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Heroes & Villains => Tickets & Travel => Topic started by: Hookeysmith on May 16, 2018, 09:23:04 AM
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Trains
Coaches
And more importantly drinking establishments.
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The Green Man pub. Was rocking before the Liverpool semi final.
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Everyone should drink as close to Wembley as possible. It will be great and full of Villa.
Train to Marylebone is thirty quid return from Moor Street, or at least it was last night when I booked.
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If driving up and back on the day and coming in from the West........ Intu Centre @ Uxbridge (just off M40). Probably cost £6>£10 on a Saturday
...or Hillingdon Tube Station
If driving and staying in London, park at Westfield Shepherds Bush. Sign up ahead of time for 'Smart Parking' and it's just £6 per 24 hours
https://uk.westfield.com/london/centre-info/smart-parking
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None of the currently planned Tube closures should affect Wembley travel
https://tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/status/?Input=&lineIds=&dateTypeSelect=Future%20date&direction=&startDate=2018-05-26T00%3a00%3a00&endDate=2018-05-26T23%3a59%3a59
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I think the closures affect the FA Cup Final but not ours. Checked the TFL site and travel from Marylebone to Wembley, at least, is fine.
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having stayed in hammersmith in Jan this year there are quite a few good pubs outside the Hammersmith underground including a large Westherspoons.
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For you northern types* unfamiliar with London, use this Tube Map rather than the official one
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/224813/response/560395/attach/3/London%20Connections%20Map.pdf
*anywhere above Worcester is The North ;)
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Coaches from pickups and drop-offs across the midlands available here -https://zeelo.co/rides/aston-villa/aston-villa-fan-travel-for-the-play-off-final-15124 (https://zeelo.co/rides/aston-villa/aston-villa-fan-travel-for-the-play-off-final-15124), we'll be watching the match and flexing the departure time after the match so you don't have to leave the celebrations early
We have run services to Villa Park throughout the season, so if you've used Zeelo before you know what sort of service you'll get!
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Everyone should drink as close to Wembley as possible. It will be great and full of Villa.
Train to Marylebone is thirty quid return from Moor Street, or at least it was last night when I booked.
Train from Moor St stops at Wembley for some services. I'm sure they'll amend the service so most, if not all stop at Wembley as they did for the FA cup semi final and final.
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As for pubs, we have the West side again which we always seem to have. So Green Man and theres a wetherspoons. Both were popular last time with Villa fans. If you want to drink in London centre, there are direct trains from Baker Street to Wembley, plenty of pubs to chose from around there but will imagine that it will be mixed with Fulham because of its popularity.
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If driving up and back on the day and coming in from the West........ Intu Centre @ Uxbridge (just off M40). Probably cost £6>£10 on a Saturday
...or Hillingdon Tube Station
If driving and staying in London, park at Westfield Shepherds Bush. Sign up ahead of time for 'Smart Parking' and it's just £6 per 24 hours
https://uk.westfield.com/london/centre-info/smart-parking
If you move 600 - 800 yards west along the Uxbridge road the side streets have free parking on Saturday - I know as i live there! Easy to get out on the A40 - M40 after too.
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Can anyone suggest any Train stations outside of London we can drive to from Brum, ditch the car for 24-36 hours and train it in ?
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The Green Man - cracking pub, full of Villa.
But seriously folks, Kilburn gets my vote for drinky poos.
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Coaches from pickups and drop-offs across the midlands available here -https://zeelo.co/rides/aston-villa/aston-villa-fan-travel-for-the-play-off-final-15124 (https://zeelo.co/rides/aston-villa/aston-villa-fan-travel-for-the-play-off-final-15124), we'll be watching the match and flexing the departure time after the match so you don't have to leave the celebrations early
We have run services to Villa Park throughout the season, so if you've used Zeelo before you know what sort of service you'll get!
It's polite to ask first if you wish to obtain free advertising.
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Can anyone suggest any Train stations outside of London we can drive to from Brum, ditch the car for 24-36 hours and train it in ?
Hillingdon. £2.60 to park on a Saturday.
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No trains through Swindon 26-28 May.
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The Green Man - cracking pub, full of Villa.
But seriously folks, Kilburn gets my vote for drinky poos.
We were drinking in Kilburn before and after the Liverpool and Arsenal games
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National Express coaches are up on their site, leaving Digbeth at 1000, 1050 and 1200. 25 quid return for adults.
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Ecker is running 3 coaches down from North Walsall Lions if anybody is interested.
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Bearing in mind that I will not be able to get home Saturday night back to the NW - hope Danny sorts the Clay Oven again
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St Joseph’s Club at wembley has closed down. Sad because it was dead convenient.
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Are the club running coaches from Villa Park or have they given the job to Zeelo?
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Ecker is running 3 coaches down from North Walsall Lions if anybody is interested.
Where do we get details?
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Drove past Kingstanding Circle this morning to see a guy setting up Villa flags, scarfs and Wembley clobber !
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I asked a young person at work to find me some train times as each time is used train line or Chiltern direct was getting lots of differing rising prices.
They told me to use a site called Trainsplit as it find best deals
Now have direct train - no reserve seating
Moor st - 09.15 - arrive Marylebone 11.11
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Marylebone 22.10 - 00.04
£31.50
Not bad at all
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I have booked from Piccadilly to Euston for that hate British rail
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Bastard pain in the arse booking that.
Wolverhampton to Stafford
Stafford to Euston
Marylebone to B'ham Moor Street
B'ham New Street to Wolverhampton
Thought i'd got it all sorted yesterday including bargain £10 each return tickets for the three of us but when the tickets came this morning from (London Northwestern Railway) it was just one return ticket for £30. I'm absolutely certain it was £10 each and i booked three yesterday morning. Oh well, had to rebook today and it's cost me another £50 or so
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I asked a young person at work to find me some train times as each time is used train line or Chiltern direct was getting lots of differing rising prices.
They told me to use a site called Trainsplit as it find best deals
Now have direct train - no reserve seating
Moor st - 09.15 - arrive Marylebone 11.11
Rtn
Marylebone 22.10 - 00.04
£31.50
Not bad at all
I'm on your train back. Apologies in advance for my drunkenness.
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I've gone for Trainsplit. Moor Street to Wembley Stadium, flexible return. Only condition is we have to go through High Wycombe. £31 return each. Going early, might try Kilburn. Just picked up the tickets, I assume Moor Street still only has the one ticket machine?
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Trains
Coaches
And more importantly drinking establishments.
let's combine the trains and booze, will boozing be allowed on trains if not will you sneak booze on.
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I've gone for Trainsplit. Moor Street to Wembley Stadium, flexible return. Only condition is we have to go through High Wycombe. £31 return each. Going early, might try Kilburn. Just picked up the tickets, I assume Moor Street still only has the one ticket machine?
I'm not sure re: ticket machines, but I think every train from Marylebone to Moor Street goes via High Wycombe. You don't need to leave the train.
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Bearing in mind that I will not be able to get home Saturday night back to the NW - hope Danny sorts the Clay Oven again
Highly unlikely the Clay Oven would ever have Villa back after last time.
Moore Spice 1966 this time.
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I've gone for Trainsplit. Moor Street to Wembley Stadium, flexible return. Only condition is we have to go through High Wycombe. £31 return each. Going early, might try Kilburn. Just picked up the tickets, I assume Moor Street still only has the one ticket machine?
