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Underhill Stadium Like? Future Ground Developments Main & Family Stands (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Looking Towards The South Stand (photo) Where To Drink? A Closer Look At The South Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Tube/Train Looking Towards The North Terrace (photo) Admission Prices Away Seating (photo) Local Rivals Programme Price Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2012-2013 Ground Layout Record & Average Attendance Fans Reviews Of Underhill Stadium Hotel Accommodation Underhill Stadium Location Map |
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| What's Underhill Stadium Like? | |
| Underhill has recently
seen some much needed investment with the building
of a new South Stand at one end of the ground. The
stand which was opened in 2008, is covered and has
a capacity of 1,000 seated spectators. The
Main Stand situated on one side of the ground is
quite small and straddles the half way line, running
barely half of the pitch. This stand which was built in 1964, is
seated with a capacity of 800. On
the North side of the Main Stand is a small
terrace, whilst on the other side
is a small all seated Family Stand. Opposite is the East
Terrace. This covered terrace runs the full length
of the pitch and is given to away supporters. It has an unusual looking box like
structure on its roof, which includes a television
gantry. At one end is the North Terrace. This end is so small that it has a large mesh fence at the back of it, to prevent footballs hitting the houses that sit on the other side of Westcombe Drive. On one side (situated towards the East Terrace) is small temporary covered stand, which is given to away supporters. The most striking feature of the ground is the relatively new club office building which sits at one corner of the ground, beside the South Stand. Although the slope of the pitch is not as bad as it once was, it is still fairly noticeable, running down the length of the pitch from North to South. |
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| Future Ground Developments | |
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The Club have received
permission to build a new stadium at the
Clubs' Hive training ground complex in Camrose
Road, Edgware, which is just
under six miles away from Underhill. Harrow
Council have granted a 10 year lease to Barnet
to play matches there. The move has also been
sanctioned by the Football
League. |
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| Main And Family Stands | |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
| Away fans are mostly housed on one side of the covered East Terrace, towards the North End of the ground. This area accommodates around 1,000 supporters. If demand requires it then the open North Terrace can also be allocated, increasing the allocation to 1,500. In addition around 200 seats are made available in the small temporary stand located in the North East corner. Normally a relaxing and enjoyable day out, although when you view the slope of the pitch, you almost think that it must be an optical illusion, as it is at quite an angle. Food on offer inside the stadium includes; Cheeseburgers (£2.80), Burgers (£2.50). Hot Dogs (£2.50), Pukka Pies and Pasties, including Steak & Kidney, Chicken & Mushroom and Cheese & Onion (all £2.20), As a matter of interest you may hear the home fans singing that Beatles classic 'Twist & Shout' from time to time! | |
| Looking Towards The South Stand | |
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| Jim Prentice informs me; 'there are a number of good pubs around Underhill. A favourite with away fans is The Old Red Lion, just behind the north entrance to Underhill. Situated up in the town at the top of Barnet Hill are the Misty Moon and the Kings Head, and down the bottom of the hill (under the London Underground bridge) are the Queen's Arms and The Weaver. Away fans are welcome in all of these pubs on the whole - Barnet fans are generally friendly and welcoming'. Steve Smith adds: 'if you come into New Barnet railway station, then opposite is a Wetherspoons pub called the Railway Bell, which has a good selection of beer'. There is a supporters club at the ground, but this is for home fans only. | |
| A Closer Look At The South Stand | |
| Leave the M25 at J23. Take the A1081
towards Barnet. Follow this road for about three
miles. Continue towards Barnet as the road becomes
the A1000. The the ground is at the foot of Barnet
Hill near to the junction with Station Road (A110).
Street Parking or there is a car
park at High Barnet Underground Station
(£3), which is well signposted around the
area. Map Showing The Location Of The Underhill Stadium (at the bottom of this page). |
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| By Tube/Train | |
| The nearest underground station is High
Barnet which is on the Northern Line. There is only
five minutes walk down Barnet Hill to the ground
(although it is a fair hike back up the hill after
the game!). Alternatively you can take a quicker
overground train to New Barnet railway station,
which is around fifteen minutes walk away from the
ground. This station is served by trains from London
Kings Cross and is a shorter journey time than the
tube, taking around 20 minutes
from Central London.
Anthony Hammond adds; 'Coming out of New Barnet station turn right and then left into Station Road. Walk up to the traffic lights opposite the Odeon Cinema and turn right onto Barnet Hill (A1000). After going under a railway bridge, you will be able to see the ground behind the Old Red Lion pub on your left. Alternatively you can get a bus from New Barnet Station; the 84, 384 or 107 buses run every 15 minutes or so from New Barnet to Underhill'. |
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| Looking Towards The North Terrace | |
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| Admission Prices | |
| Home Fans*: Main Stand: Adults £21, Concessions £13, Under 14's £9 South Family Stand (Seating): Adults £17, Concessions £13, Under 14's £9, Family Ticket 2 Adults + 2 Under 18's £30 (Please note that family tickets must be purchased prior to matchday) East Terrace: Adults £16, Concessions £13, Under 14's £9 North & North West Terraces: Adults £14, Concessions £13, Under 14's £9 Away Fans*: East Terrace: Adults £16, Concessions £13, Under 14's £9 North Stand Seating: Adults £17, Concessions £13, Under 14's £9, * Concessions & Under 14's tickets are only available for purchase prior to matchday (except those in the South Stand, apart from the Family ticket). Concessions apply to Over 60's, Under 18's and Full-time Students. |
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| Away Seating | |
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| Local Rivals | |
| Enfield are the traditional rivals. The
nearest Club in the league is Leyton Orient.
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| Programme Price | |
| Programme Price: £3.
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| Disabled Facilities | |
| For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. | |
| Fixtures 2012-2013 | |
| Barnet FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website) | |
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| Record & Average Attendance | |
| 11,026 v Wycombe Wanderers FA Amateur Cup, February 23rd, 1952. Average Attendance: 2011-2012: 2,266 (League Two) 2010-2011: 2,250 (League Two) 2009-2010: 2,059 (League Two) |
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| Fans Reviews Of Underhills Of Underhill Stadium | |
| John Rogers
(Neutral) 20/11/12 Matthew Peck (Oxford United) 25/4/11 Eamonn Lynch (Bradford City) 9/10/10 John Hubble (Doing the 92) 8/12/09 |
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| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel
accommodation in the area then first try a hotel
booking service provided by Late Rooms. They offer
all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and
pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed &
Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and
Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is
straightforward and easy to use. Yes this site will
earn a small commission if you book through them,
but it will go to help with the running costs of
keeping the Guide going. Access their Barnet Hotels and Guest Houses page. Remember that you can use the above link or panel below to book any other hotels that you may need for business or leisure, either in the UK or abroad. |
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| Map showing the location of the Underhill stadium, railway station, tube station and listed pubs | |
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Instructions for using
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| If anything is incorrect or you have
something to add, please e-mail me duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. |
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