Linnets' Fans' Forum

From the KLTFC Facebook page this morning.

"King's Lynn Town FC can confirm that Michael Gyasi has left the Club following the mutual termination of his contract."

Available today (but I think only if you had one last year)

I had standing last year - so was only offered the same again.

£249 - same price as last years super early bird.

£2 for ticket as a plastic card - I like the plastic card so paid it.

No option to upgrade / change area - just to renew.

I did the Plus version last year (Shirt and drink tokens) but no option for this - which says to me they are not offering this option.

From KL's Facebook page.

Season Tickets 26/27
Season tickets for our 2026/2027 Enterprise National League North campaign will go on sale next week.

Looks like a new ticket portal coming too.

https://kingslynnfc.ticketco.shop/

Nice article on the BBC website

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyplyl8l81o

None yet.

When we do get some new players I think it would be useful (and now with the new club website) to have a little 30 second video clip with the player introducing themselves - Saying there Name, Position and maybe where they played before, where they're from etc.

Hopefully the media team might read this and think it's a good idea too.

I wouldn't be ripping everything up, even if extra funds are available this summer.

For me the first thing is the manager. I'd keep Caddis. He came in with one job, which was to keep us up, and he did it. It wasn't pretty, and there were still some poor results in there, but I don't really see the sense in surviving and then immediately starting again from scratch unless there is something behind the scenes that makes it obvious he isn't the right fit. Give him a full pre-season, let him build a squad properly, and then judge him after 10 or 12 games next season.

If there is a bit more money there, I still wouldn't be throwing it around for the sake of it. I'd use it to improve the spine of the team properly rather than ending up with a bigger budget and the same problems. For me that means a proper centre-forward who can get 15 to 20 goals, a dominant centre-half, and a more athletic midfielder. That feels a lot more important than making lots of flashy signings.

As for the current squad, there are a few I'd definitely be trying to keep around. Hall-Johnson, Crane and Morgan Williams are all players you can build around at this level, and I'd be keeping Wilson as well. Chapman did enough for me to keep the shirt too (likely an unpopular option for many). Then there are others I'd keep if the terms are sensible, but I wouldn't be handing out deals on sentiment. We stayed up, which is the main thing, but we still finished in a relegation fight, so I don't think the answer is to keep almost everyone and hope for better.

Up front is where I think the biggest decisions are. We need more goals from the actual forwards. Too much of the threat came from wide areas and midfield, which usually tells you something is off. So if extra money is there, that's where I'd spend it first.

So overall, my view would be: keep the manager, keep the better core of the squad, be ruthless with some of the weaker or ageing options, and use any extra funds that are available on quality in key positions rather than just a bigger squad. If we get that right, I don't think top seven next season is unrealistic.

12:30 Kick off for this one - so an early start if you're not planning to make a long weekend of it.

Coach tickets on sale here

https://kingslynntownfc.ktckts.com/event/kltcoach15/coach-to-chester-fc

Now free

Coach departs the Walks at 6:30 am!

Fancy dress for this game - I'm going as Henry VIII

Coach tickets on sale

https://kingslynntownfc.ktckts.com/event/kltcoach14/coach-to-kidderminster-harriers

Leaving the Walk at 10:00am

Adults £27
16 & Under £16

With it being put up (in my opinion) at little late in the day - people need to purchase tickets sooner rather than later.

I'll post the normal things to do etc later in the week.

I've looked at public transport and trains look awkward because of the bank holiday engineering work, but this one is still more doable than most because the X1/excel bus runs through from King's Lynn to Peterborough, with buses up to every 30 minutes Monday–Saturday daytimes and up to hourly on public holidays. ([1]) ([2])

That said, it is also only about an hour by car, so this is a very straightforward away for drivers too.

The following things to do, places to eat/drink and parking details were generated by AI as usual (and where it found stuff), but with the car driver and also the first-time away fan in mind.

