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Bishops Stortford

Ground Name: Woodside Park

Capacity: 4,000 (Seats 298)

Address: Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5RG

Telephone No: 08700 339930

Fax No: 08700 339931

Pitch Size: 100 x 64 metres

Team Nickname: Bishops

Club Founded: 1874

Year Ground Opened: 1999

Home Kit Colours: Blue & White

Official Web Site: www.bsfc.co.uk

Unofficial Web Site: None at present

What's The Ground Like?

A small but tidy looking ground that still has a new feel to it. There is a small covered seated Main Stand on one side of the pitch, that doesn't have any supporting pillars, thus giving a good view of the action. On one side of this stand is located the Social Club, whilst the other side is unused apart from a path around the perimeter fencing. Opposite is a largely open area which has recently seen the addition of a small covered structure which contains four rows of seats. Both ends are identical small covered terraces located behind the goal. Behind one end you can observe throughout the game a number of planes taking off from the nearby London Stansted Airport.

Where to Drink?

There is a Social Club at ground. The ground is situated right on the outskirts of town and there doesn't appear to be any other pubs nearby.

Where to Eat?

Well if you are going to be travelling to the ground along the M11, then at Junction 8 where you leave the motorway to head to Bishop's Stortford is a Welcome Break Service Station that includes a Burger King.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

Leave the M11 at Junction 8 for the Birchanger Green services exit. Take the A120 towards Bishop's Stortford and at the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A1250, again heading towatds Bishop's Stortford. Take the next right into Woodside. The ground is at the bottom of this road. There is a car park at the ground which costs £1.

Nearest Train Station

Bishop's Stortford station is located just under three quarters of a mile a way. It is served by trains from London Liverpool Street.

Admission Prices

All areas of the ground:

Adults £10

Concessions £5

Under 16's £4

Under 12's £2

Programme Price

£2

Local Rivals

Braintree Town

Record Attendance

2,500 v Tottenham Hotspur

Friendly (opening of ground) 1999

Other Places of Interest

Three miles away is Mount Fitchet Castle. A reconstruction of a Norman Castle from 1066. See www.mountfitchetcastle.com for more information.