Directions
By Train
Since February 6th, 2008, we've had a train service! You can now
reach Ebbw Vale Parkway from Cardiff Central via Rogerstone, Risca and
Pontymister, Cross Keys, Newbridge and Llanhilleth. From the station
you can get a taxi to Eugene Cross Park.
By Bus
The main links from the cities of Cardiff and Newport are the X4 bus
service that runs between Cardiff and Hereford via Pontypridd, Merthyr
Tydfil, Ebbw Vale and Abergavenny in both directions and the 22
service that runs between Newport and Ebbw Vale via Cwmbran, Pontypool
and Aberbeeg in both directions. You are advised to check with the
operators, Stagecoach.
By Air
Fly to Cardiff or Bristol, both airports having easy access to the M4
Motorway.
By Road
Satnav users enter NP23 5AZ.
Googlers click here.
Whichever direction you
are travelling from, landmarks near to the ground include TESCO, Ebbw
Vale Leisure Centre, Job Centre and the Civic Centre.
Free parking is available at the Civic Centre, the multi-storey car
park in the town centre and at the back of the Bridgend Hotel,
near Pontygof School.
From the M4
Leave the M4 at Junction 28 (Tredegar Park) and, at the
roundabout, follow the A467 for RISCA and BRYNMAWR. (This will be
first left if you are coming from the West but well round to your
right if you've come from the East.)
You very soon hit another roundabout at which you should follow the
A467 and the same signs. This is a half-decent dual carriageway.
Through a series of roundabouts, keep on the A467, following BRYNMAWR
signs.
Approximately 12 miles after leaving the M4 you will pass through a
fairly large intersection with traffic lights at CRUMLIN. Just before
you get to the traffic lights at CRUMLIN, you will see on your left
the factory of the Japanese Hi-Fi/ Video Manufacturer AIWA.
Keep ahead, follow the A467 which is now single carriageway. At the
next roundabout, take the first left onto the A4046. You will
see signs for FESTIVAL PARK. You will travel along a narrow road with
pine forests and, after a few miles take the third exit at the
roundabout to bypass the small township of CWM.
Stay on this road until you come to WAUNLWYD and look out for the
PARK HOTEL, a grey stone building ahead and slightly to your right.
You need to turn right, just before the PARK HOTEL. As you travel
along the road, you will see on your left the site of the former
Steelworks and, if you stay on this road you will, in a couple of
miles, find yourself right outside Ebbw Vale Rugby Club.
From the A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road)
At the Rassau
Roundabout follow the exit signposted EBBW VALE (1st exit if
westbound, 3rd if eastbound).
Carry straight on. Shortly, on your left will be the hospital Ysbyty'r
Tri Chwm and on the right, Ebbw Vale Comprehensive School and the Ebbw
Vale campus of Coleg Gwent.
At the roundabout, take the first exit. On your left is the Fire
Station. Carry straight on. At the next roundabout is Ebbw Vale Rugby
Club.
Accommodation and Refreshment
There are many Guesthouses and Hotels in the surrounding area, all
within a 15 / 20 minute drive of Ebbw Vale. Locally, the Ebbw
Vale Guesthouse, the Park Hotel, and the Premier Travel Inn are
closest to Eugene Cross Park.
You will probably want to sample The Welfare's excellent clubhouse food, drink
and atmosphere at Eugene Cross Park, but there are plenty of other
hostelries within walking distance of the ground, notably the Bridgend
Hotel (immediately outside the main gate), the Kings Arms, Beaufort
Arms and, in the town centre, the Picture House (a J. D.
Wetherspoons pub that does good value food), the Seven Arches and the
Market Tavern (a live music pub). The town centre has various
take-away food outlets serving Indian, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Southern
Fried Chicken, kebabs, pizza and good old fashioned fish and
chips and there is the excellent Tara Mahal Indian restaurant.
Call the club on 01495 302995 for advice.
