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July 2014 Version 3 HAMPDEN PARK STADIUM Essential Venue Guide Scotland’s National Stadium will be temporarily transformed for the XX Commonwealth Games, its playing surface rising by almost two metres to become a state-of-the-art Athletics (Track & Field) facility. On 3 August, Hampden Park Stadium will also host the Closing Ceremony of the Games. At Hampden Park Stadium For everyone’s safety and enjoyment of the event, all spectators will pass through an airport style screening process for prohibited and restricted items before being allowed into venues. Facilities Advice Regulations Important information – Spectator Information Point, including – Plan your journey now. Make sure you – Bringing a bag may slow down your entry. – Alcohol can be purchased from the food induction hearing loop and Lost & Found know how to reach the venue and allow Each spectator is permitted one small bag & drink kiosks, but may not be brought service for people and property. plenty of time for travel, queuing systems no larger than 25 litres (equivalent to 30 into the venue from outside. at transport hubs, and security checks. x 20 x 20 cm/12” x 8” x 8”). It must be soft – Wheelchair loan and wheelchair sided and fit under your seat. – All containers of liquids, aerosols or gels pushing service. – Do not drive to the venue. Except limited – except sunscreen (200ml) and non- pre-bookable facilities for Blue Badge – Spectators with a wheelchair ticket can alcoholic drinks (500ml) – must be 100ml – Pushchair and wheelchair storage. holders, there will be no parking or set- bring a wheelchair into the seating area. or under in volume. down/pick-up points for private cars at or All other ticketholders with wheelchairs, – Accessible toilets, Changing Places toilet, near the venue. prams or pushchairs must use the – You can bring a plastic water bottle of and baby changing. storage facility. Just ask a member 500ml or under. – Entry gates will open 2 hours before each of staff for assistance. – Assistance dog spending & water area. session start time. Closing Ceremony gates – The following items will not be permitted open at 18.30. Arrive in plenty of time to – Children under the age of two years on at Hampden Park Stadium: – First Aid. allow for security and ticket checks. 23 July 2014 will not require a ticket or be cans; glass; horns, vuvuzelas or similar allocated a seat. Children under the age items; flags of non-participating – Merchandise, food & drink kiosks and – The only spectator entry point to Hampden of 16 must be accompanied by an adult causes, affiliations or organisations; all free water filling stations. Park Stadium is on Aikenhead Road (east and may not enter the venue alone. photographic equipment over 30cm in side of venue). Spectator exits will be at length, including tripods and monopods; – Ticket office. two locations: Somerville Drive (north-west – Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, golf style umbrellas, large bags, coolbags side of venue) and Aikenhead Road. is not permitted within any Games and picnic hampers. – Cash only payments will be accepted by venue. This includes any open air space food & drink kiosks (NB no ATM/cashback – There is a steep hill on the way into within the venue perimeter. Smoking is – The following items are prohibited and facility available). Merchandise kiosks Hampden Park. Volunteers will be on hand discouraged immediately outside venues. illegal under Scottish law: accept cash, VISA and MasterCard. to assist spectators with limited mobility. knives; firearms; ammunition; explosives; toxic or irritant chemicals; CS spray; illegal – It is not possible to leave the Hampden drugs and similar substances. Park precinct then re-enter – make sure you bring everything you need (e.g. – For full details and guidelines, visit: medication, nappies, money etc). glasgow2014.com/tickets – Due to the size of the Hampden Park events, there may be long waiting times at transport hubs. Walking and cycling may be your fastest travel options. Travelling to Hampden Park Stadium Approximately 2.7 miles (52 minutes’ walk) from George Square (Glasgow city centre) Glasgow 2014 is a public transport Games. Where possible, cycle or walk. Plan your Games Time journeys using the Traveline Scotland Journey Planning App: travelinescotland.com On the day for which it is valid, your event ticket includes access to local public transport services (trains, buses and Subway). To access these services, simply show your event ticket on request. Further details are available at glasgow2014.com/transport/public-transport For the latest transport news, visit glasgow2014.com/transport or follow us on twitter @GamesTravel2014 – Limited parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders is available at locations around the venue. It’s free and must be pre-booked on a first-come, first-served basis at glasgow2014.com/accessibility – For the accessible parking locations further from the venue, an Accessible Shuttle bus will be provided. – Accessible shuttle bus services for those with restricted mobility are detailed on the following page and must be pre-booked at glasgow2014.com/accessibility – For all accessibility enquiries go to glasgow2014.com/accessibility See next page for recommended transport options. Travelling to Hampden Park Stadium Approximately 2.7 miles (52 minutes’ walk) from George Square (Glasgow city centre) Walking and Cycling Rail Local Public Bus Dedicated Shuttle Bus Accessible Shuttle Bus Park & Ride Depart George Square, Glasgow Central station. Union Street or Ingram Street Buchanan Bus Station. Mount Florida Train Station Go to glasgow2014.com/ City 2.7 miles from venue. at Gallery of Modern Art, (accessible). transport/parkandride Centre (4, 4A and 75). for latest information. Accessible parking areas Stockwell Street (5, 6, 7, 7A, 31 and 75). further from venue. Arrive Hampden Park Stadium. Mount Florida Station, Battlefield Road at Prospecthill Road Aikenhead Road, Hampden Park Stadium, 15 minutes’ walk (4, 4A, 5, 6, 31 and 75), 18 minutes’ 10 minutes’ walk to 2 minutes’ walk to Cycle parking available at to venue entry. walk to venue entry. venue entry. venue entry. Holyrood Secondary School off Dixon Road, 10 minutes’ Battlefield Road before Cathcart walk to venue entry. Road (34, 89, 90, 121 and 374), 18 minutes’ walk to venue entry. Aikenhead Road (7 and 7A), 5 minutes’ walk to venue entry. Return Hampden Park Stadium. Mount Florida Station Cathcart Road before Prospecthill Aikenhead Road, Hampden Park Stadium, via Somerville Drive, Road (31 and 75), 10 minutes’ walk 10 minutes’ walk from 2 minutes’ walk from north 10 minutes’ walk from Somerville Drive venue exit. north east venue exit. east venue exit. from north west venue exit. Battlefield Road before Cathcart Road (4, 5, 6, 34, 89, 90, 121 and 374), 10 minutes’ walk from Somerville Drive venue exit. Aikenhead Road (7 and 7A), 4 minutes’ walk from venue exit. Note Walking takes 52 minutes from Glasgow Central and Many normal services will be Accessible Shuttle places are Park & Ride places are George Square. Cycling Mount Florida stations running, but may be adjusted available to wheelchair/easy limited and must be pre- (15 minutes to cycle parking) are accessible. for Games Time. access ticket holders on a booked on a first-come, may be your quickest way first-come, first-served basis, first-served basis at of travelling to Hampden For further information go to and must be pre-booked at glasgow2014.com/ Park Stadium. travelinescotland.com glasgow2014.com/accessibility transport/parkandride Bags and panniers may not be left unattended in the cycle parking area. 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