It had been suggested to me that there would be a range of issues associated with a visit to Home Park. Telephone No: 01752 562 561. Its not just about people coming in. boat seller and dental equipment maker are among firms going belly up, Plymouth's new Platinum Parkway explained and reviewed on its first day of opening. HydePark Social Club can be found at: 5 St Gabriels Avenue, Peverell, Plymouth, PL3 4JQ (Location map). Most of the fan decamped from the train at Totnes and Newton Abbot and as I descended along the sea well through Dawlish, along probably the most picturesque stretch of railway line in the UK, I was left to think about a game that had been fun to watch but left me slightly uneasy in the sense that I had spent Saturday afternoon with a group of fans who were supporting a club on the brink. They stood in front of us, and others on our rows and despite us politely asking them to move, they refused to do so, and then began shouting obscenities to the away fans on the other side of the netting. Plymouth went 1-0 up but Pompey equalised through Kyle Bennett. Ticket Office: 01752 907 700. Certainly better than football ground food. Something went wrong, please try again later. So that, again, is all looking good as well.. Any new stadium or any new stand has to go through these things. Travelling with a group of us from Bristol, we decided to take the train. Great support from the locals and plenty of good bars to head back to in town.. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Home Park? The weather was cold but sunny and roads were free of any delays. So without doubt once the fixtures came out, this was "the one". The away concourses were particularly crowded, due to over 2000 Saints fans in attendance. Plymouth people have three weeks to plan King's Coronation street parties, There is a free public screening of the coronation at Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday 6 May and the coronation celebration service at St Andrews Church at 10am on Sunday 7 May. Getting out after the game was easy and the home fans were very honest with us and said we deservedthe win. It has a capacity of 5,403. It became clear in those test events, back in early 2020, that seating comfort and the supporter experience in the concourses was not at the level we want to achieve for our supporters in the longer term. Contact Us About Us Privacy Policy Careers Once in the stand, there isn't loads of leg room and the flooring is uneven in places, so I had to watch my step. Colchester aren't a big club and whilst this was the first game of the season, I'd say that unless you're prepared to turn up before 1pm and then sit in your car whilst parked (which many people were doing) you're unlikely to get anything. Tel: 01752 662947. This pub is also listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. 4. Plymouth havent always had a home ground. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Plymouth Argyle are working to get as many coaches as possible to take the Green Army to Wembley for the Papa Johns Trophy final against Bolton Wanderers on Sunday, April 2. Argyle have already announced a series of test events which they have to hold to comply with safety requirements. The tea was priced at 2.50, which I thought was expensive. I woke up to a text from my good friend saying he was unwell and unable to take us to the game, so what to do? TheHome Park ground seems okay with decent stands and with a good area for away fans. Stewards were friendly, Bovril sound (at 2.50), toilets well maintained. More information will be revealed in due course, but eagle-eyed supporters may already have noticed that the project has begun with the installation of new gate signage around the perimeter of the stadium. The roads were clear, well signposted to the Motorways. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE . When it comes to entertaining, the stunning new Home Park development represents the very best and the highest quality that the area has to offer. MyGround Number: 66 of the 92. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Generally the food seemed better than average, but I did not understand why beers were all poured from cans on ordering, no wonder the queues were forming. I was really looking forward to visiting Plymouth, I have always wanted to visit Home Park, especially in this case as one more win from Saints last two games would seal promotion! The corners in-between these three stands are also filled with seating so that the ground is totally enclosed on those sides, making an impressive sight. We were staying in Derriford (just north of Plymouth) and found a decent pub 'The Jack Rabbit' next door which served quality food including an impressive Vegan menu! The stewards I thought were excellent, actually I barely noticed them. I don't live far from Plymouth and I wanted to see my team play away from home for the first time ever! A great day out at Plymouthand after the game chatting with the family of Plymouth fans, we both agreed that football won the dayand we were both looking forward to the return game later in the season. Last season, Argyle were well clear at the top but fell away to eventually lose in the Play-Off Final. Getting to Plymouth was a straightforward and scenic drive from our home in Dorset. There is scope for