A Rough Guide To The King Power Stadium Wednesday, 24th Aug 2011 10:01 All you need to know about The Stadium Formerly Known As Walkers or TSFKAW as Prince probably calls it. Opened in 2002 a year after St Mary's there are many who would claim it to be identical as our beloved home but in blue, mainly because it was built by the same company, Barrs. Although there are a lot of similarities it isnt quite our identical twin, but it cannot be denied there is a lot of family resemblence. It replaced the former home of the Foxes, Filbert Street which lay around 1/4 mile from the KP as Im sure some will refer to it as. Funnily enough its record attendance was set only a few weeks ago when 32,188 watched their friendly with Real Madrid Getting There By Car There are two routes, both involve taking the A34 up to Oxford and then joining the M40, the first route is to leave the M40 only one junction after joining and then follow the A43 to the M1 which is well signposted, from there continue on the M1 till Junction 21. The second route involves staying on the M40 tll junction 15 and there take the A46 signposted Coventry and then follow signs to the M69, which in turn will take you straight to Junction 21 of the M1. From here follow the A4560 towards Leicester city centre, after going undder a railway bridge, carry on for approx 200 metres and then turn right at the traffic lights into Upperton Road, signposted Royal Infirmary and then right again into Filbert Street, from there you will be able to see the stadium. By Train After arrriving at Leicester Train Station the ground is about a 20 minute walk, turn left, follow the ring road around until you see a small park, cross this park and bear left and you will be able to see the Stadium, Leicester fans suggest avoiding the Victory pub next to the park. Parking The roads next to the stadium can get very congested and parking is minimal, if they are not at home there is a car park at the Leicester Rugby Club, but the suggestion is to park around Upperton Road and the streets near the aforementioned Railway bridge, although its a 15 minute walk, its free and will probably save you more than that in the congestion to gget back to the motorway. Pubs Etc The nearest pub to the ground is the Counting House, which is just up the road from the away section although this can get very crowded, some away fans are also known to use the bar at the Holiday Inn Express on Filbert Way, for those that like real ale the Swan & Rushes on Infirmary Square next to the Royal Infirmary is recommended. For those on the train there are a few bars opposite the station on London Road and the police usually designate one the away pub and keep an eye on it. Capacity: 32,500 (all seated) Address: Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL Main Telephone Number: 0844 815 6000 Main Fax No: 0116 247 0585 Ticket Office: 0844 815 5000 Ticket Office Fax No: 0116 229 4404 Club Nickname: The Foxes Pitch Size: 110 x 76 yards Year Ground Opened: 2002 Shirt Sponsors: King Power Kit Manufacturer: Burrda Home Kit Colours: Blue & White Away Kit Colours: White With Blue Trim Official Web Site: www.lcfc.co.uk
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