Stadium Info
Loftus Road has been home to QPR since 1963. All except the Ellerslie Road Stand are double decker. The South Africa Road Stand on one side of the ground, has a larger upper tier, compared to the lower tier, with a row of executive boxes running across the middle. There are a couple of supporting pillars in this stand. The other side, the Ellerslie Road Stand, is single tiered, with a television gantry suspended below its roof. Both ends are similar looking two tiered stands. In the lower tiers you'll rarely find a bad view.
Away Fans
Upto 1,279 visiting supporters can be catered for and are situated in the lower tier of the School End behind one of the goals. If demand is high then the upper tier can also be given over, increasing allocations to around 2,500. If the lower tier allocation is all that's taken up, then the upper tier is allocated to home supporters. It used to be a case of 'sit right at the front of the tier, or you can't see all the goal at the near end or even the last few yards of the pitch'. However, the club has shortened the pitch so this shouldn’t be a problem any longer.
Where To Drink
There are a number of pubs on the Uxbridge Road that are heavily used by home supporters, including the Conningham Arms, The Queen Adelaide and The British Prince. They all have the usual facilities of big screen televisions and pool tables etc but have very slow service on matchdays due to the crowds. Slightly more up market is O’Donohue’s which has a wine–bar feel. This is opposite Goldhawk Road station, the other side of Shepherds Bush market from the Shepherds Bush Hammersmith and City station. As for away fans there is 'The Green' in Shepherds Bush. Exiting Shepherds Bush Underground Station, turn left and The Green is a short way down on the left. The pub sits across from Shepherds Bush Green where there are other pubs to be found nearby, such as O'Neills.
Parking
Parking is very limited in the streets surrounding the stadium due to the residential permit holder zones. Private car parks are the best bet with spaces opposite the BBC television centre recommended. It is located at the end of Silver Road (near the Royal Mail unit) and costs £6 per vehicle. There are 75 spaces available, so it is best to get there early. Alternatively you can do as a lot of others do and park on the outskirts of london or the immediate area and get the tube.
By Train
Loftus Road is easily walkable in less than 10 minutes from White City tube station on the Central Line or Shepherds Bush on the Hammersmith and City Line. There is also a Shepherds Bush station on the Central Line but you’re best staying on until White City which is nearer the ground. All the relevant stations are in Zone 2 of the London Transport regions.
The nearest / closest train station to QPR's Loftus Road Stadium is Shepherds Bush, which is close to the tube station although it's not served by any of the major mainline stations and therefore you're advised to stick to the tube.
Photos
For more photos from Loftus Road, click the link below!
http://www.tothe92.co.uk/groundguide/qpr.html
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