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Depends what you are into. It''s apparently a good town to visit - though living here you don''t really use that much of the touristy things. Theres a castle , the snowdomes opposite , bowling , cinema , nice little town centre for shopping [even if every other shop sells phones or cards], theres good pubs for real ale , kingsbury water park is nearby , the belfry and lea marston should you like golf , even a walk around the castle grounds can be nice enough. Drayton manor park is probably closed though. Right opposite the ground - next to the snowdome is borrowpit nature reserve , its not very big - a big lake really , but it''ll be a half hour walk if thats what you are into.   Don''t know what pubs will be like - i''d guess they''ll operate a no away fans policy , well the main ones anyway. I''m sure that a fair few in town will let you in , except spoons , tayes , b79 and the like.

Hello all.   Wishing you a safe journey on Saturday , and i hope you all enjoy the day regardless of the result.   The parking issue further down the threads is a big one. For those of you who travel , parking is going to be hell. The car park is , i believe taken up by the bbc and your coaches. The snowdome might be difficult - lately they have had stewards on the entrance to the car park lately - so if you are asked you are going to go snowboarding ok?  ;-)   Other than that , the cinema , ankerside car park , theres parking at a garage opposite the cinema and a pay car park at Strykers bowling - be careful though - Strykers will probably have security though the car park next to it IS a council one. Do NOT park in Kettlebrook - i''d hazard a guess the parking wardens will be out in force there. I live there so if you ask nicely you can have my drive  ;-)   Enjoy the game , and i hope you are warmly welcomed. The hospitality will be second to none.   Take care everyone. May the best team in red win..............