Argyle to hand their entire stadium to the NHS, with the majority of the clubs 70 full-time staff working remotely while a skeleton team tend to the stadium. Another 200 or so platinum guests will sit in the middle area, and about 100 gold members will enjoy street food in the tables away from the pitch. This didn't distract from the impressively very good view from high up in the away end though. He denies the charges. The game itself was predictable, with Blackpool having a great start to the season and Plymouth being very poor. The away end uses an electric system for scanning the tickets as you go in and its quite tight for space behind the stand. This ground is rather impressive and when Plymouth scored the acoustics were really good. And the long journey back began, eventually getting home by 11pm, what a day! Family tickets bought on the day of the game cost 4 more (an additional Under 18 ticket rises to 8). The match program of 60+ pages cost 3 and was okay. Argyle's ground is made up of four distinct sections: The Lyndhurst Stand (North), The Barn Park End (East), The Mayflower Grandstand (South) and the Barn Park End (East). In these days of satellite navigation and internet, it is not impossible to find most football stadia in the UK, but if you have not done the research, like I did on this Saturday morning, you will find yourself at the bottom of the Saltash Road at a roundabout thinking that you are miles away from getting to this stadium. The roads were busy but by the time we got to the car we were far enough from the stadium for traffic to have died down. Next door, an under-construction room currently called Box One or the second board room, is planned to seat up to 70 diners or accommodate 150 people at a theatre style conference or meeting. "Regenerating the site to provide first-class facilities for our Academy and other elite sports addresses a need, not only for Argyle, but other stakeholders, including Plymouth Albion RFC.". We didn't really speak to any home fans. The teams emerge onto the field of play from one corner of the ground in-between the Mayflower Grandstand and Barn Park End. The away section is at one end of the ground and offers unobstructed views of the playing area. First and foremost, we wish to make it clear that this decision will have no effect on 21/22 season-ticket holders whose seats are in the upper Mayflower Grandstand, and they can rest assured that they will be able to sit in their chosen seats for the upcoming season. Full Time Result: Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Stevenage Despite the game we won 2-0 thanks to a Mcmanus header and a Franks volley in the 90th minute which sent the visiting fans very happy indeed. Peterborough United are back in action at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon with in-form Plymouth Argyle the visitors in Sky Bet League One action (3pm) as Darren Ferguson's men look to build on last Saturday's 3-0 victory at Morecambe. The pies (3.60) here were good and went down a treat after the long journey. My mate is a Plymouth fan and regularly goes to the games. The Plymouth fans were passionate but not intimidating. I enjoyed it immensely, but unless it's for some sort of ridiculous scenario (win to go up, win to stay up, or FA Cup Final for some reason staged at Home Park and featuring Colchester) it's simply too far for me to go to again. We are looking at taking possession in the last quarter of 2019, said Jon Back, head of stadium redevelopment. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides ofHome Park? Toilets were in good condition. Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast. 11 who has probably been the best player I have seen this season? Your number won't be shared with anyone else in the group. The referee was Roger East seemed to make some very strange decisions during the game; both sets of fans voiced their displeasure! Manufacturer:Puma Home Kit: We walked back to the city centre amongst mainly home fans, with no problems encountered. If Plymouth won, league football could be guaranteed for the Pilgrims for another year. Rugby or cricket fan? They deserve to at least be a Championship side at least. I had no time before thegame so went straight into the away end at theground. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Plymouth had a man sent off in the second period which helped the cause. she asked. We were already in Plymouth but used this guide to get directions to the stadium. Plymouth Argyle FC - Home Park Stadium Info Home Park has been transformed over the past 10 years into an all seated stadium. 