Cheltenham Town - Abbey Business Stadium Guide

Stadium Info
With a capacity of just over 7,000, the Abbey Business Stadium was the smallest in league one in 2009. Having had some recent re-developments the view from most areas of the ground is generally very good. The Stagecoach main stand is a mixture of seating at the back and standing at the front, although it's strange because it doesn't stretch the length of the pitch and doesn't reach either corner flag.

Away Fans
Upto 1,000 visiting supporters can be accomodated here and they are situated at one end of the In2Print Stand running along the side of the pitch opposite the Stagecoach Main Stand. The view of the playing surface is excellent and unrestricted, whilst the leg room and facilities available inside are excellent. The refreshments bar is very good as you'd expect from a new stand and it offers a large range of all the usual football food fayre.

Where To Drink
There are a number of pubs in the local vacinity but if you arrive early enough, a visit to the club bar at the ground is well worth it. It's called the Robins Nest and in similar terms to Dagenham, allows away fans in for £1 each. Selection of hot and cold drinks and a small range of food is available.

Parking
Parking is limited in nearby roads but the club operates a free park and ride service from the cheltenham racecourse. If you want to get away quickly after the game then you'll need to arrive early to find a space nearby.

By Train
The nearest / closest train station to Cheltenham Town's Abbey Business Stadium is Cheltenham Spa. The railway station may be the closest but is still over two miles and 40 minutes walk away. I'd recommend getting one of the taxi's from the rank outside but if you're feeling fit and looking to take a wander here's how: Exit the station and take a right along Gloucester Rd. Follow the road along for about half a mile and then take a right onto St Georges St. After another half mile follow the road round to the left onto Clarence Parade. Take the next right onto Clarence St, then right again onto Fairview Rd. Turn left onto Winchcombe St and continue along here for a few minutes until you reach Whaddon Rd on the right.

Photos
For more photos from the Abbey Business Stadium, click the link below!
http://www.tothe92.co.uk/groundguide/cheltenham.html