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Wanderers FC Visiting Supporters Matchday Guide

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) , Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 1 WELCOME

On behalf of everyone at Wolves, we look forward to welcoming you to Molineux Stadium for your forthcoming fixture.

This guide is intended to help you get the best experience possible on your visit to Wolverhampton, we’ve included useful information which will assist you in finding your way to, in, and around Molineux Stadium.

It will also provide you with important information about various features of your matchday experience such as parking provision, catering information and our flags and banners policy.

We hope you find these pages useful and wish you a safe and memorable trip to Molineux Stadium.

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 2 Contents 4 Map of Wolverhampton 5 Local Hotels

6 Planning your travel

7 Getting to Molineux

8 Things to do in Wolverhampton

9-10 Your match ticket

11 Fan Parking

12 Information for disabled away fans

13 At Molineux Stadium

14 Countdown to Kick-Off

15 Matchday Catering

16 Further Information

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 3 Molineux Stadium

Railway Station

Metro Station

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 4 Redwings Lodge Staying Over? 0.1 miles from Molineux Located just up the road from Molineux, less than a 5 minute walk away. Prices start from £34.95 per night. If you’re staying over in www.redwingslodge.co.uk Wolverhampton for the 01902 715 577 night, you may want to make a booking with one Britannia Hotel of our local hotels. 0.5 miles from Molineux Located in the centre of the city, just 10 minutes walk from Molineux Stadium. Prices start from £34 per room per night. To the right, we have www.britanniahotels.com outlined a description, 0871 222 0091 the distance from the stadium and also Hotel Novotel 0.8 miles from Molineux relevant contact details Only 16 minutes walk to Molineux Stadium, the Novotel is a three for each of the hotels. star hotel with a bar for drinks and snacks, and a play area with video games for kids. Prices start from £79 per room per night. www.novotel.com 0190 287 1100

Premier Inn 0.9 miles from Molineux The Premier Inn Hotel is located only 18 minutes walk from Molineux. Prices start from £53 per room per night. www.premierinn.com 0333 003 8101

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 5 Plan Your Travel

With as many as 30,000 people trying to get to Rail services to Wolverhampton Car-Sharing with as many fellow West Trains visiting supporters as possible Molineux Stadium on a www.networkwestmidlands.com www.footballcarshare.com

matchday, we are very Trains operates high- Sharing your car journey is a great way of getting to speed trains to and from Molineux Stadium and Wolves are keen to promote conscious of the impact and regional train services across it as a way of traveling to the stadium because: on the environment the West Midlands. You can also book all UK train tickets through • Sharing fuel and parking charges reduces and our neighbours. the East Midlands Trains website the cost of travelling to matches. ensuring your arrival at Molineux • More people arriving in fewer cars reduce demand Stadium is quick and comfortable. for matchday parking spaces around Molineux Stadium and limits post-match traffic congestion. When making your journey Wolverhampton Train Station is only • Travelling with 4 or more people is an a 14 minute walk from Molineux. to Molineux Stadium we ask efficient use of your car, reducing emissions. you, wherever possible, to consider travel options that will help us to reduce local traffic jams and inconsiderate parking around the stadium. Matchday Bus Services Taxi Services in Wolverhampton to Molineux Radio Cars 01902 305 333 Local bus travel is a great way of reducing the traffic around the stadium Wolverhampton’s leading private hire taxi service. on matchday. Please visit following link Wednesfield Radio Cars are able to provide the best for information about local bus travel. possible service to all their customers. Give them http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands a call to get you to and from Molineux Stadium, and other locations all over Wolverhampton.

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 6 Getting BY CAR:

Please find directions below. For up to date travel information, to Molineux please visit www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp.

By road from the north: By road from the south west: By road from the Exit M6 at junction 12. At Exit M5 at junction 2. Follow south east: island take third exit onto the signs for Wolverhampton Exit M6 at junction 10. A5 for Wolverhampton. on the A4123 for eight Take A454 via At the next island turn left miles to the Ring Road. to Wolverhampton Ring onto A449. After six miles the Turn left on Ring Road, Road. At first Ring Road A449 passes under the M54. following signs for Molineux. island, take the fourth exit

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wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 7 Wolves Museum www.wolvesmuseum.co.uk | 0871 222 1877

The Wolves Museum is a fun-packed football experience for all the family, young or old. You don’t have to be a part of the Molineux faithful to enjoy the only dedicated football museum in the Midlands. This unique visitor attraction is based on four specially designed zones: An interactive Games Zone, History Zone, Club Zone and the Club’s very special Hall of Fame.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre www.grandtheatre.co.uk | 01902 429 212 Things to do in The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, commonly known as The Grand, is a theatre located in Street, designed in 1894 by Architect Charles J. Phipps. Wolverhampton It is a Grade II Listed Building with a seating capacity of 1200.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk | 01902 552 055

Located in the City Centre, Wolverhampton Art Gallery is a great balance between traditional fine art and modern. Cool down after exciting matchday and get to know the local art heritage.

Air Space Wolverhampton air-space.co.uk/locations/wolverhampton/ | 0845 0941 888

Boasting a staggering 50,000 sq foot, Wolverhampton is Air Space’s biggest location and the largest trampoline park in the Midlands, with more zones and activities than any other location.

Wild Zoological Park www.wildzoo.co.uk | 0138 422 1500

Wild Zoological Park was born out of a dream to educate the public about different animals, poke holes in common misconceptions and to remove stigmas commonly associated with animals that aren’t so cute and fluffy. Go and find out more.

