stadium tour derby county

• Transfer News
• Club History
• Coaching Staff
• First-Team Squad
• Trophy History
• Training Ground

History of the stadium

Following the Taylor Report, football clubs were required to make their stadiums all-seater following the 1995-96 season. While Derby County had played at the Baseball Ground for much of their history, a move elsewhere was on the cards.

Pride Park was purposefully built as a stadium for the Rams, with a capacity of over 30,000, eventually opening in 1997. Queen Elizabeth II opened the stadium, with the first game being a friendly against Sampdoria, while the first competitive fixture was a 1-0 win over Barnsley.

How to get to Pride Park

Pride Park Stadium is situated away from the main Derby city centre, making it a challenge for some to find. Fortunately, it is still accessible via car, train, bus and through walking if you are looking for a way to get there.

Walking from the train, make sure you exit the Derby train station from the Pride Park exit before heading down Roundhouse Road. Take a right on the roundabout to follow the A6 until the next roundabout, where you will take a left, where Pride Park Stadium will be right in front of you.

Stadium tour info

Derby County offer a Pride Park stadium tour that will give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the action around the ground. The tour will often last an hour and covers: Hospitality, the tunnel and dug-out, changing rooms, the director’s box, the press room and the trophy cabinet.

It is worth noting, however, that some areas such as hospitality may be booked out for certain events and may be skipped in the event that they are. Tours are also not available on a matchday.

Where to book: Pride Park Stadium Tours

Enquiries: [email protected]

Address: Pride Park Stadium, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8XL

Pride Park Stadium Tours

Please note: Tours will not be running from May – July 2024 due to pitch renovations and events throughout the closed season.

We will be reopening Pride Park Stadium Tours in August 2024.

All dates for August and following months will be added in July 2024.

Ever wondered what it's like to make the journey out of Derby County's home changing room and down the tunnel at Pride Park Stadium?

We are pleased to offer you the chance to do exactly that – plus a whole lot more – with our exclusive Pride Park Stadium tours.

Each trip around the Pride Park Stadium lasts approximately one hour and gives you a look behind the scenes at the home of the Rams.

The Pride Park Stadium tour covers many areas, including:

• Hospitality lounges
• Dug-out area
• Home and away changing rooms
• The Director's Box
• Derby County's Trophy Cabinet

Please Note: While we aim to include everything, we cannot guarantee that the tour will visit all these areas as hospitality lounges and other areas may be in use.

Tour Prices

£10 Per Person

Tours are available on specific dates but one-off events can be arranged upon request but these will be subject to availability of tour guides.

[email protected].

Booking A Pride Park Stadium Tour

To book a tour of the pride park stadium please click here.

• Arrive at the Toyota West Stand reception 15 minutes prior to the tour to enable the guide to start on time
• Tours are subject to availability and Derby County have the right to cancel at any given time
• Strictly no refunds or rearrangements with notice less than 48 hours prior to the originally booked date of the tour
• Tours will last approximately one hour, Derby County may have restrictions on the day of visiting some areas if they are in use
• Tours will not operate on a home matchday

Terms & Conditions apply.

• Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Other Countries
• South Africa
• Korea Republic
• Future stadiums
• FIFA World Cup 1990
• FIFA World Cup 1994
• FIFA World Cup 1998
• FIFA World Cup 2002
• FIFA World Cup 2006
• FIFA World Cup 2010
• FIFA World Cup 2014
• FIFA World Cup 2018
• FIFA World Cup 2022
• UEFA Euro 1992
• UEFA Euro 1996
• UEFA Euro 2000
• UEFA Euro 2004
• UEFA Euro 2008
• UEFA Euro 2012
• UEFA Euro 2016
• UEFA Euro 2020
• UEFA Euro 2024
• Silesia + Krakow
• Buenos Aires
• Mexico City

Pride Park Stadium

Club: Derby County FC | Opening: 1997 | Capacity: 33,597 seats

History and description

The iPro Stadium, previously known as Pride Park Stadium, replaced Derby’s old Baseball Ground , which Derby left after further renovations to turn it into an all-seater turned out to be impractical.

First plans for a move away from the Baseball Ground were made in the early 1990s, but it took several unsuccessful attempts before the club found a suitable site for a new stadium. Construction of Pride Park Stadium finally started in 1996, and it took just one year for the stadium to be completed.

Pride Park Stadium was officially opened on 18 July 1997 by Queen Elizabeth II. The first match was played about two weeks later when Italian side Sampdoria visited the stadium for a friendly. Vincenzo Montella scored the first goal at the stadium, and the only one during the match.

In later years, a few thousand additional seats were added to the stadium, resulting in its current capacity.

In 2006, Derby announced plans to expand the stadium with another 10,000 seats, though contingent on Derby staying in the Premier League. The relegation of the club following their first season in the Premier League ended these plans.

Pride Park Stadium got renamed iPro Stadium in December 2013 following a sponsorship deal, but got name back Pride Park Stadium in 2016.

How to get to the Pride Park Stadium

Pride Park Stadium is located slightly over 1 mile south-east from Derby’s city centre, and slightly less from Derby Rail station.

From the rail station, the stadium can be reached by foot in 15 minutes. The walk from the city centre takes 10 to 15 minutes longer. On matchdays shuttle buses run from the city centre.

Address: Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL

Derby County Tickets

Tickets for Derby County games can be bought online , or in the club store at Pride Park Stadium.

If tickets remain, these can be bought at the ticket office at the stadium on the day of the match. Derby’s attendances are however amongst the highest in the Championship and they occasionally sell out a high-profile match.

Ticket prices depend on the opponent but  for a typical match expect to pay from €30.00 for a seat behind the goal to €36.00 for the best seats at the long sides.

Email [email protected]  for more information.

Pride Park Stadium tours

Derby County offer guided stadium tours that include the changing rooms, players tunnel, directors box, dugouts, press areas, and police cells. The tour lasts about 60 minutes.

Tours run a few times a month. Check the Derby County website for the current schedule and bookings. The tour costs £10.00.

Photos of Pride Park Stadium

Relevant Internet links

Dcfc.co.uk – Official website of Derby County FC. Visitderby.co.uk – Derby tourist information. Nationalrail.co.uk – Check train times and fares.

Derby County is one of the best stadiums I have vistied for atmosphere, facilities and the very pleasant and helpful staff, but I am a DCFC season ticket holder.

Geef een antwoord Antwoord annuleren

Het e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. Vereiste velden zijn gemarkeerd met *

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

Pride Park Stadium Tours

Popular tour of stadium, giving you access to the Directors box, changing rooms, tunnel and much more!

Have you ever wondered what the view of the Pride Park Stadium is like if you’re sat in the Directors’ Box?

Or have you always wanted to make the journey out of the home changing room and down the tunnel?

Derby County is offering you the chance to do exactly that – plus a whole lot more – with our exclusive stadium tours.

Each trip around the Pride Park Stadium lasts approximately one hour and gives you a look behind the scenes at your favourite footballing venue.

The stadium tour covers many areas, including:

* Directors’ Box * Hospitality lounges * The tunnel * Dug-out * Home changing room * Police cells * Press areas

Tour prices:

Season ticket holders Adults – £6 Seniors – £5 Juniors – free (must be accompanied by an adult)

Non season ticket holders Adults – £8 Seniors – £6 Juniors – £5 (must be accompanied by an adult)

Tours are available on specific dates but one-off events can be arranged upon request – please note, however, that these will be subject to a minimum charge of £25.

Pride Park Stadium, Derby, United Kingdom

You are reviewing Pride Park Stadium Tours

Please help others by leaving a quick review.

Subscribe to the Love Derby weekly what's on.

For exciting weekly what's on and Derby news.

• Description
• Submit a review
• See 37 reviews

Ground Layout

What Is Pride Park Like?

The Club moved to Pride Park in 1997 after spending 102 years at their former Baseball Ground home. The stadium, which was opened by Her Majesty the Queen, is totally enclosed with all corners being filled. One corner is filled with executive boxes, giving the stadium a continental touch. The large Toyota West Stand which runs down one side of the pitch is two-tiered, complete with a row of executive boxes. The rest of the ground is smaller in size than the West Stand, as the roof drops a tier to the other sides, making it look unbalanced. It is a pity that the West Stand could not be replicated throughout the rest of the stadium as this would have made it truly magnificent. An unusual feature inside the stadium is next to the home dugout there is a statue of former player Steve Bloomer who overlooks the pitch. Outside the stadium on one corner is a statue of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor.

