Bridge car park

wehatepalace · Feb 10, 2017

How far is it from the stadium?
I broke my ankle playing rugby on Tuesday, so I'm in a bloody boot thing and on crutches, is it doable or a bit of a trek ?

hans kraay fan club · Feb 10, 2017

wehatepalace said:
How far is it from the stadium?
I broke my ankle playing rugby on Tuesday, so I'm in a bloody boot thing and on crutches, is it doable or a bit of a trek ?

A long way on crutches. Doable though, I guess.

LamieRobertson · Feb 10, 2017

Takes me 15 mins at what I would call normal pace from car to ESU......don't rush (not that you could) to get back....30 mins to leave the car park if you leave the stadium at full time..unless you are close to the exit

Edit...one lot of steps otherwise relatively flat

Goldstone1976 · Feb 10, 2017

wehatepalace said:
How far is it from the stadium?
I broke my ankle playing rugby on Tuesday, so I'm in a bloody boot thing and on crutches, is it doable or a bit of a trek ?

Call the club, there's a very good chance they'll let you park in Bennett's Field...

If not, I'd say that the Bridge is just about doable on crutches, but you'll feel it.

Gazwag · Feb 10, 2017

Would it actually be easier by train?

hans kraay fan club · Feb 10, 2017

Goldstone1976 said:
Call the club, there's a very good chance they'll let you park in Bennett's Field.

I'm also sure that I've seen them give people a ride in a golf buggy thing (like [MENTION=249]edna krabappel[/MENTION] 's pic of Harry Redknapp) to the stadium from the Bridge on occasions.

Thunder Bolt · Feb 10, 2017

LamieRobertson said:
Takes me 15 mins at what I would call normal pace from car to ESU......don't rush (not that you could) to get back....30 mins to leave the car park if you leave the stadium at full time..unless you are close to the exit

Edit...one lot of steps otherwise relatively flat

It's actually an uphill slope from the Bridge car park. It's not steep but there is a slope.

Edit to add - there are a couple of new benches en route, if you feel the need to rest.

Giraffe · Feb 10, 2017

wehatepalace said:
How far is it from the stadium?
I broke my ankle playing rugby on Tuesday, so I'm in a bloody boot thing and on crutches, is it doable or a bit of a trek ?

On the basis you're a rugby player it probably depends what type of player you are. Are you one of the fatties that go in the scrum or a light and agile winger. If the latter you'll be fine, if a heavyweight you'll get a bit of a sweat on.

wehatepalace · Feb 10, 2017

Giraffe said:
On the basis you're a rugby player it probably depends what type of player you are. Are you one of the fatties that go in the scrum or a light and agile winger. If the latter you'll be fine, if a heavyweight you'll get a bit of a sweat on.

I'm a 2nd row/ no 8 ! 6'5" and built like a brick shit house.....definitely one of the fatties :lolol:

I phoned the club but the girl I spoke to said the bridge car park was the best they could offer !
I'm sure I'll manage somehow !

tinx · Feb 10, 2017

My son broke his ankle and managed from Bridge car park to the east stand, took a bit longer than it would have done without crutches but he was ok. Knackered by the time he got tot the stadium but he made it.

Official Old Man · Feb 10, 2017

Park & Ride. The stewards will let you on the bus first to get a seat and then there is a lift at the Amex (it's in the coach park but stewards will show you the way). On return use the lift and walk across to the front of the queue. We are a happy lot and no one wil give you grief. I've never used Mill Road but Mithras is a very short walk from car to bus and same at Amex.

LamieRobertson · Feb 10, 2017

Thunder Bolt said:
It's actually an uphill slope from the Bridge car park. It's not steep but there is a slope.

Edit to add - there are a couple of new benches en route, if you feel the need to rest.

Hence why I said relatively flat...it's a gentle slope...and as you say there are a few benches

Mackenzie · Feb 10, 2017

It's a trek. You'd be better off catching the 25 bus or the train.

wehatepalace · Feb 10, 2017

I remember the good times said:
Park & Ride. The stewards will let you on the bus first to get a seat and then there is a lift at the Amex (it's in the coach park but stewards will show you the way). On return use the lift and walk across to the front of the queue. We are a happy lot and no one wil give you grief. I've never used Mill Road but Mithras is a very short walk from car to bus and same at Amex.

This sounds like the best plan, may give it go I think.

theboybilly · Feb 10, 2017

I've used the Mill Road P&R on two occasions and found it very easy. The first time I left after clapping the players off and was on a bus within 30 minutes. The second time I stayed for a pint and watched the scores on the screens on the North Stand concourse for half an hour then walked straight onto a bus without queuing.

bhanutz · Feb 10, 2017

theboybilly said:
I've used the Mill Road P&R on two occasions and found it very easy. The first time I left after clapping the players off and was on a bus within 30 minutes. The second time I stayed for a pint and watched the scores on the screens on the North Stand concourse for half an hour then walked straight onto a bus without queuing.

Hope you weren't driving!

Triggaaar · Feb 10, 2017

LamieRobertson said:
Hence why I said relatively flat...it's a gentle slope...and as you say there are a few benches

If anyone sees a massive lad on a bench with crutches and his ankle in plaster, please shout bench w@nker

virtual22 · Feb 10, 2017

I have done it on crutches, takes a while but you'll make it. I didn't need to stop on the way either.

James Bond's body double · Feb 10, 2017

bhanutz said:
Hope you weren't driving!

I don't think he has a bus licence.

Lord Bracknell · Feb 10, 2017

hans kraay fan club said:
I'm also sure that I've seen them give people a ride in a golf buggy thing (like [MENTION=249]edna krabappel[/MENTION] 's pic of Harry Redknapp) to the stadium from the Bridge on occasions.

Or park at Sussex University (next to the Sports Centre) and travel to and from the stadium coach park on the accessible minibus shuttle service. Just turn up and go ... No charge for the minibus journey.

Best to arrange the car parking in advance, though.

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