With a large attendance anticipated for our Vanarama National League North fixture versus Scunthorpe United on Saturday 23rd November we are putting in place revised parking and transport arrangements for this match to ensure that everyone wishing to attend the game is able to do so.
It is anticipated that Scunthorpe United will bring 500-600 fans so the sheer logistics of that means we have to segregate fans from a crowd management perspective. With over 700 Leamington fans attending each of our last two home games plus heightened interest in the game, we anticipate a crowd in the region of 1500+. That means there is no way that we can accommodate parking on site for everyone who wishes to come to the game at our facility.
For those coming to the Your Co-op Community Stadium for the first time, please note that although there is ‘ON-SITE’ parking for approximately 370 vehicles, there is NO alternative ‘on-street parking’, as we are located on a busy country road with no pavements and surrounded by farmland.
We have put in place an extensive FREE Park & Ride service, details of which are outlined below. In addition there will be a similar free bus service operating from Leamington Railway Station to and from the ground.
The additional costs re: segregation, and particularly the provision of the FREE Park & Ride Service, has led the Board of Directors to make the difficult decision for the first time ever to charge £5 per car for parking on site. We are asking supporters of both sides to help with travel and parking by using the bus services or by car sharing, where possible.
We ask all supporters attending the game to either arrive a little bit earlier than usual or give themselves additional time to utilise the Park & Ride service. PRIORITY will be given to departure of bus services from the stadium site at the conclusion of the match.
ON-SITE CAR PARKING - £5 per car
For those that wish to park onsite then you will need to purchase a ticket in advance of the match via our online ticketing site. Tickets for parking will go on sale at midday on Monday 18 September. Cash payment will not be accepted on the day and cars will not be permitted to remain on site without a ticket.
ON-SITE DISABLED CAR PARKING (Free to Blue Badge Holders)
10 spaces are available adjacent to the home turnstiles where access can be gained to all areas of the stadium. Disabled access via gate next to main turnstiles at clubhouse end of the ground. See match stewards for any assistance required. Application for these spaces should be made via email to info@leamingtonfc.co.uk
FREE RAILWAY STATION BUS SERVICE
A double-decker bus will operate from Leamington Spa Railway Station to the Stadium as scheduled below:
Leamington Railway Station 1350 1420
Windmill Inn, Tachbrook Road 1354 1424
Your Co-op Community Stadium 1405 1435
The double-decker bus will depart very shortly after the conclusion of the match with a further journey departing the stadium at 1725 hrs.
Please note that the collection point at the railway station is on the main road at the front of the station whilst at the Windmill Inn it is adjacent to the pub car park entrance.
What3Words stop locations:
Railway Station: market.faced.shows
Windmill Inn: cook.dishes.using
FREE PARK & RIDE SERVICE
The Park & Ride Service will operate from two locations on the south side of the town both within a five minute journey time from the stadium. These are:
Ashbourne Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 3SS (On-Street Car Parking) - 5 minute drive from stadium
There are no parking restrictions in this new commercial/industrial complex with access off Tachbrook Road, 50 metres from the Windmill Pub on the opposite side of the roadway next to where the new Wickes store is located. There is capacity for a minimum of 150 vehicles on Ashbourne Drive and accompanying side roads. Please do not cause congestion or blockages by parking on both sides of the roadway. We ask that you park on the left-hand side of each road to enable delivery and commercial vehicles to enter and leave the complex unhindered.
A double-decker shuttle service will operate from Ashbourne Drive at the Wickes end of the roadway. In addition, fans will be able to make use of the Railway Station Bus Service that stops at the Windmill Inn (times above). The service will commence at 1.20pm and run every 20 minutes with the last service departing for the ground at 2.40pm. Club volunteers will be on hand to provide guidance as necessary.
