Newcastle Falcons First-Time Fan Guide
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FIRST-<br />
TIME<br />
fan<br />
guide<br />
CONTeNTS<br />
1. welcome to kingston park<br />
2. your tickets<br />
3. which stand?<br />
4. getting to the game<br />
5. stadium facilities<br />
6. Club shop<br />
7. Hospitality<br />
8. entertainment<br />
9. accessibility<br />
10. contact us
1. welcome to<br />
kingston park<br />
<strong>First</strong>, we just wanted to say thank you, we’re<br />
delighted to have you join us at Kingston Park –<br />
the home of rugby union in the North East.<br />
To make life a little easier for you, we’re created<br />
this first-time fan guide full of useful information<br />
and details that will help you make the most of<br />
your visit.<br />
We look forward to welcoming you and hope you<br />
enjoy the game!<br />
COME ON<br />
THE FALCONS!<br />
2. your tickets<br />
If you’ve found yourself reading this document you have<br />
probably already booked tickets for a <strong>Falcons</strong> fixture but if<br />
not here’s some guidance to help you book your spot at our<br />
upcoming games!<br />
ONLINE<br />
The easiest and quickest way to purchase your ticket is through<br />
our eticketing portal –<br />
www.eticketing.co.uk/newcastle-falcons.<br />
You will be able to find all our fixtures that are currently on sale<br />
listed here. From here you will be able to select where you’d like<br />
to be in the stadium by clicking one of our standing terraces<br />
or seating decks. We also have the option for you to see the<br />
view from your selected seat prior to purchasing via our virtual<br />
venue.<br />
Next select your price class, usually this is adult or under 18,<br />
however from time to time we will have special offers available<br />
including our group pricing class. Please note to access special<br />
pricing classes you will need to be logged into a Ticketmaster<br />
account.<br />
Follow the purchasing prompts through to checkout to confirm<br />
your place at Kingston Park!<br />
BY PHONE<br />
IIf you’d prefer to speak to our team and purchase over the phone or if<br />
you are having any difficulty purchasing online, you can call our ticket<br />
office on 0191 214 5588 and once dialled, select option 1.<br />
ADD TO WALLET OR PRINT AT HOME<br />
Once you have purchased your ticket, either online or over the<br />
phone, your tickets will be sent to your email – please allow up<br />
to an hour for these to arrive. These can either be printed or<br />
added to your phone wallet.<br />
Either are acceptable for Kingston Park match days.<br />
IN PERSON<br />
There is also the option to purchase in person through our club<br />
shop and ticket office (///woke.loved.deaf).<br />
ADDRESS<br />
Kingston Park Stadium,<br />
Brunton Road,<br />
Kenton Bank Foot,<br />
<strong>Newcastle</strong> upon Tyne<br />
NE13 8AF<br />
On non-matchdays the ticket office opening hours are as<br />
follows:<br />
• Monday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm.<br />
• Tuesday: CLOSED.<br />
• Wednesday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm.<br />
• Thursday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm.<br />
• Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm.<br />
• Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm.<br />
• Sunday: CLOSED.<br />
On match-days the ticket office opening hours are as follows:<br />
• Friday: 09:00am - 30 minutes after final whistle<br />
• Saturday: 09:00am - 30 minutes after final whistle<br />
• Sunday: 09:00am - 30 minutes after final whistleThe club<br />
shop will also re-open at half-time and 30 minutes after
3. which stand?<br />
At Kingston Park there are five options to enjoy<br />
top-flight rugby union.<br />
EAST STAND & EAST STAND TERRACES<br />
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The East Stand offers a small area of covered seating directly<br />
behind the team dugouts as well as uncovered terracing to<br />
either side.<br />
It is also home to the club’s Tap & Tackle and 1877 bar. Offering<br />
a great view of the pitch, the bars also serve hot drinks as well<br />
as your favourite snacks and provide a several toilet facilities<br />
for supporters. The East Stand is also home to the club shop<br />
and ticket office.<br />
WEST STAND<br />
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The largest of the four stands is the West Stand which is an<br />
all-seated structure and houses the club’s hospitality suites,<br />
conference rooms, press gantry and several food and drink<br />
outlets.<br />
Throughout the stand there are several toilet facilities as well –<br />
on the concourse they are located at either end.<br />
SOUTH STAND<br />
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Situated directly behind the posts on the Southern end of the<br />
ground is the popular South Stand. A large, covered terrace<br />
for standing only, the stand is well-known for providing the<br />
atmosphere on most <strong>Falcons</strong>’ match days.<br />