I'm not sure re: ticket machines, but I think every train from Marylebone to Moor Street goes via High Wycombe. You don't need to leave the train.
On Trainline it says one change?
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It doesn't on Network Rail. Have you selected to go from Snow Hill rather than Moor Street?
An aside, no train between 2110 and 2220, which is the last train. That last one is going to be absolutely fucking rammed, especially if it goes to extra time. Will they put on any other trains or at least extra carriages?
They are putting extra trains on to Manchester on Saturday, even though FA Cup Finalists get fewer tickets than we will and most Man United fans don't live there.
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Wealdstone FC likely to have more fans there in the club house than they ever had before a game at their ground all season.
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Bearing in mind that I will not be able to get home Saturday night back to the NW - hope Danny sorts the Clay Oven again
Highly unlikely the Clay Oven would ever have Villa back after last time.
Moore Spice 1966 this time.
I was at the Clay Oven for the semi final and final and had a great time - nice venue ......did some idiots ruin it?
I didn't see any incidents
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I was in there before and after the final - didnt see any trouble but believe some idiots who didnt go the game were scrapping at the end of the match. Great venue and was very welcoming. Plus was cheap as houses.
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Can anyone suggest any Train stations outside of London we can drive to from Brum, ditch the car for 24-36 hours and train it in ?
Warwick Parkway has massive car park.
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I've gone for Trainsplit. Moor Street to Wembley Stadium, flexible return. Only condition is we have to go through High Wycombe. £31 return each. Going early, might try Kilburn. Just picked up the tickets, I assume Moor Street still only has the one ticket machine?
I'm not sure re: ticket machines, but I think every train from Marylebone to Moor Street goes via High Wycombe. You don't need to leave the train.
Don't think they all stop which might be park of the ticket restriction. That caught me out a few years ago when ironically I went to Fulham away.
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Doesn’t look like they have to stop.
Just checked the restrictions on mine; "Valid only for travel via (changing trains or passing through) High Wycombe."
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If you search the timetable from Marylebone to Moor Street, then search the timetable from Marylebone to Moor Street, via High Wycombe, you'll see that they are exactly the same. Any train from Marylebone is fine.
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Doesn’t look like they have to stop.
Just checked the restrictions on mine; "Valid only for travel via (changing trains or passing through) High Wycombe."
In that case you're fine as they do all go through Wycombe, stopping or not.
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Bearing in mind that I will not be able to get home Saturday night back to the NW - hope Danny sorts the Clay Oven again
Highly unlikely the Clay Oven would ever have Villa back after last time.
Moore Spice 1966 this time.
I was at the Clay Oven for the semi final and final and had a great time - nice venue ......did some idiots ruin it?
I didn't see any incidents
Semi final was fine, the final was a different matter.
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9.10pm train back means I can get the last local service back to Stour.
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Details of the pubs in Wembley which will be designated to Fulham fans for the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final:
The Torch
1-5 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AB
Crock of Gold
23 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AB
Watkins Folly
1 Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0EW
Blue Check Café
12 - 13 Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0RQ
The Parish
120 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8HP
Sports Bar Double 6
125 Wembley Park Drive, HA9 8HG
The Wembley Tavern
121 Wembley Park Drive, HA9 8HG
Flyers Last Stand
45 Blackbird Hill, NW9 8RS
Premier Inn
151 Wembley Park Drive, HA9 8HQ
Hilton Hotel
Lakeside Way, HA9 OBU
Novotel
Olympic Way HA9 ONP
International Hotel
McDermott House, Empire Way, HA9 ONH
Arena Square Fan Zone
Wembley Park Boulevard
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I'll go to them. Fancy having a nice chat about Communism and Radio 4 with the Fulham gents.
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Villa pubs should be:
The Green Man, Dagmar Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8DF
Blue Room, 53 Wembley Hill Road, Wembley, HA9 8BE
Liquor Station, 379 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6AA
JJ Moons, 397 High Road, Wembley, HA9 7DT
Thirsty Eddie’s, 412 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6AH
Masti, 576 - 582 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2AA
Flannery’s Bar, 610 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2AF
Station 31 (Speakeasy), 299 -303 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6BD
The Corner House (Mannions), 313 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6BA
The Arch, 324 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 8LL
Fusilier, 652 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2HA
The Copper Jug, 10 The Broadway, Wembley, HA9 8JU
Holiday Inn, Empire Way, HA9 8DS
St George Hotel , 43 -51 Wembley Hill Road, HA9 8AU
Ibis Hotel, South Way, Wembley, HA9 8AD
Best Western Hotel, 365 Wembley High Road, HA9 6AY
Events Pad – Fan Zone, Wembley Park Boulevard
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The ‘via High Wycombe’ thing is just to highlight that you can’t get the quicker Virgin train to Euston from New St.
Edit: sorry, forgot add: you daft provincial, fascist, TalkSport-listening scum.
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Where are the best places to park if driving into Wembley. Hanger Lane has been mentioned to me but not sure exactly where
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Hanger Lane is basically the North Circular. I’d suggest parking up in somewhere like Harrow and then getting the tube.
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https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/harrow-and-wealdstone-stn-lul/
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I couldn't find a hotel room for a reasonable rate so I have to get the last flight back from London which means I'll cut it fine if we go to extra time or pens. Is there a taxi rank near wembley for the lucky dozen who get out first, or is train the only way?
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I'll go to them. Fancy having a nice chat about Communism and Radio 4 with the Fulham gents.
Should be able to get some help with 'The Gurdian' crossword too.
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I couldn't find a hotel room for a reasonable rate so I have to get the last flight back from London which means I'll cut it fine if we go to extra time or pens. Is there a taxi rank near wembley for the lucky dozen who get out first, or is train the only way?
Getting away from Wembley Mare. Best bet is to out towards the Hilton and towards central bound to be able to pick up a joey but it won’t come cheap
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Where are the best places to park if driving into Wembley. Hanger Lane has been mentioned to me but not sure exactly where
I've always used Hillingdon. Try to drive a few hundred yards past the tube station and park in a side road. There's no restrictions at the weekend and it avoids the queue to get out of the car park.
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I couldn't find a hotel room for a reasonable rate so I have to get the last flight back from London which means I'll cut it fine if we go to extra time or pens. Is there a taxi rank near wembley for the lucky dozen who get out first, or is train the only way?
Getting away from Wembley Mare. Best bet is to out towards the Hilton and towards central bound to be able to pick up a joey but it won’t come cheap
Thanks WW!
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I couldn't find a hotel room for a reasonable rate so I have to get the last flight back from London which means I'll cut it fine if we go to extra time or pens. Is there a taxi rank near wembley for the lucky dozen who get out first, or is train the only way?
Getting away from Wembley Mare. Best bet is to out towards the Hilton and towards central bound to be able to pick up a joey but it won’t come cheap
Thanks WW!
Which airport are you heading to?
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I couldn't find a hotel room for a reasonable rate so I have to get the last flight back from London which means I'll cut it fine if we go to extra time or pens. Is there a taxi rank near wembley for the lucky dozen who get out first, or is train the only way?
Getting away from Wembley Mare. Best bet is to out towards the Hilton and towards central bound to be able to pick up a joey but it won’t come cheap
Thanks WW!
Which airport are you heading to?
Heathrow! Figured it's closest.
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I couldn't find a hotel room for a reasonable rate so I have to get the last flight back from London which means I'll cut it fine if we go to extra time or pens. Is there a taxi rank near wembley for the lucky dozen who get out first, or is train the only way?
