Comments on: Newcastle United – St James Park

By: Michal

Michal — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:50:05 +0000

I’ve been there three weeks ago, superb ground, it was rocking that night – although Newcastle fans I heard from said that that atmosphere was a bit of an one-off. I have no complaints about the height of away sections, despite being in penultimate row – that’s because the single-tiered East Stand makes Sir John Hall look massive. Upper sections of Stretford End (where my season ticket is) seem marginally higher. It’s great to have the most vocal fans relatively close to you. Another thing I liked was that St James Park is in city centre, close to railway and coach stations.
I’m still a high school student and went there with school following day, so I can’t really say anything about pubs, parking, hotels or nightlife in the city. Was wearing my red scarf on my visit and didn’t have any problems with it.
To sum it up, great ground in a city I really like.

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:02:49 +0000

Went up for the game this year when it snowed (Nov 2010) – really good experience on the whole. Massive ground, really impressive, and no trouble from the home fans, except for a couple of kids throwing snowballs! not a big deal really! Good spirit within the ground. Seemed a little quiet, but that may just have been how far up you are in the away end. Still, great views over the city, and can see what’s going on on the pitch, with friendly locals, and friendly pubs, good day out on the whole.

By: Matthew Grundy

Matthew Grundy — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:17:26 +0000

What a ground? The place is huge .
Not too keen on climbing everest to get to the away section . But a minor complaint too me.
On the whole great atmosphere fom both supporters.
Good day out recommend following your team there

By: Keith

Keith — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:13:48 +0000

I would recommend away fans to find a hotel in Jesmond there are plenty of cheap ones and B&B’s around the Osbourne Road area. The Osbourne Road itself is a good place for a drink plenty of bars with a good atmosphere and then a short walk into town if you take the route through the Northumbria University Campus there also some bars on the way, or a quick metro journey 1-3 Jesmond-Haymarket(plenty pubs here)- Monument for the main shopping area/bigg market and the gate complex a short walk)-Central Station (for pink lane bars Just look for the gotham town pub opposite the train station and head up the street to it’s left with your back the station) weatherspoons, revolutions also in this area, a short walk downhill to the quayside)stops depending which part of the centre you want to drink in. Nearly all pubs will let away fans most don’t even have a problem with colours. Parking spots most people I know who drive to the game find plenty of street parking in Fenham just beyond the ground.

By: John

John — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:01:12 +0000

St James Park is literally in the city centre, towards the north of the city. Don’t try and park anywhere near the ground however – it’s much better to park somewhere in the city centre and walk – just follow the sea of black and white.

We stayed overnight (well you’re going to aren’t you – Newcastle is brilliant for a night out!) – we were at the Express by Holiday Inn Newcastle which is literally just around the corner from St James Park, and a good base for the whole Toon.

The stadium itself is huge – bloomin huge! Food and drink was pretty reasonable, and the view of play was amazing, even though we were up in the gods – we could have done with binoculars to see what was happening in the opposite penalty area! You’ll know when Newcastle are on the attack though, as a roar grows throughout the home support, getting louder and louder as they get closer to scoring.

All in all, a brilliant day (and night) out.