Swansea City F.C., Vetch Field, Swansea. SA1 3SU. Tel (1792) 474114 By Car Take A627 towards Ashton-under-Lyne. Keep straight on for 4 miles until roundabout. Take 3rd exit A635 (sign posted Manchester). In 0.25 mile at junction with A6017 follow signs for Stockport. At mini roundabout turn left and pass Guide Bridge station. In 1.2 miles turn right onto M67. At end of motorway (0.8 miles) take first exit off roundabout to join M66. At junction 12 forward onto M63. At junction 10 (A34) take M56. In 7.7 miles take exit at junction 7. At roundabout take 1st exit (A556) for Birmingham. At junction with M6 (4.5 miles) take first exit to join M6(s). In 60 miles (Junction 8) take M5 (sign posted South West). In 41 miles (J8 with M50) follow signs for South Wales, Ross and at roundabout take 2nd exit to join M50. In 21.8 miles motorway terminates and at roundabout take 1st exit to join A449 (sign posted Monmouth A40). In 0.5 miles at junction with A40/B4234 and at roundabout take 3rd exit to join A40. Follow A40 for 16 miles until junction with A449, straight on to join A449 (sign posted Newport). In 13.2 miles at junction with M4/A48/A455 at roundabout take 5th exit to join M4 (sign posted Cardiff). Leave the M4 at Junction 42 (first signposted exit for Swansea) and follow the road signposted Swansea City Centre/Mumbles. After arriving at the centre, follow the signs for Mumbles (Oystermouth Road). The Vetch Field is at the rear of Swansea Prison which you will see on your right. There is free car parking to the left of the traffic lights (just after passing the prison) in the grounds of the County Hall (black & white building). Away supporters sit unsegregated in the stands, but occupy the West Stand (segregated) if standing.
Distance 236 miles
Time 4 hours 20 mins
By RailNearest Station: SWANSEA HIGH STREET
The ground is a 5-10 minute walk. Walk down High Street, turn right into the pedestrian centre (Oxford Street). Walk to the end and the Vetch will be on your left after passing the Grand Theatre.
For more details see the rail information page.Pubs & Grub: The pubs that the supporters meet in, surrounding the ground are:- The Builders and The Singleton. Visiting supporters of a nervous disposition should head towards the Mumbles and stop off at one of the many pubs en route. Anywhere at least half a mile past the ground should be perfectly safe. Visiting supporters are usually safe in the aforementioned pubs before the games. They are situated at the end of Oxford Street (North side of the ground).
The ground is in the City centre so there are plenty of eating places within a 3 minute walk of the ground. A pleasant alternative is the Swansea Marina where you can eat and drink at the many cafes that surround it. The Marina is on your left as you approach the prison - look out for the left turn at the lights (signposted).
Many thank to Gary Martin and his Swansea City Web site for much of the above information.
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