Ground Name: Oakwell
Capacity: 23,009 (all seated)
Address: Grove St, Barnsley, S71 1ET
Main Tel No.: 01226 211 211
Team Nickname: The Tykes
Year Ground Opened: 1888
Site: www.barnsleyfc.co.uk
Forum: www.championshipforum.co.uk

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Directions
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Parking
Parking is freely available on site at the club. There are two large car parks, one for home and one for visiting supporters which allow easy access to and from the stadium.

By Train
The nearest British Rail station is Barnsley. This is approx 5 minutes walk from the ground.

Turn left away from the town centre when you leave the train station then left again onto Eldon St N. After 100 yeards turn left onto Regent Street and follow it to Kendray St where you turn right again. Continue onto Pontefract Road for a couple of hundred yards and then take the left at Bala Street. The Ground is about 5 minutes walk straight ahead.

Stadium Info
With a capacity of more than 23,000, Oakwell is more than double the size of the average home gate. A nice modern stadium with one stand in need of redevelopment. The West Stand has wooden flooring in the upper tier and there are some 'issues' with the roof, all of which culminating in the club announcing back in 2008 that they would be knocking it down and re-building it. If this was to happen, it would increase capacity by just under 4,500.

For a plan of Oakwell, click here!

Away Fans
Visiting supporters are seated in the North Stand. You'll normally get about 2,000 tickets but if there is more demand the number can rise to around 6,000. It's not recommended that away fans drink in Barnsley city centre at all. So if you do it might be a good idea to cover up any colours.

There is a Metro dome, a sort of leisure centre, near the ground that serves food and has a bar. The Mount apparently welcomes away fans and is close to the ground and if you get there early on before the match there's even a footy quiz to keep you occupied.

Food and Drink
The Metro Dome, which serves food till 2pm, The Coach and Horses and The East Deane Working Mens' Club both on Doncaster Road are reportedly away fan friendly. The East Deane Club serves food from a hatch but you have to sign in to enter. Children are welcome however, if accompanied by an adult.

The games to see
Rivals - Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham

Fans Reviews
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