Updated 11:04, 26 FEB 2023. Plymouth Argyle are onto the final stage of the redevelopment of the Mayflower Grandstand at Home Park. They also want it to be done and delivered to a great standard so there are a lot of competing tensions that you will have any contractor, but I think they have responded really well to that. In addition, a range of hot food is available too. As with any building project, the client in this case, the club wants to get the project done as quickly as possible. Luckily it was all heading the opposite way to us, and best of all there is a large FREE car park at the ground although if you want a space get there early we arrived at 1.15pm and there were few spaces were left! Phone - Supporters can call the Ticket Office over the phone by calling 0871 472 1884 (option 1) * between 10am-4pm during regular opening hours. We came out of he away end, walked around to the other end of Home Park and our coach was there waiting for us. Adults 21 Rugby or cricket fan? To the left of us, a new Main Stand stand was being constructed so that wasnt particularly pretty and didnt help the atmosphere. 11 who has probably been the best player I have seen this season? It had been suggested to me that there would be a range of issues associated with a visit to Home Park. Plymouth Argyle are working to get as many coaches as possible to take the Green Army to Wembley for the Papa Johns Trophy final against Bolton Wanderers on Sunday, April 2. Cheery programme sellers were flogging the match day brochure and you can buy a raffle draw ticket too, and you do feel that you need to buy something from one of the operatives for the sake of the clubs financial future. Wanderers are pleased to confirm ticket information for supporters for the Papa Johns Trophy Final against Plymouth Argyle at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 2 April (KO 3pm). Grass Club Nickname: We went the coastal route (M27, A31, A35, A30, M5 & A38) arriving at Home Parkat 12:45pm after a stop at Bridport. 17,511 v Watford The car park was very full at that time but I managed to get a decent spot. It became clear in those test events, back in early 2020, that seating comfort and the supporter experience in the concourses was not at the level we want to achieve for our supporters in the longer term. There was a bit of shouting between the Argyle and Portsmouth fans but no trouble. At around 1pm, there were queues outside the pub with hungry fans from Yorkshire and Devon, waiting for a table, but if pub food is not quite your thing, there is the option of buying things from a small supermarket, and various local pasty firms, who make enterprising pitches with suitable meal deals to fill your stomach, but there is not much else. The 'Green Army' are meant to be a quality vocal support too, so I was looking forward to the atmosphere. Something went wrong, please try again later. So please dont think about parking on a grass verge etc.. Family tickets bought on the day of the game cost 4 more (an additional Under 18 ticket rises to 8). Home Park is a nice ground in a pleasant area, in a nice part of the country. Last updated on 2 hours ago2 hours ago.From the section Plymouth. The only question was how we had managed to keep them to just 3 goals. It was goalless at half time although we missed a sitter double chance before the whistle went. The pitch looked good considering the floods that had affected so much of the country during December and January, and particularly the Plymouth region. Of the existing 90, I have been to 41. As it was a mild day in September everybody was showing team colours, which personally I love, as it gives a real sense of pride to fans of both teams. Unfortunately, Argyle have come off the rails again and have lost a handy lead at the top so some of the locals are worried. The seating a bit tight but enough legroom. Three grass football pitches and a new synthetic rugby training pitch will be built under the plans, which will also see two synthetic football pitches - one of which will be covered. We met up with my cousin Lee who travelled down with his wife the day beforeand went to the nearby Britannia Inn. I arrived at Plymouth Station and took a right along Saltash Road under the railway bridge and to this roundabout in a suburb intriguingly called Pennycomequick. "We have been talking extensively to the people who use Brickfields, as well as groups and individuals in Devonport, about what facilities and activities they want to see. The home supporters where friendly enough and didn't see any cause of trouble anywhere which is a good sign. The fans we met were friendly and said hello but there were mostly Bristol Rovers fans in there at that time. Best day so far as a Saints fan, and not a bad first away day for my brother, Plymouth is definitely worth a visit, nice ground and the fans I would imagine would be more friendly just circumstances on this day. Lambert trademark header just before half time, then Dickson scrambled home just after the break, then Lambert penalty sent the Saints fans wild! The referee had to make a very important decision fairly early doors and gave Sean Rigg for the visitors a straight red. A visit to the biggest stadium in League Two, so I was really excited for this fixture. The stewards friendly generally but a very large presence together with Police. I was watching children bounce off the diving boards like ping pong balls off a tennis table, splashing into the pool to the cheers of their mothers and fathers. Home fans seemed okay. 01752 907700 Pitch Size: Stewards were friendly, Bovril sound (at 2.50), toilets well maintained. Ahead of our first Sky Bet