Future Stadium Developments

In 2017, the club applied for planning permission to extend the East Stand at Pride Park. The expansion would not only increase have increased the capacity at the stadium but also brought with it a new fan zone with bars and restaurants.

Seven years later and there have been no further developments which indicates that Pride Park will remains as it is for the time being, which is hardly a surprise when you consider the club’s recent financial troubles.

What is it Like For Visiting Supporters?

Away fans are located in one corner of the stadium, between the East and South Stands, where up to 2,700 fans can be housed. The facilities within the stadium and view of the playing action are both very good. This coupled with normally a great atmosphere and a deafening PA system, make for a memorable experience.

Entrance to the stadium is via electronic turnstiles, meaning that you have to insert your ticket into an electronic reader to gain entry.

Available on the concourse are a selection of pies, pasties, burgers and hot dogs. There are televisions on the concourses showing the game going on inside, with commentary, so that you don’t have to miss anything while waiting for your half-time cuppa.

Ground History

The Rams initially held their games at the County Cricket ground but they shared the stadium with a cricket club. Eventually, Derby had one too many fixture clashes with the Derbyshire cricket club and for this reason they chose to relocate. The Francis Ley baseball ground became Derby County’s stadium for over a century from 1895 to 1997. The Baseball Ground could hold up to 42,000 fans at its peak; Derby subsequently moved to Pride Park in 1997. All of Derby’s three home grounds have hosted England’s international matches making Derby the only team to host England’s international games at three different grounds.

Pubs for away fans

Pride Park is in an industrial estate so there aren’t too many pub options in the vicinity. The closest pub to the stadium is a Harvester which usually accepts away supporters. Other pubs to consider are:

• The Navigation Inn – 805 London Road, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8UU
• The Merlin – 1 Orient Way, Derby DE24 8XL
• The Brunswick Inn –  1 Railway Terrace, Derby DE1 2RU

Directions and Car Parking

From the M1, exit at Junction 25 and take the A52 towards Derby. Pride Park Stadium is signposted off the A52 after about seven miles.

There is a designated away fans car park located at the Derby Conference Centre on the A6 London Road (DE24 8UX), which costs £5 per car. After parking up there you need to go into the Conference Centre Reception to pay for your parking. They will then give you a ticket which then display on your dashboard. The Centre is handily located near to the Navigation Inn, which is a popular pub for visiting supporters. It is then around a 10-15 minute walk to the away turnstiles.

There is also a fair-sized car park at the Derby Arena (DE24 8JB) which has a capacity of around 1,100 vehicles and is situated next to Pride Park.

There are also a number of businesses located off the main A52 near the stadium that offer parking.

Steve Cocker, a visiting supporter to Pride Park informs us: ‘There is free street parking available on Downing Road on the West Meadow Industrial Estate (DE21 6HA), which is off the A52. It is then about a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium. Make sure that you get there in plenty of time before the kick off, as the road fills up quickly.’

Post Code for SAT NAV : DE24 8XL

Book The Trip of a Lifetime To Watch The Madrid Derby

Experience one of the biggest club matches in the world live – the madrid derby.

Kings of Europe Real Madrid take on their city rivals Atlético in the magnificent Santiago Bernabéu in April 2018. It  promises to be one of the most popular fixtures of the Spanish season. However Nickes.Com can put together your perfect dream trip to see Real vs Atlético live! We will arrange a quality city centre Madrid hotel for you as well as coveted match tickets to the big game. Prices will only rise as matchday looms closer so don’t delay! Click here for details and online booking .

Whether you are a small group planning a dream sports break, or seeking wonderful hospitality for your company clients, Nickes.Com has 20 years of experience in providing unforgettable sporting trips. We offer a whole host of packages for La Liga , Bundesliga , and all major leagues and cup competitions.

Book your next dream trip with Nickes.Com !

Pride Park is about a 10 minute walk away from Derby Railway Station and is signposted.

If you want the pubs by the station, then turn left at the top of the stairs from the platform and on exiting the station entrance turn right. Further down on the right just past the Brunswick cross over the road and then descend some steps use the underpass, and follow the fans. The stadium is about a 20-minute walk in total from the station using this route.

Ticket Prices

Ticket prices for Derby County for the 2023/24 season are as follows:

• Adults: £24-32
• Seniors: £18-24
• 18-21: £18-24
• 13-17: £12-16

Programme Price

Official Programme £3.

Biggest Rivals

Derby vs Nottingham Forest rivalry : Both of these sides are located in the East Midlands with the game dubbed “El Cloughico” owing to their legendary manager Brian Clough, who managed both sides. It is one of the fiercest rivalries in English football and, recently, the victor of this tie wins the Brian Clough Trophy meaning there is more than just points at stake.

Derby vs Leicester City rivalry : Again, this rivalry is down to location. Although recent meetings between these sides have become one-sided with the Foxes enjoying huge success in recent times. That said it is fair to point out that both teams consider Nottingham Forest as their main rival.

Derby vs Leeds rivalry : This rivalry started in back 1972 when Derby beat Leeds to the Division One title. Since then, the game has been full of spice with things often taking a violent turn.

Fixture List

Derby County FC fixture list

Disabled facilities

For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website.

Pride Park Stadium Tours

Periodically the Club offer tours of the Pride Park Stadium which are priced at £10 per person. Tours need to be booked in advance via the club website.

Record and Average Attendance

Record Attendance

At Pride Park: 33,597 England v Mexico Friendly, 25th May 2001.

For a Derby game at Pride Park: 33,475 v Glasgow Rangers Friendly, 1st May 2006.

At the Baseball Ground: 41,826 v Tottenham Hotspur Division One, 20th September 1969.

Average Attendance

2022-2023: 27,259 (League One) 2021-2022: 22,041 (Championship) 2020-2021: N/A – Covid 2019-2020: 26,727 (Championship) 2018-2019: 26,850 (Championship) 2017-2018: 27,175 (Championship)

Map Showing Location of Pride Park, Derby Railway Station and listed Pubs

Official Web Site: www.dcfc.co.uk

Pride Park Stadium Derby County Feedback

If anything is incorrect or you have something to add please e-mail me at: [email protected] and I’ll update the guide.

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out.

Derby County v Hull City Championship Saturday 18th January 2020, 3pm Steve Andrews (Doing the 92)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Pride Park?

It was a ground that I hadn't visited before on my quest to do the 92.

I made my way to Derby by train on a comfortable direct route from Cardiff to Derby. I researched this website and easily found my way to the ground.

I went to the Brunswick pub. A real pub with proper and competitively priced beer, which was most welcoming. I made my way to the ground and had a drink in the fan-zone. There I had a beer in the ‘beer tent’ outside the ground. There was some great music being played in the fan zone, but it was not really that comfortable as there were no seats. 

Then I discovered the ‘Yard’. A fabulous experience. Not only did it have the early kick-off Premiership game showing on tv, but the beer was also reasonably priced and the food was excellent. I had a seat in the restaurant area, that had waiter service which enabled me to order drinks from the table. 

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Pride Park Stadium?

The ground looked far better than a number of ‘modern’ stadiums I’ve been to. I sat with the home fans in the Main Stand.  It was comfortable with a great view.

The game was fairly good. Rooney’s reputation had more odds effect than what he did on the pitch.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

Easy and very straightforward ten-minute walk back to the station.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

A really good day out. I was most impressed and would certainly recommend Pride park to neutral or away fans to visit.

Derby County v Barnsley Championship Thursday 2nd January 2020, 7.45pm David Crossfield (Barnsley)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Pride Park Stadium?

The game was originally to be played on New Years Day, but Sky television intervened in order to show Wayne Rooney's debut for Derby. I always book rail tickets well in advance to get the best prices, so my ticket for New Years day was useless. An evening kick off made it almost impossible to get home by train, so I had to go by the official club coach. I wasn't too fussed about seeing Rooney. It seems wrong to me that a betting company can pay some or all, his wages to advertise their service. 