Peterborough Sports play at PIMS Park, Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 3HA. The club says free home and away supporter parking is available, and you get to it by driving through the Thistlemoor Medical Centre car park. ([3])

TL;DR plan

* Best simple option: drive straight to PIMS Park, use the free parking, then head into the Turbines Tavern or grab food in the ground area. ([3]) ([4])
* Tickets: £15 online or £18 on the gate for adults; £10 online / £13 on the gate for concessions. ([5])
* Good one for a first away fan: it is close to home, cheap/free parking, there is a clubhouse bar on site, and even the X1 bus is a realistic fallback if you do not fancy the train chaos. ([1]) ([3]) ([4])
* Best "proper pub" option before the game: Charters or The Brewery Tap in the city centre if you want to make more of a day of it. ([6]) ([7])

Parking & getting in

* Official supporter parking: Peterborough Sports say there is free home and away supporter parking available if you follow the car park round to the clubhouse. ([3])
* They also separately say there is free parking in front of the clubhouse, but it is first come, first served and you must drive through the Thistlemoor Medical Centre car park to get there. ([4])
* Arrival tip: because it is free and first come first served, getting there around 75–90 minutes before kick-off is probably the smart play. (My suggestion rather than a club rule.)

Tickets

* Peterborough Sports' 2025/26 general admission prices are listed as follows: online — Adult £15, Concession £10, U18 £7, U13 £3, U3 free. ([5])
* Matchday prices are: Adult £18, Concession £13, U18 £10, U13 £5, U3 free. The club says cash and card are permitted. ([5])
* King's Lynn's own previous ticket info for this away also said it was a cashless stadium in January 2025, so taking a bank card is the safest bet. ([8])

Pubs & food

* Turbines Tavern (at the ground) is the easiest shout. Peterborough Sports say it is open before and after the match, serving hot and cold drinks and snacks, and it is open to both home and away supporters unless the match is segregated. ([4])
* Hot food in the ground is also regularly mentioned in away guides, with Football Ground Guide noting hot and cold food served at the ground on matchday and that the clubhouse is an excellent choice for a meal and pint before the game. ([9])
* Charters is the best shout if you want to make more of a day of it in the city centre — it is a well-known Peterborough pub with a big beer garden, real ales and food service. ([6])
* The Brewery Tap is another strong city-centre option — award-winning ales, Thai food and Friday food service from 12 noon to 10.30pm. ([7])
* Away-day verdict: for most fans, especially if it is your first away day, I'd keep this one simple — park at the ground, have a drink/snack in the Turbines Tavern, and enjoy an easy first trip. If you want more of a pub day, head into the city centre first and then drive out to the ground. (That final bit is my judgement based on the setup.)

Public transport

* Trains: National Rail are showing bank holiday engineering work, including buses replacing trains between King's Lynn and Cambridge North over the Early May Bank Holiday period. ([2])
* Bus: First Bus say their excel/X1 route runs the full route from King's Lynn to Peterborough, with up to every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes and up to hourly on Sundays, public holidays and evenings. ([1])
* So while rail looks a pain, the bus is a genuine option for anyone who does not drive.

Why this is a good one for a first-time away fan

* It is close — no massive cross-country trek.
* Parking is free and at the ground. ([3]) ([4])
* Tickets are simple and reasonably priced. ([5])
* There is a bar and food/snacks on site, so you do not need to overthink the day. ([4]) ([9])
* Even if trains are a mess, the X1 bus gives non-drivers another way of getting there. ([1])

Simple matchday flow

1. Leave King's Lynn in good time and aim for PIMS Park around 75–90 minutes before kick-off.
2. Follow signs through the medical centre car park to the free supporter parking. ([3]) ([4])
3. Head into the Turbines Tavern for a drink and light bite, or grab food in the ground. ([4]) ([9])
4. Buy on the gate if needed, but online is cheaper. ([5])
5. Enjoy one of the easiest away days of the season.

If you want a pub-first plan

* Charters — best if you want a more "away day out" feel with proper pub atmosphere. ([6])
* The Brewery Tap — best if food matters as much as the beer. ([7])
* Ground bar — best if you want the least faff possible. ([4])

[1]: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/norfolk-suffolk/routes-and-maps/excel-norwich-dereham-swaffham-kings-lynn-wisbech-peterborough?utm_source=chatgpt.com "First Bus excel / X1 route"
[2]: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/bank-holiday-information-great-northern/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "National Rail bank holiday information – Great Northern"
[3]: https://psfc.co.uk/matchday-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Peterborough Sports matchday information"
[4]: https://psfc.co.uk/matchday-information?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Peterborough Sports matchday information"
[5]: https://psfc.co.uk/admission-prices?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Peterborough Sports admission prices 2025/26"
[6]: https://www.charters-bar.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Charters Bar"
[7]: https://www.thebrewery-tap.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Brewery Tap"
[8]: https://kltown.co.uk/news/2025/01/22/ticket-information-peterborough-sports-a/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "King's Lynn Town – Ticket information: Peterborough Sports (A)"
[9]: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/conference/conference-north/lincoln-road-peterborough-sports-fc?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Football Ground Guide – Peterborough Sports"

I asked AI what it thought would be the final standings in the National League North - with a special focus on King's Lynn. I'm posting it here as it will be interesting to see if it gets any of it correct.

