there.
Club | Runcorn Linnets |
Game Date | Monday August 30th |
Game time | 15.00 |
Ground address | APEC Taxis Stadium, Stockham Lane, Runcorn, WA7 6GJ (May need to use WA7 6HP in some sat navs) |
Home colours | Green and yellow shirts, green shorts, yellow socks |
Directions | NOTE these have changed since my last visit to Linnets. A533 to Runcorn. After crossing M56 take second exit from large roundabout into Murdishaw Avenue. Pass Aldi and Queen of Hearts pub before turning right into Stockham lane. The ground and parking is at the bottom of the lane. |
Parking facilities | Large car park at ground |
Railway station | By Train (Runcorn East): Leave train station via the ticket office and catch a bus at the top of the steps (Arriva service number 1 is the most frequent) to Halton High School. From this stop cut through the wood, and the ground is over the road, opposite the chapel. Please note it is Arriva Service 2 from Halton High School that will return you to Runcorn East Station up until 6pm. By Train (Runcorn Mainline): Leave train station and catch a taxi from the rank to High Street Bus Terminus. From the bus terminus catch either of the following buses to Halton High School: Arriva Service 110 Arriva Service 79c Halton Transport Service 61 Halton Transport Service 14 From the stop cross the busway where safe to do so and cut through the wood, and the ground is over the road, opposite the chapel. Please note: for return journey to Runcorn Mainline Station on weekday evenings, only the 79c is in service (except bank holidays). Taxi's: Local taxi company: APEC: 01928 575757 |
Bus | Halton High Bus Stop is nearest ground. There are no direct buses linking Runcorn & Northwich. |
Admission Prices | £8 Adults £5 Concessions (65+ & 18-23) Free (Kids 18 & under) |
Programme price | £2 |
Disabled access and toilets | Gate can be opened to allow disabled fans to enter if they are unable to use the turnstile. Wheelchair spaces located within the seated stand. Disabled toilet located inside of the clubhouse. |
Carers | I could not confirm whether carers get free access as the carers who attend currently pay for entry. I assume this wouldn’t be an issue however. |
Food at ground | Standard football food, Pies, Hot dogs, Burgers, Chips, Chocolate, Crisps |
Drinks at ground | Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Bovril, Water, Draught Lager, Draught Cider, Lager and Cider. |
Local restaurants | Queen of Hearts, Beefeater, Subway, Perky Grinders (Coffee Shop) |
Are dogs allowed | Yes |
Local pubs | Queen of Hearts |
Local places of interest | Runcorn is not a very exciting place when it comes to landmarks, I’m not sure whether you would include: Silver Jubilee Bridge New Mersey Crossing Norton Priory |
Acknowledgements | Thanks to Jack Walsh at Linnets. |