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Weymouth

Bob Lucas Stadium

Capacity: 6,600 (Seats 900)
Club Nickname: The Terras
Year Opened: 1987
Pitch Size: 115 x 74 yards
Address: Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XJ
Phone: 01305 785558
Pitch Type: Grass
Shirt Sponsors: Lanehouse Vauxhall
Undersoil Heating: No
Manufacturer: Kappa
Home Kit: Light Blue & Claret
Away Kit: Yellow
Last Update: August 1, 2024

What Is The Bob Lucas Stadium Like?

A well-maintained tidy stadium that that has the traditional football ground feel.

On the west side is the Main Grandstand, which is a covered seated stand that runs for around half the length of the pitch and sits astride the halfway line. The seating area of the stand is raised well above the level of the pitch, meaning that you need to climb a small staircase to access it. In front of this stand are the team dugouts. Both ends are similar-sized covered terraces, whilst on the remaining side of the ground, there is a covered terrace, that runs for around half the length of the pitch. This area is called the South Terrace and is affectionately nicknamed the Babs Windsor stand by the Weymouth fans.

The rest of the ground mostly comprises portions of open terrace, to either side of the stands and in the corners, making the ground a good size in terms of capacity. The ground has a set of four tall great-looking traditional floodlights.

Weymouth moved to what was then called the Wessex Stadium in 1987, after leaving their old Recreation Ground, which had been their home for 99 years. The council-owned Recreation Ground was sold to Asda and the new stadium was built on the site of the old Weymouth Speedway and Greyhound track.

The Wessex Stadium was renamed in 2010 the Bob Lucas Stadium after a former club player, physio and President.

What is it like for away fans?

When segregation is in force, then away fans are mostly housed in the South Terrace at the car park/car wash end of the ground, using turnstiles 9 and 10. This end is a covered terrace, with some open terrace to one side. Although covered it does have several supporting pillars running across it.

Visiting supporters are also given some seats in the Main Stand, where there is an unobstructed view of the playing action. There is no additional charge for seating. Normally there is a reasonable atmosphere generated within the stadium.

Pubs for away fans

Pubs near the Bob Lucas Stadium:

  • The Ship Inn – Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE
  • The Black Dog – 3 St Mary St, Weymouth DT4 8PB
  • Rendezvous & Royal Oak – 49 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8AW

Directions and Car Parking

From Dorchester take the A354 towards Weymouth. On entering Weymouth you will reach the Veasta Roundabout. Take the second exit still on the A354, signposted to Portland/Town Centre. At the next roundabout passing a Morrisons Store on your left take the second exit continuing towards Portland/Town Centre and follow the brown signs for the Wessex Stadium.

At the next roundabout take the third exit onto the B3157 Granby Way. After a little while you will be able to see the stadium floodlights in front of you.

At the next roundabout take the third exit (signposted Dorset Police HQ) and then an immediate left turn for the car park entrance. There are limited spaces so make sure you arrive early.

By Train

Weymouth Railway Station is located just under two miles away from the ground.

Admission Prices

Ticket prices at Weymouth FC:

Adult: £16
Over 65: £12
Student: £12
13-17: £6
7-12: £4
U7: FREE

Programme Price

Official Matchday Programme £2.

Local Rivals

Salisbury City, Dorchester Town and Yeovil Town.

Record and Average Attendance

Record Attendance

At the Bob Lucas Stadium
6,600 v Nottingham Forest
FA Cup 1st Round, 14th November 2005.

At the Recreation Ground
12,512 v Yeovil Town
FA Cup 1st Round, 11th December 1948.

Average Attendance
2023-2024: 985 (National League South)
2022-2023: 835 (National League South)
2021-2022: 1,176 (National League)
2020-2021: 0 (Covid) (National League)
2019-2020: 934 (National League South)

Map Showing The Location Of The Bob Lucas Stadium In Weymouth

Bob Lucas Stadium Weymouth Feedback

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Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Dave Parsons for providing the photos of the Bob Lucas Stadium Weymouth.

Reviews

Avatar of DAVID OSBORNE DAVID OSBORNE
Game AttendedWeymouth v Maidenhead United
CompetitionNational League
Date30/08/2021

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?

A new ground by the seaside on August Bank Holiday Monday

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

Ground was easy to find. It's in an industrial estate, some way outside the town centre.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

Had fish and chips by the harbour before the game. Didn't get to meet home fans as game was segregated.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?