Here's my best estimate for the final National League North table from where things stand on 25 March 2026.

I'm treating this as a forecast, not a prediction with certainty. I've based it mainly on the current standings, games in hand, overall points-per-game, second-half form, and for King's Lynn specifically the difficulty of the six remaining fixtures. The current table has Fylde on 85 from 39 and South Shields on 84 from 39, with Kidderminster third on 69 from 38; King's Lynn are 16th on 49 from 40.

My projected final table

1.  Fylde - 99
2.  South Shields - 98
3.  Kidderminster Harriers - 83
4.  Macclesfield - 80
5.  Merthyr Town - 75
6.  Darlington - 74
7.  Scarborough Athletic - 71
8.  AFC Telford United - 69
9.  Marine - 68
10. Buxton - 67
11. Spennymoor Town - 67
12. Chester - 66
13. Radcliffe - 66
14. King's Lynn Town - 60
15. Southport - 58
16. Chorley - 58
17. Curzon Ashton - 54
18. Worksop Town - 54
19. Hereford - 51
20. Bedford Town - 50
21. Oxford City - 49
22. Alfreton Town - 45
23. Peterborough Sports - 43
24. Leamington - 27

Why I've nudged King's Lynn up to 14th rather than 16th: their recent trend is better than their full-season position suggests. In the second-half table they rank 3rd, behind only South Shields and Fylde, while their overall place is still 16th.

What I think happens with King's Lynn

King's Lynn's remaining league matches are:

* Spennymoor Town (H)
* Peterborough Sports (A)
* Bedford Town (H)
* Kidderminster Harriers (A)
* Chorley (H)
* Chester (A)

That run-in is pretty decent. Of those six opponents, only Kidderminster are currently in the top four; Peterborough, Bedford and Chorley are all below King's Lynn in the table, and Spennymoor/Chester are in the crowded mid-table pack.

My match-by-match lean for King's Lynn is:

* vs Spennymoor: draw
* at Peterborough Sports: win
* vs Bedford Town: win
* at Kidderminster: loss
* vs Chorley: win
* at Chester: draw

That gives them 11 points from 18, finishing on about 60 points. That is enough, in my view, to lift them into the 14th-15th range, and I've settled on 14th.

Why I'm reasonably positive on King's Lynn

Their recent spell is strong. The club's own previews/reports show this sequence around the turn under Paul Caddis:

* beat Marine 1-0
* drew Scarborough 1-1
* lost Fylde 4-1
* beat South Shields 3-0
* drew Curzon Ashton 0-0
* beat Leamington 5-2

That is 11 points from the last six, including a huge win over one of the title contenders and a big away win at Leamington. The second-half table also backs up the idea that King's Lynn are much better now than their season-long totals say.

A few extra reads on the league finish

At the top, I'd still slightly favour Fylde over South Shields because Fylde's overall points-per-game is marginally better and they are already one point ahead, even though Shields' second-half trend is stronger.

For the play-off spots, I think the current top seven mostly holds, with AFC Telford just missing out and Marine probably running out of ground despite having games in hand.

At the bottom, Leamington look gone, and I think Peterborough Sports and Alfreton are the other two most likely to drop. The fourth relegation place is the hardest call, but I'd currently leave Oxford City just above it because their present total is already better than Peterborough/Alfreton and the teams directly above them are not pulling away fast enough.

My bottom line on King's Lynn: I do not think they get dragged back into real trouble. I think they finish the season in decent nick, somewhere around 14th, and probably end it with a feeling of "if only Caddis had arrived a bit earlier."

No coach for this game. Any away travel tickets for sale on the club website can be found here -
[https://kingslynntownfc.ktckts.com/brand/travel]

I did also look at public transport, but realistically this is a driver's game unless you are travelling up the day before.

