Travel directions and advice for Marine
By Ray Simpson
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Are you going to the match at Marine on Saturday? Here are some directions and advice from our hosts.
From the East & South: Leave the M62 at junction 6 and take the M57 to the end (Switch Island). At the end of the M57 take the A5036 (signposted Bootle & Docks). At the roundabout under the flyover, at the end of the road (by Docks), turn right onto the A565 following signs for 'Crosby' and 'Marine AFC' and follow this road for 1 mile. After passing the Tesco Express on your right, turn left at the traffic lights (by Merchant Taylors' School) in to College Road. The ground is half a mile on your left.
From the North: Leave the M6 at junction 26 and join the M58. Travel along the M58 to Switch Island at the end. Take the A5036 (signposted Bootle & Docks) and follow directions above.
Public Transport:
Bus - The Marine Travel Arena is close to a number of bus stops. The 62 (from Liverpool) stops on College Road, the 53 (from Liverpool) and the 48 (from Liverpool & Southport) have stops near to the ground on Coronation Road.
Admission Prices – Pay at the turnstiles Adults - £10 Concessions (Senior Citizens & Children) - £5
Under 11s – admitted free with a paying adult
Liverpool FC, Everton FC & Tranmere Rovers FC season ticket holders - £5 on production of season ticket
Please note that random searches may take place by stewards and Police, entry maybe refused into the ground. Supporters should adhere to the ground rules & regulations of Marine FC, copies are available on www.marinefc.com or at the turnstile entrances. Turnstiles will be open from 1.30pm.
There is no segregation for this match
Clubrooms
The Graham Lounge will be open to both sets of spectators from 12 noon and is accessed from the car park (outside the ground). The College Suite will be open to both sets of supporters from 1.30pm, the entrance to the College Suite is inside the ground, accessed by turnstiles 1 & 2 and will close at 4pm. Alcohol is not permitted in the stadium.
Re-Admittance & Safety Information
There will be no re-admittance for any supporter once they have left the ground. In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions given over the PA system and by the Police & Stewards. Please also refer to the matchday programme or safety notices at the entrance to the ground.
Car Parking
The Club car park is reserved for ticket holders only. Parking is available on nearby side streets including Warwick Avenue, Woodville Avenue, Sunnyside Road, Jubilee Road and Rossett Road [not on College Road which will be restricted and monitored by Traffic Wardens]. Parking is also available at Crosby Leisure Centre on Mariners Road. For sat nav, the postcode for Crosby Leisure Centre is L23 6SX
Coaches
Supporters coaches will drop off at the entrance to the ground.
Food & Drink Hot & Cold Food & Drink will be available for both sets of supporters by turnstiles 3 & 4.
Toilets
Toilets are located under the stand and at the top end of the ground (Crossender Road) and will be open for the duration of the game. Toilets will also be available in the clubrooms until 4pm.
Programmes
Programmes will be on sale inside the ground, priced £2.