Thanks to our resident Wigan Athletic Supporter in Milton Keynes, Ash Eastham gives us the low down on where to go and what to di when we get down there.
This is for those not joining us on the Official Supporters Club coaches, which will of course endeavour to get there in plenty of time for a couple of pints and something to eat, or for a casual walk around before the game.
I will be in touch with the SLO down there in due course and will relay his details when they arrive, but for now, here is Ash’s write up…..
Travelling by Train
you can get of at central Milton Keynes and head out the station to Weatherspoons which is a 5min walk away though I personally wouldn’t recommend doing it as you’ll have pay extra to get to ground. 20 min walk to the ground with 2 pubs on route.
The away pubs usually on that route is called the Enigma Tavern. As you head out of the station turn left, head down the steps then turn left again. Head under the bridge following the path till you come up to the bus station. Head towards Burger King which is next door to the bus station and you have the Enigma next to it. This is where ill no doubt go myself as it is a good place that serves food, decent beer and of course has a jukebox which I know us Latics fans love getting the Monkees played on it.
If you wish to head towards the ground straight away you have a small home/away bar called the Red Dot attached to the ground. Other than that you only have McDonald’s and KFC. A lot of away fans also tend to head into Fenny Stratford, full of pubs, once again get of at Bletchley, bit of a walk mind.
Driving
There’s the same pubs I’ve just mentioned or a small place I live called Walnut Tree (5 min drive from ground). I know a few used this for Wembley, but there is a pub called Caldecotte pub/restaurant, also as a Premier Inn attached. DON’T park at the ground unless you wish to pay near £7. There is nearby industrial estates which of course is free.
