Venue Guide
Preston North End, Deepdale

A look around Deepdale and Preston, venue for four matches at this summer's Championships.


Club: Preston North End FC
Capacity: 22,250
Club Website: www.pnefc.co.uk
Local area information: www.visitlancashire.com
Venue Poster: Download

Deepdale, the home of Football League club Preston North End, will stage group B fixtures in the UEFA European Women's Championships. and will also play host to one of the Semi-Final matches.

Mon 06 June 2005

France v Italy

Preston North End FC

Group B

8.00pm

Thu 09 June 2005

Italy v Germany

Preston North End FC

Group B

5.15pm

Sun 12 June 2005

Norway v Italy

Preston North End FC

Group B

3.00pm

Wed 15 June 2005

Winner B v Runner-Up A

Preston North End FC

SF1

6.30pm


Tickets

Phone: 0870 442 1966

Download Group Booking Form

£5 - Adults

£2.50 - Concessions


The Stadium is three-quarters of the way through a total redevelopment that will result in an approximate 30,000 all-seater arena to match any.

In 1996 the 8,100-seater Sir Tom Finney Stand was opened followed by the 6,000-seater Bill Shankly Kop two years later. Plans are well advanced for the development of the remainder of the ground and in October 2001 work was completed on the Alan Kelly Town End, also with a capacity of just over 6,000.

A new pitch was laid in 2001 and work is also being done over the close season to ensure that North End continue to have what is regarded as one of the best playing surfaces in the League.

How to get there

By Car:
From North, South and East: Exit M6 at junction 31. At the roundabout take the first exit (s/p Preston A59) onto the A59. At mini-roundabout after 1.0 miles, by the Hesketh Arms, take the second exit (s/p Ring road, Blackpool A583, Football Ground) onto the Blackpool Road A5085. Carry straight on for 1.2 miles, then filter left before the lights (s/p Town Centre, Football Ground) into Sir Tom Finney Way. The ground is on the left-hand-side.

From the Railway Station:
It is about 1.6 miles from the station to Deepdale. If you catch a taxi from outside the station it will cost approximately £5.00

By foot:
You should come out of the station and turn left in front of the Fishergate Centre, passing The Railway pub. Turn right at the T-junction. The road forks left and becomes Corporation Street, which you should ignore. Instead walk straight down Fishergate - the main shopping thoroughfare - After 0.75 miles the road becomes Church Street - with the Parish church on your right-hand-side. Carry on until you reach the junction with the A6. Cross over the road, the prison will be on your right-hand-side and a pub on the left, called the County Arms. Turn left so The 'Arms' is now on your right - this is Deepdale Road. The Ground is on the right-hand-side after 0.75 miles.

By Bus:
All buses from the train station go to the bus station. From there, numbers 5, 6 and 19 run a long Deepdale Road. The number 19 is the most frequent, running every five minutes or so. It will cost approximately 80 pence to get to the ground from the bus station but have plenty of change because the bus drivers ask for the exact money.

Parking:
There is currently no official club parking for away supporters, however, local schools such as Moor Park High School and Deepdale Primary School offer parking for approximately £5. There is also a car park across from the Tom Finney Stand on Moor Park, which also costs. For home fans you can purchase season parking tickets at the beginning of the year, but they sell out almost immediately. Those fans who can't get places on the car parks are advised to use public transport, with the club and Travelwise involved in a Soccerbus scheme from surrounding areas of Preston, as well as excellent bus service in the Town.