At either end of the stand, there are toilet facilities for<br />
supporters.<br />
NORTH STAND<br />
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An uncovered terrace for standing only. There are no direct<br />
facilities to the North Stand and supporters wishing for access<br />
to food, drink and toilet facilities are advised to either visit the<br />
West or East Stand. Or our fan village located in the north west<br />
corner of the stadium.<br />
4. getting to the<br />
game<br />
Our address is:<br />
Kingston Park Stadium<br />
Brunton Road<br />
Kenton Bank Foot<br />
<strong>Newcastle</strong> upon Tyne<br />
NE13 8AF<br />
We are only five miles from <strong>Newcastle</strong> city centre, three miles<br />
from <strong>Newcastle</strong> International Airport, two minutes’ drive from<br />
the A1 and a five-minute walk from Kingston Park and Bank Foot<br />
Metro stations.<br />
The stadium does offer on-site car parking for match days, but<br />
it is limited and does come with a charge of £10.<br />
Stadium parking usually goes on general sale a week prior to a<br />
fixture but for all fixtures up until Friday, January 12 general sale<br />
will be open from Friday, October 27.<br />
To book match-day parking please call 0191 2142800, email<br />
ticketoffice@newcastle-falcons.co.uk or visit the club’s online<br />
ticketing portal.<br />
Outside of stadium parking there are several alternative travel<br />
possibilities available to supporters, whether it be other car<br />
parking options or public transport.<br />
Directions from Kingston Park Metro station to Kingston Park Stadium.<br />
A full detailed guide on ‘getting to the stadium’<br />
can be found by clicking HERE.
5. stadium<br />
facilities<br />
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Kingston Park Stadium is a<br />
cashless venue.<br />
FOOD & DRINK<br />
Once inside Kingston Park there are several options when it<br />
comes to food & drink, with each stand offering something<br />
different for supporters to enjoy.<br />
FANZONE<br />
New for the 2023-24 season, <strong>Newcastle</strong> <strong>Falcons</strong> will host a new<br />
fanzone located in the North West corner of the stadium.<br />
Varying throughout the season, exact offerings will be detailed<br />
closer to the game, but supporters can expect to enjoy:<br />
• A series of bars.<br />
• Food vans.<br />
• Pop-up coffee van.<br />
SOUTH STAND<br />
Well renowned for its loud and bouncing atmosphere, the South<br />
Stand at <strong>Newcastle</strong> <strong>Falcons</strong> also boasts several key facilities<br />
that supporters can make use of to fully embrace a <strong>Falcons</strong><br />
match day:<br />
• Bar.<br />
• Coffee shop.<br />
• Food outlets.<br />
NORTH STAND<br />
There are no stadium facilities located in the north stand.<br />
To access toilets and food and drink facilities please visit any<br />
of the West Stand concourse, East Stand Tap & Tackle or our<br />
NEW fanzone.<br />
WEST STAND<br />
The busiest of our four stands at Kingston Park, the West Stand<br />
offers a wide variety of facilities for supporters to enjoy at<br />
match days.<br />
• Two food kiosks.<br />
• Two bars.<br />
• Milkshake vending machine.<br />
• Pop-up coffee shop.<br />
• Phone charging facilities provided by Lifesaver.<br />
EAST STAND<br />
Rugby inspired; the fantastic clubhouse offers a full range of<br />
facilities for supporters to enjoy alongside a great view of the<br />
pitch.<br />
• Two bars: Tap & Tackle and 1877.<br />
• Serving a variety of hot, cold, and alcoholic drinks.<br />
• Light bites and snacks are also available.<br />
FANZONE<br />
TOILET<br />
WEST STAND<br />
BAR<br />
HOSPITALITY PARKING<br />
NORTH STAND<br />
BAR<br />
BAR<br />
RETAIL<br />
COFFEE<br />
TOILET<br />
FOOD<br />
VANS<br />
RETAIL<br />
BAR<br />
BAR<br />
TOILET<br />
TOILET<br />
BAR BAR TOILET<br />
BAR<br />
Hospitality<br />
Accessible Parking<br />
SEASONAL &<br />
MATCH DAY<br />
PARKING<br />
Accessible Parking<br />
SEASONAL &<br />
MATCH DAY<br />
PARKING<br />
6. club shop<br />
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Kingston Park Stadium is a<br />
cashless venue.<br />
<strong>Newcastle</strong> <strong>Falcons</strong>’ club shop (///woke.loved.deaf) is located in<br />
the East Stand of Kingston Park Stadium.<br />
You can get yourself kitted out with the latest <strong>Newcastle</strong><br />
<strong>Falcons</strong> merchandise from replica shirts, teamwear or gifts and<br />
accessories.<br />
You might even be able to grab yourself a bargain or two with<br />
special match-day discounts. Keep your eyes peeled for regular<br />
updates across our social media channels and website for more<br />
details.<br />
On match-days you will also find pop-up retails units set up<br />
in both the South and West Stand concourses, with the same<br />
offerings as the club shop.<br />
You can explore the range prior to your trip to KP by visiting -<br />
www.shopfalcons.co.uk.
