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Weymouth

Ground Name: Wessex Stadium

Capacity: 6,600 (800 seats)

Address: Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9XJ

Telephone No: 01305 785558

Fax No: 01305 785558

Pitch Size: 115 x 74 yards

Team Nickname: The Terras

Club Founded: 1890

Year Ground Opened: 1987

Home Kit Colours: Claret & Sky Blue

Official Web Site: www.theterras.co.uk

Unofficial Web Site: www.terrastalk.co.uk

What's The Ground Like?

A well maintained tidy ground that although a relatively new one is more reminiscent of an older ground. This is mostly due to the large traditional floodlights that are located in each corner of the ground. On one side is the Main Stand, which is a covered seated stand that runs for around half the length of the pitch. The seating area of the stand is raised well above the level of the pitch, meaning that you need to climb a small staircase to access it. In front of the stand on either side of the halfway line are the team dugouts. Both ends are similar sized covered terraces, whilst on the remaining side of the ground there is also a small covered terrace. The rest of the ground is comprised of open terrace.

Where to Eat & Drink?

There are some bars at the ground itself. One called the 'Terras Tavern' is available for away fans to use. Otherwise there is not much around the ground itself. The nearest pub is the 'John Gregory' which is half a mile away (turn left out of the car park, take the first right hand turn and then the 4th exit at the Wessex Roundabout). This pub also serves food. Otherwise it is a case of journeying into Weymouth itself or inside ground there is a catering van available in the away end.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

From Dorchester take the A354 towards Weymouth. On entering Weymouth you will reach the Manor Roundabout. Take the take the 3rd Exit still on the A354, signed to 'Town Centre' and follow the brown signs for 'Wessex Stadium'. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B3157. After a little while you will be able to see the stadium floodlights in front of you. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit and then immediately left for the car park entrance. There is a cost of £1 per car to park there.

Nearest Train Station

Weymouth station is located just under two miles away from the ground. It is served by trains from Bristol Temple Meads & London Waterloo.

Admission Prices

Terraces:

Adults £13

Concessions £8

Junior under 16 £5

Junior under 11 £5

Transfers to seating £2

Programme Price

£2

Local Rivals

Dorchester Town & Salisbury City.

Record Attendance

6,600 v Nottingham Forest

FA Cup Round 1, November 14th, 2005.

Other Places of Interest

Amongst Weymouth's many attractions is the Sea Life Park, situated on the sea front, where you can view many creatures from the sea. See www.sealifeeurope.com for more details.