Comments on: Cardiff City – Cardiff City Stadium

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:07:42 +0000

An alternative to catching the train to Grangetown is to take a City Line train towards Radyr, and get off at Ninian Park. These are not as frequent as the Grangetown trains, but they do get you a bit closer to the ground, and also give you a view of whats left of the old Ninian Park ground (although the housing redevelopment is pretty much finished now).

Heading back into the city centre after the game you’re probably better off getting a train from Grangetown though, as the Ninian Park trains tend to be only 2 carriages long

By: Canary Bill

Canary Bill — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:07:01 +0000

A group of 3 of us went to the game yesterday, first time for Norwich at Cardiff’s new ground.

Went for a few pints before in the Canton area, wearing colours, no problem at all with the home fans, very friendly bunch on the whole, didn’t see a hint of trouble at all. One of the Cardiff fans I got talking to said that their saucy reputation is all but history now and that there were a record low number of arrest (9 I think) all last season.

A nice ground, excellent views, good seats, lots of legroom, Tv’s under the stands, decent enough food/drink ,good clean toilets.
Atmosphere was o.k but the away fans are so far from the home “kop” end (the Canton stand) that you couldn’t hear them very well (apart from the racket after each of thier 3 goals). We were vocal and were complemented later by some of the Cardiff fans we met, especially at the way we clapped our former hero Craig Bellamy. Cardiff were good value for their win, 3-1 to go top of the league.

Went into the City centre after the game, mainly the usual chain bars on St Mary street but some Cardiff fans told us to head up the other end of the town, which we did and found some good pubs/bars, Dempseys was one I remember the name of.

Spent Sunday lunchtime in Cardiff bay (5 min train from Queen street station), weather wasn’t the best but had a lovely time drinking in one of the waterfront bars watching the world go by.

Staying in the Radisson Blu hotel in the City centre tonight, heading home tommorow. All in all, despite the result a very enjoyable weekend. would reccomend to anyone.

By: Ritchy

Ritchy — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:49:10 +0000

No where near the atmosphere or imtimidation of the old NP. Still definately worth the day out though, and a good day to be had by all. I travelled as a Millwall fan on my own with the old woman and didn’t have any problems at all, although there was some good banter to be had before, during and after the game. Did find the police a little over zelous, as they wanted to send me on a train straight back to London, even though I had hotels booked, and my car and clothes were in Cardiff city centre!

We stayed in Cardiff on the Friday and Saturday night and had a blinding time. Would 1000% travel again should the chance arise! Great city, great night out!

By: sean

sean — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:01:05 +0000

traveled by train meet by half the police force from cardiff and the vallys put on buses and got to the ground where the atmosphere for away surports is very good a lovely ground but we were rob of a draw but would go back there again

By: Jonesy

Jonesy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:35:54 +0000

A decent place for away fans to pop in for a drink and park their car is the Gol Football Centre in Lawrenny Avenue and is about eight minutes walk from the stadium. Here are the directions http://golcentres.co.uk/find-gôl-in-cardiff/

They charge £4 to park BUT you get that back in the form of a bar vocuher which you can use to buy a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. They also let kids use the 5-a-side pitches free of charge.

I think the owners of the centre are big Cardiff fans but seem to like having away fans there. When I’ve heard them talk they seem to go away themselves and like to make visitors welcome.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:49:18 +0000

I thought the day out was the worst iv had this season we got into cardiff city centre went into a pub dont know name got asked too leave soo we went for a pizza that was nice we got out and were met by a mob of cardiff fans about 10 forced too run the atmosphere was electric even though it wasnt full with banter going on between both sets of fans some lads on the edge next too the home fans experienced missiles the other end towards grangetown is the family stand so thats fine no trouble after the game probally because cardiff were disgracfull i would advise club colours being hidden around cardiff soul crew is still alive!

By: Gavelect

Gavelect — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:02:29 +0000

Carl Dickinson put the boot into us at the weekend. Absolutely gutted. Traveled down from Ayrshire for this as one as my mate's got corporate tickets through his work. Hate to say it but it was a cracking goal. Wee Burky had a great game. Although we travelled down and got beat we still had a ball. Traveled back to Wales in a supporters bus (sang all the way), had a party with the fans which was great and then stayed at the Village Cardiff Hotel. Hopefully be down for a home game after Christmas.

By: Dave Corcoran (Port Talbot Swansea Supporters Branch)

Dave Corcoran (Port Talbot Swansea Supporters Branch) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:10:32 +0000

I went to the Cardiff v Derby game as a neutral supporter. The ground is near the old Ninian Park and I expected a Stadium along the budget of ours. Parking was not a problem as I parked in the nearby streets. I went to Costco before the game and was very impressed with the food prices but not such good deals on TV,s

Getting my ticket and in through the turnstile was simplicity itself. I met Lindy Rees a steward from Port Talbot and he pointed me to my seat. (Thanks Lindy for not grassing me up) Sitting in the Grandstand i was aware how sacious the stadium was. No millenium stadium but a big step up from ours.

The atmosphere was electric at times but not as intimidating as Ninian Park. Football was superb, the new pitch making a big positive advantage to play on.

TV’s on the walls under the stands. Toilets were excellent . Food high as expected but the beer was good value at £3 and fast service.

Would I go again – Yes with Jane & the kids but only a night match.

Cant wait to play you all on the 9th

Regards to Ferrell, Whelan, Junkers, Lyons, Nash, Banbsey, Thomas, Frit and my good mate Lindsey.

Wales v Scotland is next visit – about time a good venue for Wales again

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:52:38 +0000

I have to admit I did enjoy going to the ground, I went with a friend to watch the Newcastle game and was very impressed and a little envious of the facilities as well as the main structure itself.

Near the ground there are alot of great pubs where you never have to wait long for a pint of shandy.

There is also some great places for parking, we had no trouble at all finding a place suitable and safe enough to park up and leave our mobile home. I believe that alot of local hotels nearby are quite cheap, I found a great pitch in nearby Penarth that was very cheap and we were able to get connected to the mains there.

The atmosphere seemed very good with plenty of good humoured banter going between both sets of fans which I enjoyed! The food and drink in the ground seemed to be enjoyed by the fans though I cant comment as I took a picnic in for myself which I enjoyed eating in front of the great scenery.

All in all it was a very enjoyable day out and was great to see a good game of football for once, I think I will definatly be going there again soon.

By: david johnson

david johnson — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:05:12 +0000

have to say a great trip had by all.

our game was on the sunday afternoon at 2.05 ko so we made a weekend of it.

stayed in travelodge right next to train station on the saturady night and had a great night out and pleasantly surprised how friendly the cardiff fans where that we met.

before kick off had a pint in city centre then few pints in The Landsdowne which was great. Staff and the Cardiff City fans great and we even walked up to the match with some of the Cardiff fans.

As for ground very decent and massive amounts of room is the thing that stood out for me. Very spacious areas at back of stand making toilet / refreshment visits very easy and the seating area was even more spacious than where i sit at St James’ Park.

After game back to The Landsdowne where again nearly every Cardiff fan made a point of speaking then back to city centre to catch our train / plane back to the North East.

All in a great trip and if you go just to have a good weekend im sure you will however i think Cardiff could still prove intimidating on certain visits.