Getting away from Wembley Mare. Best bet is to out towards the Hilton and towards central bound to be able to pick up a joey but it won’t come cheap
Thanks WW!
Which airport are you heading to?
Heathrow! Figured it's closest.
if you are a good walker you could head to Sudbury Town station not too far from Wembley. From there you are on the Piccadilly line to Heathrow via a change at Acton Town.
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Hanger Lane is basically the North Circular. I’d suggest parking up in somewhere like Harrow and then getting the tube.
My Dad has done that before and plans to on Saturday.
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I am not going by car this time but the last two or three times have driven to harrow on the hill.
There's a very cheap public car park there, loads of pubs and it's ten minutes to the stadium on the tube.
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I remember drinking in Uxbridge before and after the Bolton semi final at Wembley. Am I right in saying there is a pub called The Greyhound near Wembley that has a nice spot near the river? I have vague memories of drinking there before visits to Wembley for both football games and music gigs.
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I remember drinking in Uxbridge before and after the Bolton semi final at Wembley. Am I right in saying there is a pub called The Greyhound near Wembley that has a nice spot near the river? I have vague memories of drinking there before visits to Wembley for both football games and music gigs.
I’m pretty sure the Greyhound has now closed down.
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Where are the best places to park if driving into Wembley. Hanger Lane has been mentioned to me but not sure exactly where
I wouldn't go that far in.
Uxbridge (Intu Centre) / Hillingdon (Tube Station) if coming from the west or Stanmore if coming from a more northerly direction.
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Anybody looking for travel from longbridge or castle Bromwich I have a minibus with three seats available.
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I've parked in North Thames Commercials on Great Central Way all the times I've been to Wembley before but just found out they've moved!
Parking ten minutes walk away on someone's drive, seems like it's pretty good, with good reviews, if it helps anyone.
www.yourparkingspace.co.uk
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I asked a young person at work to find me some train times as each time is used train line or Chiltern direct was getting lots of differing rising prices.
They told me to use a site called Trainsplit as it find best deals
Now have direct train - no reserve seating
Moor st - 09.15 - arrive Marylebone 11.11
Rtn
Marylebone 22.10 - 00.04
£31.50
Not bad at all
I'm on your train back. Apologies in advance for my drunkenness.
I expect you to find me, ruffle my hair and say I am your best mate :)
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Don't forget to put him in a headlock as you're ruffling his hair.
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I've parked in North Thames Commercials on Great Central Way all the times I've been to Wembley before but just found out they've moved!
Parking ten minutes walk away on someone's drive, seems like it's pretty good, with good reviews, if it helps anyone.
www.yourparkingspace.co.uk
Thanks for this - found my dad a bargain all day space £3.13 a 20min walk away. sorted!
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Don't forget to put him in a headlock as you're ruffling his hair.
And thwow him to the floor.
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Managed to get an off peak family travel card (return) for me and 12 year old lad from Rowley Regis to Wembley Stadium, swapping at Banbury £25 for the two of us. Bargain.
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We were at Jack Grealish's uncle's place, Black Lion in Kilburn for the semi and final. Big old place plenty of room out on the pavement.
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We were at Jack Grealish's uncle's place, Black Lion in Kilburn for the semi and final. Big old place plenty of room out on the pavement.
Did Ciaran Clark’s uncle sell it to Grealish’s uncle since we last went in then?
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We were at Jack Grealish's uncle's place, Black Lion in Kilburn for the semi and final. Big old place plenty of room out on the pavement.
Did Ciaran Clark’s uncle sell it to Grealish’s uncle since we last went in then?
They only run it. Gareth Farrelly is the owner.
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We were at Jack Grealish's uncle's place, Black Lion in Kilburn for the semi and final. Big old place plenty of room out on the pavement.
Did Ciaran Clark’s uncle sell it to Grealish’s uncle since we last went in then?
I have no idea why I thought it belonged to anyone in the Grealish family.
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Why didn't the Barry family own the pub?
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Why didn't the Barry family own the pub?
Fat arses struggle behind the largest of bars.
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Any villa drinking in/around central london ?
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My 2 sons and I are staying in a hotel in Golders Green as the last train back to Manchester is at 9 pm and we couldn't guarantee getting it if the game goes to extra time and penalties. Don't want to drink around Wembley pre-match with the inevitable large crowds and probably crap beer served in plastic containers. Anyone got ideas of any decent pubs in the Golders Green area ? If not, will probably go to Southwark and get the Jubilee Line to Wembley Park.
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My 2 sons and I are staying in a hotel in Golders Green as the last train back to Manchester is at 9 pm and we couldn't guarantee getting it if the game goes to extra time and penalties. Don't want to drink around Wembley pre-match with the inevitable large crowds and probably crap beer served in plastic containers. Anyone got ideas of any decent pubs in the Golders Green area ? If not, will probably go to Southwark and get the Jubilee Line to Wembley Park.
The Refrectory is next to the station and there's a small pub a few minutes down the Finchley Road called the Gate Lodge
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My 2 sons and I are staying in a hotel in Golders Green as the last train back to Manchester is at 9 pm and we couldn't guarantee getting it if the game goes to extra time and penalties. Don't want to drink around Wembley pre-match with the inevitable large crowds and probably crap beer served in plastic containers. Anyone got ideas of any decent pubs in the Golders Green area ? If not, will probably go to Southwark and get the Jubilee Line to Wembley Park.
The Refrectory is next to the station and there's a small pub a few minutes down the Finchley Road called the Gate Lodge
Thanks Pete, will try one or both of them UTV
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My 2 sons and I are staying in a hotel in Golders Green as the last train back to Manchester is at 9 pm and we couldn't guarantee getting it if the game goes to extra time and penalties. Don't want to drink around Wembley pre-match with the inevitable large crowds and probably crap beer served in plastic containers. Anyone got ideas of any decent pubs in the Golders Green area ? If not, will probably go to Southwark and get the Jubilee Line to Wembley Park.
Golders Green is probably the worst location in London for pubs (sorry!), but it's a good suburb otherwise, with plenty of places to eat on Golders Green Road. If you hop on the Northern Line (southbound) for two stops from Golders Green to Belsize Park then there's a good pub, The George, if you turn right out of station and walk for 4/5 minutes, also serves good food. If you go a further 2 stops to Camden Town then there's The World's End right by the station which is decent. If you walk north-west along Camden High Street then The Ice Wharf at Camden Lock is good.
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I asked a young person at work to find me some train times as each time is used train line or Chiltern direct was getting lots of differing rising prices.
They told me to use a site called Trainsplit as it find best deals
Now have direct train - no reserve seating
Moor st - 09.15 - arrive Marylebone 11.11
Rtn
Marylebone 22.10 - 00.04
£31.50
Not bad at all
I'm on your train back. Apologies in advance for my drunkenness.
I expect you to find me, ruffle my hair and say I am your best mate :)
I am on that train back as well so I will keep an eye out for any unlike Villa fan behaviour.
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As I managed to get a ticket for my lad I’m now planning on driving to Stanmore and parking up. Prob won’t be there until 2pm though so fingers crossed there’s some spots left.
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Thanks BC54 VFC, I'll judge the Golders Green pubs, then move to your selections if necessary.
