Public transport for Close House next week

[rudebhoy]

There is no info on the Close House or European Tour website, so I phoned up Close House to see if there is any public transport lined up for next week.

According to the girl I spoke to, here are buses running non-stop from Newcastle Central Station and opposite St Andrews Church on Newgate St, from 6.30am-11.00am, and returning between 2pm and 6.30pm. £6 return.

Hope this helps a few on here.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Presumably there is a park and ride somewhere nearby as well. I can't find anything on the site so far but I imagine you get nearby and there will be signs directing you where to go.

 

[rudebhoy]

Presumably there is a park and ride somewhere nearby as well. I can't find anything on the site so far but I imagine you get nearby and there will be signs directing you where to go.

It's a bit poor that with a week to go, they have not put anything re transport on either website.

the booking page for the Hero Challenge has this info -

Please note that on arrival you will be required to walk from the car parks to the audience waiting area. This walk is roughly 400 yards through uneven terrain, so please wear appropriate footwear. The recording takes place outdoors and the viewing areas around the stage, fairway and green will be split between grandstand seats and standing only. There are limited seats which will be allocated on arrival.

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not sure what the "audience waiting area" is, sounds ominous!

also not sure what the capacity is for the Hero Challenge, but given it's all round the 18th hole, it can only be a few thousand at most, but putting that aside, it does sound like the car parking is going to be adjacent to the course.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Free parking adjacent to Close House it says on Masters and Close House website

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Smart Alec :ears:

I looked briefly and it didn't jump out from the website. Anyway, quite happy. I thought I wasn't going to be able to go at all but plans have changed so I hope to go up on the Friday now. There is a cracking turn out for it.

 

[timd77]

We're stopping at the ship inn, wylam, which looks really close on the map. Does anyone know the area well enough to confirm if it is walking distance bearing in mind one of us is 74?

 

[Beezerk]

We're stopping at the ship inn, wylam, which looks really close on the map. Does anyone know the area well enough to confirm if it is walking distance bearing in mind one of us is 74?

It’s a good mile trek up a steep hill mate, I’d maybe consider a small taxi ride up to the course.

 

[timd77]

Ah right, thanks!

 

[rudebhoy]

more info for those catching the bus up there this week
[FONT=&quot]ransport provider Go North East has hit it off with a major sporting organisation as it gets set to arrive in Newcastle next week.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The British Masters supported by Sky Sports, at Close House in Heddon-on-the-Wall begins on Tuesday 25 September with an evening of golf and entertainment at the Hero Challenge – free for fans with tickets available here – followed by the Hero Pro-Am on Wednesday 26 September and main tournament from Thursday 27 September-Sunday 1 October.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Tickets have been in high demand with prices from just £15 and over the course of the event, it is expected that more than 13,000 spectators will turn out each day.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]For five days beginning on 26 September, Go North East will be providing shuttles for golf fans and families from various pick-up points in the city centre for ticketholders.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The largest operator of bus services in the region, Go North East has been helping people get from A to B in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland for 20 years and manages a fleet of 691 buses.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Mark Ellis, Go North East development manager, said: “The British Masters has been long-anticipated and now it’s just days away, so we’re really looking forward to being involved in all the action. I’m a fan of golf myself so I was thrilled to be able to partner up with the European Tour for this rare opportunity.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“The atmosphere is going to be buzzing in the region and it’ll be a pleasure to get visitors from near, far and wide to Close House in great British style and comfort.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Rory Colville, Championship Director of the British Masters supported by Sky Sports said: “It has been fantastic to work with Go North East as our local transport partner. With the huge numbers of attendees, it’s incredibly important that everything is highly co-ordinated and means minimal disruption both in and around Newcastle city centre and the Close House local area.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]“Mark and the team have gone above and beyond to facilitate our requirements and ensure travel to and from the event runs as smoothly as possible.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Buses will leave from opposite Newcastle Central Station (Bewick Street stop), St Andrew’s Church on Newgate Street (for Monument Metro Station and Eldon Square Bus Station) and Barras Bridge (for Haymarket Metro & Bus Station), and then run non-stop via the A69 to Close House, dropping off a short walk to the tournament entrance. The first bus on each day will be at 6:30am and there will be regular departures until 11:00am, with buses returning from 2:00pm until 6:30pm.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Return fares will be £6 for anyone over 19 and £1 each way for 18s and under with Contactless payment being available on the bus. This service will be complimentary to all guests of The Westwood Pavilion and The Colt Pavilion, by presenting their ticket to the driver.

http://britishmasters.europeantour.com/bus-service/[/FONT]