Away-day Hammers

17th February 2006

Welcome to a brand new regular feature on whufc.com, providing up-to-date travel information and last-minute advice for any supporters following the Hammers away from home.

v Bolton Wanderers
FA Cup fifth round
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Kick-off: 3.00pm

TICKETS

All tickets for the game are now sold out. Hammers fans without a ticket are advised NOT to travel to the Reebok Stadium, as there will be no pay entry on the day for away supporters.

TRAVEL

By Car

Directions from the South:
Head northbound on the M6 to Junction 21a, then take the eastbound M62, leaving at Junction 12.
Follow signs for M61 towards Preston. (Do NOT take the A666 towards Bolton.)
Turn off the M61 at Junction 6 and take the third exit off the roundabout onto the A6027 (Mansell Way).
At the next roundabout, approximately 300 metres on, take a left turn onto Burnden Way and park in the main Stadium visitors car park.

Traffic/roadworks update:
There are currently no major roadworks planned on the motorways from London to Bolton this weekend.

Click here for a map of the Reebok Stadium

Reebok Stadium Car Parking
On matchdays, the BWFC car parks are used as follows:
Car Park A - Visiting spectators Cash (£6.00 fee) and Hotel residents ONLY
Lower Concourse car park - Disabled badge holders Cash (£6.00 fee)
Car Park E - Coaches £20.00

By Train

Horwich Parkway railway station serves the Reebok stadium, with regular trains from Bolton's main station, Manchester Picadilly or Preston. Trains from London leave Euston. Horwich Parkway is only a few minutes walk from the Reebok stadium.

For more information on train times and services, visit: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

WHILE YOU'RE THERE

Refreshments
The Reebok Stadium is located on the Middlebrook Retail estate. Also contained on this retails estate are the following eateries: KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, a Bolton Wanderers themed McDonalds, and several other themed restaurants.
Cafe '58 - Located at the ground, and named after the last Bolton team to lift the FA Cup. This establishment offers all the usual fast food products (pies, burgers), but is also licensed to sell alcohol.

Hotels
The De Vere Whites Hotel is built on the side of the Reebok Stadium and has twin room availability on Saturday night. Click here to make a booking

Alternatively, www.footballhotels.co.uk offer a booking service for hotels near football stadiums. Click here for hotels near the Reebok Stadium.