My 2 sons and I are staying in a hotel in Golders Green as the last train back to Manchester is at 9 pm and we couldn't guarantee getting it if the game goes to extra time and penalties. Don't want to drink around Wembley pre-match with the inevitable large crowds and probably crap beer served in plastic containers. Anyone got ideas of any decent pubs in the Golders Green area ? If not, will probably go to Southwark and get the Jubilee Line to Wembley Park.
Golders Green is probably the worst location in London for pubs (sorry!), but it's a good suburb otherwise, with plenty of places to eat on Golders Green Road. If you hop on the Northern Line (southbound) for two stops from Golders Green to Belsize Park then there's a good pub, The George, if you turn right out of station and walk for 4/5 minutes, also serves good food. If you go a further 2 stops to Camden Town then there's The World's End right by the station which is decent. If you walk north-west along Camden High Street then The Ice Wharf at Camden Lock is good.
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I'm stopping near Swiss Cottage and have to arrange to meet others. Any good pub suggestions around there? Cheers
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There's a decent pub at St Johns Wood (one station down and on the Wembley line) The Duke of York come out of station left and left again by the waitrose.
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For Liverpool and Arsenal matches we started drinking in Baker st, huge Wetherspoons called The Metropolitan bar - quite a few then as well.
One stop on Bakerloo line from Marleybone to pub then same Bakerloo line direct into Wembley - sorted
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I'm stopping near Swiss Cottage and have to arrange to meet others. Any good pub suggestions around there? Cheers
You might see one or two familiar faces in the Swiss Cottage.
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I'm stopping near Swiss Cottage and have to arrange to meet others. Any good pub suggestions around there? Cheers
You might see one or two familiar faces in the Swiss Cottage.
I thought it was a bit of a dump when I used to stay around there 6 years ago?
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As a pub The Swiss Cottage is probably nothing special but not a dump. Theres plenty of room, a semblance of a beer garden, & the tube is literally right outside and one stop to Wembley.
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anyone know if Chiltern tickets are good to use on any of their trains (same route) or just the specific time on the confirmation email ?
i know Virgin are fuckers for them being 'the exact train' only
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As a pub The Swiss Cottage is probably nothing special but not a dump. Theres plenty of room, a semblance of a beer garden, & the tube is literally right outside and one stop to Wembley.
Ok - cheers, sounds like as good a place as any to meet up with some friends.
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I'm stopping near Swiss Cottage and have to arrange to meet others. Any good pub suggestions around there? Cheers
Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, impossible to miss if you alight at Swiss Cottage tube. Sam Smiths pub and base for a few H&V bretheren for the FA Cup Final.
*EDIT* As already mentioned! I need to try reading the rest of the thread.
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I remember drinking in Uxbridge before and after the Bolton semi final at Wembley. Am I right in saying there is a pub called The Greyhound near Wembley that has a nice spot near the river? I have vague memories of drinking there before visits to Wembley for both football games and music gigs.
I’m pretty sure the Greyhound has now closed down.
The greyhound is closed now, remember my late brother and his mates taking me there in 1975 for the Norwich game as a young kid of 11. They all got pist
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anyone know if Chiltern tickets are good to use on any of their trains (same route) or just the specific time on the confirmation email ?
i know Virgin are fuckers for them being 'the exact train' only
Depends what sort of ticket you have bought. If it's an advance ticket (i.e. generally cheaper than an open return) it will probably be valid only on the train you booked it against.
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For the semi final against Liverpool I went from Moor Street and it was chaos. Massive queue in town for the train down there and then an absolutely horrendous journey home, crammed in and standing all the way (train had to stop for an hour as the doors on the train in front wouldn't close at the station it was at). Drove to High Wycombe for the final an got the train in from there. Bit of a drive down there, but the train journey in and out was fine. Planning to do that again, but have noticed that the trains from Moor Street are changing there on Saturday. Is that right and if so, I can imagine it being pretty chaotic as it isn't the biggest of stations.
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For Liverpool and Arsenal matches we started drinking in Baker st, huge Wetherspoons called The Metropolitan bar - quite a few then as well.
One stop on Bakerloo line from Marleybone to pub then same Bakerloo line direct into Wembley - sorted
Hookeysmith, rather than fannying about on the tube it is only 300m or so to walk to Baker St from Marylebone.
There is a nicer pub 150m north of Baker St called the Volunteer - next to the Sherlock Holmes plaque and Beatles tat shop
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I'm stopping near Swiss Cottage and have to arrange to meet others. Any good pub suggestions around there? Cheers
Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, impossible to miss if you alight at Swiss Cottage tube. Sam Smiths pub and base for a few H&V bretheren for the FA Cup Final.
*EDIT* As already mentioned! I need to try reading the rest of the thread.
Might be busy on Saturday, snail racing championships are on, so I hear ;)
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For Liverpool and Arsenal matches we started drinking in Baker st, huge Wetherspoons called The Metropolitan bar - quite a few then as well.
One stop on Bakerloo line from Marleybone to pub then same Bakerloo line direct into Wembley - sorted
Hookeysmith, rather than fannying about on the tube it is only 300m or so to walk to Baker St from Marylebone.
There is a nicer pub 150m north of Baker St called the Volunteer - next to the Sherlock Holmes plaque and Beatles tat shop
Thanks buddy
We will of course drink our way closer to the ground as time goes on but the Whetherspoons was huge and did decent food IIRC
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There is a nicer pub 150m north of Baker St called the Volunteer - next to the Sherlock Holmes plaque and Beatles tat shop
I was in there before the Liverpool game, it was alright
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For Liverpool and Arsenal matches we started drinking in Baker st, huge Wetherspoons called The Metropolitan bar - quite a few then as well.
One stop on Bakerloo line from Marleybone to pub then same Bakerloo line direct into Wembley - sorted
Hookeysmith, rather than fannying about on the tube it is only 300m or so to walk to Baker St from Marylebone.
There is a nicer pub 150m north of Baker St called the Volunteer - next to the Sherlock Holmes plaque and Beatles tat shop
I was in both of these on Saturday as I was at Wembley watching Stockton Town FC vs Thatcham Town FC and has been said before on here Metropoliatn Line to Wembley with one stop.
easy peasy :)
UTV
The Doc
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anyone know if Chiltern tickets are good to use on any of their trains (same route) or just the specific time on the confirmation email ?
i know Virgin are fuckers for them being 'the exact train' only
Depends what sort of ticket you have bought. If it's an advance ticket (i.e. generally cheaper than an open return) it will probably be valid only on the train you booked it against.
TrainLine say the £31.50 ones (whichever they are) are valid for any one which is the same price.
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Tag line of this thread mentions pubs ....so i'll post on here.
On Saturday i'm travelling down on coaches from Villa Park....is anyone on here a regular totter at the Witton Arms
i was wondering if anyone knows what time it will open on Saturday in an effort to quaff a few before coach leaves.
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Tag line of this thread mentions pubs ....so i'll post on here.
On Saturday i'm travelling down on coaches from Villa Park....is anyone on here a regular totter at the Witton Arms
i was wondering if anyone knows what time it will open on Saturday in an effort to quaff a few before coach leaves.
No idea. Aston Social usually opens really early on days like this though.
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Note: If travelling to Stanmore and parking up at the station you need to book the parking in advance!
Ickenham, Ruislip Manor or Ruislip might be better alternatives?
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Also advisory to anyone booked tickets from Moor st and hope to collect on the day. They only have one machine!!!
