How to get to Madejski from Reading?

[Parson Henry]

This will be my first trip to the Madejski and will be travelling by train. What transport is there between the station and the wigwearer stadium?

Also will there be many fans travelling from Croydon through Clapham rather than the Paddington route?

Also do the Reading pondlife cause problems?

Lastly shall we sing 'Are u Brighton in disguise'?

 

[:J)]

There are buses that go directly to the stadium. Turn right when you leave the station, the bus stop is on the other side of the forecourt. They're not a particularly nasty lot - the Reading fans, so you should be alright.

 

[TONY]

£1 ON THE BUS WITH THE SEAGULLS SINGING ALL THE WAY

 

[Uncle Buck]

There is a bus from the station, but from what I remember it was only about £6 in a cab and meant more time in the pub.

On the Friday night game there were no real problems between the 2 sets of fans, I think Brighton did a bit of DIY work on the Wetherspoons in the centre. The year before there was a bit of a stand off, but Reading were happy to hide behind the police and the OB cleared the main pub that Brighton were in and put everyone on trains home. So no real problems.

 

[Parson Henry]

Thanks most helpful.

Will be with my two boys (9 & 11) so need to know whether to hit BK or McDs in the town or are there burger places at the Madwigski Stadium.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Thanks most helpful.

Will be with my two boys (9 & 11) so need to know whether to hit BK or McDs in the town or are there burger places at the Madwigski Stadium.

There is MacDonalds and KFC on the retail park by the ground, but they will be busy.

 

[London Irish]

The usual mobile burger vans are everywhere outside, they're not bad, a step up from Withdean. The catering inside the ground is terribly overpriced crap.

 

[Parson Henry]

Is the train from Calpham Junction likely to be jam packed?


Will be interesting when the Reading fans board from Bracknell onwards.

So no probs with my boys wearing shirts?

 

[readingstockport]

Are you a nice man? Do you cause problems yourself? Do you like a bloody good pint or several of bitter as opposed to fizzy chemical crap (barring Budvar, proper Hungarian stuff)?

If so I heartily recommend the Hobgoblin on Broad Street.

As for transport, I live about 15 minutes walk from the ground so it would be easy for me.

 

[MidlandSeagull69]

is there many going up on the friday night then?
anyone know anywhere cheap to stay and where to drink with like minded people?

 

[Parson Henry]

Reading Stockport..ta for info but please read back.

I will be with my two sons aged 11 and 9.

Much as I would love a pint of Tanglefoot or Old Peculiar not to mention Hoegarrden (sp) I think a strawberry milkshake will be the chosen beverage.

See you at the game

PM

 

[CHAPPERS]

Oooh, I could do with a strawberry milkshake right now.

 

[Hiney]

There are also special buses that go from the town centre

 

[CHAPPERS]

There are also special buses that go from the town centre

The Sunshine Buses??














Sorry.

 

[Parson Henry]

Is there a Focus DIY at the Retail park?....Just a thought!

 

[Hiney]

The Sunshine Buses??














Sorry.

oooh you are awful - but I like you

 

[Sergi Gotsmanov]

is there many going up on the friday night then?
anyone know anywhere cheap to stay and where to drink with like minded people?

Travel lodge is cheap and in the centre of town.

Some very dodgy car parks round there mind.

 

[Yorkie]

Last year a fair number of Albion fans met up at the Swan which is just the other side of the motorway from the Mad Stad.

It is about 15 mins walk from the stadium but it did have a beer garden (so your boys can have pop & crisps - before or after the burger) and you can enjoy a pint.

 

[London Irish]

Last year a fair number of Albion fans met up at the Swan which is just the other side of the motorway from the Mad Stad.

It is about 15 mins walk from the stadium but it did have a beer garden (so your boys can have pop & crisps - before or after the burger) and you can enjoy a pint.

The Swan is run by Vic and Jenny, fans of the greatest rugby team in the world! Their huge beast Jumbo is London Irish's mascot but don't worry if it lumbers into your vicinity, it's trained only to bite Harlequins supporters.

http://www.pub-explorer.com/olpg/the-swan-inn/reading/

 

[Reading Posh]

Last year a fair number of Albion fans met up at the Swan which is just the other side of the motorway from the Mad Stad.

It is about 15 mins walk from the stadium but it did have a beer garden (so your boys can have pop & crisps - before or after the burger) and you can enjoy a pint.

Word of warning, the Swan is tiny and it's 'beer garden' is even smaller - the 15 minute walk is also via J11 on the M4.

If you're driving and want to avoid the town centre I recommend The Black Boy at Shinfield - it welcomes families and serves food.

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