7. hospitality<br />
If you have purchased match-day hospitality, you should<br />
receive separate communications from our commercial<br />
team who will provide an itinerary ahead of the game which<br />
will detail specific timings and what’s included within your<br />
package.<br />
New to this season, we’re also offering supporters the<br />
opportunity to enhance their match-day experience through<br />
our Street Eats hospitality package.<br />
For just £24 per adults and £18 for U18s, supporters can access<br />
a bolt-on upgrade on their general admission ticket and enjoy:<br />
• Pre-match street food.<br />
• Live music.<br />
• Private bar facilities.<br />
• Match-day team sheets.<br />
• Mix & mingle with the <strong>Falcons</strong> squad.<br />
All while keeping their original seat.<br />
If you’re interested, please contact corporatesales@newcastlefalcons.co.uk<br />
If you’d like to find out more about our available hospitality<br />
packages you can read all about them HERE<br />
8. entertainment<br />
Although varying match-by-match, supporters can expect<br />
plenty of action off the pitch as well as on it at <strong>Newcastle</strong><br />
<strong>Falcons</strong>’ match days.<br />
If supporters wish to have any birthday shout-out or special<br />
announcements made over the PA, please direct these to<br />
thomas.grisedale@newcastle-falcons.co.uk.<br />
PRE-MATCH<br />
In the build-up to kick off, supporters can join in on getting the<br />
team hyped up for the match by waving a FALCONS’ FLAG.<br />
Spread out throughout the stadium, if you’re lucky enough to<br />
find a flag in your seat, be sure to wave in high and proud as the<br />
lads get into the game.<br />
HALF TIME<br />
Half time is full of fun at Kingston Park for all the family. This is<br />
home to our well-renowned FALCONS FLYER.<br />
This is where one lucky individual from the crowd is selected<br />
to take part in a virtual race against a member of the <strong>Falcons</strong><br />
squad, from try-line to half-way for a chance to make it onto our<br />
seasonal leaderboard.<br />
If you’re quicker enough to top the leaderboard by the end of<br />
the season, you will secure yourself a special prize!<br />
New to this season, we also have our MERCHANDISE CANNON! Be<br />
in with a chance a securing some FREE stash as we make our<br />
way around the pitch.<br />
POST-MATCH<br />
There will be plenty of opportunities to meet the players<br />
following the final whistle. The playing squad will do a lap of the<br />
pitch, signing autographs or taking selfies.<br />
Supporters can also join the squad in the PLAYERS’ LOUNGE an<br />
hour after the game. Head over to the middle bar in our West<br />
Stand, for your chance to mingle with the lads!<br />
There will also sometimes be live entertainment throughout the<br />
West Stand concourse and Tap & Tackle bar with karaoke and a<br />
DJ set, but this will be confirmed closer to the games.
9. accessibility<br />
Here at <strong>Newcastle</strong> <strong>Falcons</strong>, we are dedicated to being a fully<br />
inclusive stadium ensuring our fans of all ages, backgrounds,<br />
abilities and circumstances enjoy their experience with us.<br />
<strong>Newcastle</strong> <strong>Falcons</strong> offers a range of facilities and services<br />
to support spectators with any additional needs and our<br />
Community Foundation continues to invest in several<br />
community programmes which enable more people to play<br />
rugby, get involved in the game and reduce levels of social<br />
isolation and increase social connectedness.<br />
Sensory bags are available from the club shop with a £15<br />
refundable hire charge.<br />
The bags contain ear defenders and sensory toys.<br />
For full details, please visit - www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/<br />
about-the-club/governance/accessibility/.<br />
10. contact us<br />
OUR ADDRESS:<br />
Kingston Park Stadium<br />
Brunton Road<br />
Kenton Bank Foot<br />
<strong>Newcastle</strong> upon Tyne<br />
NE13 8AF<br />
EMAIL | PHONE:<br />
ticketoffice@newcastle-falcons.co.uk<br />
Ticket office hotline: 0191 214 2800<br />
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