Most provisional railways have a ticket collection machine - I went to Hamstead in Birmingham and used my reference code and card I purchased with and they popped out.
Could save a lot of waiting on Saturday
UTV
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I was planning to catch the Chiltern at Cradley Heath rather than a busy Moor street.
I have just had a quick look and it looks as though they are not calling at Cradley now. I am assuming they will all start from Moor Street then.
Anyone else noticed this this? If you were planning to get on at Stourbridge, Rowley etc it may be worth you checking!
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PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt ^^^
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I was planning to catch the Chiltern at Cradley Heath rather than a busy Moor street.
I have just had a quick look and it looks as though they are not calling at Cradley now. I am assuming they will all start from Moor Street then.
Anyone else noticed this this? If you were planning to get on at Stourbridge, Rowley etc it may be worth you checking!
Chiltern stopped going past snow hill years ago.
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I was planning to catch the Chiltern at Cradley Heath rather than a busy Moor street.
I have just had a quick look and it looks as though they are not calling at Cradley now. I am assuming they will all start from Moor Street then.
Anyone else noticed this this? If you were planning to get on at Stourbridge, Rowley etc it may be worth you checking!
Chiltern stopped going past snow hill years ago.
Chiltern Still run to Kiddy.
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Do they? Didn't know that.
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anyone know if Chiltern tickets are good to use on any of their trains (same route) or just the specific time on the confirmation email ?
i know Virgin are fuckers for them being 'the exact train' only
Depends what sort of ticket you have bought. If it's an advance ticket (i.e. generally cheaper than an open return) it will probably be valid only on the train you booked it against.
Mine is a specific time train down but open on the way back for a week. So I could get really pissed and catch the 10.10 to Brum.
Jocko McClyde(s) - Fancy Swiss Cottage before the game?
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Do they? Didn't know that.
I am starting at Stour that morning.
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I was planning to catch the Chiltern at Cradley Heath rather than a busy Moor street.
I have just had a quick look and it looks as though they are not calling at Cradley now. I am assuming they will all start from Moor Street then.
Anyone else noticed this this? If you were planning to get on at Stourbridge, Rowley etc it may be worth you checking!
The train has changed now, but there is a train from Rowley Regis at 8:30 that goes to Birmingham Moor Street and then it's a 5 minute wait to get the train to Wembley. It says it's a 'change' so looks like possibly getting off and queuing in Brum Moor Street as opposed my cunning plan of already being on the train when it gets to Brum.
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As an aside, if you buy a family ticket it's actually cheaper than buying a an adult ticket. Is it any wonder our railways are a mess?
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I was planning to catch the Chiltern at Cradley Heath rather than a busy Moor street.
I have just had a quick look and it looks as though they are not calling at Cradley now. I am assuming they will all start from Moor Street then.
Anyone else noticed this this? If you were planning to get on at Stourbridge, Rowley etc it may be worth you checking!
The train has changed now, but there is a train from Rowley Regis at 8:30 that goes to Birmingham Moor Street and then it's a 5 minute wait to get the train to Wembley. It says it's a 'change' so looks like possibly getting off and queuing in Brum Moor Street as opposed my cunning plan of already being on the train when it gets to Brum.
That was my "cunning plan" too. The plan was to bag a table seat as per my 79 year old fathers request!
No real drama - there are 3 trains an hour from 9 at Moor street. I am not bothered about the return journey as I have a hotel booked.
I just wanted to give others the heads up.
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Tag line of this thread mentions pubs ....so i'll post on here.
On Saturday i'm travelling down on coaches from Villa Park....is anyone on here a regular totter at the Witton Arms
i was wondering if anyone knows what time it will open on Saturday in an effort to quaff a few before coach leaves.
No idea. Aston Social usually opens really early on days like this though.
Witton Arms usually opens at 11 on Sundays, but I'd be amazed if they passed up the opportunity of opening earlier.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44235345
Travel chaos warning!
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As a pub The Swiss Cottage is probably nothing special but not a dump. Theres plenty of room, a semblance of a beer garden, & the tube is literally right outside and one stop to Wembley.
Ok - cheers, sounds like as good a place as any to meet up with some friends.
The food is alright in there and Wembley is a piece of piss to get to. Not salubrious but well priced and, as AMFY says, it is a good base. You could also walk half a mile down the Finchley Road and try the North Star.
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As a pub The Swiss Cottage is probably nothing special but not a dump. Theres plenty of room, a semblance of a beer garden, & the tube is literally right outside and one stop to Wembley.
Ok - cheers, sounds like as good a place as any to meet up with some friends.
The food is alright in there and Wembley is a piece of piss to get to. Not salubrious but well priced and, as AMFY says, it is a good base. You could also walk half a mile down the Finchley Road and try the North Star.
Cheers, I assume colours are ok as I will have my 17 year old with me in his home top and me in my 1981 replica!
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Anyone about on Friday night? I'm at a loose end as the rest of my group don't get down from Brum until Saturday.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44235345
Travel chaos warning!
How could they possibly realise that there would be playoff finals this weekend. It only happens every year....
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Colours definitely OK in The Swiss Cottage.
After the FA Cup final we joined forces with some Arsenal fans and got anyone who had a half & half scarf to swap with one of us.
Then we errm 'disposed of' the offending items.
I gave up my Villa scarf to one half and half wearer. On the day I was quite happy to lose my scarf due to the disappointment of the final but I stil miss that particular scarf - I really liked it.
So its a pub where you can wear colours and mix happily with opposition supporters.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44235345
Travel chaos warning!
How could they possibly realise that there would be playoff finals this weekend. It only happens every year....
The amount of people going down is loose change compared to normal passenger numbers.
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Does anyone know from previous experience if the trains leave moor st full ie: is there much chance of getting on at Warwick Parkway (I don’t mind standing) if aiming for one going through Parkway about 9.30 ? Otherwise option is drive to somewhere like Harrow I guess ?
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Colours definitely OK in The Swiss Cottage.
After the FA Cup final we joined forces with some Arsenal fans and got anyone who had a half & half scarf to swap with one of us.
Then we errm 'disposed of' the offending items.
I gave up my Villa scarf to one half and half wearer. On the day I was quite happy to lose my scarf due to the disappointment of the final but I stil miss that particular scarf - I really liked it.
So its a pub where you can wear colours and mix happily with opposition supporters.
Cheers Amfy
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Colours definitely OK in The Swiss Cottage.
After the FA Cup final we joined forces with some Arsenal fans and got anyone who had a half & half scarf to swap with one of us.
Then we errm 'disposed of' the offending items.
I gave up my Villa scarf to one half and half wearer. On the day I was quite happy to lose my scarf due to the disappointment of the final but I stil miss that particular scarf - I really liked it.
So its a pub where you can wear colours and mix happily with opposition supporters.
Ha. Remember that as the high point of a shitty day.
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As a pub The Swiss Cottage is probably nothing special but not a dump. Theres plenty of room, a semblance of a beer garden, & the tube is literally right outside and one stop to Wembley.
Ok - cheers, sounds like as good a place as any to meet up with some friends.
The food is alright in there and Wembley is a piece of piss to get to. Not salubrious but well priced and, as AMFY says, it is a good base. You could also walk half a mile down the Finchley Road and try the North Star.
IIRC there was a Literary Lions evening in the North Star around 2001, hosted by Simon Inglis and Richard Whitehead. Possibly one other man / woman of the pen.
