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Torquay United

Ground Name: Plainmoor

Capacity: 6,000

Address: Plainmoor, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PS

Telephone No: 01803 328 666

Fax No: 01803 323 976

Pitch Size: 110 x 74 yards

Team Nickname: The Gulls

Club Founded: 1899

Year Ground Opened: 1921

Home Kit Colours: Yellow

Official Web Site: www.torquayunited.com

Unofficial Web Site: www.gullsnet.com

What's The Ground Like?

At one end of the ground is the Westward Family Stand, which is a neat looking, covered all seater stand. Differing from other clubs, the Directors Box is situated behind one goal in this stand, rather than being to the side of the pitch. The other end is a small covered terrace, known as the Sparkworld Stand. This stand is given to away supporters, as well as part of the seated Main Stand. Both sides are covered stands. At one side is the covered, seated Main Stand, with a small amount of terracing to the front. It runs for just over half the length of the pitch. The other side is a newish, small covered terrace, called the Carlsberg Popular Terrace. It looks slightly odd, having a television gantry perched on its roof.

Where to Drink?

There is a supporters club at the ground called 'Boots & Laces', which allows in away supporters. Otherwise nearby is a pub called 'O'Connors'.

Where to Eat?

The pasties on sale inside the ground are always popular. Otherwise around a ten minute walk away is Drakes award winning fish & chip shop on Babbacombe Road, which is near to the George Inn public house.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

At the end of the M5 follow the A38 and then turn left onto the A380. On reaching Kingskerwell, take the first exit at the large roundabout (where is a McDonalds & Sainsburys on one side) onto the A3022 towards Torquay. After one mile turn left towards Babbacombe (signposted Babbacombe (A379)). After 1 mile turn left into Westhill Road for Warbro Road. Torquay United is signposted on nearing the ground. There is plenty of street parking available around the ground.

Nearest Train Station

Torquay station is situated just over two miles away from the ground. It is served by trains from Exeter St Davids.

Admission Prices

Home Fans:

Family & Main Stands (Seating): Adults £15, OAP's £12, Under 16's £5

Carlsberg Popular Terrace: Adults £14, OAP's £11, Under 16's £5

Away Fans:

Sparkworld Away Stand (Terrace) Adults £14, OAP's £11, Under 16's £5

Main Stand (Seating): Adults £15, OAP's £12, Under 16's £5

Programme Price

£2

Local Rivals

Exeter City

Record Attendance

21,908 v Huddersfield Town,

FA Cup 4th Round, January 29th, 1955.

Other Places of Interest

Just under half a mile away from the ground is Babbacombe Model Village, which is a popular local tourist attraction. See www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk for more details.