Without stops it is roughly 4.5 to 5 hours by car depending on route and traffic.

The following places to eat/drink, parking info and hotel ideas were generated by AI as usual (and where it found the info), but with the car driver in mind.

A.F.C. Fylde away is at the Mill Farm, Coronation Way, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3JZ. The ground is just off M55 Junction 3, and the complex itself has Bradley's Sports Bar, Aroma Cafe, Milano's, an Aldi, petrol station and fast-food outlets on site. ([1])

TL;DR plan

* Best simple option: drive straight to Mill Farm, try the free North Stand car park first, and if that is full use the overflow car park at £5 per car. ([2])
* Best food/drink option at the ground: Bradley's Sports Bar — proper sports-bar setup, food served on Saturdays from 12 noon to 8pm. ([3])
* Best nearby pub if you do not want to stay on site: Lane Ends, Wesham — proper pub/restaurant and about as local as it gets. ([4])
* Tickets: AFC Fylde's 2025/26 matchday prices were confirmed by the club as away standing £18 adults, £7 Junior U16. ([5])
* Day-before/weekender option: stay in Blackpool and drive in on matchday — it is only about 8.6 miles from Blackpool to AFC Fylde. ([6])

Parking & getting in

* Official supporter parking: the club says the North Stand car park is free on a first come, first served basis. Once that is full, the overflow car park is £5 per car. ([2])
* Old away-guide info from Football Ground Guide also mentions a stadium car park at £5, but the most up-to-date club guidance now looks to be free first, then £5 overflow. ([7])
* Do not chance Aldi parking if you are there for the match — older ground guides specifically warn about parking restrictions there. ([7])
* Arrival tip: because the free spaces are first come, getting there around 90 minutes before kick-off is probably the smart play. (My suggestion rather than a club rule.)

Pubs & food

* Bradley's Sports Bar (on site) is the easiest shout by a mile. Mill Farm push it as their main pre-match food-and-drink venue, with lots of screens, proper meals, cask ale and Saturday food service from 12 noon to 8pm. ([3])
* Lane Ends, Wesham is the best nearby non-ground option I found. It is a family-run bar and restaurant on Weeton Road, with food served daily and easy enough if you want a more normal pub than a stadium sports bar. ([4])
* Mill Farm itself also has Aroma Cafe, Milano's, plus fast-food outlets on site, so nobody should be going hungry. ([1])
* Away-day verdict: for most drivers I'd keep this one simple — park at Mill Farm, have a drink and food in Bradley's, then stroll in.

Tickets

* AFC Fylde's official 2025/26 pricing announcement says matchday admission away fans standing: £18 adults, £7 juniors U16. ([5])
* Worth checking the live ticket page before you leave just in case this specific fixture has any segregation or sale arrangements attached to it.

Public transport

* In theory Mill Farm is not impossible by rail — Kirkham & Wesham is the nearest station, roughly 15–18 minutes' walk from the ground depending on source, and the 61 bus also links Blackpool, Preston and Kirkham. ([8])
* In practice from King's Lynn for a Saturday away, this looks like a driver's game unless you travel up the night before.

Useful stop-offs for drivers

Pick one depending on whether you want quick and easy or something a bit more interesting.

* Wetherby Services is the obvious no-faff stop on the A1(M) if you just want fuel, loos and food.
* Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a better "stretch the legs" stop if you want something a bit different — it is just off the motorway near M1 Junction 38. ([9])
* Rufford Old Hall is a good later stop once you are getting close to Fylde/Blackpool — National Trust place with parking, grounds and a tea room, so ideal if you want a calmer break before the last leg. ([10])

Simple matchday flow (drivers)

1. Aim for Mill Farm around 90 minutes before kick-off.
2. Try the free North Stand car park first. ([2])
3. If that is full, use the £5 overflow. ([2])
4. Go straight into Bradley's Sports Bar for food and a pint. ([3])
5. Head into the ground without needing to move the car.

