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John Smith's Stadium - Galpharm Stadium
The Galpharm Stadium is a highly impressive venture, with all forms of leisure and retail surrounding it. It was built as part of a scheme by the football club, the rugby club and the town council. The McAlpine Stadium is one of the most impressive stadium's in the country, with its futuristic design and modern facilities. The current capacity is 24,000, with away fans being allocated 1,500 to 4,000 seats depending on the size of the visiting club.
For Rugby League fixtures, only 2 sides are normally open. This stadium boasts good viewing all round, but due to the empty stands, the atmosphere can be poor. Fans have a choice of stands, and prices... The top tier of the Lawrence Batley Stand (...most expensive), the lower tier of the Lawrence Batley Stand, and the John Smiths Stand (...cheapest). The majority of home fans use the John Smiths Stand.
For Rugby League fixtures, only 2 sides are normally open. This stadium boasts good viewing all round, but due to the empty stands, the atmosphere can be poor. Fans have a choice of stands, and prices... The top tier of the Lawrence Batley Stand (...most expensive), the lower tier of the Lawrence Batley Stand, and the John Smiths Stand (...cheapest). The majority of home fans use the John Smiths Stand.
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Large car-parks at the ground although departure takes time. Street parking around Leeds Road should allow a quicker exit.
Parking and Access: 50 places for home fans and 14 for away fans in car park directly behind the South Stand. Access via a series of ramps to rear of South Stand nd gentle hill lading to Riverside Stand.
Toilets and Catering: 14 toilets
There is provision within the Stadium for 266 wheelchairs situated in five separate areas. 26 seats are also provided in the Lower Tier of the Lawrence Batley Stand for the visually impaired where matchday commentary is provided through personal headphones via the hospital radio. The "Galpharm" is one of the very few grounds in the country which fully meets the set criteria of 1 disabled viewing position for every 100 spectators.
Toilets and Catering: 14 toilets
There is provision within the Stadium for 266 wheelchairs situated in five separate areas. 26 seats are also provided in the Lower Tier of the Lawrence Batley Stand for the visually impaired where matchday commentary is provided through personal headphones via the hospital radio. The "Galpharm" is one of the very few grounds in the country which fully meets the set criteria of 1 disabled viewing position for every 100 spectators.
From North/East/West
Leave the M62 at junction 25 and follow the A644 and A62 signposted Huddersfield. About 1m from the town centre, the stadium becomes visible. Turn either into Bradley Mills Road and then right into Kilner Road or take the following left into St Andrews Way and left into Stadium Way.
From M1
Leave the M1 at junction 38 and follow the A637, A642 to Huddersfield. At the ring road, follow signs for A62 Leeds. Turn right into St Andrews Road and left into Stadium Road, or next right into Bradley Mills Road and right into Kilner Road.
From M62
Exit the M62 at junction 24 and follow the A628 to Huddersfield. As you approach the town, turn left onto the ring road. Exit the ring road onto the A62 Leeds Road. The ground is on the right hand side.
Leave the M62 at junction 25 and follow the A644 and A62 signposted Huddersfield. About 1m from the town centre, the stadium becomes visible. Turn either into Bradley Mills Road and then right into Kilner Road or take the following left into St Andrews Way and left into Stadium Way.
From M1
Leave the M1 at junction 38 and follow the A637, A642 to Huddersfield. At the ring road, follow signs for A62 Leeds. Turn right into St Andrews Road and left into Stadium Road, or next right into Bradley Mills Road and right into Kilner Road.
From M62
Exit the M62 at junction 24 and follow the A628 to Huddersfield. As you approach the town, turn left onto the ring road. Exit the ring road onto the A62 Leeds Road. The ground is on the right hand side.
Buses 201-203 and 207 stop on Leeds Road (5 mins) whilst Football Specials run from Town Centre Market Street at 15-minute intervals.
Huddersfield Railway Station
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