Visiting Anfield Guide Welcome to the World’S Greatest Football Family
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Visiting Anfield Guide Welcome to the world’s greatest football family Liverpool FC Facts: Getting to the Ground: Ground: Anfield Capacity: 45,362 (all seated) Address: Anfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TH Train: Lime Street Railway Station is two miles from Customer Service Telephone No: 0151 264 2500 24 Hour Ticket Information Line: 0843 170 5555 Anfield. You can take a taxi from Lime Street (fares usually Pitch Size: 110 x 75 yards cost between £7- £9) or buses go from nearby Queen Year Ground Opened: 1884 Square Bus Station. Shirt Sponsors: Standard Chartered On matchdays you can use the Merseyrail network to link Kit Manufacturer: Warrior with the Soccerbus service from Sandhills Station. Home Kit Colours: Red With White Trim Official Website: www.liverpoolfc.com Bus: BUS From Liverpool City Centre, take the 26 or 27 from Paradise Street Interchange, 17 from Queen Square Bus Station or the 917 from St Johns Lane, directly to the ground. Fan Support The 68/168, which operates between Bootle and Aigburth, When in the ground if you have any questions or need ? any assistance please ask our friendly and welcoming and the 14 and 19 (from Queen Square) stop a short walk HELP away from the ground. fan support staff. These staff are positioned in a number of areas around the ground next to an information flag. The 'Gillmoss Park and Ride' facility is available on a LFC stewards are also positioned around the ground and matchday for fans. For more information go to are recognisable by their high visibility jackets. www.merseytravel.gov.uk/ 1 travelling-around/timetables/AllTimetables Ticket Ofce - Windows: The Soccer Bus runs from Sandhills Station, on the Merseyrail Northern Line, to Anfield for all Liverpool home Barclays 1 Matchday opening times may vary depending on the Premier League and cup matches. The Soccerbus runs two 1 time of kick off. hours before each match (last bus from Sandhills Station is approximately 15 minutes before kick-off) and for 50 minutes For more information on LFC, please visit after the final whistle (subject to availability). For more www.liverpoolfc.com information Visiting Supporters: go to www.liverpoolfc.com/travel/getting-to-anfield If you have any questions regarding your tickets, staff from your club should be available via telephone to answer any queries you may have. If you do not have the Car: Anfield is accessible from all major routes. details, please ask at the Ticket Office and they may be For more information go to www.liverpoolfc.com/travel P able to help you. We have a limited number of spaces within only 9 minutes of Disabled Supporters: the ground. St Domingo Car Park (see location overleaf) is available on matchdays and can be accessed up to three Windows: Please note there is a low counter at the Ticket hours before each game. Office window which is fitted with a hearing loop. To purchase a St Domingo car park pass please call 0843 Food Kiosks: We have low counters available in kiosks 170 5555 or go to across the ground which offer menus in alternative www.liverpoolfc.com/tickets/latest-ticket-news formats. Car park passes are also available to purchase on the day at Toilets: Accessible toilets are located throughout the the car park gate. There are a limited number available on a ground and are available in the family park. first come first served basis. Hearing Loops: Hearing loops are fitted at the ticket office, the retail store and at selected low counter catering kiosks across the ground. Cycle: Should you wish to cycle to the ground we have a designated area in the Food Village on Anfield Road for Audio Headsets: Visually impaired supporters are able to you to store your bicycle. Please note that the safety and order a headset in advance of the game from the security of bicycles is the responsibility of the owner. disability supporters team. Should you require a headset on the day, please see your nearest steward. For up to date travel information on the day of the game, follow the Matchday Merseyside Police twitter For further assistance on the day, please ask a member account @MerPolLFC of staff or call our team on 0151 264 2500. Train: Lime Street Railway Station is two miles from Anfield. You can take a taxi from Lime Street (fares usually cost between £7- £9) or buses go from nearby Queen Square Bus Station. On matchdays you can use the Merseyrail network to link with the Soccerbus service from Sandhills Station. Bus: From Liverpool City Centre, take the 26 or 27 from Paradise Street Interchange, 17 from Queen Square Bus Station or the 917 from St Johns Lane, directly to the ground. The 68/168, which operates between Bootle and Aigburth, and the 14 and 19 (from Queen Square) stop a short walk away from the