Tickets, pubs, food courts ... our review of Newcastle's St. James' Park!
We visited St. James' Park for Newcastle vs Everton. Here's our review covering ticketing, pubs, food and drink options...
During our tour of 7 stadiums across the UK in early November, we had the opportunity to visit St. James' Park, Newcastle's iconic stadium.
Our day included a stadium tour of St. James' Park in the afternoon, followed by the Newcastle vs Everton match.
The stadium with the most pubs nearby.
St. James' Park is known in England as the stadium with the highest number of pubs in its immediate surroundings. Its location right in the city centre makes it very easy to reach on foot, with a huge choice of pubs nearby.
One pub worth mentioning is The Strawberry, located right in front of the stadium. This historic pub has been there since 1859!
A shop for collectors.
On St Andrew's Street, the road directly opposite the stadium, you'll find The Back Page, a shop for football fans! It specialises in vintage football memorabilia and has a huge collection of items: records, DVDs, cassette tapes, pennants, flags and a wide variety of other products.
How we bought our tickets.
We purchased our tickets through Newcastle's online ticketing platform. We became members to gain access to ticket sales. The "The Mags" membership costs £39 and provides access to ticket sales and resale.
As the match against Everton was on a Monday evening, there were plenty of tickets available.
We paid £85 for a seat in the side stand, close to the pitch.
A large food court and offers at the refreshment stands.
A large food court has been set up in front of the stadium: St. James' Stack. This covered area features large communal tables, numerous food stalls offering a wide variety of dishes, and a stage for live performances... Everything you need for the perfect pre-match or post-match experience.
Newcastle also offers discounts at its refreshment stands to encourage fans to arrive early. The stadium gates open 1 hour and 30 minutes before kick-off, with a 25% discount available at the stands during the first 30 minutes after opening.
The St. James' Park stadium tour.
Stadium tours are available regularly, including on matchdays, and cost around £30. During the tour, you get to enjoy several different views from the stands, including an impressive elevated panorama overlooking the city. The visit also takes you through the press area, dressing rooms, VIP facilities and pitchside areas... The tour lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Participants also receive a 10% discount in the club shop and 25% off shirts.