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Official Programme: 3 For most matches the pub which is busy normally, has a queue of fans waiting to get in outside, but this is controlled by the security staff, so you dont normally have to wait too long to gain entrance. I didnt try any of the food, but the bar had run out of water at half time. By this point I was considering the meaning of life, as a long journey home loomed. So we are pleased with how we have been able to work with them, and I think we will be pleased with the outputs as well., NOVEMBERWednesday 27:Test Event 1 Behind closed doors, grandstand at 0 per cent capacity, DECEMBERWednesday 4:Test Event 2 Behind closed doors, grandstand at 0 per cent capacitySunday 8:Test Event 3 Argyle Ladies v Watford, grandstand at 38 per cent capacitySaturday 14:Test Event 4 Argyle v Morecambe, grandstand at 50 per cent capacitySunday 29:Test Event 5 Argyle v Stevenage, grandstand at 75 per cent capacity, JANUARYWednesday 1:Test Event 6 Argyle v Swindon Town, grandstand at 100 per cent capacity, The redeveloped Mayflower Grandstand will have 5,403 seats on two levels. We will not see a deal of this scale for many years to come.". This pub has door security and ID may be required (I was asked for proof of age and I'm 24)! We understand that the limited match tickets available in the upper tier of the Mayflower Grandstand may cause frustration. Three sides are modern and even in height with the fourth side being quite an old looking stand. A similar distance away (but going in the opposite direction across the Park) is the Hyde Park Social Club which welcomes visiting supporters (see advert below). n Monday morning, the Plymouth dressing room will not be home to players or coaching staff gearing up for a promotion push but rather National Health Service nurses welcoming the first wave of antenatal patients. Plymouth Argyle have officially opened their new grandstand at Home Park, taking the overall capacity to 18,200. In the second half Plymouth went ahead through Lameiras, left attack, no. Just keep walking straight along this road (A386) and you will eventually reach the ground on your right. . Email - For ticketing, seat or pricing queries please email the Helpdesk on Ticket.Office@dcfc.co.uk. The pitch looked good considering the floods that had affected so much of the country during December and January, and particularly the Plymouth region. The League Two club have handed over the use of their new grandstand with the boardroom temporarily moonlighting as a phlebotomy clinic. (please be advised it is very steep until you get on the flat). However, it will be interesting to file a match day report on 20th April 2014 because Argyle fans are enjoying the football that they see on a day by day basis. There are parents, nurses and doctors putting their bodies on the line and not going home to see their families, so it is great we can do something to give back. !My inspiration for this video special, always a legend Robbie is! Coach simply left the ground after only about 15 minutes, due to low amount of people using it! 18,600 (all seated) Address: The M5 was free running with no roadworks. With talk about the Grandstand being replaced in the 2013-2014 it is probable that you will not come into contact with the toilets that have a certain character about them. Anyway, I booked a weeks holiday this year in North Devon and what do know? The atmosphere was electric for the entire game. With professional fees and the neighbouring 1.1million supporters bar, it means about 10million is being pumped into upgrading Home Park. A big game for Crawley Town and this was my 65th ground visit of the current 92. The Pilgrims Year Ground Opened: It is a nice contrast between the cold corporate face of modern day football, and the passionate fans of days gone by. The pub was heavingwith barely room to moveand orderingfood wasn't an option! The home of Plymouth Argyle has possibly been transformed more than any other stadium in the UK over the past 10 years. Home Park is the most westerly and southerly League Ground in England. We are excited to reveal that the club will imminently embark upon a programme of planned stadium works to improve the look, feel, and visitor experience at Home Park. However, the decision has been taken to ensure that we give our supporters the best possible match-day experience, and that we allow ourselves time to deliver a solution efficiently. 01752 562 561 Fax: Plymouth Argyle have given some of their facilities to the NHS during the fight against coronavirus. Ticket Office Contact Information. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I arrived at Plymouth Station and took a right along Saltash Road under the railway bridge and to this roundabout in a suburb intriguingly called Pennycomequick. We travelled by car and set off at half 4 the morning of the game, due to bank holiday traffic the service stops it took us until 1pm to get there, that's 8 and a half hours, It was therefore a hellish journey. Supporters were sitting at the top of the stand and at the bottom was a bit open terrace that was just being used for flags and some advertising goals. Each s ide took a positive approach to the game but given that Colchester's centre back Prosser always reminds me of the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz in terms of coordination I didn't feel totally confident we'd be able to keep out the Argyle forwards. A great day, nice adventure, glad to have got Plymouth off the list though and now done 63/92 with the Royals. Plymouth Railway Station is about one and a half miles away, so either grab a taxi or embark on the 20 minute walk. There wasn't much traffic on the road and we arrived in Plymouth at 1pm. The money we make will be reinvested into the first team and the club., To read more about this story visit Business Live and click here, Plymouth Argyle is taking bookings now and anyone interested should contact Mr Kent at c.kent@pafc.co.uk. 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