Deepdale - Capacity: 23,408

Address - Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, PR1 6RU
Club Phone Number - 0870 442 1964
Website - www.pne.com
E-Mail Address - enquiries@pne.com

Deepdale is now a completed four-sided all seater stadium to match any true footballing arena in the country following a multi-million pound upgrade that took 13 years from start to finish. In 1996 the 8,000-seater Sir Tom Finney Stand was opened followed by the 6,000-seater Bill Shankly Kop two years later. In October 2001, work was completed on the Alan Kelly Town End, also with a capacity of just over 6,000, before the opening of the new Invincibles Pavilion in August 2008 capped a fine achievement for the Club in completing all four sides to Ben Casey's original brief, loosely basing the rectangular feel of the stadium on Sampdoria's Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

The final development also incorporates executive boxes, lounge facilities, a ground control box and a new TV gantry, as well as a 40,000 square foot Primary Care Trust facility, will be completed during the course of the 2008/09 season.

The Club shop, PNESHOP.Com, has a wide range of merchandise and offers some great deals for fans who pay it a visit. The shop is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. The shop is located on Sir Tom Finney Way in the building formerly known as Legends.

Tickets can be bought online at MyPNE.com, 24 hours a day, but if you prefer to visit the ticket office in person it is open 9.30am to 5pm Monday, 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Thursday, till 6pm on Fridays, 9am to kick-off on home matchdays and 9am to 12 noon on non-matchdays. The ticket office is located between the museum and main reception.

Deepdale is also the home of the National Football Museum. The museum, which is located in the Sir Tom Finney and Bill Shankly Kop stands, is a national tourist attraction, housing the FIFA football collection and other nationally important footballing items as well as offering a teaching and research resource for the study of football and is free to enter.

Travel Guide
By Car: From North, South and East: Exit M6 at junction 31. At the roundabout take the first exit (signposted Preston A59) onto the A59. At mini-roundabout after one mile, by the Hesketh Arms, take the second exit (signposted Ring road, Blackpool A583, Football Ground) onto the Blackpool Road A5085. Carry straight on for 1.2 miles, then filter left before the lights (signposted Town Centre, Football Ground) into Sir Tom Finney Way. The ground is on the left-hand-side.

From the Railway Station: It is about 1.6 miles from the station to Deepdale. If you catch a taxi from outside the station it will cost approximately £5.

By Foot: You should come out of the station and turn left in front of the Fishergate Centre, passing The Railway pub. Turn right at the t-junction. The road forks left and becomes Corporation Street, which you should ignore. Instead walk straight down Fishergate - the main shopping thoroughfare - After 0.75 miles the road becomes Church Street - with the parish church on your right-hand-side. Carry on until you reach the junction with the A6. Cross over the road, the prison will be on your right-hand-side . Turn left - this is Deepdale Road. The ground is on the right-hand-side after 0.75 miles.

By Bus: All buses from the train station go to the bus station. From there, numbers 5, 6 and 19 run a long Deepdale Road. The number 19 is the most frequent, running every five minutes or so. It will cost approximately £1 to get to the ground from the bus station but have plenty of change because the bus drivers ask for the exact money.

Parking: There is currently no official club parking for away supporters. There is also a car park across from the Tom Finney Stand on Moor Park, which is run by the local council and is pay on the day. For home fans you can purchase season parking tickets at the beginning of the year, but they sell out almost immediately. Those fans who can't get places on the car parks are advised to use public transport, with the club and Travelwise involved in a Soccerbus scheme from surrounding areas of Preston, as well as excellent bus service in the city.

Where To Eat
Food and drink are widely available from concourse outlets, with a unique and varied selection of hot and cold items available for your convenience. For supporters arriving in the area before the turnstiles are open, the best bet is to head to Deepdale Retail Park on Deepdale Road (about 1/4 mile from the stadium), where you'll find a branch of McDonalds and numerous other sit down or takeaway options.

Pub Guide
The Sumners is the most popular for home fans, found on the corner of Watling Street Road and Deepdale Road. It is very welcoming for both home and away fans with plenty of room inside and a beer garden, if the sun is out. It opens at 11am on matchdays. Across the road is The Garrison, which is a more traditional locals pub, families are also welcomed here. On the way to the ground from the M6 you pass the Hesketh Arms, another welcoming pub. A favourite matchday venue but coaches and large parties must book in advance. A bit further away, on the A6 if you are arriving from junction 32, is The Withy Trees. An excellent pub with good beer and good food. A favourite watering hole for the more discerning supporter who wants to discuss tactics and former glories.

Matchday Hospitality
For a more formal meal on matchday you might want to enjoy executive hospitality and for information on this you can contact the Commercial Department, on 01772 693311/04.

Away Facilities
Away fans are situated in the covered all-seated Bill Shankly Stand, where there is space for 2,500 visiting supporters. The stand is shared with home supporters.