I was at Derby on the last day of the 2017/18 season when Barnsley were relegated from the Championship. With a far better goal difference, we had to match Bolton's result. We got stuffed 4-1, but Bolton were losing 2-1 at Forest and so we were safe. Bolton made a late comeback and won 2-3. At the time I thought fair play to Bolton, but we now know they weren't playing fairly financially. There demise came to late to save Barnsley. Derby fans gave us a lot of abuse about relegation, especially as they were in the play offs. I think the chant was " we'll never see you again', but we were back. The Reds were in the relegation zone, but on a five-match unbeaten run. Derby were also struggling, so we were hopeful of getting something from the game.

It was an easy journey down the M1 on the club coach. It took about 1.5 hours. The away coach park is very close to the away turnstiles.

My plans to have a couple of decent pints at the Alexandra and Brunswick were scuppered by having to travel by coach. I didn't have time to walk to the pubs and back. I had a very average pint of Doom Bar in the Harvester. Fans of both teams were mingling without problems and I got served quickly.

I've been twice before so I knew what to expect. It's a good ground with good facilities, unfortunately, it's too far out of the centre in the middle of a retail area and lacks any charm.

We took about 1200 fans. More than I expected with Sky covering the game and with tickets for adults costing £31. The away fans seats are located in a corner and are separated from home fans by an aisle, which was populated by stewards and even some police. Turnstile entry is via a bar code reader. As usual, I didn't eat or drink in the ground. Toilet facilities are good and there is a smoking area. My seat was two from the end of the row and quite close to the home fans. Unfortunately, stewards and Police standing in the aisle restricted our view when play was at the far end of the pitch. 

Turning to the game; Barnsley's star player Woodrow wasn't in the squad with rumours rife that he was being sold. Rooney started and was made captain. He wore 32 as part of his sponsorship. Barnsley were awful in the first half and couldn't hold the ball. Our manager made a change after 25 minutes swapping Bahre for youngster Simoes. Rooney was hardly noticeable apart from taking free kicks. Marriott made a hash of three one on one chances for Derby, but he did finally score in the 45th minute, poking in a Rooney free kick. An awful time to concede, but Derby deserved the lead. 

Barnsley were better in the second half and equalised in the 50th min. Simoes prodding home after the Derby keeper had spilled a shot. The lead lasted about 5 minutes. Waghorn scored from a low cross as the Barnsley defence stood like statues. Derby then put ten men behind the ball. Barnsley didn't have the creativity to break them down, despite 55% possession and 14 shots. Barnsley did have a strong appeal for a handball penalty rejected. We couldn't see it from our end of the ground, but I've seen replays. Let's say Derby were fortunate. Final score 2-1. A good crowd of almost 28,000.

It took a while for the coach to get out of the car park, but once we reached the M1 it was a decent journey home, arriving back in Barnsley at 11.15 pm.

A good away day for me involves a decent train journey, time for a couple of pints of real ale and a decent performance from the Reds. The day failed on all three counts. I was glad I didn't let Sky put me off going to the game, although I'm fed up with them messing up my arrangements. I understand that those fans watching on Sky were heartily fed up of Sky fawning over Rooney, even focusing on him when Barnsley equalised. 

Crewe away in the FA cup next. Another game put back a day to Sunday because of Sky's intervention for this game. The Reds mini-revival has taken a setback after cutting the deficit from a safety position from 8 points to 1 point. A poor performance after a win at Millwall and draws with WBA and Swansea.

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Championship Saturday 24th August 2019, 12:30pm Tim Joyner (West Bromwich Albion)

I always enjoy the East Midlands fixtures. They tend to be lively occasions and are within easy travelling distance with good road and rail links.

Normally we'd travel by train for this one but decided on this occasion to use the Albion Official Supporters Coaches. The 40 odd miles from West Bromwich to Derby went very quickly and the Supporters Coaches parked up very close to the Away Supporters entrance about an hour and a half before kick off.

We had a walk around the stadium. It was an early kick off and everyone seemed fairly relaxed, and as with the majority of stadiums these days, you're fine going for a stroll with no issues at all with the Derby supporters. With just over an hour till kick off, it was into the stadium for a beer.

Pride Park is an impressive sight as you approach. It's very much a Premiership standard stadium. Going into the away end, the concourse didn't seem particularly large for a relatively modern stadium though certainly wasn't cramped. The service for beer and food in the concourse was very good. Our seats were virtually at the back of the stand and the view really was excellent. I'm not always a fan of the relatively new stadiums but do find Pride Park impressive and I am struggling to think of any negatives.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities, etc..

At times the early kick-offs can impact on the atmosphere but I didn't really feel that was the case here. The Albion support was very lively throughout, and although the Derby support did seem relatively quiet unless its for key matches that tends to be the case for most sets of home supporters these days. But you do get the impression it's a proper football town and that the locals are passionate about their club. As for the match itself, it ended 1-1 with both goals penalties (with Derby also missing one). I did feel Albion were the stronger team though it's goals that count, and we simply couldn't finish off our chances so no complaints.

It was very easy, a 2 minute walk onto the Car Park to get on the Supporters Coaches and were on our way about 10 mins later.

I'd recommend an awayday at Derby. Very easy to reach via either your supporters Coaches, Car or via train. A very impressive stadium and a good day out.

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Championship League Sunday, May 5th, 12.30pm Kev and Jean (West Bromwich Albion)

Derby county v millwall championship league wednesday 20th february 2019, 7.45pm ashley (neutral), derby county v swansea city championship league saturday 1st december 2018, 3pm tom (swansea city), derby county v aston villa championship league saturday 10th november 2018, 3pm stewart coniff ( aston villa), derby county v leeds united championship league saturday 11th august 2018, 5:30pm phillip bell ( leeds united), derby county v wolverhampton wanderers pre-season friendly saturday 28th july 2018, 3pm aimee henry (wolves fan).

Our second friendly in 4 days, and another relatively close trip. Having visited the Potteries on Wednesday night to play Stoke, it was the East Midlands on Saturday, to Derby. I’m not a massive fan of friendlies as a spectacle, they’re effectively a glorified training session. However, when you’ve not seen your team play since early May, by the end of July you’re having withdrawal symptoms. I’ve been to Pride Park on a number of occasions. I’ve seen Wolves lose 5-0, 4-2 and 3-1, but then last year we cruised to a fantastic 2-0 win in glorious August sunshine. It would seem that most people share my lack of enthusiasm for pre-season games, as a lot of the usual suspects turned their nose up at this game. Whether it was the football, or spending the day with me, that put them off, I’m not entirely sure. Eventually, after much persistence on my part, my brother agreed to go, and we purchased our tickets (£15 each) and travel.

For the second game in a row, I opted to use the train. I managed to secure return tickets from Birmingham to Derby, via Burton, for a tad over £8. Bargain, I thought. What I hadn’t realised whilst booking, was that Derby station was undergoing major renovation, and so the journey from Burton to Derby would actually be by bus. The buses ran quite regularly, and it took around 25 minutes to get from Burton station to Derby station, so if you are thinking about travelling to Derby during the renovations, don’t be put off. Once you are at Derby station, it’s a short 5-10 minute walk through a business park, and you are at the ground. I saw plenty of car parks around.

With us not being sure about how long it would take to get there, with the extra bus journey, we played it safe and caught quite an early train. This meant we arrived at the ground just after 12:30, with 2 and a bit hours to kill before kick-off. We had a quick wonder  round the ground, which included having a look at the Brian Clough and Peter Taylor statue. It’s a great tribute to two men who played a huge role in Derby’s successful title winning side. Clough himself is one of the enduring and endearing characters from British football history. There are some brilliant books and documentaries about him, I’d recommend any of them.

As it was 12:30, we decided to grab some food. There are plenty of options around the ground, including a Greggs built into the stadium itself! We eventually opted for a Subway (Steak, Cheese and Gherkins, lush!). Once the turnstile was open at 1:30, we went inside for a drink. It was great to see that Derby not only had cider, but fruit cider, in the form of Kingsbury Press Berry. It was a slightly sweeter version of Strongbow Dark Fruits, but still very nice, and at £4.20, around about the price you’d expect in a stadium.

