This Sunday afternoon, Walsall make the trip to buckinghamshire to take on Milton Keynes Dons in the final Sky Bet League 1 match of 2014. Once again we have teamed up with ToThe92.co.uk to bring you the latest informaton on Stadium:MK.
STADIUM INFORMATION
Since opening in November 2007, Stadium:MK has slowly been completed with both the upper, and lower tiers now kitted out with seating, with a capacity of 30,000. The Main (West) Stand has a small section of the upper tier built for the directors. There are no bad seats in the house and it's a fantastic stadium for a club at this level. Saying that, competition is so strong at the moment, in capacity terms they still lag behind many of their promotion hopeful rivals.
AWAY SUPPORTERS
Visiting supporters are accommodated in the north east corner of the stadium. The view of the action is unrestricted and leg room is very spacious. Facilities are fantastic and the concourse is inside the stadium rather than underneath meaning you can actually continue watching the game whilst buying your hot dogs or pies. A fantastic addition to a very smart stadium.
WHERE TO DRINK
The Beacon is around a five-minute walk away otherwise it's a 20 minute walk into Bletchley where there are a few pubs to be found. The Enigma Tavern on Saxon Street being one of them. In Milton Keynes centre there are a number of bars located adjacent to the main shopping centre, or within walking distance of Milton Keynes Central station. If you come out of the station you go straight up Midsummer Boulevard in front of you, then after around five minutes walk you will find a Wetherspoons outlet called the ‘Secklow Hundred’. If you're looking for something to eat, there's a KFC and a McDonalds situated just next to the stadium.
If you walk to Midsummer Boulevard on your left is the 'Old' Wetherspoons. Which usually has 8-12 real ales on tap.
If you arrive early you could go to IKEA for meatballs. Or to a range of restaurants near to the away parking, including Bella Italia, Nando's, and Pizza Express, amongst others.
If you walk to Midsummer Boulevard on your left is the 'Old' Wetherspoons. Which usually has 8-12 real ales on tap.
If you arrive early you could go to IKEA for meatballs. Or to a range of restaurants near to the away parking, including Bella Italia, Nando's, and Pizza Express, amongst others.
CAR PARKING
There are approximately 2,000 car parking spaces at the stadium, which are available at a cost of £7 per vehicle.
Alternatively, it's sometimes possible to park in the Denbigh West industrial estate, however there have been a few issues with theft (only minor and rare) this season in the industrial estate, as well as some businesses blocking off car park entrances. So please take care if choosing this option.
Alternatively, it's sometimes possible to park in the Denbigh West industrial estate, however there have been a few issues with theft (only minor and rare) this season in the industrial estate, as well as some businesses blocking off car park entrances. So please take care if choosing this option.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
Milton Keynes Central is the main railway station and the most likely one that you'll arrive at. It is however, approximately four miles away from the stadium and therefore a taxi ride from the rank directly outside the train station is a very likely bet.
The nearest railway station station to MK Dons' Stadium:MK is Bletchley. From here you're approximately 30 minutes walk away, so we advise you jump into one of the waiting taxi's at the rank outside. Taxis from there should be no more than £7 to the ground. Try 01908 260260 or 01908 222111. It should be less if coming from Bletchley Station straight to the ground.
Alternatively, you can walk into the town centre and hop onto one of the buses at the main bus station.
Alternatively, you can walk into the town centre and hop onto one of the buses at the main bus station.
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