Miscellaneous:

Directions:

From the South (Quickest route):
At the end of the A1(M) Junction 65, take the A194(M) towards South Shields. At the end of the A194(M) take the A184 towards Gateshead. The stadium is situated three miles further along this road on the right hand side.
From the South (Taking in the Angel of the North):
Leave the A1 at the A167 turn off and take the A167 towards Gateshead South. You will pass the Angel of the North on your left hand side. On reaching the large roundabout at the junction with the A184, turn right onto the A184 itself. The stadium is further down the A184 on the left hand side. There is a car park located at the stadium, which is free to park in.

By Train/Metro
The stadium has its own Metro stop called Gateshead Stadium, which is a five minute walk away. This stop is around a ten minute journey away from Newcastle Central railway station, which is also the nearest mainline station.

 

Ticket prices for season 2011/12 as follows;
 
Adults £13
Concessions £8
Under 16's when accompanied by a full price adult go free

Concessions apply to OAP's, Students and Unaccompanied Under 16's) 

Programme Price
Official Programme £2.50



General Information:

The stadium is similar to the Don Valley in Sheffield, being primarily an athletics stadium, that is dominated by one large stand, with open seating around the other three sides, resulting in a bowl like effect. Unlike the Don Valley though, the Gateshead International Stadium being somewhat older (it was originally opened in 1955), is not as large or as well designed.

The Tyne & Wear Stand on one side is a fairly large all seated covered stand, which has a capacity of 3,300. The angle of the stand is quite steep and it has windshields to either side, but only at the rear. Normally only this stand is open for spectators on matchdays. Compared to this stand, the rest of the stadium looks a little out of place. Opposite the Tyne & Wear Stand is another fair sized bank of seating that is uncovered. Both ends are comprised of smaller banks of seating that are also without cover. Behind the North End of the stadium is a large electronic scoreboard. On one side of the Tyne & Wear Stand there is a separate large strange looking two tiered structure, that contains a number of boxes used by the press, and stadium announcer. Reflecting the multi-use of the stadium, then there are large gaps present between the blocks of seating. These allow for example people who have come to see a concert to exit the stadium from the pitch standing areas. The stadium is completed by a set of four tall floodlights.

The stadium is also shared with Gateshead Thunder Rugby League Club who refer to the stadium as the 'Thunderdome'.


 

Last Season: 14th, Conference Premier League
Average Attendance: 753

A Fans View:

The location of away supporters is dependant on the projected size of the away following. So for example if there are going to be less than 200 fans, then they are housed on the one side of the Tyne & Wear Main Stand, on the North side. For clubs bringing over 200 fans, then they will be allocated the East Stand opposite the Main Stand.

If you find yourself in the Main Stand then you will find that this stand is free of supporting pillars and has an unobstructed view of the playing action. There are televisions on the concourses showing SKY TV. Plus catering in the Main Stand is pretty good offering a selection of pies, pasties and sausage rolls, plus hot dogs and a range of hot and cold drinks at reasonable prices. Alcohol is also available.

However, the Main Stand is well set back from the pitch. Not only is there the eight lanes of the athletics track to contend with, but also a long jump run up and pit. So if you have sight problems, best bring those binoculars! The East Stand is also well setback, plus it is uncovered and therefore open to the elements. So best bring those binoculars with windscreen wipers... just in case it rains. In the East Stand a mobile catering unit (i.e. a burger van) will be made available, but alas no alcohol.