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North Star is alright but the building looks far bigger than the bar area. Of course they would prefer to meet such luminaries as the Chair of AVST, Blessed leader from the fanzine, a bloke with a foot in both camps and Villa Submariners uncle....
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IIRC there was a Literary Lions evening in the North Star around 2001, hosted by Simon Inglis and Richard Whitehead. Possibly one other man / woman of the pen.
It was a very fine night, just those two, I remember collecting emails for a London Villa Yahoo group we started.
Anyone coming to the Rolling Stones tonight in my garden shed? (I live v close to the Olympic Stadium)
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Crock of Gold is a decent pub over the road from Ruislip Station.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44235345
Travel chaos warning!
How could they possibly realise that there would be playoff finals this weekend. It only happens every year....
I’ve only just found out there won’t be trains tomorrow on cross city line, what a day to pick.
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IIRC there was a Literary Lions evening in the North Star around 2001, hosted by Simon Inglis and Richard Whitehead. Possibly one other man / woman of the pen.
It was a very fine night, just those two, I remember collecting emails for a London Villa Yahoo group we started.
A very good evening.
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We're parking at Lonsdale Avenue car park. Got some young ones with us (7). Does anyone have any recommendations where we could go to get some lunch and a couple of ales not too far or even a quick tube/train away?
cheers!
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Hi there! After browsing on this site for years and years, I have decided to take the plunge and register. Am going down by coach to Wembley tomorrow: is anyone got any suggestions where I can get some cheap vegetarian food from nearby, please? I don't fancy over-priced pizza from inside the stadium. Thanks everyone!
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Has not is. Predictive text!
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You don’t need vegetarian food bluenose you need a brain full of active cells rather than dead ones but where the **** are you going to get that from?
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Bit harsh isn't it?
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You don’t need vegetarian food bluenose you need a brain full of active cells rather than dead ones but where the **** are you going to get that from?
Behave.
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Didn't think my username would get such a reaction :) Will be grateful for any suggestions for tomorrow, though!
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Didn't think my username would get such a reaction :) Will be grateful for any suggestions for tomorrow, though!
Head towards Wembley Town Centre you should find something in there , its about 30 mins walk (approx) from the stadium
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Apologies I was a unnecessarily harsh with bluenose. Blame it on my anxiety.
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Accept your apology, olaftab, as long as you don't think I'm a Bluenose! ;)
God knows what state we're all going to be in tomorrow...
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BTW, Thanks spangley!
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I'm getting the Virgin Train from New St to Euston.The guy at the ticket office said it would go the long round via Stafford ! (because of the work at Coventry) I think I am getting more nervous about getting to Wembley than the game itself.
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Main story on Central News tonight about Travel Chaos for football fans over the bank holiday weekend.
They seemed to think that because of the cancellations on other services the chiltern service will be extra busy with a queuing system at Moor Street on Saturday.
I'm getting on at Solihull so I hope there will be room on the trains stopping there!
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For the semi final against Liverpool I went from Moor Street and it was chaos. Massive queue in town for the train down there and then an absolutely horrendous journey home, crammed in and standing all the way (train had to stop for an hour as the doors on the train in front wouldn't close at the station it was at). Drove to High Wycombe for the final an got the train in from there. Bit of a drive down there, but the train journey in and out was fine. Planning to do that again, but have noticed that the trains from Moor Street are changing there on Saturday. Is that right and if so, I can imagine it being pretty chaotic as it isn't the biggest of stations.
High Wycombe also does stopper service that starts from there and stops at Wembley so will be less crowded than the ones that come from Brum.
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Does anyone know from previous experience if the trains leave moor st full ie: is there much chance of getting on at Warwick Parkway (I don’t mind standing) if aiming for one going through Parkway about 9.30 ? Otherwise option is drive to somewhere like Harrow I guess ?
If you haven't got your train tickets I'd say go to Leamington instead, get the cross country one down to Oxford or Reading (about 50 minutes) then get one in to London Paddington. Probably similar price and you will actually get a seat.
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I'm getting the Virgin Train from New St to Euston.The guy at the ticket office said it would go the long round via Stafford ! (because of the work at Coventry) I think I am getting more nervous about getting to Wembley than the game itself.
Probably too late but if you can I'd say just drive to Coventry and get it from there as it's then normal route and times into london.
It is all a pain though, going to Slam Dunk festival at NEC on Monday and will have to get the bus instead of a quick 10 minute in and out train.
Nothing like getting down to Wembley but still annoying.
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Does anyone know from previous experience if the trains leave moor st full ie: is there much chance of getting on at Warwick Parkway (I don’t mind standing) if aiming for one going through Parkway about 9.30 ? Otherwise option is drive to somewhere like Harrow I guess ?
If you haven't got your train tickets I'd say go to Leamington instead, get the cross country one down to Oxford or Reading (about 50 minutes) then get one in to London Paddington. Probably similar price and you will actually get a seat.
Thanks for taking the time to reply - appreciated. Decided to drive to High Wycombe and park there then train into Wembley - got a room at the Hilton so really wanted somewhere the motor will (should) be safe and then to get in early drop luggage and head to a decent pub. Did Swiss Cottage for the Arsenal game - as I had in 1994 - but the result last time out puts me off jinxing things so probably heading for St Johns Wood where I know a couple decent boozers found as a result of my cricketing days at Lords. Starting to get up for it now work is done for the week.
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My nephew has decided to park and ride for this (possibly, just possibly, because he left it too late to make other arrangements) and I said Uxbridge then Metropolitan line to Wembley Park seemed popular. Does anyone have any better ideas or additional info eg places to park, how early to arrive etc? Please and thank you.
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Thanks to those who've given advice about pubs. I think we'll go to the Wetherspoons or the Volunteer at Baker Street, may see some of you guys in there. UTV.
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My nephew has decided to park and ride for this (possibly, just possibly, because he left it too late to make other arrangements) and I said Uxbridge then Metropolitan line to Wembley Park seemed popular. Does anyone have any better ideas or additional info eg places to park, how early to arrive etc? Please and thank you.
Done Uxbridge a few times before Wembley. There’s a multi storey car park by the big shopping centre, plenty of pubs and places to eat near the tube station and dead easy getting to Wembley.
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I'm getting the Virgin Train from New St to Euston.The guy at the ticket office said it would go the long round via Stafford ! (because of the work at Coventry) I think I am getting more nervous about getting to Wembley than the game itself.
Probably too late but if you can I'd say just drive to Coventry and get it from there as it's then normal route and times into london.
It is all a pain though, going to Slam Dunk festival at NEC on Monday and will have to get the bus instead of a quick 10 minute in and out train.
Nothing like getting down to Wembley but still annoying.
It’s not too late as Frank can still drive to Cov it’s only about £6 to park for the day and catch the train from there using the same ticket.
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Coming up from down sarf - Victoria to Marylebone to Wembley stadium. Easier journey than usual trip up to Brum.
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Minimal queues at Moor st today. Queues limited to platform not stretching on to street, 20 minutes wait. Hope it continues.
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Fuckers. However, I've managed to convince my companions to jump out of the uber before the fucking g**** m**, and we're now about to have a curry!
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Amazingly quiet at Moor Street, was mentally prepared for the supposed 90 minutes wait.
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Trying to make it to the Green Man but life and idiocy keeps getting in the way.
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Amazingly quiet at Moor Street, was mentally prepared for the supposed 90 minutes wait.
