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Away Spectator's Information
As a professional rugby league club, Wakefield Wildcats aim to treat fans to a fantastic afternoon out when they visit Belle Vue and an important part of our matchday is ensuring the away supporter's not only enjoy the game but the full day out.
This section of our website will give you all the information you need to enjoy the Wakefield Wildcats match experience.
How to get to the Stadium
BY BUS
The following buses serve to the stadium:-105,106,122,123,145,148,149, 150,167,168,172,182,184,185,189,192,193,485,489,497,498.
BY TRAIN
Trains from Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and York go into Westgate Station.
Trains from Barnsley, Huddersfield, Goole, Castleford and Featherstone go into Kirkgate Station.
BY CAR
From the M1 Junction 39 Take the A636 Denby Dale Road towards Wakefield. At the first Roundabout (Asdale Road) carry straight on towards the city, you will see the Campanile Hotel on your left hand side, bear right under the railway bridge and continue towards the city with Wakefield Park on your left hand side. You will now see a mini-roundabout and some arches, go straight across the roundabout and under the arches, take a right at the next roundabout and head along Ings Road with Sainsburys and Homebase on your right hand side. Follow the signs for the A638 Doncaster Road. Once on Doncaster Road the ground is on the Right hand side after about half a mile.
From the M62 Take Junction 31 and take the A655 towards Wakefield. Turn right and join the A638 go under the railway bridges, head straight on and you will see Superbowl 2000 on the left hand side, Belle Vue Stadium is just beyond on the left.
There is parking available on the streets around the ground. There are quite a few car parks in Wakefield but you face a 15 minute walk to the ground after parking up although several buses listed above go past the ground.
If you need to get from the bus or train station to the Stadium, why not call Wakefield Cars; the Wildcats official taxi provider?
Click on the link above to go to Wakefield Cars homepage
When you arrive in Wakefield
The city centre is only a 5-10 minute drive from Belle Vue. Just outside of the centre is Cathedral Retail Park so why not grab a bite to eat before the game?
On the retail park you will find some fast food outlets and a pizza hut restaurant. Or if you prefer, you could call in at Nando's or Frankie & Benny's, where there are a huge selection of meals for all of the family to choose from.
Click on the logo above to go to the Nando's website where you will be able to browse the menu and find out more about the restaurant.
Click on the logo above to go to the Frankie & Benny's website where you will be able to browse the menu and find out more about the restaurant.
There are is a pub opposite the ground, where you will be able to buy a drink before the game. Both home and away fans use this.
If you are travelling a long way to the game, you could use some accommodation in the city centre. CLICK HERE to go to the accommodation section in our Wakefield Business Directory.
Arriving at Belle Vue Stadium
You can pre-purchase tickets for the game from Wakefield Wildcats club shop. You can buy them online by CLICKING HERE or you can call the Ticket Office on 01924 211611.
You can also pay on the gate unless otherwise publicised prior to the fixture.
Tickets are priced at:
STANDING:
Adults: £17
Concessions: £8
SEATING:
East Stand Wing:
Adults: £18
Children: £9
Centre Stand:
Adults:£20
Please note if you wish to sit in the East Stand Wing or Centre Stand you will need to purchase your ticket beforehand, you will not be able to pay in on the day.
Inside the Stadium
When inside the stadium, if you are feeling hungry you can call at one of the food stalls, where drinks are also available. There is also a bottle bar on the West Terrace that sell alcoholic beverages.
To be in with a chance of winning a cash prize, why not buy one of our Community Trust Tickets? They are priced at £1 and can be bought from one of our Community Trust Ticket volunteers or one of the Wildcat Dolls that will be making their way around the ground.
You could also buy our match day programme with a preview on our opposition and their key players. There's plenty to read and activities for the children and you can pick yours up for £3 from one of our match day volunteers.
Pre-match entertainment
Pre-match entertainment is a major aspect of the Wakefield Wildcats experience and you're sure to be entertained in the build up to the big game.
Last season saw many celebrities arrive at Belle Vue; taking the form of X-Factor's Ray Quinn, Journey South and Rowetta and 'I'm a Celebrity' winner Matt Willis.
The Wildcat Dolls also perform a number of routines before the game, as do the Wildcat Kittens. CLICK HERE to read about the the latest news in the world of the Wildcat Dolls and you can also read about each Doll, find out what they're up to and information about the Wildcat Kittens.
Our Community team are working hard at the minute delivering coaching sessions and assemblies to schools in and around the Wakefield district. There are plenty of community activities taking place before the game. CLICK HERE to find out the latest news in the community and keep a look out on the homepage for news on what will be happening when you visit Belle Vue. Daddy Cool will also be in attendance, CLICK HERE to view Daddy Cool's page.
Game time
Now for the big event of the afternoon, 80 minutes of explosive Super League action as the two teams battle it out for the points. During the half-time interval, you can grab something to eat and drink and then get ready for the half-time entertainment. The Wildcat Dolls will be re-enterting the field to perform a couple of routines and Daddy Cool will challenge the opposing mascot in an 80 metre sprint.
Post-match
If you fancy staying behind for a drink, feel free to go in to the bar in CATS Bar (just outside the main entrance to the ground) to chat about the game.
If you have any queries about your forthcoming visit to Belle Vue, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or you can call 01924 211611.
Wakefield Wildcats hope you enjoy your visit to Belle Vue!
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