Making a weekend of it – stay in Blackpool

Blackpool is a really sensible base because it is close to the ground — around 8.6 miles by road — and there is plenty of accommodation across cheap, mid-range and splash-out levels. Blackpool Council also has long-stay car parks across the resort if your hotel parking is limited. ([6])

Cheap / value shouts

* Premier Inn Blackpool Central – guide price from £29, free parking, and an on-site Brewers Fayre. ([11])
* Premier Inn Blackpool Airport – guide price £29–£100, free parking, and handy if you want an easier in/out by car rather than being deep in the centre. ([12])
* Premier Inn Blackpool Bispham – also listed with free parking, quieter spot north of the centre. ([11])

Could be cheap / "mispriced if you catch the right date"

* Best Western Carlton Blackpool – from £50 with breakfast according to Visit Blackpool, with onsite parking though parking charges apply. ([13])
* Holiday Inn Blackpool – guide price £89 with breakfast from Visit Blackpool. A newer central option, so if that rate appears on your date it is worth a look. Check parking before booking. ([11])
* The Bromley – boutique B&B feel, with free onsite parking subject to availability. ([14])

Money no object

* Boulevard Hotel – listed from around £150 and one of the standout luxury options in Blackpool. ([11])
* Big Blue Hotel – described as a luxurious contemporary four-star hotel, listed from around £85, with parking for 150 cars. ([11])

Parking for overnight stays

* Included parking confirmed: Premier Inn Central, Premier Inn Airport, Premier Inn Bispham. ([11]) ([12])
* Onsite parking but charges/availability caveat: Best Western Carlton (charges apply), Bromley (free but subject to availability). ([13]) ([14])
* Fallback option if hotel parking is awkward: use one of Blackpool Council's long-stay car parks. ([15])

My best picks

* Best pure away-day option: drive straight to Mill Farm, park there, and use Bradley's.
* Best overnight value: Premier Inn Blackpool Central.
* Best nicer stay without going mad: Best Western Carlton or The Bromley.
* Best splash-out: Boulevard Hotel.

[1]: https://mfsv.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Mill Farm Sports Village"
[2]: https://www.afcfylde.co.uk/club/fans?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Fans | AFC Fylde"
[3]: https://mfsv.co.uk/bradleys/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Bradley's Sports Bar"
[4]: https://www.laneendspub.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Lane Ends Pub"
[5]: https://www.afcfylde.co.uk/news/2025/july/23/2025-26-matchday-prices-confirmed/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "2025/26 Matchday Prices Confirmed"
[6]: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Blackpool/AFC-Fylde?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Blackpool to AFC Fylde"
[7]: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/conference/conference-premier/mill-farm-afc-fylde.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Mill Farm AFC Fylde | Football Ground Guide"
[8]: https://www.facebook.com/afcfyldeofficial/videos/visiting-mill-farm-for-the-first-time-this-afternoon-have-a-watch-of-our-support/24429560166709029/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Visiting Mill Farm for the first time"
[9]: https://ysp.org.uk/visit-us/getting-here?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Getting Here"
[10]: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/rufford-old-hall?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Rufford Old Hall"
[11]: https://www.visitblackpool.com/all-accommodation/hotels/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Blackpool Hotels"
[12]: https://www.visitblackpool.com/detail/premier-inn-blackpool-airport-17240/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Premier Inn Blackpool Airport"
[13]: https://www.visitblackpool.com/detail/best-western-carlton-blackpool-11145/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Best Western Carlton Blackpool"
[14]: https://www.visitblackpool.com/detail/the-bromley-39780/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Bromley"
[15]: https://www.visitblackpool.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around/by-car/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Getting Around Blackpool by Car"

https://kltown.co.uk/news/2026/03/05/new-manager-paul-caddis

Rescheduled for Tuesday 17th March @ 7:45pm - St. Patrick's Day!!!

https://www.kltown.co.uk/news/2026/02/13/pitch-update-south-shields-h

I was at last nights home game (Worksop) and told there will be a coach for the Macclesfield FC away game.

When it goes on sale tickets will be available here

https://kingslynntownfc.ktckts.com/brand/travel

I'd think somewhere between £25-£30.

If using public transport best price I could find was bus and 3 trains at £56.10 return (without railcard).

I'll post more info nearer the time as normal, but will keep checking and post again once I see the coach tickets on sale.

Not heard anything about a coach for this game and no way travel tickets for sale on the club website.
https://kingslynntownfc.ktckts.com/brand/travel

I did also which public transport - seems a no go for the weekend as lots of engineering works.

So that just means driving - without any stops 3.5 to 4 hours.

The following things to do, places to eat/drink generated by AI as normal (and where it found stuff), but with the car driver in mind.

