getting to white hart lane

T Fearon · April 04, 2013, 06:30:12 AM

Yes,and you'll be sleeping within half an hour of taking your seat at the Emirates.

When are they going to change the name of Arsenal Tube station to Gillespie Road?

Canalman · April 04, 2013, 09:22:06 AM

Indeed, one of the hardest stadiums in London to get to via public transport. Good 15/20 min walk from nearest tube stations and unless you know exactly where you are going I wouldn't be too keen to ask for directions ................... place full of wannabe rappers/ gangstas.

Best imo going to one of the two tube stations as mentioned and getting a taxi to WHL.

T Fearon · April 04, 2013, 09:36:46 AM

I'll say it again. The problem is not getting to the Lane. You have bus options from both tube stations and indeed you can change to overground at Seven Sisters and get an overground train from there to WHL Station, from where it is just a short walk down and across the road to the stadium.

The problem is after the match, when due to excessive traffic, buses are not allowed down the High Road for a good half hour at least. (The same problem occurs at Celtic Park in Glasgow by the way).

If you are in a hurry to get back to Central London after the game, your best bet is to walk down to Seven Sisters. It isn't too trying a hike for any reasonably young and fit person (or for me even!), and besides it has health benefits.

passedit · April 04, 2013, 09:41:40 AM

Tony, I'm not sure you've ever been to spurs. Eff the tube. Northumberland Park train station is ten minutes walk to the ground and only one stop on the overground to Tottenham Hale. Even better it's a stop on the slow service to Stansted if you're heading home that way.
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T Fearon · April 04, 2013, 11:24:43 AM

Passedit! There are numerous options as I've said before. I guess if you had a helicopter the club could sort out a landing pad for you near the Paxton End or the Shelf!

Gaffer · April 04, 2013, 12:00:08 PM

Quote from: T Fearon on April 04, 2013, 06:30:12 AM
Yes,and you'll be sleeping within half an hour of taking your seat at the Emirates.

When are they going to change the name of Arsenal Tube station to Gillespie Road?

Wouldn't have thought that

Gunners are long renowned for their attractive play under Wenger.

Hitting form now ready to take full advantage of Spurs annual collapse.

As I say, Emirates is the place to be , not Shite Harte Lane !!!

T Fearon · April 04, 2013, 12:05:22 PM

Is the Emirates not associated with a) High Prices b) lack of atmosphere and passion from the stands?

There will be no collapse this year, although the Goons might pip Chelsea for fourth place alright!

God14 · April 04, 2013, 02:13:33 PM

The Emirate's is some spot. Been to it a twice as an away supporter (Liverpool). Was also at it for Coldplay concert last July with the Missus. The facilities are superb, and I found the matchday atmosphere to be very good. Best atmosphere in London by the way is Upton Park, being they're a few times as well.

Not a fan at all of White Hart Lane, sorry Tony! Out of date stadia, in a horrendous location & gloomy atmosphere when I was there.

Im back in London this weekend for the Rugby. First time visiting Twickenham, looking forward til that.

passedit · April 04, 2013, 02:22:55 PM

Quote from: God14 on April 04, 2013, 02:13:33 PM
The Emirate's is some spot. Been to it a twice as an away supporter (Liverpool). Was also at it for Coldplay concert last July with the Missus. The facilities are superb, and I found the matchday atmosphere to be very good. Best atmosphere in London by the way is Upton Park, being they're a few times as well.

Not a fan at all of White Hart Lane, sorry Tony! Out of date stadia, in a horrendous location & gloomy atmosphere when I was there.

Im back in London this weekend for the Rugby. First time visiting Twickenham, looking forward til that.

See the highlighted part of your WHL critique for Twickers. God awful place

God14 · April 04, 2013, 02:29:18 PM

Twickers doesnt have a tube stop your right, but its next to Richmond which is one of the nicest area's in London to spend a few hours. Very scenic with the Thames running through it & spoilt for choice for watering hole's & restaurants!

T Fearon · April 04, 2013, 03:21:59 PM

Saw the Rolling Stones at Twickers in 2006, while the construction was taking place, looked like an awesome stadium even then.

No one is pretending Tottenham or White Hart Lane is Rio or the Maracana, but it's where the club's roots are, and the stadium is due to be redeveloped.