What3Words Location: noisy.armed.duck
Oakley School, Quercus Way, Oakley Wood Road, Bishop's Tachbrook, CV33 9QE - 3 minute drive from stadium
There are 210 car parking spaces at this location. Two double-decker buses will operate from this location on a rotating basis with a maximum 15-minute turnaround on journeys. This site will open at 1pm and close at 5.45pm. We advise Scunthorpe fans to utilise this site although there is very little difference in accessibility with Ashbourne Drive. Both are situated on the south side of town and quickly accessible to the M40.
What3Words Location: beans.forgot.drain
POST MATCH BUS SERVICE
Shuttle buses will depart the stadium site approximately 10 minutes (or earlier if full) after the conclusion of the match (approx. 1700 hrs) and will make further journeys as necessary. A reminder that PRIORITY will be given to departure of bus services from the stadium site at the conclusion of the match.
CAR SHARING
We ask all supporters parking at Your Co-op Community Stadium to assist us by car sharing where possible. We also ask that if you are being collected by car or taxi after the match that those vehicles arrive after 5.20pm as PRIORITY will be given to vehicles exiting the site.
BRAKES TRUST MINIBUS SERVICE
The Brakes Trust operate a low cost mini-bus service with various collection points across Warwick and Leamington. For full details of their schedule visit their website.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC BUS SERVICE
The 665 Stagecoach bus runs from Leamington town centre to the ground. The outbound route leaves Upper Parade, Stand K at 14:10 and reaches Your Co-op Community Stadium at 14:25.The inbound route leaves opposite Your Co-op Community Stadium in Harbury Lane at 17:17 and reaches Upper Parade, Leamington at 17:34.
The closest stop to Royal Leamington Spa Railway Station to the ground is Crown Hotel, (what3words: dairy.legend.pops) and the bus leaves at 14:14. Inbound, the closest stop is Charlotte Street (what3words: march.hurt.loved) and the bus arrives there at 17:25. Both stops are within a 5 minute walk to Leamington Station. For other stops, visit the timetable.
MATCH ARRANGEMENTS
The match WILL be segregated, and that decision has been taken purely on safety grounds and police advice.
Scunthorpe United fans will be accommodated at the North Bank End of the ground (opposite end to clubhouse). Admission will be gained via turnstiles 5&6 at the far end of car park and top right-hand corner as you enter the complex. The segregated area capacity is 1075 with 100 seats and 75 standing under cover with the remainder uncovered terracing (we ask that seating priority be given to those who are older or have limited mobility – no additional fee).
Leamington fans will have access to the main stand, Harbury Lane End, and hard standing and Mick Brady Stand seats on the Sheepside side of the ground plus the clubhouse. Admission will be via the regular turnstiles (1-4) at the clubhouse end of ground.
Entry to the ground can be gained from 1.00pm onwards. Pitch-side catering units, bar and toilet facilities will be available at both ends of the ground, with a pop up programme shop for Scunthorpe United supporters, too. ALCOHOL will only be served in plastic containers.
TNT Sports will be on in the clubhouse.
ADMISSION PRICES
Adults £15
Concessions (Over 60s) £11
Students (with ID) £8
Under 18 £5
Children Under 12 FREE
Official Matchday Magazine £3.00
Admission can be gained on the day by cash or card payment. Tickets can also be purchased online in advance via our online ticketing portal.
Serving members of the Armed Forces who present their military ID in person at the turnstiles will receive a 50% discount.
DISABLED FANS
Disabled fans entry prices are as detailed above, however companions/carer - will have free entry. There is no additional fee for seating.
The stadium has 3 wheelchair spaces in the main covered stand (situated in the centre with ramped access) with adjacent seating.
Disabled toilet facilities can be found in the main clubhouse (ramped access from pitch side) and also next to Main Stand opposite the Programme Shop and next to Men’s Toilets. Any disabled Scunthorpe fans will be permitted entry to the home areas to utilise toilet facilities.
LIVE COVERAGE
Match Updates can be found on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages and there will be live commentary on BrakesLiveFM. Coverage will start approximately 10 minutes before kick-off.
Full match highlights & interviews will be available on LeamingtonFCTV on Sunday.
We hope everyone enjoys their time at our Your Co-op Community Stadium.