Radcliffe's a proper away. You'll be heading to the Neuven Stadium (M26 3PE); most of the good pubs and food are in Radcliffe town centre (10–15 min walk) with easy matchday parking nearby. Here's a clean, driver-friendly plan plus *whether public transport is realistically possible this weekend*.

TL;DR plan

* Park at Radcliffe Cricket Club (~5 min walk, typically £2 per car). Stadium car park is for players/officials, with limited Blue Badge bays. ([Chorley FC][1])
* Pre-match pubs (town centre):
  * The Bridge Tavern – big Marston's pub, sport on, does value food. ([The Bridge Tavern][2])
  * Lock Keeper – solid chain option for quick plates + pints. ([Sizzling Pubs][3])
  * Wilton Arms – classic Holt's local, short hop from the ground. ([Joseph Holt][4])
  * (Extras if you're exploring: New Inn, Victoria Hotel in the centre.) ([Tripadvisor][5])
* Food at/near ground: kiosks inside the Neuven; or eat in the pubs above for fastest turnaround. (Kiosks regularly open pre-KO.) ([Chester Football Club][6])
* Tickets: online in advance or on the day – Adults £15, Concessions £10 (U16s often free with adult). ([radcliffefc.ticketco.events][7])

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Parking & getting in

* Best bet: Radcliffe Cricket Club – signed on the day; about £2 per car; 5-minute walk. ([Chorley FC][1])
* At the stadium: on-site parking is generally not for supporters (players/officials), though **Blue Badge** holders can usually be accommodated—ask stewards. ([Chorley FC][1])
* Ground address + driving approach: club page lists route via M60 J17 → A665 → Unsworth St → Colshaw Close East to the Neuven. ([radcliffefc.com][8])

Pubs & quick eats (walkable)

* Closest cluster is in town around Blackburn St / Stand Ln: Bridge Tavern, Lock Keeper, Victoria Hotel. All do quick pub grub and are used to football traffic. ([The Bridge Tavern][2])
* Traditional local a touch nearer the ground: Wilton Arms (Joseph Holt) for a proper pint before strolling over. ([Joseph Holt][4])

Tickets (current home match pricing)

* Radcliffe's TicketCo page for Radcliffe v King's Lynn Town – Sat 7 Feb 2026 shows Adult £15 / Concession £10; buy online or pay at the gate if available. ([radcliffefc.ticketco.events][7])

Public transport — any workable option?

* National Rail: you mentioned heavy engineering works; official advice is to check the Future Engineering Works planner for your exact date, but from King's Lynn you'd need multiple changes to reach Manchester then onward—practically tricky this weekend. ([National Rail][9])
* Metrolink to Radcliffe: if you can reach Manchester Victoria, trams run to Radcliffe (about 23 mins), then ~10 min walk to the ground. Always check Bee Network/TFGM alerts for any Bury line works on the day. ([Rome2Rio][10])
  (Given likely disruption and the distance from King's Lynn, driving is the sensible call.)

Nice en-route stops (A47/A1 → M62/M60 route)

Pick one outbound and one on the way back:

* Quick services (fast & easy):

  * Grantham North (Gonerby Moor) Services – big Moto site; fuel/food. ([National Rail][9])
  * Ferrybridge Services – ideal last stop before the M62 leg. ([National Rail][9])

* More interesting leg-stretch (short detours):

  * Newark Air Museum – outdoorsy aviation fix; easy parking; quick wander and coffee. ([National Rail][9])
  * Wetherby (town) – handsome market town a few mins off A1(M) if you fancy a café rather than services. (General suggestion; no single source needed.)

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Simple matchday flow (drivers)

1. Park at Radcliffe Cricket Club (aim ~90 mins before KO). ([Chorley FC][1])
2. Walk into town for Bridge Tavern or Lock Keeper (food & a pint). ([The Bridge Tavern][2])
3. Stroll to the Neuven Stadium; grab a last drink/food inside if needed. ([radcliffefc.com][8])

If you want, tell me your rough ETA and how many cars you've got—I'll pin a shareable route (Cricket Club → pubs → away turnstiles) and add a couple of backup food options within 10 minutes' walk.


