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Ground Name: Pirelli
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What's The Ground
Like? Pirelli Stadium (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Eat & Drink? South & Main Stands (photo) How To Get There And Where To Park By Train A Closer Look At The Main Stand (photo) Programme & Fanzine Admission Prices What Do The Burton Fans Sing? Local Rivals Ground Layout Fixtures 2005-2006 Record & Average Attendance Other Places Of Interest Hotel Accommodation Feedback |
| What's The Ground Like? |
| The Brewers have now left their Eton Park ground, their home since 1958 and moved to a new purpose built stadium nearby. It opened in July 2005 and cost in the region of £6.5m to build. On one side is the attractive looking Main Stand, which is covered and all seated. The Clubs administration offices and corporate facilities are located in this stand and so at the back of the seated area is a row of windows running across it. Above this glassed area is white panelling, which gives the stand an interesting look. The other three sides are small, steep covered terraces. They are a little ugly looking as they each have a large visible back wall. Each of these terraced stands has solid windshields to either side, apart from one side of the South Stand where there is a Police Control Box present. The stadium is completed with a set of four floodlights. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? |
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I was a fan of the old Eton Park ground, now demolished, with that area now being re-developed for housing. I have yet to visit the new stadium to see a game, but in previous visits to their old ground, I always found Burton to be pleasant day out and the ground had atmosphere. I especially used to enjoy the catering and I hope that the chip butties in fresh crusty bread and the faggots & mushy peas have made their way over to the new venue. Also look out for the cumbersome looking 'Billy Brewer Mascot', who is a bit of a character. On one visit the announcer reminded younger supporters that they shouldn't forget to obtain Billy Brewer's autograph! |
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Although alcohol is served within the stadium, there is no club house. Beer is available from the refreshment kiosks behind the stands. The nearest pub is 'The Beech Inn' which is around a ten minute walk, up the A5121 (going in the opposite direction to Burton town centre) on the left. Further on past the Beech pub on the same side of the road is a McDonalds outlet. |
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| The ground is situated in North Burton,
near to the Pirelli factory just off the A5121 (Derby Road). This is about a mile from the
A38 which runs across the Midlands. From the North (M1) Leave the M1 at junction 28 and join the A38 towards Derby. Continue on the A38 through Derby towards Burton. Leave the A38 at the Burton North exit and follow the A5121 towards Burton. Go straight across a roundabout and you will then pass a McDonalds on your right. Just before the next roundabout you will see the stadium on your right. Turn right at the roundabout into Princess Way. A short distance along Princess Way on the right, is the entrance to the Club Car Park. From the South (M1) Leave the M1 at junction 22 and join the A50 towards Coalville/Burton. Turn right at the junction of the A5121, towards Burton North. As you come into the outskirts of Burton you will pass a McDonalds on your right. Just before the next roundabout you will see the stadium on your right. Turn right at the roundabout into Princess Way. A short distance along Princess Way on the right, is the entrance to the Club Car Park. There is a large car park at the ground, which costs £2 to park in. Alternative car parking is available at the Ryknild Trading Estate, by the roundabout leading to Princess Way. Otherwise street parking. For a map showing the location of the ground click here (to take you to the Street Map website).
To go to a simplified page, containing the directions and pub info, which
you can print out click here. |
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Burton train station is around a mile and a half from the ground. As you come out of the station turn left and go down the hill. Turn right into Derby Road and from there it is a straight road up to the stadium. It should take about 25 minutes to walk, although there are a couple of pubs along the way if you need to take a break! Otherwise there is a taxi rank at the station. |
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| Programme & Fanzine |
| Official Programme £2. Clough The Magic Dragon Fanzine £1. |
| Admission Prices |
| Seating: Adults £14, Senior Citizens £12, Under 16's £5 Terrace: Adults £12, Senior Citizens £10, Under 16's £3 |
| What Do The Burton Fans Sing? |
| Oh Burton, is wonderful, Oh Burton, is wonderful, It is full beer, beer and more beer, Oh Burton is wonderful! Brewers! Brewers! Brewers! |
| Local Rivals |
| The nearest Conference Club is Tamworth. |
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| Fixtures 2005-2006 |
| For the Burton fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website) |
| Record & Average Attendance |
| Record Attendance: 6,065 v Manchester United, Friendly match 14/11/05. Average Attendance: 2004-2005: 1,368 (Conference National) 2003-2004: 1,682 (Conference) 2002-2003: 1,747 (Conference League) |
| Other Places Of Interest |
| Burton is known as the home of Brewing and you can learn all about the art, at the Coors Visitor Centre in the centre of town. The museum is open from 10am daily, and you get to sample their products at the end of your visit. |
| Hotel Accommodation |
| If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Football Hotels who are powered by Activehotels, who specialise in locating accommodation near or within a short travelling distance of the football ground. They also have the added advantage over some other hotel booking services that you pay on departure. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. To access their Burton page click here. Alternatively there is a similar service provided by Superbreak in conjunction with Harvey World Travel. To access their service click here. |
Feedback |
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