League One home fixture on Saturday, we are writing to supporters with an update on the status of the upper tier of the Mayflower Grandstand. We walked back to the city centre amongst mainly home fans, with no problems encountered. Plymouth vs Bristol Rovers rivalry: These two teams are not neighbours, so this isnt a derby like most of the rivalries on this list. The extensive new conferencing and hospitality facilities within the grandstand are seen by the club as key to increasing revenue which can then be spent on the playing squad. As I street parked and had parked north of the ground I got away super quick. Plymouth Argyle FC - Home Park Stadium Info Home Park has been transformed over the past 10 years into an all seated stadium. We thank supporters for their understanding. It will open fully for the first time when the Pilgrims play Swindon Town at Home Park on New Years Day. So with my brother with the map and me driving we set off. Meetings between the two are known as The Dockyard Derby or Battle Of The Ports. 2019-2020: 10,338 (League Two) In 1901, the Pilgrims settled at Home Park. Anyway, I booked a weeks holiday this year in North Devon and what do know? It is a lot nicer route than following the roads after all (apart from Aldershot) there are no other league clubs situated in a public park! Chris Bennett adds; Its a much nicer walk than going up Alma Road and quicker as well. I no longer live in Exeter so it wasn't the short hop down the A38 for me, but generally Home Park is a doddle to get to by train or road. When you are sitting amongst the anxious faithful, the clichs become nothing more than pointless vacuous statements. I enjoyed the game, because with so much at stake for both clubs, chances had to be made and the forty five minutes of each half shot by. The Life Centre is not a self-help clinic, or therapy practice, but is the home of South West diving and the Centre dominates the skyline. To purchase, go toargyletickets.com, call 01752 907700, or visit the Home Park Ticket Office in person. No problem just a quick right and your heading back through the park towards the railway station and city centre. I spent a disproportionately large amount of time queuing at the ticket office, to be told it was cash at turnstiles. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Manchester City, Watford and Forest Green are among a clutch of clubs to make a similar gesture, with the NHS set to use the Etihad Stadium to train doctors and nurses during the pandemic, while Swansea have offered use of the Liberty Stadium to the emergency services with football suspended until at least 30 April. Special thanks to Greensonscreen and Matthew Heffernan for providing the photos of the progress works of the refurbishment of the Grandstand at Home Park. Take the M5 to the South West and at the end of the motorway continue onto the A38 (The ground is well signposted from the outskirts of Plymouth on the A38). External Progress Photo Taken 14/12/19(Thanks toMatthew Heffernan). 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Its how does the catering work, how does the welcome and reception work? Unfortunately, some of these no longer exist e.g. Family Ticket 1 Adult + 1 Under 18 27 I had heard some bad reports about the Plymouth faithful but I saw no justification for those rumours on this Saturday afternoon. Brand. Concerns about getting away after the game were unfounded and I was back on the road north within a few minutes. They are a little expensive, but a welcome innovation. We parked in the car park opposite the Home Parkground, whichwas free of charge, but was already about 80% full. All Rights Reserved. But the delivery of the project more or less on time, and we have still been able to operate a living and breathing stadium, I think is testament to a good job that they have done. Another enjoyable football away weekend, despite the frustration of the score and, especially the inactivity of the stewards dung the game. As you would expect from a modern stand the facilities and views of the playing action are both good. This didn't distract from the impressively very good view from high up in the away end though. Because we were early we decided to walk down to the City Centre. The only downside is that the concourse can get a bit cramped, especially if there is a large away support in attendance. Funding for that came after a United States-based consortium paid 4m for a 20% share in the club last August - money which majority shareholder Simon Hallett said would be used for infrastructure spending. The club has a range of draught beer, cider and lager on sale such as Carling, Worthington, Thatchers, Guinness, Wolfrock, Carling Dark Fruits Cider and Offshore Pilsner. 1. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. A full crowd with plenty of noise from us as usual. Home Park is the most westerly and southerly League Ground in England. From providing an outstanding venue for match-day hospitality and non match-day events to acting as a temporary Mass Vaccination Centre, the Grandstand has already proven to be a vital and versatile asset for both the club and community since opening on New Year's Day 2020 - with over 50 events held in the venue, despite the challenges of COVID-19. However, we explored the local area after the game and found it very pleasant and welcoming. For example, a 'D4' on a match ticket will indicate entry is advised through Gate D4 in the Devonport End. It was an entertaining day out, just a shame about the result after an 8 hour coach journey. Eventually arrived back in Carlisle at 5.30am. Together we are working to increase participation - opening