[1]: https://www.chorleyfc.com/blogs/news/match-information-radcliffe-vs-chorley?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Match Information: Radcliffe vs Chorley"
[2]: https://www.bridgetavernradcliffe.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Marstons"
[3]: https://www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk/findapub/northwest/lockkeeperradcliffe?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Lock Keeper - Sizzling Pubs in Radcliffe"
[4]: https://www.joseph-holt.com/pubs/wilton-arms?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Wilton Arms"
[5]: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g1096789-Activities-c20-t99-Radcliffe_Bury_Greater_Manchester_England.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "THE BEST Radcliffe Pubs & Clubs (2026)"
[6]: https://chesterfc.com/next-up-radcliffe-a/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Next Up: Radcliffe (a)"
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25 year old defender Festus Arthur signs for Lynn.

https://www.facebook.com/kltown/posts/pfbid02sbRPpjkbTbTLbg6Rd2gPyYFzZkSZXHg1RL8TgMiWmSSKGjKAbyo6NHn1ubwSDV33l

https://premium.lynnnews.co.uk/sport/linnets-swoop-for-german-giant-9452045/

Not heard anything about a coach for this game as yet. Once I know I shall post details of either coach, driving or train - had a quick look at the train around 4 3/4 hours with 2 changes and costs £99.30.

Merthyr Town FC - Saturday 3rd January 2026 - kick off 3.00pm

No coach for this one - I don't know why, but my guess would be not enough fans wanting to make the longest away day of the season - I would have been on the coach had it been going.

The following list of pubs / eats made by AI as normal, but with the car drivers in mind looking to make the long trip.

You'll be heading to Penydarren Park (CF47 8RF); the ground's a short stroll from the town centre, so the easiest plan is: park in town → pubs/food → walk up to the ground.

Pubs (town centre, 10–15 min walk to the ground)

The New Crown (High St) – lively central pub; does a Portuguese-leaning food menu as well. Good for mixed groups.
Tripadvisor

The Winchester (CAMRA-listed) – traditional pub pouring Rhymney beers; proper "pints and chat" spot.
CAMRA - The Campaign for Real Ale

Belle Vue Hotel (Glebeland St) – big sports pub with plenty of TVs; handy if you want space and quick service.
Craft Union Pubs

(Very close to the ground but more "local") Penydarren Social Club – popular nearby option; check door policy on the day.
Facebook

Quick eats (before you head up)

New Crown – does meals all day (easy if you're already there).
Tripadvisor

Ocean Fish Bar (Penydarren) – chippy/kebab/pizza up near the ground; perfect if you're cutting it fine.
oceanfishbarpenydarren.com

McDonald's (Cyfarthfa or Rhydycar retail parks) – the guaranteed fast option on the edge of town.
McDonald's

Parking for drivers (recommended)

No general parking at the ground. The club says matchday spaces at Penydarren Park are very limited/reserved and they strongly discourage parking in surrounding streets.
Merthyr Town Football

Use town car parks and walk up (about 5–10 mins):

Castle Multi-Storey / Castle Street – large, central; council tariffs show Sat £1 all day; Sun free; weekdays up to £3.50/day. Also has EV chargers.
merthyr.gov.uk

College Car Park (by Merthyr College, CF48 1AR) – big, easy access from the gyratory; same council tariffs.
maps.merthyr.gov.uk

Blue Badge: council guidance says charges still apply in council car parks—display a ticket with your badge.
merthyr.gov.uk

The club's recent matchday guides repeatedly point away fans to Castle Street Multi-Storey or College Car Park and note that on-site spaces are reserved (with only limited disabled bays). Plan for town parking and a short walk.
Merthyr Town Football

Club bars?

Merthyr have Romans (downstairs) and Webleys (upstairs) at the ground. For some fixtures these are home-only, so safest bet is to do your pre-match in town then head in.
Merthyr Town Footbal

Rough timing

Driving is about 4h 15m (not counting stops). Aim to be parked in town ~90 mins before KO, do New Crown/Winchester, then 10–15 min walk up Park Terrace to the turnstiles.

The coach will leave The Walks Kings Lynn at 4.45pm for the 7.45pm KO.

Buy tickets here https://kingslynntownfc.ktckts.com/event/kltcoach11/coach-to-bedford-town-fc

Adults £20
16 & Under £10

Match tickets available here

https://bedfordtownfc.ktckts.com/event/bdt2526h11/eagles-vs-kings-lynn-town

Prices

Adult £16.00
Concessions £12.00
18-20 years £12.00
10-17 years £6.00
Under 10 £0.00