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Ground Name: Recreation Ground |
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| What's The Ground
Like? Future Developments Looking Towards The Graysons (Spion) Kop (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? The Main Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train A Closer Look At The Graysons (Spion) Kop (photo) Admission Prices Programme Price Ground Layout Local Rivals Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2008-2009 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Other Places Of Interest Feedback |
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| What's The Ground Like? | |
| At one end is the Spion Kop, a covered terrace for home supporters. Opposite is the small, open Cross Street End terrace. The covered Main Stand is medium sized, and unusual in having its seating area raised above the pitch, thus there are a number of stair wells at the front of the stand leading up to the seats. There are a number of supporting pillars in this stand, which could restrict your view. This stand dates back to 1936 and could really do with at least a lick of paint, as from the outside it looks very rusty in parts. The other side, the Compton Street Side, had a lot of work carried out on it during 2002 and this former terrace has now been made all seated. This stand is partly covered (to the rear) and has a row of supporting pillars. It has an unusual television gantry perched on its roof. It was originally constructed in the early 1920’s. | |
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Following a public enquiry the Club have received the green light to build a new 10,600 capacity stadium at the disused Dema glass factory site, next to the Chesterfield-Sheffield bypass/Sheffield Road, about one mile from the town centre. The club though are still awaiting for formal planning permission to be granted. If this is given this Summer, then building work could begin in October/November this year, with the stadium being completed in October/November 2008. Derma Glass have been awarded the contract to build the stadium, with Saltergate to be re-developed for residential housing. Andy Ford informs adds; 'The Dema glass site is The good news for supporters is that its easy to get to and there are plenty of pubs & chip shops near by!' |
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| Looking Towards The Graysons (Spion) Kop | |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
| Away fans are primarily housed in the Cross Street Terrace at one end of the ground, where 1,400 fans can be accommodated. This area is uncovered and open to the elements so be prepared to get wet. Additionally away supporters are also given 450 seats in the covered Main Stand. Please note that the 'seats' allocated to away fans in the Main Stand are in fact wooden benches and the facilities in this stand are pretty poor and like the ground are showing their age. On the plus side Chesterfield is a pleasant town with plenty of eating and drinking places within easy walking distance of the ground. Although normally a relaxed and friendly day out, the local constabulary often have a high presence and regularly film supporters before, during and after games, which I found to be intrusive. Inside the ground the delicious 'Football's Famous Chicken Balti Pie' (£2.20) is available. | |
| Where To Drink? | |
| The Barley Mow in Saltergate is worth a visit as they have scantily clad barmaids serving the beer. For once it was a pleasure to wait at the bar to be served! Away Supporters as well as 'The County' pub which is across the road from the Barley Mow. Tricia Hastings recommends the Market Tavern in the town centre, which apparently is a good real ale outlet. Derek Hall a visiting Hartlepool United fan adds; 'Another cracking pub for away fans, is the appropriately named Chesterfield Arms. Coming out of the away end, it is a right turn, then turn first left. No more than a five minute walk away. It also next door to a pub called The Industry, which is also popular with away fans'. | |
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| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park | |
| Leave the M1 at Junction 29 and take the A617 towards
Chesterfield. On reaching the edge of the town centre go straight across the
first roundabout and then the next, passing the famous Chesterfield Church
with the crooked spire on your left. As the road divides, keep to your
left, going around an open car park. This road leads into Saltergate,
where you will pass the Barley Mow pub on your left and the Town Hall car
park, before reaching the ground on your right. I parked in the Town Hall council car park on Saltergate (£2.40 for four hours) and walked the relatively short distance (five minutes) to the ground. There seemed to be plenty of other car parks in the town centre to choose from. For a map showing the location of the ground
click
here
(to take you to the Street Map website). |
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| By Train | |
| Chesterfield railway station is
walkable from the ground and takes around ten minutes. Just follow
the road out of the station (Corporation Street), and
go straight across a big roundabout
and you will find yourself on Saltergate. The ground is on your
right. Thanks to Kevin Finney for providing the directions. Please note that I have received reports of Police 'rounding up' away fans arriving at the station and escorting them to the ground. So you may want to bear this in mind if you intend travelling by rail. Chris Rudd a visiting Millwall fan adds; 'The Police do indeed keep the visiting fans at the station, but at timely intervals escort groups of them to the local pubs; The Chesterfield Arms & The Industry. The Police I spoke to were friendly and their approach low key. The downside is that the pubs close 30 minutes before kick to allow time for the Police to escort to get you into the ground. |
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| Admission Prices | |
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Home Fans: Main Stand (Executive Area): Adults £25, No Concessions Main Stand (centre): Adults £19, Over 65's/Under 18's £13, Under 14's £13 Main Stand (wings): Adults £17, Over 65's/Under 18's £12, Under 14's £11 Compton Street Stand: Adults £17, Over 65's/Under 18's £12, Under 14's £7 Family Area: Adults £17, Over 65's/Under 18's £12, Under 14's £3 Graysons Kop Terrace: Adults £15, Over 65's/Under 18's £9 Under 14's £5 Away Fans: Main Stand (wings): Adults £17, Over 65's/Under 18's £12, Under 14's £11 Cross Street Terrace: Adults £15, Over 65's/Under 18's £9 Under 14's £5 |
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| Programme Price | |
| Official Programme £2.50. | |
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| Local Rivals | |
| Mansfield Town, Sheffield Wednesday & Sheffield United. | |
| Disabled Facilities | |
| For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website. | |
| Fixtures 2008-2009 | |
| For the Chesterfield fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website). | |
| Record & Average Attendance | |
| 30,986 v Newcastle United, Division Two, April 7th, 1949. Average Attendance: 2007-2008: 4,103 (League Two) 2006-2007: 4,235 (League One) 2005-2006: 4,772 (League One) |
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| Fans Reviews Of Saltergate | |
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Neil
Harding (Hull City) 1/2/05 Duncan Adams (Doing The 92 - Again) 17/8/02 |
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Chesterfield is famous amongst other things for its church with a large crooked spire. It is near the town centre of town and clearly visible. |
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| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Football Hotels who are powered by Activehotels, who specialise in locating accommodation near or within a short travelling distance of the football ground. They also have the added advantage over some other hotel booking services that you pay on departure. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. To access their Chesterfield page click here. | |
| Feedback | |
| If anything is incorrect or you have something to add,
please e-mail me and I'll
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