I quite like Pride Park. Built in 1997, it’s ironically now one of the older grounds in the Championship, but certainly doesn’t feel old. The away end is more of a corner, on the opposite side to the dugouts, but I’ve been before with a big away allocation and you do end up snaking across towards the goal. There is a large screen in the far corner, which shows highlights pre-match and during the game.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc…

For a pre-season game, it was fairly decent. Derby won 2-1, though all three goals were pretty scrappy. They created a few chances, and their energy levels were a good indicator that they were closer to the start of the season than us. We ourselves created plenty of chances but lacked a bit of cutting edge. It was a good workout for the players though, and all counts towards getting ready for the season’s start. The facilities at Derby are great, the concourse can get a bit squashed at half time though, so give yourself a bit of time if you’re going for a drink or the toilet.

As it wasn’t a packed attendance, it was easy to get out and back to the station afterwards. The bus was there waiting, and it wasn’t too long a journey home.

A decent away day. Got soaked on the way back to the train/bus station, but otherwise the weather was great. Pride Park is a good place to watch football, facilities are good, you get a nice view from the away end, and there’s enough stuff around the ground to keep you occupied.

Derby County v Middlesbrough Championship League Saturday 21st April 2018, 3pm Thomas Maggs ( Middlesbrough fan)

Derby county v leeds united championship league wednesday 21st february 2018, 7.45pm josh townend ( leeds united fan), derby county v leeds united championship league wednesday 21st february 2018, 7.45pm shaun (leeds united fan), derby county v norwich city championship league saturday 10th february 2018, 3pm george crisp ( norwich city fan), derby county v aston villa championship league saturday 16th december 2017, 3pm martin h ( aston villa fan), derby county v birmingham city football championship league saturday 23rd september 2017, 3pm thomas inglis (neutral visiting dundee united fan), derby county v preston north end football championship league tuesday 15th august 2017, 7.45pm ian robinson (preston north end fan), derby county v wolverhampton wanderers championship league saturday 12th august 2017, 3pm pete lowe ( wolverhampton wanderers fan), derby county v wolverhampton wanderers football championship league saturday 29th april 2017, 3pm harry oliver (wolverhampton wanderers fan).

I was looking forward to this one as it was the last away day of the season and I had never been to Pride Park before.

We got the train from Leamington Spa to Derby which was direct so no problems there. We just followed the crowd out of the train station and it was then a straight forward walk to Pride Park.

We got into Derby fairly late so didn't go to any pubs. But I did see a Harvester on the way to the ground which seemed to welcome away fans.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Pride Park?

Pride Park is on an industrial estate which was a shame because from the outside the stadium looked quite impressive, especially the two-tiered Main Stand. The view from the away section is brilliant as it is very steep, we were in block L Upper, Row S.

The game was very poor for us, we went 1-0 down early on and then had Ivan Cavaleiro sent off. We then went 2-0 down, subduing the atmosphere in the away end completely. Ben Marshall scored right on half time which gave us hope. We lost 3-1 in the end but in the second half the atmosphere in the away end was electric! Constant singing which caused me to lose my voice! The Derby fans were rather quieter which was disappointing.

Getting away from the ground was very easy and we didn't experience any problems.

A quality away day spoilt by terrible football. Pride Park is a nice ground with good facilities. But in a poor location and on this occasion quiet home fans. 8/10

Derby County v Fulham Football Championship League Tuesday 4th April 2017, 7.45pm Tibbs ( Fulham fan)

Derby county v barnsley football championship league saturday 4th march 2017, 3pm tom bellamy (barnsley fan).

This would be the second time I have visited Pride Park, the last time being in the 2013/14 season when Derby beat us 2-1 in the Championship League. They went on to lose in the Play-Off Final against Queens Park Rangers whilst Barnsley slumped to 23rd place and then relegated to League One having spent seven consecutive years in the Championship. I once saw Derby play at the old "Baseball Ground" back in 1975 when they beat Leeds Utd 3-2 (It is well documented on YouTube because of the famous 'Punch-up' between Francis Lee and Norman Hunter.)

I set off to Derby at 12 noon and arrived there at 1.45pm. I travelled by car via the M1 South and then along the A52 straight into Derby, but instead of following the directions to Pride Park I continued to the Pentagon Roundabout and took the second left exit onto Chequer Road which is on a large Industrial Estate. I paid £5 for secure parking but noticed that if I had arrived earlier I may have been able to park on roadside. I noticed two other car parks in the area who were charging £6 and £3. Once parked it was a steady 10-15min walk to Pride Park.

I didn't do much before the game but passed a few mixed sets of fans drinking outside Frankie and Benny's just outside the ground. All appeared in good spirits. I went into the Stadium at the South East corner Stand where all the away fans are now housed. When I last came here three years ago we were all sat right behind the goals in the South Stand. Although I saw Stewards searching the younger fans, checking any bags and patting them down I sort of sailed through without a hitch.

Like the last time I came here I was very impressed with the Pride Park Stadium. It's got to be one of the best in the Championship League. My seat was in the Upper Tier section above the corner flag and whilst there was plenty of leg room with a good view of the pitch I was sat amongst the younger fans who were stood up for all of the game. The Stewards didn't appear to get involved with making sure they all sat down so I went with the flow. I've been in this situation many times before and it will not be the last.

When the game started the atmosphere was good with the Barnsley fans in good voice. Both teams were playing some good open football with Barnsley created some early chances but lacked the killer punch. The Rams were quick on the break but only had one decent chance which the Barnsley defence took care of. The first half ended 0-0 and so the game was there for the taking. Derby began the second half the stronger of the two teams, but it was Barnsley who broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute with a header from James following a long throw-in by Roberts, but the 1-0 lead was short lived when two minutes later Paul Ince for Derby tapped the ball into the net after the Barnsley defence failed to clear their lines. So at 1-1 and all to play for it was Derby who scored the winning goal with Nugent scoring his first goal for the club by hitting the net which took a slight deflection. It was Derbys first win in seven games.

I made my way back to the car park, and although I found myself amongst many Derby fans they were very friendly, as they should be knowing that their team had leapfrogged Barnsley and were now sitting in 10th place, with Barnsley down a place to 11th. My journey via the A61/A38 was very slow mainly due to the 2500 Barnsley fans making their way back home.

Although I was disappointed with the end result and not getting anything from the game I did enjoy the match itself and accept we were possibly beaten by the better team on the day. The Barnsley players gave their usual 100% effort which is what the fans expect and we look forward to our next game with the usual enthusiasm.

Derby County v Bristol City Football League Championship Saturday 11th February 2017, 3pm Jonny Shine (Bristol City fan)

Pride Park has a reputation as one of the best grounds in the division and so I wanted to experience it for myself. Also, Bristol City had just won our first match after a nine game winless run, so I was looking forward at the possibility of keeping that momentum going with a win away from home at one of the teams towards the top of the league.

There is a dedicated away fans' car park, which is fairly clearly sign posted as you approach that area of the city, although we had to actively seek out someone in order to pay. The walk from the car park to the stadium isn't far at all (about 10-15 minutes, though it felt longer as there was some light snow), and there's not much chance of you going the wrong way. It was also a surprise to see a velodrome next to the stadium!

What you did before the game pub/chipp y etc, and were the home fans friendly?

We didn't go to any of the local facilities outside of the stadium, but we did do a lap of the ground and make use of the Starbucks underneath the North-West corner (mainly to warm up our hands) which was run very efficiently, with staff taking our order in the queue so the drinks were ready once we got to the front. We didn't interact much with the home fans but they seemed friendly enough; we were openly wearing club colours and there wasn't any issue.

I have to say, for one of the largest grounds in the Championship League, it didn't look that big from the outside, but I was struck with the size of it once we climbed up to our seats. The away fans were in the South-East corner – mostly higher up – and the stairs were quite steep, though nothing silly. The leg room was less than at some of the ultra-modern stadia, but was sufficient. The West Stand was opposite us, and is quite an imposing bank of fans, particularly as it was more or less full. The concourse was a little small – I imagine it would be cramped for a team with a big away following like Newcastle United – though that did make for a better atmosphere during half time.