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 8 Your Match Queries

Ticket If you require ticketing assistance in advance of Your match ticket is your the day of the game, please key to entry to Molineux. contact your own ticket Please see the annotated office for advice. If you have diagram on the following any ticketing queries on page which explains what the day of the game prior the different parts of the to entering the stadium, match ticket mean. please visit the ticket office. Any other ticketing queries, If you have any queries please such as directions to your do not hesitate to contact turnstile or your seat and [email protected]. queries regarding stadium regulations / terms and conditions should be directed towards our stewarding team who will be on hand outside Molineux Stadium.

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 9 Barcode Your unique barcode should be used Seat Details to access Molineux Stadium. When Turnstile tells you which Row refers to the Fixture Details Match you arrive to your specific turnstile, turnstile to use to enter row on which your Ticket Price please insert the barcode in to the Molineux Stadium. seat is located. Details of the fixture, mouth of the reader. The light on date and kick off time, Clearly labelled are the turnstile should flash green and Area tells you where Seat is the number of your plus the competition the prices of the you will be able to walk through the inside Molineux Stadium seat. Please only sit in the for which the match tickets available for turnstile. Should the light flash red, your seat is situated. correctly numbered seat. is being played. the specific fixture. please find your nearest steward.

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wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 10 BIRMINGHAM / / M5

TETTENHALL

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Official car park spaces BILLY WRIGHT STAND 5 1 3 start from £5 and can be 2 booked from Wolves Ticket Office on0871 222 1877. WATERLOO ROAD

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 11 Getting There & Parking Accessible amenities

Disabled There are 46 accessible parking spaces by There are 16 accessible toilets located the Stan Cullis stand, and Wolves also offer in close proximity sited in concourse other spaces in other official Wolves car parks. areas, radar key operated. Our Away Fans Coaches and mini buses carrying disabled dedicated lounge behind the Stan supporters can make arrangements to Cullis Stand provides a stewarded drop off near to the stand by calling Tracey meeting place and refreshment area Information Randle in advance on 01902 687040. pre-match and half time with a warm welcome extended to Away fans.

Spectator Viewing areas Accessible services Up to 20 spaces for wheelchair users can be & information allocated for away supporters. The exact location for Away supporters is subject to the ticket There are unlimited places with allocation for the visiting Club, the lower tier of PA spaces alongside. Induction the Steve Bull stand can accommodate 12 and loops are situated throughout the the upper Quadrant area of the Stan Cullis 8. ground. Assistance dogs can be accommodated in any area. To book disabled tickets in the away area, please contact your club’s Ticket Office.

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 12 When you arrive at Molineux Stadium there are a number of outlets of At Molineux Stadium information available to you. Firstly our stewarding team are strategically located in their high visibility uniforms The away supporters section of Molineux Stadium is located in the and are on hand to give assistance with any questions which you may Steve Bull Stand. This section is clearly signposted around the stadium have. They have a high knowledge of local amenities and stadium but please speak with our stewarding team if you need assistance in access – if they do not know a piece finding your way. Sometimes, away fans are located in the Stan Cullis of information they will endeavour to find someone that does. Quadrant. Please check your match ticket to confirm the exact area.

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 13 Please be advised that the following timescale is relative to a 3pm kick off. Times will be adjusted for other kick off times.

09:00 Megastore opens Countdown 11:00 Museum opens 11:30 North Bank Bar opens to season to Kick-Off ticket holders and members 11:45 Official car parks open (Whitmore Hill & Red Hill St)

12:30 Ticket collection office opens

13:00 Hospitality Suites opens

13:30 Turnstiles open. Last advised entry to the Museum.

14:30 Make sure you take your seats to catch the pre-match build-up!

15:00 Kick off

wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 14 Matchday PICK AND ADD OR ADD OTHER GREAT ONE OF ONE OF ONE OF DEALS... £3 Catering THESE... THESE... THESE... £3 Our catering teams provide £6.50 a wide range of food and £5 drinks prior to kick-off and during half time. Burger, Cheeseburger, Hotdog or Pie... Burger, Hotdog or Pie with any hot or soft drink... Burger, Hotdog or Pie with an alcoholic drink... A chocolate bar with a hot drink OR A Kids Boxed Meal Wolves Meal Deals Wolves Meal Deals Wolves Meal Deals Wolves Meal Deals

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wolves.co.uk | 0871 222 2220 (Telephone) | 0871 222 1877 (Ticket Office) Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QR 15 Re-Admittance Flags And Banner Policy

Further There is no re-admittance to the Wolves want to encourage an exciting atmosphere at our games stadium if you leave prior to the end and encourage all fans to bring flags, banners and large ‘Surfing’ of the match. We do however make flags – but these must adhere to the guidelines set by the Club Information allowances for smoking within a in tandem with the Stadium’s safety team as stipulated below: specific cordoned area – for further information on where to go to smoke • The Club reserves the right to refuse to allow flags, surfers or please speak to our stewarding team banners to be displayed particularly if content is considered who can direct you accordingly. to be offensive, discriminatory, defamatory or inflammatory. • Any item that the Club or any of its employees believe could potentially be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety. Terms And Conditions • Any item above that area of 60cmx100cm must be flame retardant and have a fire safety certificate to Please visit prove so, provided in advance of matchday. www.wolvestickets.co.uk for the terms and conditions of • The flag pole should be no bigger than 7mm in diameter purchasing a ticket to Wolves. and 1 metre in length. The flag pole material should ideally be plastic and rounded/covered at the end. If you have any questions • Flags should be presented to stewards prior to entry to regarding our terms and conditions, the Stadium where they will be inspected in accordance do not hesitate to contact with this list and approved prior to entry. [email protected]. • The Club reserves the right to confiscate anyflags brought into the Molineux Stadium which were For more useful information, visit not approved by stewards prior to entry. wolves.co.uk and find the ‘Visiting Fan Info’ page in the ‘Tickets’ section.

Enjoy your time at Molineux.

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