Visiting The Park
ST JAMES PARK Address: Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX
DIRECTIONS:
From the M5: Exit the M5 at junction 30, and then follow the signs for Middlemoor. Take the second exit at Middlemoor roundabout, signed Heavitree .
Follow signs for City Centre, going through Heavitree (approx. 2 miles). Past the police station on your right, then at the bottom of the hill turn right at the roundabout into Western Way (signed Pinhoe and Broadclyst). At the next roundabout, take the second Exit into Old Tiverton Road and then second left into Stadium Way. It is possible to use the following "park and ride" services, information on which can be found here.
From the East: Take the A303/A30 into Exeter past Exeter Airport and under the M5 bridge. Carry straight on at the next set of lights, past the Met Office on your right to the next roundabout. Straight across this roundabout to the next set of lights (T Junction). Turn right at these lights then follow directions for the City Centre.
From West: Follow the A30 into Exeter, joining the M5 North at junction 31. Leave at junction 30 and then follow the directions for 'From the M5'.
MAP
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PARKING
Parking at St James is limited and therefore reserved for players, visiting directors and sponsors. There are several large car parks nearby provided by Exeter City Council. Most of the streets around St James Park is reserved for residents and is vigorously patrolled by traffic wardens.
For Exeter City Council parking
BUS TRAVEL
Stagecoach Devon has provided us with a map of all routes into the city centre, click here: Bus Map. The ground is in easy reach of the central bus station approximately 5 mins walk. We are also served by services E, F1 & F2 (Stoke Hill). See map here.
Bus Travel Line
Exeter City Council - Public Transport
Arrive at Exeter Bus Station in Paris Street. Leave the bus station at the right hand end (beyond bay 18). Turn left, walk up the hill, and then turn right at the lights into Sidwell Street. Walk up Sidwell Street, take the first exit at the roundabout, then second left into Stadium Way.
RAIL TRAVEL
We are directly served by St James Park station, which is right beside the ground, 10 mins walk from Exeter Central and approx 20 mins walk from Exeter St David's Station. St James Park Station is on the line from Exeter St David's main line station via Exeter Central to Exmouth. On a Saturday the train is hourly, roughly arriving at 10 to the hour, although during the week this service is not always regular. Please check the timetables below.
National Rail Enquiries
Exeter City Council - Public Transport
Once you have arrived in Exeter you can easily walk to St James Park.A map showing directions can be viewed here
BY PLANE
Exeter City Airport is just 5 miles from the city centre and our main sponsor FLYBE has over 25 destinations 11 of which are to UK and Ireland.
FLYBE.COM
Exeter Airport web site
WHERE TO STAY
Total peace and quiet can be enjoyed in one of the Garden Lodges, perfect for families or long stays. Bovey Castle is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.
THE THISTLE, THE CITY CENTRE HOTEL:
Ideal for shopping, exploring, restaurants and theatres. Handy for the stadium and the University and close to the railway station. Limited parking on site available.
Exeter City is pleased to announce that it's official hotel partner in the city, The Thistle, is offering special rates for visitors to Exeter.
The Thistle is a beautifully furnished and centrally located hotel with fine food and wines and a high level of amenities and service, ideally situated to make the most of the lovely city of Exeter and the surrounding beauty of Devon. The club has no hesitation in recommending visitors to this quality hotel.
For further details, please refer to the hotel's website www.thistlehotels.com/exeter
Please quote Exeter City Football Club when contacting the hotel and booking and The Thistle Hotel, Exeter, undertakes to take a discount off its lowest promotional rates on offer at the time of booking.
DIRECTIONS TO CAT & FIDDLE TRAINING GROUND
Address:Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DP
Map:
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From the M5
Leave the M5 at JUNCTION 30.
If you're exiting the M5 SOUTHBOUND, at the roundabout take the FIRST EXIT towards EXMOUTH A376.
If you're exiting the M5 NORTHBOUND, at the roundabout take the FOURTH EXIT towards EXMOUTH A376.
From the A30:
If you're coming eastwards via the A30, leave the A30 using the M5 slip road (Junction 30), and keep left as you enter the motorway for 800 yards at the roundabout take the FIRST EXIT towards EXMOUTH A376.
Follow the dual carriageway for 0.5 of a mile when you approach another roundabout where you go STRAIGHT AHEAD signed towards SEATON A3052 and SIDMOUTH B3176.
Proceed on for 1 mile past the Cat & Fiddle Pub is on the left hand side and the CAT & FIDDLE TRAINING GROUND is 0.4 of a mile further on the RIGHT HAND SIDE.
