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Old 06-08-2003, 07:01 PM
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FOUND THIS ON THE FOOTBALL GROUND GUIDE WEBSITE

From the South:
Leave the M6 at Junction 19 and follow the A556 towards Altrincham. This will lead you onto the A56 towards Manchester. Keep on the A56 for six miles and then you will come to see Sir Matt Busby Way on your left. The ground is half a mile down this road on your left, although on matchdays this road may well be closed to traffic.
From the North:
Leave the M6 at Junction 30 and take the M61 towards Bolton. At the end of the M61, join the M63. Leave the M63 at Junction 4 and follow the A5081 towards Manchester. After about two miles you will reach Sir Matt Busby Way on your right for the ground.

From The West:
Follow M56 until its end and then take the M60 (W&N) as for Trafford Centre. At Junction 7 leave M60 and take the A56 towards Stretford. Stay on the A56 for 2.1 miles then you will come to see Sir Matt Busby Way on your left. The ground is half a mile down this road on your left, although on matchdays this road may well be closed to traffic. Thanks to Brian Griffiths for providing these directions.

Parking:
Lots of small private car parks near the ground, otherwise street parking. Peter Bennett suggests parking at Old Trafford Cricket Ground (cost £5), where there is also a bar. Although try to arrive early (before 1pm) as if you arrive

Alternatively:
Park in Altrincham town centre and take the Metrolink to the ground (20 minutes). Some pubs such as the Bricklayers Arms in Altrincham town centre, will allow you to park there for the afternoon, as long as you enjoy a pre match drink (they also do good food), before setting off on the Metrolink, to the ground. Kevin Dixon-Jackson adds; 'You can also get the Metrolink to Old Trafford from Ladywell Halt, in Eccles, where there is also free secure parking. You can reach Eccles from the M60 (take the Carrington spur J8 A6144(M)) or M602 Motorway (leave at the first junction for Eccles, turn right, and right again at the lights, onto Eccles New Road. Secure parking is immediately on you right. You are also only 200 yards away from the Drinking Capital which is Eccles town Center!'
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