A dramatic game for a neutral. The first half was an absolute party from our point of view as new signing Matty Taylor scored on his debut start and Tammy Abraham found his shooting boots again and scored a brace to give City a 3-0 lead at half time. The Derby fans were understandably subdued during the first half, and there was widespread booing as the whistle blew. Unfortunately, as we have been somewhat wont to do recently, we threw it away second half. Tom Ince showed his class as they pulled it back to 2-3 with two headers – helped along by the miss of the season from two yards by Matty Taylor – and then 3-3 with a soft (in my, perhaps biased, opinion) penalty. Once they scored their first goal the atmosphere picked up inside the stadium, and there was some back and forth between the two sets of fans ('3-0 and you ****** it up' being met with 'You're nothing special, we lose every week'). Despite this, it never verged towards nastiness between the home and away supporters; perhaps this was helped by the fact that both teams were probably reasonably happy with the way the game went. The stewards were fine; they weren't really needed due to the pleasant atmosphere.

There was no trouble between fans that I witnessed after the game, and I think it somehow managed to get warmer between 3 and 5. The traffic was perfectly fine getting away from the ground: we were back at the hotel in Nottingham by 5:45pm.

Overall, it was a very good away day. Pride Park has a great combination of being a relatively modern and quite big stadium, while still retaining the charm and personality of a traditional football ground. I can't find any objection with the home fans, and my only real negative for the day was that we couldn't take h me the three points!

Derby County v Reading Football Championship League Saturday 21st January 2017, 3pm Richard Stone (Reading fan)

My brother and sister in law live near Burton-on-Trent so this was an opportunity to go the Derby game and stay overnight with them. I'd been to Pride Park some years ago – Reading's final game in the Premier League in 2008 I think.

We were quite early into Derby, so local knowledge led us to park in one of the city centre car parks. From there, there is a pleasant 20 minute riverside walk to the ground.

In the centre, there are a host of independent/artisan bakeries and cafes around the Strand, I think it's called the Cathedral Quarter. We didn't bother with food at the ground but we did have some hot drinks at half-time. These were pre-packaged 'Douwe Egbert' brand and were particularly revolting, the 'hot chocolate' especially. Service though on the concourse was quite fast.

Pride Park is situated in a big light-industrial area and it looked like there are many eateries and parking opportunities around. From the outside, the ground is quite impressive with several pop-up bars and fast-food outlets on the external concourse. For devotees of the sausage roll, There's even a Greggs built into the stadium outside. The away fans were in the curved quadrant in the south-east corner which feels a bit distanced from the game, although the view was pretty good. There was a good contingent of Reading fans, but home fans aren't too far away on both sides so it does feel a little bit intimidating. Our seats were at the front of the upper section, so we didn't have to stand – hooray! Unlike at Ashton Gate, my last away trip, signage at the Derby stadium leaves no doubt as to who plays there.

Continuing their passing-the-ball style, Reading had been on a good run, although we had lost our previous home game and had dropped to fourth place in the league – over-achieving I feel. Our goal after 16 mins was the first conceded by Derby at home since September. The lead didn't last too long and after a couple of now-habitual catastrophic defensive howlers, we found ourselves 3-1 down with 15 minutes to go. A second Reading goal resulted in an exciting last 10 mins but Derby held-on for a 3-2 victory. The stewards were very 'light-touch' and the Derby fans only seemed to wake up when they went in the lead. There was some quite amusing bantering of chants (shall we call it chanter?) between the two sets of fans.

The roads around Pride Park looked rammed but we followed the very well-used path back along the river to the city centre. If you get the chance, there's a great real ale brewery pub called the Exeter Arms not too far from the river and the city centre.

My in-laws' local knowledge ensured an enjoyable way day albeit with a disappointing result. But that's football.

Derby County v Liverpool Football League Cup 3rd Round Tuesday 20th September 2016, 7.45 pm Rob Lawler (Liverpool fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the iPro Stadium?

As Derby have not been in the Premier League for a while it was a rare opportunity to visit this ground. Another one to tick off the list

The approach roads to the ground were very busy and heavy with match and rush hour traffic. We eventually parked at Toys R Us where you can pay £4 and give your registration in at the customer service desk. Bought a load of sweets from Toys R Us, Liverpool away days are hardcore stuff!

As we were late with the amount of traffic we didn't have time to have a drink or get anything to eat. There are lots of places to get things to eat nearby such as Subway McDonald's, Burger King etc. The iPro Stadium is located on an industrial estate and retail park. Most of the home fans seemed to drink in Frankie & Benny's close to one of the stands. Local fans seemed friendly enough.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the iPro Stadium?

The stadium seems a lot bigger on television. It does though have a large section of executive boxes in the far corner which give it a bit of character. We were behind the goal to the right as if viewed on tv the away end is shared with the Derby fans with a small section segregating both sets of fans.

The game was a straightforward victory for Liverpool 3-0 against a weakened Derby team. The atmosphere was good and no animosity between the two sets of fans. The stewards were excellent. There were some young lads sat behind me, one of which was about seven years old and was with his grandad. Two stewards were talking to him at half time and testing his knowledge of Liverpool players from the match programme. He will probably remember that for the rest of his life.

We stopped off for something to eat at Subway over the road and waited for the traffic to fizzle out. We were on the motorway and back in Liverpool at midnight.

A good clinical performance from Liverpool. Derby have a nice stadium, but I would have loved to have see what a match would have been like at the old Baseball Ground where the crowd were on top of the pitch.

Derby County v Ipswich Town Football Championship League Tuesday 13th September 2016, 7.45pm Josh Houston (Ipswich Town fan)

I have a couple of friends who are Derby fans so I really wanted us to win, so that I could have the bragging rights. Also Derby had been in poor form so I fancied us to take home all three points.

Pride Park is well signposted, which made the job of finding the ground easy. The signs were very helpful. We parked at Toys R Us which cost us £4 which I thought was reasonable.

We got there with plenty of time before kick off so we decided to go and get some food. There was plenty of places nearby such as KFC, Burger King and Subway but we eventually settled for McDonalds. The home fans were no bother and quite friendly.

The ground was very nice and neat as you would expect from a modern stadium. It was very crowded while going over the pedestrian bridge to the stadium, as parked buses took up a lot of the room. Around the ground there were lots of  burger vans and stalls. I purchased a programmed for £3 and I have to say it was the thickest programme I have ever seen.

The game itself was poor. Derby dominated the first half but didn't really have any good chances. We played awfully and were lucky that Derby were on a poor run of form. But luck went our way and Leicestershire born Luke Varney got a lucky goal which the keeper should of saved. So we took all 3 points back to East Anglia. The toilet facilities were good and the stewards were very friendly.

Getting away at the end was slow as you would expect if 28k people were leaving a game. But I rather enjoyed in the car listening to the Derby fans calling in on the radio and complaining about Manager Nigel Pearson.

Overall the day was an average day out, but the result made it a lot better.

Derby County v MK Dons Football Championship League Saturday 13th February 2016, 3pm Harry Wright (MK Dons fan)

I was looking forward to the game as it was my first trip to the iPro, or Pride Park as it was originally called. I was also looking forward to seeing a decent crowd. Derby is not too far from Milton Keynes and it was an easy train journey. I was excited as Derby hadn't won in 7 and had just sacked their manager, we'd just got a point at home to Middlesbrough and so I was feeling quietly confident.

Our journey was straightforward. From Milton Keynes Central we got a London Midland train to Tamworth and found a pub around 5 minutes walk from the station. We had a quick pint there and then got the train over to Derby. On arrival I'd suggest making sure you exit the station on the right side. One side is labelled Pride Park and the other town centre. We ended walking into the town centre, but ended up having to get a taxi to the ground as it's a fair walk. Whereas the stadium is only a 15 minute walk from the Pride Park exit at the station.

We went to the the Harvester near to the stadium as we fancied some food. It was busy but not overly busy and had enough seats and a decent atmosphere. Staff were good and service was brilliant for how many people were there, and was not too overpriced.

When we first went past the iPro Stadium it looked fantastic, plus it is just in the middle of nowhere like a lot of new grounds nowadays. The away end is round the back of the stadium. Unfortunately I first tried to go into the home end as my ticket was quite confusing!

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..    

