Away Ground Guide - Darlington( Saturday 29 September 2018)

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Darlington 1883 Limited
 Blackwell Meadows, Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NR


During 2016/17 Darlington 1883  relocated to Blackwell Meadows,Darlington. 

 

Blackwell Meadows  is the Quakers fourth gaffe in a very short expense of time.

 Darlo are trying to make a good fist of the perhaps inevitably spiky relationship with landlords Darlo Rugby ( ring any bells at all?)and access to the bar was  extended to County fans last term, thus with segregation a `no no’ a happy afternoon was guaranteed.

Bar, just pre rush......

The travelling ` Facilities & Amenities Committee,  pronounced themselves pleased with Darlington’s facilities and were so happy that they even bought ( losing) half time draw tickets!




FAC Happy



Sustenance!  

As noted above, there was access to the bar area last season, and within this, food could be purchased. It was clear that the chips were favourite whilst all else…Burgers…sausage barns… were less so. 

 
All good with the food !


The beer on offer was drinkable rather than exceptionally good, but the surroundings were comfortable, and the locals friendly so what was not to like!? 
     

Programme.       

`Quaker’ had over 50 pages which in itself was decent value for £2.50. Add 6 or 7 pages on County to some fairly interesting articles and good production values and hedgie confirmed this as an above average publication, well worth a peak.



 


Admission Prices:

Adults £14
O 60's £10
5-16   £5
U11  Free (with Adult)




Getting There....


M60 
M62 to J29
M1(N)
A1(M)to J57

then...............

 A66 (M) take slip road left towards Darlington & Airport.
At the roundabout end of motorway, take first exit A66
Follow this to roundabout take 2nd exit A167 Darlington . Blackwell Meadows is on your right after approx. 400 yards.
There is limited  car parking at the ground, it is recommended to use the town centre car parks, a 10 to 15 minute walk from the ground


By Coach......


The Fingerpost Flyer will run( details.....)

Leaves Finger 10.30/ Mercian Way 10.45
Adults & Unaccompanied U16`s £24/
U16`s with Adult  £18
Ring 07896 536757 to book but not after 7.30pm please.



Real Ale Spots of Note nearby......

First off but 0.9m away is Sloans on Grange Rd, DL15NG




Last year we recommended  the Old Vic on Victoria Rd( DL1 5JQ), which is fine, but also worth consideration, and 1m away, is....
The Orb Micropub, on Conniscliffe Rd



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