Away days: Stoke City
As the Swans get set to face Stoke City on Tuesday, we bring you a fan's guide to the bet365 Stadium to improve your matchday experience.
Stoke v Swans
Tuesday, September 18 (8pm)
Address: bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG
Website: stokecityfc.com
SEAT ALLOCATION
Up to 2,800 away supporters are housed in the South Stand at one end of the stadium, where excellent facilities are available and you can enjoy good views of the pitch. The home fans are renowned for producing a big noise, so it should make for a very good atmosphere.
PARKING
You can leave your vehicle on the official club car park but will have to book in advance in order to do so.
Alternatively, for around £5, you can park at the industrial units on Great Fenton Business Park, which is a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
There is also street parking available on Grove Road, where you can walk to the ground along a footpath in around 15 minutes.
BY TRAIN
Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station is two miles away from the bet365 Stadium. You can walk there in around half an hour or take a bus or taxi.
The journey from Swansea takes around four hours on average.
Trains leave at 11.55am, 12.29pm and 12.54pm but there are no return journeys, so an overnight stay will be required.
WHAT’S ON?
Abba Mania at the Victoria Hall – September 14
You Win Again (Bee Gees Tribute) at the Regent Theatre – September 15
Spirit of the Dance at the Regent Theatre – September 19
RECOMMENDED PUBS
Power Lounge Complex (ST4 4TN) – 0.2 miles from the Bet365 Stadium
Longton Rugby Club (ST4 8WG) – 1 mile
Terrace Bar (ST4 2BW) – 2.5 miles
Langtrys (ST15 8EB) – 9 miles
The Royal Exchange (ST15 8DA) – 9.1 miles
RECOMMENDED HOTELS
North Stafford Hotel (ST4 2AE) – 1.4 miles from the bet365 Stadium
Tollgate Hotel and Leisure (ST3 3BS) – 1.4 miles
Crescent Budget Hotel (ST3 4DS) – 1.7 miles
Kenwood Guest House (ST4 2DP) – 2.6 miles
Quality Hotel (ST1 5NB) – 2.6 miles
ATTRACTIONS
Alton Towers
Trentham Gardens
Water World
Trentham Monkey Forest