up opportunities get more people involved in sports and physical activity. Subject to planning approval work on the site should begin in early 2024 and means that planned work on the Mayflower stand at Home Park will be delayed. Meanwhile, the space outside the grandstand will be used as a Food Fest area, with pop-up food stalls and live music on match days. The announcer urged people not to run onto the pitch at the end of the game because the club would get a fine that they could ill afford. Only driving out of the Lakes to Carlisle comes anywhere close to this trip to a game. None of these issues were thankfully realised and I enjoyed my time with the Argyle fans. So a 2-2 drawand an entertaining game. I've never been to Home Park before, and as it's relatively close to Portsmouth, so I decided now was the time to end that. Home Park is a football stadium in Plymouth, England. I did see a lot of scuffles when sat back in the car. FLEETWOOD TOWN. The Home Park Ground was easy to find, it is well sign posted and has a big car park which is free to park in, shame other grounds don't offer free parking too. The M5 was free running with no roadworks. The Pilgrims have already started their internal fit-out ahead of next month's reopening, Get Chris Errington's exclusive behind-the-scenes take on life at Argyle in his weekly Inside Home Park newsletter. Scunthorpedominated the second half and ran out well deserved 4-0 winners. The journey was not as comfortable as I would have liked but made it to Plymouth in good time to settle in our hotel and get food before the game. There was a good atmosphere and despite the open side of the ground, we could still hear singing from the home crowd. It took us just over 2 hours to get home. The sunny weather at the start of the game justified an ice cream but by half-time with the sun behind the stands, the pasty was more welcome. 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Bali Mumba on the ball for Argyle during the League One game away to Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday, February 25, 2023 - PHOTO: Steve Bond . Thanks lads, it made all 990 of your fellow fans look like a bunch of thugs. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Fratton Park? I suspect this is not the case when other teams visit. 4. This is a real throw back. Watch highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Peterborough and Plymouth Argyle. Then take the second left into Holdsworth Street, which will lead you up a steep hill into Central Park, where youll see the ground as soon as you reach the top of the hill. "As we have often talked about, the redevelopment of the Grandstand has afforded us the opportunity to utilise our stadium throughout the week, for a whole range of purposes, and this is integral to our plan to become a fully sustainable club. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): I was looking forward to it simply because of the the sheer distance between the two clubs! I gave myself a day off to explore Devon a bit and to make the most of an away game at a ground two divisions down which I still needed to tick off my list. We used trusted satnav, but could have done without as the ground is clearly signposted. Pasties were sold from a mobile pasty van (2.80) that was a must! Plymouth went 1-0 up but Pompey equalised through Kyle Bennett. We beat them last season in League Two so I hoping for a repeat. I am no fan of Plymouth and as an Exeter fan wont ever feel able to wear colours down there, but overall we had a good day out apart from the 90 minutes of football and for fans of other teams I suspect you will have a good day out too. Unfortunately, the finishing was poor from both sides. I tried the sausage rolls (3.00) and they were equally as good as the pies. In reality it seems to becoming a bit of a feature of our away matches. Limited free parking is available at the Club itself, or alternatively, there is on-street parking in the local area. However, it has been a while since I have sat on a wooden seat to catch the action, and there seemed to be some talk that the Grandstand will be knocked down during the 2013/2014 season and a new stand will match the other three sides of Home Park which are decked out in emerald green seats, but the overall design is standard fare for most league grounds in the county but had a very smart experience on this sunny Saturday afternoon. Despite our goal back after 79 minutes which set up an enticing finish, our fourth loss of the season became a reality. As well as the football happening, which is the main part, we have also got Christmas events booked in and a New Years Eve party as well. Pretty straightforward, and I do wonder if not being in the carpark was a blessing in disguise I was able to complete the journey home in about 4 hours. A nice stadium inside and out. The win all bit sealed promotion back to the Championship! The away concourses were particularly crowded, due to over 2000 Saints fans in attendance. The 6.5million redevelopment of Plymouth Argyle's main grandstand is expected to earn the club vast sums by providing an "awesome" and money-spinning events space. A great day, nice adventure, glad to have got Plymouth off the list though and now done 63/92 with the Royals. "This is a significant milestone in the club's proud history, and provides great excitement for the future of Argyle, with the prospect of a permanent academy base taking us one step further in our strategic vision to see the club attract, retain and develop the region's best young talent," said Argyle chief executive Andrew Parkinson. 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