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Thursday, October 27, 2005

The Home of the Harriers

Below are some edited details about Aggborough Stadium , the home of Kidderminster Harriers taken from their Official Website and also Harriers Online.

AGGBOROUGH Stadium is a compact but smart ground that has undergone major building work over the past fifteen years. The Main Stand was built in the summer of 1994, replacing an old wooden stand that ultimately cost the club promotion to the Football League earlier that year due to an insufficient seating capacity. The Main Stand houses the Aggborough Suite and a range of executive boxes, with disabled supporters comfortably accommodated at a specially designated area at the front of this stand. Two identical covered terraces (refered to locally as the 'Town End' and 'The College End') sit behind both goals which, when at least half full, create a superb atmosphere.

Facing the Main Stand and running parallel to the far touchline is the new East Stand. Built during the summer of 2003 at a cost of £1.1 million, it houses 2,040 seats for both home and away fans. Catering facilities at Aggborough are excellent with fast food type bars situated throughout the ground; the 'world famous' Aggborough soup is an experience that must be tasted! There is a well populated Programme Shop in the corner between the Main Stand and the North Terrace.

Adjacent to the Club Shop is 'The Harriers Arms' - Aggborough Stadium's very own public house. Despite being open to the general public on non-matchdays, this establishment is, however, CLOSED to visiting fans before and after First Team matchdays due to limited space.

SOME OTHER FACTS....Capacity: 6,238 approx. (3,140 seats)

Record Attendance: 9,155 v Hereford United (27/11/48)

HOW TO GET TO AGGBOROUGH BY CAR: From Birmingham, Wolverhampton and North (M5)Exit M5 at junction (signposted A456) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 12 miles). At roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.

From Worcester and South (M5)Exit M5 at junction 6 (signposted A449) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 15 miles). At first roundabout, take third exit (signposted A449, Kidderminster & Wolverhampton), then take first turning on left before railway bridge. Go down Hoo Road, over railway bridge, and Aggborough Stadium is on the right hand side.

From South-East (M40 & M42)Leave M5 at junction 4 (signposted A491 Stourbridge). After approximately 5 miles, turn left onto A456 and follow towards Kidderminster. At roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.

From Herefordshire: Either travel to Worcester and join the A449(as per details from Worcester and the South) for Kidderminster, Or travel to Leominster, take the A4112 for Tenbury Wells, join the A456 for the centre of Kidderminster then follow the signs for Aggborough.

Car Parking: There is car parking at the ground but is limited. Some street parking close by.

BY RAIL: Kidderminster Station (0.5 miles from Aggborough Stadium). Walk down Comberton Hill towards the town centre and take the left turning just before Motorway Tyres near the bottom of the hill. Walk up Hoo Road for approximately half a mile to the Aggborough Stadium.

Matchday ticket prices:

Terraces:

Adults £13
Over 65's £8
Under 16's £5
Under 8's Free

Seats:

Adults £16
Over 65's £11
Under 16's £11
Under 8's Free

Usually visiting supporters are given the use of Blocks L and M in the East Stand (seats) and the whole of the South Stand (terrace).

For a pint before the game Harriers Online lists:

Social & Supporters Club. By main carpark.
The Railway Bell Hotel. Station Hill.
King and Castle. At S.V.R. Station.
The Viaduct Inn. Hoobrook.
The Crown Inn. Hoobrook.
The Watermill.
Yate's Wine Lodge.