Decent size stadium for National League. Didn't really have that seaside feel though, being located away from the town and the beach, in an industrial estate.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

Weymouth dominated the game and won 3-1. Couldn't understand why it was segregated as no history of trouble between the teams. Stewards were helpful. At half time there was a food and drink area purely for away supporters with a decent choice of beers.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game

Easy to get away. Very little traffic.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out

Have been once and ticked a new ground off but wouldn't rush to visit again.
Avatar of John Watson John Watson
Game AttendedWeymouth v Notts County
CompetitionNational League
Date11/09/2021

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?

First away game after the lock down. Having been on holiday in Weymouth many times wanted to see County play there and also add another away ground to my list of many.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

Left home at 6:30 in the morning on the day of the match. Going A46, M1, M69, A46, M40, A34 and coming off the 34 early to go through Salisbury, Blandford Forum and Dorchester to finally park up at the Swannery car park in Weymouth. (11:00). A record time!

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

Had breakfast in the town before booking into a hotel for the night. Went to Finns pub which has a taxi office next door and booked a taxi to go to the ground as it is approx 2 miles away. (Google maps) and up hill part of the way to the ground. There were a number of Notts fans in the pub with the same idea, so got chatting whilst waiting for the taxi. Didn’t see any homes fans till the car park and they looked like they wanted there team to give Notts a good game.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?

The taxi dropped me off in the club car park (14:35). The car park and around the ground was very busy with fans every where. Really easy to get into the ground from the car park turn still. It was a warm sunny afternoon but glad to see there was a roof over the terrace (South Stand) as this adds to the sound and atmosphere. The playing surface looked in good order. A tall stand to my left and low stands on the other two sides.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

As the ground filled up the excitement and noise increased. As I had already eaten I didn’t try the food in the ground but plenty of Notts fans appeared happy with there fair. Toilet was clean and tidy. Weymouth certainly looked like they wanted to take the game to Notts. With a exciting first half but no goals. A brilliant free kick into the top right hand corner of the goal by Callum Roberts put Notts in front. But Weymouth never gave up and equalised 10 minutes later. The game then swung from one end to the other with both teams trying to get the winner. A late corner to Notts gave a chance to take the lead but the ball came off the head of a Notts player and went over the net when it appeared to be easier to score. 1 - 1 final score. I have a feeling most teams want to beat Notts County and up there game against them. On reflection, if you were a neutral it was probably a fair result.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game

Was going to phone for a taxi but decided against that and walked back to the town. Having left the ground a looked back up the hill the ground looks impressive. Started talking to 2 Notts fans that lived in Southampton and traveled to the game via train and were off for a swiftly before going home. It certainly broke the walk up as it’s a good 40 minutes to the town. (Finns)

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out

A really good day. A decent trip down, a few hours on the beach with the sun shining and a beer before going to the ground. Would of liked a Notts win. Hay hoe! Meet a few other fans on the day and didn’t lose. Now a night on the town Brilliant.
Avatar of Ian Thomas (Havant & Waterlooville) Ian Thomas (Havant & Waterlooville)

Weymouth v Havant and Waterlooville
National League South
Wednesday 1st January 2020, 3pm
Ian Thomas (Havant & Waterlooville)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Bob Lucas Stadium?
 
A top of the table clash on New Year's Day. It had all the ingredients of being a classic.
 
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
 
My partner drove me to the ground and dropped me off while she took the family down to the beach to walk the dog! There is a large car park at the stadium which appeared to cost a few quid so most of the locals were parking in the side streets and walking to the ground.
 
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
 
I went for a quick walk around the outside of the ground and then went in. Segregation was in place so we had our own stand behind the goal. When segregation is in place I miss having a walk around the ground and its a shame fans can't mingle and have a chat. There didn't seem to be much around the area of the stadium for a pint etc.. So the Havant fans we arrived by train stayed in the town centre and got a taxi up to the ground before kick off.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Bob Lucas Stadium?
 
It looked a bit run down. The Main Stand towers above the ground and must have a great view of the game but the stand we were in could have done with a lick of paint. All four sides had a covered roof however and overall the ground was perfectly adequate.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
 
The game was excellent, both teams giving it everything. Havant scored with a header from a corner and defended well for the rest of the game. A very harsh penalty was awarded to the home team in the last minute. A superb save however from the Havant goalkeeper kept the score at 0-1 at full time and another away win for Havant. There was a hot food and drink outlet, but no access to the clubhouse in the segregated standing away end. There were some Havant fans sat in the Main Stand who may have had access to the club bar.
 
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
 
I was picked up straight after the match and got away quite quickly. The car park seemed to be emptying pretty quickly too.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
 
Another way win! Against a team also fighting for promotion.