Jackinky
Active Member
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2015
- Messages
- 433
- Reaction score
- 55
- Points
- 28
- Supports
- West Ham
How Easy Was The Ground to Get To (from the station, by car, etc):
It's very easy to get there as Stratford is easily served by many stations. We're still trying to find the quickest route as there are so many possibilities. I'd definitely advise going by train rather than car as parking is very slim around the stadium unless you choose to park at Westfield. One other thing I'd advise is if you're getting to the ground by the Overground line then it's easiest to get off at Hackney Wick(which is the station before Stratford) and walking from there. Overall, it's probably the easiest ground to get to out of anywhere.
If Applicable, How is Parking Near The Ground:
As mentioned above I quite simply wouldn't advise trying to park at the ground unless you absolutely have to.
Based on Where You Were Sat, How Was the View?
From our seats the view is excellent, however, we're at the front of the upper tier so I imagine it's not so good from the back. For away fans it's probably best to choose the lower tier rather than upper as there's a large gap between the two tiers. The gap between the pitch and stand doesn't feel to be overwhelmingly large as I feared it would be beforehand.
How Were The Stewards on The Day?
I've been three times now and each time there's been arguing between fans and stewards about standing up which has less to a couple of people being kicked out so as of yet they've not been good.
Was The Atmosphere At The Ground, From Both Sets of Supporters? Does the Stadium Hold the Noise?
It's not been bad so far but then again not amazing, however, I think this is due to everyone being in different places so I'm sure it'll get better over time.
How Are the Pubs and Local Attractions in The Local Area?
There are many pubs around the area with one especially good pub down by the canal which serves lots of food and drinks right by the canal, however, they don't let away fans in. I'm not completely sure which pubs let away fans in at the moment but as long as you don't wear colours you should be able to get in anywhere.
Overall Score Out of 10? I'd probably give it an 8 for now with its main pluses being the location, views and look of the ground from the outside, however, it's the exact opposite of what Upton Park was which is tough to get used to.
It's very easy to get there as Stratford is easily served by many stations. We're still trying to find the quickest route as there are so many possibilities. I'd definitely advise going by train rather than car as parking is very slim around the stadium unless you choose to park at Westfield. One other thing I'd advise is if you're getting to the ground by the Overground line then it's easiest to get off at Hackney Wick(which is the station before Stratford) and walking from there. Overall, it's probably the easiest ground to get to out of anywhere.
If Applicable, How is Parking Near The Ground:
As mentioned above I quite simply wouldn't advise trying to park at the ground unless you absolutely have to.
Based on Where You Were Sat, How Was the View?
From our seats the view is excellent, however, we're at the front of the upper tier so I imagine it's not so good from the back. For away fans it's probably best to choose the lower tier rather than upper as there's a large gap between the two tiers. The gap between the pitch and stand doesn't feel to be overwhelmingly large as I feared it would be beforehand.
How Were The Stewards on The Day?
I've been three times now and each time there's been arguing between fans and stewards about standing up which has less to a couple of people being kicked out so as of yet they've not been good.
Was The Atmosphere At The Ground, From Both Sets of Supporters? Does the Stadium Hold the Noise?
It's not been bad so far but then again not amazing, however, I think this is due to everyone being in different places so I'm sure it'll get better over time.
How Are the Pubs and Local Attractions in The Local Area?
There are many pubs around the area with one especially good pub down by the canal which serves lots of food and drinks right by the canal, however, they don't let away fans in. I'm not completely sure which pubs let away fans in at the moment but as long as you don't wear colours you should be able to get in anywhere.
Overall Score Out of 10? I'd probably give it an 8 for now with its main pluses being the location, views and look of the ground from the outside, however, it's the exact opposite of what Upton Park was which is tough to get used to.