The away end is spacious with televisions screening Sky Sports and the game inside the stadium when it's being played. I didn't eat but did have a couple of beers, of which there was a good range of ciders and lagers. Despite being £4.10 a pint, I didn't mind too much. The stewards were rather stricter than at other grounds and told me to 'calm down' when I tried to have a basic joke with one. The away end is situated right next to the home 'singing' group and proves for a good atmosphere and the home fans were one of the loudest I've heard in the league. However they all seemed to quieten down when Jake Forster-Caskey scored a free-kick with 10 minutes to go so we won 1-0!

The ground was easy to get out of after and stewards were happy to help with directions to the train station and it didn't take long to get back. We were walking with plenty of home fans who were more than happy to leave us alone.

Brilliant day and great ground. One of my favourites and 30,000+ people there to boot, most ever for a league game involving MK Dons. Also not too expensive and three points made it even better. Will definitely be going again given the chance.

Derby County v MK Dons Football League Championship Saturday February 13th 2016, 3pm David Drysdale (MK Dons)

I had never visited the Pride Park Stadium before, but I had heard good things about it. It was going to be a tough game for us, with Derby having a far bigger budget than MK Dons and MK Dons having performed poorly for most of the season leading up to the game.

We decided to drive and found the Pride Park Stadium frequently sign-posted inside Derby and it was easy to locate. We were directed to a small car-park near an office block/factory very close to the stadium near a mini-roundabout and were charged £3 for the pleasure. The walk was only three minutes to the ground.

We had a walk round the stadium and enjoyed a burger or two from a burger van near the away end. There are plenty of food vans as well as a 'fans area' serving alcohol outside the stadium. We then headed inside and enjoyed a couple of beers in the away end. Service was quick and the beer was cold.

Pride park is a very modern and imposing stadium, it very much reminded me of Stadium MK. The ground was packed on all sides and it made for a very good atmosphere.

MK Dons were under pressure for the majority of the game and I was certain we would concede a late goal. Then, almost out of nowhere, one of our loanees Jake Forster-Caskey scored a late free kick sending the away end into rapture. We did not deserve the three points, but that's football and it's been a long time since I celebrated like that. The away end itself is shared with home fans separated by stewards, and that section of home fans was very vocal and helped to build a good atmosphere with plenty of signing from both sets of supporters.

A quick walk back to the car and then a long queue/wait to get out of the car park and back onto the main roads – like most other grounds in the country. No real problems getting away in the end.

A good day out, excellent atmosphere and a good ground. Very happy with the result, and I would not hesitate to return to Pride Park.

Derby County v Watford Championship League Friday 3rd April 2015, 7.45pm Harry Durrant (Watford fan)

Why you were looking forward to going to the iPro Stadium? With both Clubs in the top six in the League and with Watford having the chance to go top of the League if they won the game, the this was a game not to be missed. As it was also being shown on television meant an usual Friday night game.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The journey was easy, straight up the M1 and the stadium was well signposted around Derby. We managed to park at a local business not too far from the iPro.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?     We arrived with a not a lot of time to spare, so no time to visit a pub, so we went straight into the ground. The home fans were fine and it was quite relaxed around the stadium.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?     The stadium is of a good size with a capacity of over 33,000. The West Stand on one side was two tiered and larger than the other three stands that were single tiered. However it did have a neat and tidy look. The Watford fans were housed in one corner of the stadium. The views of the pitch were fine and we stood for most of the game.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..     Can't comment on the pies, but the facilities were okay with spacious toilets. The main plus point was the atmosphere, which was electric from both sets of fans. The Watford fans sang throughout the game, as well as the Derby fans who were located in the section next to us. It was a great start for Watford with Vydra getting the opening goal. However the jubilation in the away end was short lived as on the stroke of half time, Motta for Watford conceded a penalty. Things then got worse when the ref adjudged him to be the last defender and produced a red card. Bent stepped up for Derby and cleanly slotted home the equaliser. With Watford down to ten men, it was going to be a long second half.

Derby took advantage of the numerical advantage and went ahead through a goal from Tom Ince. Things were starting to get rather nervy for the Watford fans, but out of the blue we equalised with 15 minutes to go, when Ighalo scored. The Watford fans went mental in celebration. The game finished 2-2. A point was not enough to send us top of the League, but after being a man down and a goal behind and with Derby having a number of other chances to increase their lead (luckily our keeper Gomes was in fine form) then we were relieved to have come away with a draw. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away was straightforward, although there was a fair bit of traffic, which was to be expected really. 

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It was a cracking night. 2-2. Such a good game and day out. If you want to sample some atmosphere in the Championship then the IPro Stadium is one of the places to go. I wish Derby the best of luck for next season.

Derby County v Southport FA Cup 3rd Round Saturday January 3rd 2015, 3pm Will Burns (Southport)

1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):

I was really looking forward to this game as it was the first time Southport had got through to the 3rd Round of the FA Cup in 16 years. As soon as I watched the draw, I instantly searched up Derby’s stadium on Google and my first impression was that it looked like a really nice, reasonably modern stadium so I was looking forward to seeing the Port play there.

2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

We didn’t have much trouble as we were on a coach but the car park was massive, definitely enough space for most.

3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?

We arrived two hours before kick off but there was plenty to do, there is a retail park nearby to kill a bit of time and Burger King, KFC, Frankie & Benny’s, Subway and Pizza Hut outlets provided a large choice of places to eat and an Intersport shop to look at some footy stuff. The home fans were quite friendly and we talked for a good 10 minutes to the match day programme guy.

4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?

When I first saw the iPro stadium it was exactly what I expected, not huge but neat and well designed and thought out. The Toyota West Stand was by far the nicest, with a grander feel to it. The away stand inside was well kept and spacious.

5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

The game was quite exciting. Despite Derby dominating the game Southport held them at bay, but an unfortunate 93rd minute penalty put Derby through to the next round 1-0. The atmosphere was buzzing and the Derby fans in the South Stand were brilliant for an FA Cup 3rd round versus a non-league team, the stewards were helpful however the toilets weren’t the best. I didn’t have any refreshments in the stadium as prices in football grounds nowadays are typically high.

6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

It was easy to get away from the ground at the end, as our coaches were escorted away and we more or less drove straight out, we stopped at traffic lights but that was it.

7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

Overall, I’d give the day 8.5/10, I thoroughly enjoyed it and Pride Park/iPro Stadium was fantastic but the final result was slightly disappointing because we honestly thought we’d got a replay back at Haig Avenue.

Derby County v Chelsea FA Cup 4th Round Sunday January 15th 2014, 2.15pm Daniel Gosbee (Chelsea fan)

I was more or less looking forward to going to Derby just to watch Chelsea. I love the FA Cup and really wanted to follow the blues hopefully progress through to the next round. Never been to Derby so it was another stadium ticked off the list.

We drove to Derby and found the stadium easily and followed the signs to car parking in an industrial estate about 1km from the stadium for £5.

Before the game there is a lot to do near by. There's a Subway outlet, retail park, McDonalds, Greggs (which wasn't open) and burger vans. I didn't chose to eat anything, but I'm sure if I was hungry, there was plenty things there to eat and drink. The home fans were fairly friendly before the game yes, on twitter they were great, giving lots of Chelsea fans tips about travel and nearest pubs etc. which was nice.

The ground from the outside looks modern, and quite impressive when walking up to it. On a close inspection it looks smaller but still impressive. Inside it looks modern, but sadly lacks character. 

Atmosphere was really good. Both sets of fans were up for it even before kick off. The stewards were really friendly. One steward came and sat next to us and asked us about our season and our squad then he told us who he thought would give us grief etc. and he and the others were friendly. The facilities were clean. The game was a bit boring in the first half, and the second half the game was better, Chelsea deserved the win through (2-0). Chelsea fans did anger the Derby fans a little when they were singing about their local rivals Nottingham Forest and we were giving Forest a bit of support, but hey it's all banter at the end of the day!

It took a while leaving after the game as it took us 20 odd minutes to find the car because we forgot where we parked it! The area all looked the same in the dark. 

All in all it was a good day out. I wasn't really expecting to enjoy the day as much as I did, good support from the Derby fans and Chelsea fans. The game wasn't the best, nice stadium, and I would go as far as saying if Derby got promoted, I would happily go back and watch Chelsea play at the iPro stadium again, hopefully a better game though! 

