Illustrative non-league ground; confirmed venue not yet supplied

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04 / THE MIDLANDS

A proper market-town away day

Date unconfirmed

Kick-off unconfirmed

Competition unconfirmed

Ground unconfirmed

Arrive early for the high street. Stay late for the conversation.

Why go?

Arrive early for the high street. Stay late for the conversation.

The journey

Arrive early enough to explore the centre on foot. Check onward bus times if the ground is outside town.

Before the match

Make a circuit of the high street and look for a local lunch spot before heading to the match.

After the whistle

Return to town for food and a conversation about the game before your journey home.

The day-out plan

Travel to the town

Arrive early enough to explore the centre on foot. Check onward bus times if the ground is outside town.

Before the match & pub stop

Make a circuit of the high street and look for a local lunch spot before heading to the match.

Walk to the ground

Ground and walking route to be confirmed.

The match

Fixture, admission and kick-off to be confirmed.

After the match & journey home

Return to town for food and a conversation about the game before your journey home.

Estimated cost

Estimate to be confirmed

Estimates only. Check fares, admission and availability before travelling.

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