ground. The 'Gillmoss Park and Ride' facility is available on a matchday for fans. For more information go to www.merseytravel.gov.uk/ travelling-around/timetables/AllTimetables The Soccer Bus runs from Sandhills Station, on the Merseyrail Northern Line, to Anfield for all Liverpool home Barclays Premier League and cup matches. The Soccerbus runs two hours before each match (last bus from Sandhills Station is approximately 15 minutes before kick-off) and for 50 minutes after the final whistle (subject to availability). For more information go to www.liverpoolfc.com/travel/getting-to-anfield Car: Anfield is accessible from all major routes. For more information go to www.liverpoolfc.com/travel We have a limited number of spaces within only 9 minutes of the ground. St Domingo Car Park (see location overleaf) is available on matchdays and can be accessed up to three hours before each game. To purchase a St Domingo car park pass please call 0843 170 5555 or go to www.liverpoolfc.com/tickets/latest-ticket-news Car park passes are also available to purchase on the day at the car park gate. There are a limited number available on a first come first served basis. Cycle: Should you wish to cycle to the ground we have a designated area in the Food Village on Anfield Road for you to store your bicycle. Please note that the safety and security of bicycles is the responsibility of the owner. For up to date travel information on the day of the game, follow the Matchday Merseyside Police twitter account @MerPolLFC Things to do in and around the ground: Matchday Tour: Touch the famous ‘This is Anfield’ Matchday Hospitality is available at Liverpool FC's sign and explore the history of our world famous stadium award-winning Boot Room Sports Cafe. Matchday before you take your seat for the game. hospitality is available to home supporters only, however on non match days we welcome all You can book a tour online at supporters. The Boot Room Sports Cafe offers a www.liverpoolfc.com/history/tour-and-museum family friendly dining experience in a unique and Matchday tours cost £20 for an adult, £15 for a child memorable environment Visit www.liverpoolfc.com or £65 for a family ticket. for full details. Family Park and Food Village: Food and Drink: Based on Anfield Road, the Family Park and Food Village welcomes both home and visiting families. Kiosks: Anfield offers an array of meal deals, The Park is a great place to visit -activities include live burgers, hot dogs and pies in Kiosks throughout the music, penalty shoot outs and our very own Club mascot ground. Why not treat yourself at one of our ‘Boot 'Mighty Red' will be on hand to meet and greet our younger Room Sports Cafe’ Kiosks which specialise in fans. Within the Park we have catering bars which offer a gourmet matchday meals? You can visit the Gourmet variety of hot and cold food and drink. Kiosk before entering the ground located Kop side in-between the Tour Centre and Ticket Office. Retail Store: Bring home a souvenir of your trip to Anfield. The store is located on Walton Breck Road. Local Pubs: There are many local pubs around the area. The Arkles Pub (located just next to Anfield Road) and the Sandon (located on Walton Breck Road) Things to do in and welcomes home and away supporters. around Liverpool: Stadium Services: Rock ‘n’ Goal Tour: Anfield Stadium Tours and The Beatles Story have come together to offer two fab tours on Toilets: Toilets are located throughout the one fab ticket. The combined ticket gives admission to both stadium. Outside toilets are located at the attractions. For more information visit MainStand and Family Park (baby changing www.liverpoolfc.com/rockngoal facilities are also available in the Family park. Cash Point: Culture: A cash point is located outside £ the Kop entrance to the Stadium. There are plenty of museums, historic buildings, galleries, theatres and live music venues to keep you entertained WiFi: FREE WiFi is available in the Centenary whilst in Liverpool. Stand. Connect to ‘LFC fan WiFi’. Shopping: Staying in the Liverpool boasts world-class shopping, with visitors spoilt for choice with Liverpool One, the MetQuarter and Cavern Aneld/Liverpool Area: Walks. These offer over 160 stores, which include high- street stores, designer fashions, independent retailers as Z Whether you want a posh bed for the night, a well as sports, country house hotel or a groovy themed room, entertainment, electronics, books, restaurants Z Z Liverpool has it all. The City Region has an and cafes. impressively broad range of accommodation, from award-winning guest houses to upmarket Dining: boutique hotels. Dining out in Liverpool is always a pleasure, with every For more information, click the link below taste catered for in the wide-range of www.visitliverpool.com/accommodation restaurants all conveniently located within the City Centre and surrounding areas.