Derby County v Sheffield Wednesday Championship League Saturday August 18th 2012, 3pm Dan Brennan (Sheffield Wednesday fan)

I’ve been to Derby countless times yet this was to be my first visit to Pride Park. With it being the first game of the season, Wednesday on the crest of a wave from last season and Derby stumbling after an amazing defeat to Scunthorpe in the cup earlier on in the week, it was set up to be a good day.

With Pride Park being centrally located than it is easy to get to. I got the train down from Sheffield – services between Sheffield and London St. Pancras are every 20 minutes but I know that Crosscountry trains also stop in Derby. I’d recommend going by train here – the ground is very close to the station and I saw a lot of traffic congestion around the ground prior to kick-off.

We arrived in Derby at about 1 o’clock and on the way to the stadium (you will most probably get a police escort) you will pass a whole host of watering holes. We went in a Harvester – cheap beer, nice day, job done. There was also a Chiquito and a Frankie’s and Benny’s located close to the ground too. From there we walked to the ground which, all in all, took about ten minutes from the train station. 

Pride Park is a cracking ground, both in and out. It’s no different from a lot of others but it’s well built and is very big. It is easy to automatically dislike these new grounds – with my home stadium being Hillsborough, I’m a fan of traditional grounds – but Pride Park is also good. All of the stands were big and I quite liked the executive boxes in the one corner. In this corner there was also a large screen showing Leeds vs. Wolves before kick-off and then showed the game live throughout the match which I thought was a nice touch. The atmosphere was good – 6,000 Wednesdayites, the most away fans ever at Pride Park I believe – were absolutely bouncing and the Derby fans also made some noise which meant it was an electric atmosphere as we kicked off the campaign.

The first half, from a Wednesday point of view, was dismal. 2-0 down after 25 minutes courtesy of Nathan Tyson and Jake Buxton, coupled with some dreadful defending, and the Derby fans were bouncing. Pride Park is a loud stadium and the acoustics are excellent. Wednesday were being hammered in all honesty and a Chris O’Grady screamer against the run of play gave us a chance in the second half, a chance were barely deserved. The second period was different – the Derby fans were silent and tentative as Wednesday cranked up the ante both on and off the field and, after two disallowed goal, a stone-wall penalty appeal turned down and two efforts hacked off the line, Reda Johnson finally bundled home the equaliser in the 90th minute to send the Owls fans absolutely crazy. It was nothing less than we’d deserved after a fabulous second-half display. It was interesting to see that the Derby fans booed their players after the game – they hadn’t been bad by any means, and I feel that they were quite quick to jump on their players backs.

Getting away from the ground was easy enough – getting out of the stand took an age though as the gangways are steep and narrow meaning getting 6,000 people out was always going to be difficult. From there though, it was straight back to the station and onto the train home.

The nature of the equaliser meant it felt like a win! All in all though, a fantastic day out. Derby is a great place to visit – not massively different to other places like the Walkers and Swansea etc. etc. – but it does have a great atmosphere which makes for a great day out. I’d recommend a trip to Derby as, barring maybe a lack of character, there’s nothing wrong with it whatsoever. Definitely go again! 

Derby County v Ipswich Town Championship League Saturday April 7th 2012, 3pm Mark Lees (Ipswich Town fan)

1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):   I always look forward to whatever away games I go to as I can’t afford to go to many of them. Pride Park has usually been happy hunting ground for Ipswich in recent years and as it was nearly the end of the season and Ipswich have been in great form of late I thought that this game would be a good choice. I had also never been to Derby before and had heard positive things about Pride Park from other fans.

2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?     I went on the club coach from Portman Road which set off for Derby about 10.00 am and got to Pride Park about 13.40 pm so all in all the journey time wasn’t too bad which included a 40 minute stop at a service station near Leicester. There was a separate parking area for away coaches just outside the ground which was all very easy to find my way back to after the game.   3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?   First thing I did was buy a programme and it was quite unique as they are sealed in plastic bags which helps in case of bad weather. Bought a coke and a hot dog for £5.00 which wasn’t too bad. They also have burger vans outside the ground which supporters can also go outside to at half time.

4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?   Pride Park looks quite compact from the outside but when you enter the stands it is a whole different story. I had a very good view of the pitch from where I was sat even though I was quite high up. The Stadium overall is really impressive and the seats were very comfortable. The stadium is built in such a way that extra capacity can be added in the future to the North, East and South Stands.   5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..   Ipswich were the better team in the first half and were passing really well and looking like we were going to score but Derby got better in the second half and really tested our defence who throughout it all had a great game. It ended up being a goalless draw but a very entertaining one at that.

The atmosphere was mostly created by our amazing away support in the first half as the Derby fans were very quiet but once Derby stepped it up in the second half, the home fans were lifted and it was almost deafening. They are very passionate about their team. The stewards were very friendly and very helpful.

Getting away from the ground didn’t take very long at all but our driver took a wrong turn and almost got us lost. Luckily we were able to go the way we came thanks to a roundabout and were able to get back on track. We had to laugh. Had a 15 minute stop at Cambridge on the way home and got back to Portman Road about 8.40 pm.   7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:   Despite the game ending up a goalless draw, I had a really great day out. Pride Park is a very nice stadium with really friendly staff and I would definitely go there again next season. 10/10.

Submit A Review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

(can be 'Neutral' or 'Doing the 92')

(or not as the case may be!)

Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. (opens in a new tab)

• I agree to the Terms and Conditions

Derby Country Football Club Tour

• [email protected]
• Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8XL
• 0871 472 1884
• East Midlands

Embark on a behind-the-scenes journey, exploring the hallowed grounds, iconic stadium, and rich history of a beloved football club.

Indoor & Outdoor Attraction

Family Friendly Attraction

Accessible in some areas

Dogs Not allowed

Opening Times

Tours require booking.

Per Person : £10

More Information

The Pride Park Stadium tour encompasses various sections, such as hospitality lounges, the tunnel, dug-out area, both home and away changing rooms, the Director's Box, press room, and Derby County's Trophy Cabinet.

No reviews. Why not be the first? It's quick and easy....

Find things to do in Derby

Looking for things to do in Derby? VisitRevisit have all you need to plan a fun packed day. Search for attractions, activities and events. Adventure awaits for you, your family and friends. Keep a track of the things to do in your itinerary and build a day out in Derby to enjoy and remember. Have a great day out and remember to come back and share your experiences with others.

Trending in Derby

Attractions - discover somewhere new, activites - feeling active take a look at these..., show only - popular filter options..., explore in and around derby.

You don't have any existing visits (itineraries), why not create one?

e.g. "Lake District weekend", "Easter Family Day out"

Pride Park Stadium

Pride Park is an all-seater football stadium in Derby, England, that is the home ground of English Football League club Derby County. With a capacity of 33,597, it is the 16th-largest football ground in England.

Located on Pride Park, a business park on the outskirts of Derby city centre, the stadium was built as part of the commercial redevelopment of the area in the 1990s. Derby County have played at the ground since it opened in 1997 as a replacement for their former home, the Baseball Ground. Due to sponsorship, the venue was officially known as the iPro Stadium between 2013 and 2016.

Club Factfile

• NAME: Derby County
• NICKNAME: The Rams
• FOUNDED: 1884
• TRADITIONAL COLOURS: Black and white
• LOCAL RIVALRY: Nottingham Forest

Ground Factfile

• CAPACITY: 33,597
• RECORD ATTENDANCE: 33,597 (England vs. Mexico, 25 May 2001)
• ADDRESS: Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8XL
• YEAR OPENED: 18 July 1997
• CONSTRUCTION COST: £28m
• PITCH SIZE: 114 × 74 yards

Related Blog Posts

• Cup football at Pride Park

Ground Information

The iPro Stadium, previously known as Pride Park Stadium, replaced Derby’s old Baseball Ground, which was left after further renovations to turn it into an all-seater turned out to be impractical. First plans for a move away from the Baseball Ground were made in the early 1990s, but it took several unsuccessful attempts before the club found a suitable site for a new stadium. Construction of Pride Park Stadium finally started in 1996, and it took just one year for the stadium to be completed.

