AmbiguousBon
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Bootham Crescent - York City Ground Guide
How Easy Was The Ground to Get To (from the station, by car, etc)
A traditional city centre ground, about 20 minutes walk from the station. By car all roads into York lead to the inner ring road (A1036) and the ground is just off the North West corner of that (A19 towards Thirsk) then Bootham Crescent (road name) is on the right.
If Applicable, How is Parking Near The Ground?
Didn't park but there seemed plenty of street parking around, or there was a council car park just off the main road by the traffic lights.
Based on Where You Were Sat, How Was the View?
An old school open terrace behind the goal, extremely close to the action, but steep enough for a decent view. There was also a small seated section in the corner.
How Were The Stewards on The Day?
Pleasant enough, didn't notice them at all which I guess is a good thing. They were letting people upgrade to the seated area for £1 (although I think that is a standard thing) which plenty of fans took up at half time due to the delightful Yorkshire weather.
If You Ate at The Ground, How Would You Rate the Food?
Had a meat and potato pie, nothing exceptional but better than the standard Pukka fare.
How Was The Atmosphere At The Ground, From Both Sets of Supporters? Does the Stadium Hold the Noise?
Due to being an open terrace I doubt the noise made in the away was particularly loud to the home fans. The York fans weren't the most vociferous (although I appreciate Yeovil on a Tuesday night is not the biggest draw), but when they did make some noise the ground held it well.
How Are the Pubs and Local Attractions in The Local Area?
Where to start! Every other building inside the walls seems to be a pub. York Brewery have a couple - including the Three-Legged mare where I had a few enjoyable pre-match ales. However, if you are wanting to watch Sky/BT pre-game there seem to be very few in the city centre that show it. The railway museum, walls and minster are all well worth a visit, and there are almost endless options for pub crawls so it's definitely worth making a weekend of it.
Overall Score Out of 10?
Traditional ground, fantastic city 9/10
How Easy Was The Ground to Get To (from the station, by car, etc)
A traditional city centre ground, about 20 minutes walk from the station. By car all roads into York lead to the inner ring road (A1036) and the ground is just off the North West corner of that (A19 towards Thirsk) then Bootham Crescent (road name) is on the right.
If Applicable, How is Parking Near The Ground?
Didn't park but there seemed plenty of street parking around, or there was a council car park just off the main road by the traffic lights.
Based on Where You Were Sat, How Was the View?
An old school open terrace behind the goal, extremely close to the action, but steep enough for a decent view. There was also a small seated section in the corner.
How Were The Stewards on The Day?
Pleasant enough, didn't notice them at all which I guess is a good thing. They were letting people upgrade to the seated area for £1 (although I think that is a standard thing) which plenty of fans took up at half time due to the delightful Yorkshire weather.
If You Ate at The Ground, How Would You Rate the Food?
Had a meat and potato pie, nothing exceptional but better than the standard Pukka fare.
How Was The Atmosphere At The Ground, From Both Sets of Supporters? Does the Stadium Hold the Noise?
Due to being an open terrace I doubt the noise made in the away was particularly loud to the home fans. The York fans weren't the most vociferous (although I appreciate Yeovil on a Tuesday night is not the biggest draw), but when they did make some noise the ground held it well.
How Are the Pubs and Local Attractions in The Local Area?
Where to start! Every other building inside the walls seems to be a pub. York Brewery have a couple - including the Three-Legged mare where I had a few enjoyable pre-match ales. However, if you are wanting to watch Sky/BT pre-game there seem to be very few in the city centre that show it. The railway museum, walls and minster are all well worth a visit, and there are almost endless options for pub crawls so it's definitely worth making a weekend of it.
Overall Score Out of 10?
Traditional ground, fantastic city 9/10
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