Probably was around that at 9-10am and people getting the early trains down.
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Bumpity Bump
Please add any new ideas
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Green Man will be great. Full of Villa, loads of shouting, near the ground. No need to try pubs anywhere else in the city imo.
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Big Green Coaches are doing pick ups at City Centre, Erdington, Kings Heath, Bromsgrove, Halesowen, Lichfield, Stourbridge and Sutton Coldfield. £23
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Can anyone suggest any Train stations outside of London we can drive to from Brum, ditch the car for 24-36 hours and train it in ?
High Wycombe. Multi storey car park, right by station. Can’t remember the price, but remember it was a good price.
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There is a shopping precinct by the stadium. Whilst all the pubs were rammed, go one floor up in this precinct and there is a Brazilian restaurant that had a nice bar at the back and wasn't absolutely heaving. Plus I have a soft spot for it, as we went on to beat Liverpool in the FA Cup semifinal
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There is a shopping precinct by the stadium. Whilst all the pubs were rammed, go one floor up in this precinct and there is a Brazilian restaurant that had a nice bar at the back and wasn't absolutely heaving. Plus I have a soft spot for it, as we went on to beat Liverpool in the FA Cup semifinal
That's where I always head for for both Villa games and NFL. It's quite surreal up there, a quiet oasis amongst the chaos
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Anywhere on the Metropolitan line out to Uxbridge with a car park is generally safe and quick access to Wembley. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere for a meal and drinks before the match then definitely head to Uxbridge, plenty of places to eat and drink and family friendly!
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Did anyone happen to drive down to Wembley last year?
I'm driving and parking on the Red car park next to the stadium, was it simple enough to get there, and not a complete nightmare trying to exit the area heading home?
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It's the queue to get back on the tube that can be nightmare.
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What is the best non-Wembley tube station to walk to after the game? Ideally, easy walking distance, a pub nearby and no queues... if this is even vaguely possible.
As I recall last year we just winged it and ended up walking for about three quarters of an hour in ninety degree heat.
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Stonebridge Park is the last tube stop before Wembley central on the Bakerloo line. Alperton on the Piccadilly line is a good walk with no pubs before you get by Wembley Central
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Ta. Might just walk to Stonebridge Park and try to jump on a tube to anywhere away from the ground then. The good thing about being in London is you can get across it pretty quickly by tube... once you get going.
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Tube closures for Monday 27 (https://tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/status/?Input=&lineIds=&dateTypeSelect=Future%20date&direction=&startDate=2019-05-27T00%3a00%3a00&endDate=2019-05-27T23%3a59%3a59)
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Did anyone happen to drive down to Wembley last year?
I'm driving and parking on the Red car park next to the stadium, was it simple enough to get there, and not a complete nightmare trying to exit the area heading home?
We drove last year no problems but were in a different car park -open air and I suppose it helped playing a London side as I think a lot of them came by public transport.
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Can anyone suggest any Train stations outside of London we can drive to from Brum, ditch the car for 24-36 hours and train it in ?
High Wycombe. Multi storey car park, right by station. Can’t remember the price, but remember it was a good price.
I normally drive down to Gerrards Cross just off the M40 and take a 25 min train ride to Wembley
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Did anyone happen to drive down to Wembley last year?
I'm driving and parking on the Red car park next to the stadium, was it simple enough to get there, and not a complete nightmare trying to exit the area heading home?
I've used the Red Car park a few times
Are you coming in along the A40 ?
If so, get off at Greenford and head to Wembley via the A4127,
Route (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/A4127,+Greenford+UB6+8QH/Red+Car+Park,+Royal+Route,+Wembley/@51.5514697,-0.3304503,14.44z/data=!4m15!4m14!1m5!1m1!1s0x487612ecbfde5ec1:0x6bc85c16239563a8!2m2!1d-0.3461206!2d51.5367885!1m5!1m1!1s0x487613d5501fd17f:0x21f52905b85e5b46!2m2!1d-0.2826111!2d51.5556867!3e0!5i1)
Use the same route to get out (if possible)
Also, I recommend high-tailing it to the car the moment the game ends rather than hanging around for celebrations
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Stonebridge Park is the last tube stop before Wembley central on the Bakerloo line. Alperton on the Piccadilly line is a good walk with no pubs before you get by Wembley Central
That part of the Piccadilly has planned closures
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Bumpity Bump
Please add any new ideas
Getting train from NS to Euston and London day pass return for £36.
Anyone know any pubs thatll be fine for children 6-8 years old.
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[/quote]Getting train from NS to Euston and London day pass return for £36.
Anyone know any pubs thatll be fine for children 6-8 years old.
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Starting them early I see! ;)
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Getting train from NS to Euston and London day pass return for £36.
Anyone know any pubs thatll be fine for children 6-8 years old.
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Starting them early I see! ;)
[/quote]Yep! Last year we went to Wetherspoons near Marylebone.
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4 of us driving down (driver is a none drinker - phew)
Plan to park outside Wembley and have been suggested
Hatch end
Harrow & Wealdstone
Kenton
To try and find street parking then a short tube / train into Wembley
Anyone that has used Green man previously - I assume it gets rammed but can you get served ok?
Any other ideas greatfully received
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It took ages to get served last year where I was standing.
Decent atmosphere tho, will go back to the Green Man this year.
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4 of us driving down (driver is a none drinker - phew)
Plan to park outside Wembley and have been suggested
Hatch end
Harrow & Wealdstone
Kenton
To try and find street parking then a short tube / train into Wembley
Anyone that has used Green man previously - I assume it gets rammed but can you get served ok?
Any other ideas greatfully received
Ditto, where is best to park these days? Is there parking near enough to walk to the ground?
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Google tells me the answers (red car park). Thanks google.
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The red car park is the Villa car park apparently according to that site, the only other car park noted as Villa only is just for minibuses it seems.
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Will be making a return visit to the social club at Wealdstone FC which was tremendous last year. Packed with fans, yet no more than 5 minutes to get served. 10 minutes walk from Ruislip tube station.
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I tend to drink in one of the pubs in Ruislip and then take some beers up to the green near the ground. Was far too hot to march up the hill for the Green Man.
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Booked on the Redditch and Studley Lions coach for Wembley. I'll be the one looking stressed looking after my Parents and my Daughter! (sorry Dad if your reading this!)
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Weather doesn't look like it'll be as good as last year. Google 10-day has it raining Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The beeb 14-day has it dry but cloudy for the Monday.
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I'll ask Des
He knows best
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Weather doesn't look like it'll be as good as last year. Google 10-day has it raining Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The beeb 14-day has it dry but cloudy for the Monday.
Dry but cloudy would be ideal as far as I'm concerned. I've never understood the appeal of hot and sunny
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Getting the train down to St Pancras, then meeting for a few drinks in Central London before tube to the ground.
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We booked a hotel in Harrow after the Bristol game so will make our way in from there. Need to work out the best place to take kids. As long as there’s a garden they can kick a ball about then they’ll be happy.
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Weather doesn't look like it'll be as good as last year. Google 10-day has it raining Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The beeb 14-day has it dry but cloudy for the Monday.
Dry but cloudy would be ideal as far as I'm concerned. I've never understood the appeal of hot and sunny
I was relieved that it was sunny last year. It meant that my view was somewhat limited of the 11 men in claret shirts looking like they weren't entirely sure which goal they should be attacking.
