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Carlisle United (Last Update: Friday 5th Aug 2005) Views: 3547

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	Nickname:		The Cumbrians
	Stadium:		Brunton Park
	Contact Name:		Christine Metcalfe
	Address:		Carlisle United F.C.,Brunton Park,Warwick Road, Carlisle
	Postcode:		CA1 1LL
	Telephone:		01228 526237
	FAX:
	www:		www.carlisleunited.co.uk
	email:		admin@carlisleunited.co.uk


	Miscellaneous
	Parking:		Directions to the Official Car park: Exit the M6 at junction 43 and take the first exit from the roundabout. Continue on this road (Warwick Road), until you pass the Blues store and stadium on the right hand side. At the next set of traffic lights turn right, St Aidans church will be on your left. 30m on you will come to a small crossroads, turn right in to St Aidans Road. Drive all the way down to the end (it looks like a dead end - don't let it fool you), Stoneyholme Golf Club will be directly in front of you. A narrow road leads round to the right over a small bridge. A large, spacious car park directly adjacent to the Northern side of the ground is directly in front of you. preference of parking is given to disabled parties or drivers.
	Facilities:		2 adapted toilets are placed at either end of the East Stand. Low level counter catering facilities, available in East Stand.
	Wheelchair Places:		16 Home - 8 Away. All wheelchair positions at pitch level in both the East and West split as 5 in West, 11 in East for Home shared with 8 Away supporters. Helpers sit alongside.
	Visual Places:		Local radio commentary available.
	Hearing Places:		No Special arrangements
	Ambulant Places:		No Special arrangements
	DSA Contact:		N/A
	DSA Address:		N/A
	DSA Telephone:		N/A
	DSA Email:		N/A
	DSA www:		N/A
	DSA FAX		N/A
	Directions:		View a detailed map of the area here > MAP

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Date submitted : Wednesday 10th Feb 2010
By : ANDY MORECAMBE
When visited Brunton Park : 9/2/10
Event : Leeds United
Comments :
Went by coach this time parked next to ground on very muddy rocky ground would of been hard getting to entrance if alone.had drinks in cricket club but again very rocky going.in ground were to side of goal by side of own fans stupidly theres lots of loose stones to cross to get in position not ideal for wheelchairs and amazing carlisle dont realise this.toilet ok but dificult to get to alone,lovely pasty got by helper held in coach park a while but not too bad.if going lone id try to park next to away end otherwise its hard 4 out of ten and thets for the food

Date submitted : Sunday 7th Feb 2010
By : Josie Alderton
When visited Brunton Park : most home games
Event : Home Season Ticket Holder
Comments :
Comments :
Best access for disabled wheelchair and ambulant supporters is Warwick Road end, where disabled seating is very close to access to stand for loo and concessions. Stewards very helpful, finding under cover seating for wheelchair users whenever possible (it rains a lot in Carlisle). I don't arrive by car so can't vouch for the new car park but haven't heard any complaints so far.

Date submitted : Monday 5th Nov 2007
By : ANDY MORECAMBE
When visited Brunton Park : 1st nov 2007
Event : Leeds united
Comments :
first visit since 1984 and first using wheelchair.great rugby club next to ground parked car for £3 then nice bar few pints.went down a rocky path to ground would strugle alone but road runs round and is flat.lots of loose stones going into ground bit of tarmac wouldnt go amiss! great view at side of goal next own fans.beer served in ground, toilet fine.frien dly stewards but police bit heavy handed think id strugle on my own at brunton park due to uneven ground a 6 out of ten

Date submitted : Friday 18th Feb 2005
By : Ben Pattison
When visited Brunton Park : Saturday 16 October 2004
Event : Carlisle Vs Barnet
Comments :
Me And My Friends Arrived At Brunton Park At 02:30 And We Were Into The Ground By 02:35. The Ticket People Were Very Quick And Professional. We Always Go In The Warwick Road End And I Found The Stewards To Be Very Pleasent And Weren't Stopping You From Having A Good Time, e.g. Chanting, Slagging Off Opposition Players And Fans.

Date submitted : Wednesday 10th Nov 2004
By : GARY WILSON
When visited Brunton Park : OCTOBER 2004
Event : BARNET
Comments :
I returned to Carlisle as a home fan for the 1st time in 10 years. There is Free Parking available at the back of the East Stand on rough ground. This parking is unreserved so I would recommend you arrive at the ground at least an hour before kick off. I found the Stewards to be very helpful and considerate.I am a Ambulant Disabled Supporter who cannot walk up steps and the stewards allowed Myself, Son and 2 Nephews to walk pitchside to front row seats in the East stand.

Date submitted : Wednesday 3rd Mar 2004
By : Irvin Morris (DLO)
When visited Brunton Park : Saturday 17th January, 2004
Event : Yeovil Town
Comments :
Rough Ground to Entrances for Away Supporters make it very difficult for both Wheel Chair and Ambulant Disabled Supporters. Ambulant Disabled Supporters have further difficulties in reaching their seats with the amount of narrow steps they have to climb. Causes additional problem for those suffering with walking difficulties, breathing or heart problems. Requires to be addressed in order to comply with DDA Part III which comes into force on 1.10.04

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