Maes Tegid

Maes Tegid is widely regarded as one of the most scenic places to watch football in the UK, despite being just a short three-minute walk from the centre of Bala.

Segregation is rarely required at the ground, creating a welcoming and open atmosphere for supporters. On the occasions when it is necessary, visiting fans are accommodated in sections of the seated stand along one side of the pitch.

Catering is typically provided by a burger van offering the usual matchday staples such as burgers, hot dogs and chips, though pies are notably absent. A trip to Bala Town is generally a laid-back experience and, weather permitting, it is difficult not to appreciate the picturesque surroundings.

At the Town End there is a small and narrow shelter behind the goal, called the Tyfos Stand, providing shelter for around 50 people. On either side there is a flat expanse of grass and gravel, with a tarmac path surrounding the pitch perimeter fence.

Looking to the right of the Town End, to the Castle Street side of the ground, there is currently a wedge shape area of land, mainly grassed, with a boundary formed by a hedge. This side houses the home and away dug outs as well as a television and commentary gantry on the pitch centre line.

The West End of the ground also consists of a wedge-shaped area of grass, which slopes up towards Castle Street. The border is formed by bushes and trees of a private dwelling. This leaves all the facilities on the remaining side of the ground. Looking back from the entrance turnstiles, there is a Swiss-style tea hut, a large brick-built plaque and an array of five separate lightweight prefabricated stands, each with four rows of blue plastic seats, given the grounds’ combined seating capacity of around 500.

Behind these stands is a farmer’s field of roaming sheep, giving the ground a distinctly rural feel. Maes Tegid is completed with a set of eight floodlight pylons, four of which run down each side of the ground. In 2016 the Club installed an artificial 3G playing surface.

Somewhat surprisingly, the club does not have a clubhouse bar. As a result, supporters looking for a drink will need to make the short walk into Bala town centre, where there are several pubs to choose from. The High Street (Heol Yr Orsaf) is around five minutes on foot from the ground and is home to The Olde Bull’s Head, a pub that has previously featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

From The East
Follow the A5 from Llangollen then take the A494 from Corwen towards Bala. Continue into Bala Town centre and take a right turn into the narrow Cambrian Terrace. Take the next road immediately to the left, Castle Street for the ground down on the left.

From The West
Follow the A494 from Barmouth and Dolgellau. Continue into Bala town centre, and take a left turn into the narrow Cambrian Terrace. Take the next road immediately to the left, Castle Street, for the ground down on the left.

Car Parking
There is a car park at the ground which holds around 100 cars and is free to use.

Adults £6
OAP’s/Under 18’s £3
Child £1

Official Matchday Programme £2.

Bala does not have a railway station, the nearest stations being Betws-y-coed, Barmouth and Ruobon, all of which are at least 15 miles away. The best option is to catch the X94 Wrexham Bus Station to Barmouth bus service, this service is hourly and stops in Bala town centre.

The nearest bus stops are on the main A434 road which passes through the centre of the town. The ground is five minutes walk north of the town centre. Once at the southbound or northbound bus stops look for the town hall building with the clock on its roof. Take the narrow lane Cambrian Terrace directly opposite, then at the next junction take the next road immediately to the left, Castle Street, the ground is on the left-hand side.

Porthmadog and Caersws are the nearest local rivals, with Bangor City and Newtown, being the nearest Welsh Premier League rivals.

Bala Town FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website).

Record Attendance
938 v Bangor City
Welsh Premier League, 14th August 2009

Average Attendance
2017-2018: 239 (Welsh Premier League)
2016-2017: 242 (Welsh Premier League)
2015-2016: 281 (Welsh Premier League)

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Special thanks to Owen Pavey for providing the information about the Maes Tegid ground in Bala Town.