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http://www.blacklionguesthouse.com
Has been a cracking pub for the last few Wembley visits, no problem getting served and only 21 mins on the tube to Wembley Park.
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http://www.blacklionguesthouse.com
Has been a cracking pub for the last few Wembley visits, no problem getting served and only 21 mins on the tube to Wembley Park.
Thanks but it is too central to London
Any ideas on North of Wembley so a quick getaway can be done if the unthinkable happens
We intend to start the drinking in The Metropolitan on Marlyebone road by Baker St
Was thinking of parking around Kenton way?
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Think this is our best plan.
M40 to Uxbridge
Park At Rayners lane tube station
Official all day car park @ £2.50
Tube is Metropolitan line that goes directly into the city if needed and goes through Wembley park
Tube cost from Rayners to Wembley park is £3.10
That will do :)
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Think this is our best plan.
M40 to Uxbridge
Park At Rayners lane tube station
Official all day car park @ £2.50
Tube is Metropolitan line that goes directly into the city if needed and goes through Wembley park
Tube cost from Rayners to Wembley park is £3.10
That will do :)
The only word of warning I’d give you is get there early as Edgware Road tube parking was packed last year so I ended up booking online via a park on the drive website.
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http://www.blacklionguesthouse.com
Has been a cracking pub for the last few Wembley visits, no problem getting served and only 21 mins on the tube to Wembley Park.
Thanks but it is too central to London
Any ideas on North of Wembley so a quick getaway can be done if the unthinkable happens
We intend to start the drinking in The Metropolitan on Marlyebone road by Baker St
Was thinking of parking around Kenton way?
Kilburn isn't too close to close to central London. You can't get much closer than Baker Street.
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Are Chiltern Railways putting on direct trains from Moor st to Wembley? I bought tickets last week but the app still suggests you need to change at High Wycombe? Surely not.
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http://www.blacklionguesthouse.com
Has been a cracking pub for the last few Wembley visits, no problem getting served and only 21 mins on the tube to Wembley Park.
Thanks but it is too central to London
Any ideas on North of Wembley so a quick getaway can be done if the unthinkable happens
We intend to start the drinking in The Metropolitan on Marlyebone road by Baker St
Was thinking of parking around Kenton way?
Kilburn isn't too close to close to central London. You can't get much closer than Baker Street.
But we are drinking in baker st ( as meeting others there) but not driving there hence parking outside Wembley.
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Coach travel
The Big Green Coach are pretty cheap - £25.00. Pick ups from Birmingham (City Centre), Birmingham (Kings Heath), Bromsgrove, Halesowen, Lichfield, Nuneaton, Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield and Tamworth.
https://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/aston-villa-to-wembley-stadium-coach-travel
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It'll be Kilburn for us
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Are Chiltern Railways putting on direct trains from Moor st to Wembley? I bought tickets last week but the app still suggests you need to change at High Wycombe? Surely not.
Yes
https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/sites/default/files/Monday-27-May-London-HighWycombe-Oxford-Birmingham.pdf
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Think this is our best plan.
M40 to Uxbridge
Park At Rayners lane tube station
Official all day car park @ £2.50
Tube is Metropolitan line that goes directly into the city if needed and goes through Wembley park
Tube cost from Rayners to Wembley park is £3.10
That will do :)
Just looked on Google earth and there are a few bars and plenty of shops and fast food joints right at Rayners Lane
Looks a great location if driving in and want to get tube in
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Ickenham and Ruislip also have plenty of parking!
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Ickenham and Ruislip also have plenty of parking!
They won't have if you keep this up!
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Think this is our best plan.
M40 to Uxbridge
Park At Rayners lane tube station
Official all day car park @ £2.50
Tube is Metropolitan line that goes directly into the city if needed and goes through Wembley park
Tube cost from Rayners to Wembley park is £3.10
That will do :)
Ickenham and Hillingdon have bigger car parks and are closer to the M40. Even Uxbridge is worth considering as you can park in the centre and there is a direct tube to Wembley.
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Anyone been to Boxpark ?
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We are thinking about Boxpark. Close to the ground, kids welcome.
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Ickenham and Hillingdon have bigger car parks and are closer to the M40. Even Uxbridge is worth considering as you can park in the centre and there is a direct tube to Wembley.
Yep, I'd do those rather than Rayners Lane.
However, Hillingdon filled up really early last year. I'll probably go straight to Intu Uxbridge this time
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We park our minibus at Sudbury Town Tube. Cheap, always empty. Easy walk along Harrow Rd to Wembley.
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Parking up on a "park on my drive.com" location just off The Ealing Road - short 20 minute walk to the stadium - looking out for boozer to watch the game in - ticketless, but there to take in the atmosphere
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Anyone been to Boxpark ?
Looks a god option if you want decent food.
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It will be a stroll from Euston to Baker St for me. Probably the Metropolitan Bar or The Volunteer.
Dead easy to get the tube at Baker St and then 2 stops and hey presto, Wembley.
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Anyone been to Boxpark ?
Looks a god option if you want decent food.
£10 to get in? Can you pay on the day?
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Anyone got any idea of the pubs around Wembley that will show the game? I've heard the Arch will but are there anymore?
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Parking up on a "park on my drive.com" location just off The Ealing Road - short 20 minute walk to the stadium - looking out for boozer to watch the game in - ticketless, but there to take in the atmosphere
VCTM, my understanding is that pubs within 1 mile of Wembley Stadium cannot show the game live - Certainly, Boxpark show that on their website. If I cannot pick up a ticket around Wembley (My 2 sons are in the Derby part of Club Wembley), then I'll be heading to somewhere like Kilburn on the tube to watch it in a pub there.
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On the whole I thought the rail travel was very well done with trains and tubes plentiful carriages and regular. A few less stops on the LNW service down would have been welcome but overall well managed.
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The Arch was extremely lively yesterday - 4 of us came down from Liverpool and we had a brilliant day even without tickets
The atmosphere was electric - the large crowd on the " grassy knoll" reminded me a bit of Rotterdam `82
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Must say I was impressed with the box park.
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The Zeelo service on Coach 19 from Sutton Coldfield left half an hour late, lost touch with the coach it was following, went on the M1 while the rest went M40, driver asked passengers if they knew the way, got absolutely jammed on the Harrow Road dual carriageway, told all the passengers to get and walk about 2km to the stadium, and to come to 35 Brentfield Road after the game to find the coach (I personally and others helped a chap with a walking stick to climb over the Armco barrier to get off the road). Big, big assumption the everyone had a mobile phone equipped with Google Map and knew how to use it.
...otherwise no problems.
Faultless return journey on M40.
Alan
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The Zeelo service on Coach 19 from Sutton Coldfield left half an hour late, lost touch with the coach it was following, went on the M1 while the rest went M40, driver asked passengers if they knew the way, got absolutely jammed on the Harrow Road dual carriageway, told all the passengers to get and walk about 2km to the stadium, and to come to 35 Brentfield Road after the game to find the coach (I personally and others helped a chap with a walking stick to climb over the Armco barrier to get off the road). Big, big assumption the everyone had a mobile phone equipped with Google Map and knew how to use it.
...otherwise no problems.
Faultless return journey on M40.
Alan
Blimey something similar to that happened to me back in 1971 when the Midland Red driver travelling from Worcester followed signs " to the football ground" he tried to drop us off outside Vicarage Road
One of the passengers ended up giving the driver directions
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Boxpark was fun, if you like singing football songs.