Distance from the Swansea.com Stadium: 311 miles ~ 5 hours.
Address: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 6RS
Telephone: 01642 929420
Web Site: www.mfc.co.uk
What’s the Riverside Stadium like
Up to 3,000 Swans fans are in the east corner of the South stand. The leg room is OK and the view from the away stand is superb but the concourse behind the stand is narrow and gets crowded at half time and before kick-off.
There’s a betting outlet and TV screens, showing Sky Sports (and the match once it starts). There’s a fair choice of food on offer with pies, hot dogs, burgers, pizza, chips & curry sauce and a ‘pie and a pint’ deal.
Something a little different is the ‘Parmo in a bun’ option, with chicken in breadcrumbs, creamy sauce and cheese.
At the back of the stand, John Smiths, Fosters and Strongbow is sold.
Visiting Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is the longest trip of the season, so make the most of it and the surrounding area has a lot to offer. From the iconic Angel of the North to Lindisfarne Island, castles, museums and art galleries, there’s a lot to do in the north east.
There’s loads of nightlife on offer in Middlesbrough, and especially in nearby Newcastle with bars, restaurants and clubs.
For the more adventurous, there’s mountain biking, walking, canoeing and hiking.
If you are staying in Middlesbrough, then Jurys Inn (TS1 1JH), Premier Inn (TS1 1JH) and Holiday Inn Express (TS1 2PA) are 1.4 miles away respectively from the stadium.
In the town centre there are other hotels including a Travelodge (TS1 5JF) 2.2 miles away and Abingdon Guest House (TS1 2DP) 1.4 miles away.
What’s On in Middlesbrough
The Tees Transporter Bridge (TS2 1PL) is still in Middlesbrough there, despite the storyline of Auf Wiedersehen Pet having it moved to Arizona. Trips are available on and up the bridge, but do check whether it is closed for maintenance first.
One of Middlesbrough’s most famous sons, Brian Clough is celebrated with a statue in his honour at Albert Park on Linthorpe Road (TS1 3LB).
Eating and Drinking in Middlesbrough
Doctor Browns (TS1 2RR, 1.1miles) serves real ale and has Sky TV.
On the corner opposite the pub, is a sandwich bar, which also sells roast potatoes and gravy.
La Pharmacie (TS1 2RF) is 1.3 miles away from the stadium and Next to the train station is Hit the Bar (TS2 1AE), which is just 0.8 miles away.
The town centre has four micropubs close together – The Infant Hercules (TS1 2LS), Sherlocks (TS1 2LH), The Twisted Lip (TS1 2LF) and the Devil’s Advocate (TS1 3AA) all of which are around a mile and a half away from the ground.
Parking near the Riverside Stadium
There is limited parking at the stadium (car park E) at £8.50 with spaces being booked through the Middlesbrough ticket office.
You can also choose from a selection of private car parking spaces near The Riverside – including on-street parking, off-street car parks and a small number of reservable parking spaces from just £3.50 per day.
There are a few private car parks nearby, mostly on waste land which cost £5.
France Street has a long stay car park (TS4 2AP) and is free on Saturdays, but is a 15-minute walk from the stadium.
Trains to Middlesbrough
The ground is 1.1 miles from the train station.
Trains leave Swansea at 03:56 and 05:52 with 2 changes and get into Middlesbrough at 12:37 and 13:35.
No trains get back to Swansea the night of the game, so it’ll have to be an overnight stay if you’re travelling by train.
For the Travelling Jacks making the trip – Be Loud, Be Proud and Be Positive!