Pride Park Stadium was officially opened on 18 July 1997 by Queen Elizabeth II. The first match was played about two weeks later when Italian side Sampdoria visited the stadium for a friendly. Vincenzo Montella scored the first goal at the stadium, and the only one during the match. In 2006, Derby announced plans to expand the stadium with another 10,000 seats, though contingent on Derby staying in the Premier League. The relegation of the club following their first season in the Premier League ended these plans.

Pride Park Stadium got renamed iPro Stadium in December 2013 following the agreement of a £7-million sponsorship deal with iPro. Much like the new stadiums at Coventry, Reading and Cardiff, 3 sides of the bowl-shaped Pride Park are single tier with an extra level above the Main stand. 

Visiting supporters are situated in the corner between the East and South Stands. General league allocation limit's visiting teams to 2,700 although in excess of 5,500 can be catered for on cup games.

If you arrive by train, turn right as you leave the station and you'll come across a couple of away supporter friendly pubs such as The Brunswick or The Alexandra Hotel. Both serve a wide range of food and drink.

Away fans are also very welcome at the pub "Cross Keys.' They offer an array of food and drinks and a very warm welcome is guaranteed. The pub is 20 minutes away from the ground with large car parking facilities. Post code is DE55 1BG.

Car Parks & Public transport

Parking is freely available in local car parks priced between £2 at the cattle market and £6 at the local KFC. There are a few spaces to be had in the surrounding roads however if you're willing to arrive early enough.

Still not found what you are looking for?

Click on the additional Grounds below to find out more information, or visit the Grounds Hub to find the Ground that you are looking for.

Gander Green Lane

Jobserve Community Stadium

Glanford Park

London Stadium

© Around The Grounds uses cookies. By continuing we assume your permission to deploy cookies, as detailed in our privacy policy.

• Skip to primary navigation
• Skip to main content
• Skip to primary sidebar

Football-Stadiums.co.uk

Pride Park: Derby County

Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com , CC BY-SA 3.0 DE , via Wikimedia Commons

For most people, the association between Derby County and Pride Park was too strong to be able to easily accept calling it The iPro Stadium. It was called that for a time, however, given the 10-year sponsorship deal with the sporting drinks company iPro that was signed in 2013. That was dissolved in 2016 though, and the ground returned to being called Pride Park Stadium.

The decision to move away from the club’s former stadium, The Baseball Ground, was brought about because of two of football’s biggest tragedies: The Bradford City Stadium fire and The Hillsborough disaster. The former meant that vast portions of The Baseball Ground’s wooden components resulted in it being considered to be too big of a fire risk; whilst the latter meaning that all English football stadiums had to become all-seater. That limited Derby’s attendance to just 17,500, though that has now been increased to around 33,000.

Pride Park Photos

Pride Park Seating Plan and Where to Sit

Pride Park Stadium is, as is the vogue for most modern grounds, built in something of a bowl style. It is perhaps a touch more rectangular than other stadiums that have taken on a bowl style, and it maintains the traditional English habit of having four differently named stands. This mix of conformity and non-conformity is compounded by the fact that the ground is all single-tiered with the exception of the largest stand which has two tiers.

• The North Stand – This is a single-tier stand split into upper and lower sections and stands behind the goal at the Northern end of the stadium.
• The East Stand – Running along the side of the pitch, this stand has white seating in sections that spells out the club’s nickname, The Rams.
• The South Stand – A mirror image of The North Stand, this stand sits behind the Southern goal and normally houses the away supporters.
• The West Stand – Gaining its name thanks to sponsorship by the Japanese car manufacturer, this stand has two tiers that are separated by executive boxes. It also houses the dressing rooms and the dug-outs.

Derby County Ticket Prices

The ticket prices for Derby County matches are announced about seven weeks ahead of time. If you leave it until the day of the match itself then you’ll find that the prices go up by £3 for adults and £2 for concessions.

Derby also categorise their games A, B and C, and there are different prices depending on your age and where you want to sit. The prices in the various categories for adults and concessions are as follows:

• A: £24-£32 / £18-£24
• B: £20-£28 / £15-£21
• C: £16-£24 / £12-£18

How To Get Derby County Tickets

There is barely a club in the land that doesn’t have an excellent website via which you can buy tickets for their matches, and Derby County is no exception. If you’re not keen on using websites or buying your tickets online, though, you can call the club’s box office directly or pop in to the ticket office at the ground itself. Options are available for both young and old, tech savvy fans and old school paper ticket lovers.

Where to Buy

• Ticket Compare

Getting To Pride Park

Pride Park is close to the centre of Derby, so it’s reasonably easy to get to by all of the usual routes. Here’s some guidance to help you, though, because we’re nice like that:

Train – You can reach Derby Railway Station directly from Manchester, Leeds, London and more. The good news is that it’s also less than one mile from the ground, so you’ll probably be able to walk it in about twenty minutes or so.

Bus – The number 111 bus goes from the centre of Derby out to the ground, stopping at nearby Derwent Parade. There are other options available for you too, but that’s the best one, to be honest.

Car – Pride Park is located just off the A52, so you’re not going to miss it if you want to drive and you’re heading the right way. From London you’ll get on to the A52 by taking Junction 25 of the M1, whilst from the North you’ll take the M6 and the A534.

By Air – East Midlands Airport is very close to Derby, being around nine miles away. You can get the Skyline bus service from East Midlands Airport to Derby and that takes about twenty minutes.

Taxi – Should you not fancy the walk from the train station to the ground then a taxi will set you back something in the region of £5 and will take around the same amount of time to complete its journey. It goes without saying that if the journey takes longer it will also cost you more.

Parking Near Pride Park

The club runs a number of officially sanctioned car parks that are all a short walk from the ground. There’s not a lot of on-street parking, however, with the likelihood that you’ll get towed or ticketed if you attempt to park in an unauthorised zone extremely high.

• See Available Parking Near Pride Park

Useful Resources

• Parking - Just Park

Pride Park Hotels

Derby is a nice East Midlands city, so there are a few hotel options for your consideration. Here are some of our picks:

Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park - £60+

Pentahotel Derby - £80+

Hallmark Hotel Derby Midland - £120+

Pubs and bars near pride park.

Derby is a nice city to head to for a bite to eat and a drink. Here are some of the places that we think you should consider, if you don’t know the city that well:

Harvester Pride Park

The brunswick inn, the alexandra hotel.

Built in 1997 but refurbished quite a bit in the intervening years, Pride Park has the sort of facilities that you’d expect from a club that is trying to position itself at the top end of the market. The concourses are reasonable enough and have numerous stalls and shops from which you can buy drinks and snacks. The views of the pitch are reasonably good from anywhere inside the arena.

• Programme: £3
• Cup of tea: £2.3

Hospitality

Derby County’s hospitality packages promise a good mix of luxury and entertainment. There are options available to pretty much every budget, within reason, and how much you get out of the day will depend on how much you’re willing to put in. From sponsoring the match ball through to sponsoring the entire match day experience, there are numerous ways that you can get your business’ name out and about through Derby County. There are three main areas that you’ll want to consider spending your 90 minutes:

• Captains Club – The most informal option, this cash bar facility will grant you an unlimited buffet plus dessert, matchday program, and premium seating.
• Igor’s Lounge – Igor Stimac is a Derby legend, and this lounge is named after him. You get a 3 course bistro menu, padded leather seats on the balcony, a pay bar facility, and occasional visits from Derby ambassadors.
• Toyota Suite – You will witness the man of the match presentation in here and enjoy a sumptuous 4 course meal.

Private Hire

As a state-of-the-art facility it’s no surprise that Pride Park Stadium caters for pretty much any private event that you could think of. From prom nights for school students through to banquets and dinner dances, if you’re looking for a private hire location in Derby then you’d do well to consider the home of the city’s football club.

If you’re looking for somewhere to host a business event then Derby’s lounges can cater for small meetings of four or so people up to much larger conferences for up to 450 delegates. The executive boxes offer ideal break-out rooms, should you wish to explore the possibility of taking your larger meeting down to a smaller scale.

Pride Park Stadium also offers wedding services, including a specialisation in Asian celebrations. If you’re a huge Rams fan then why not consider spending your special day in the most special of locations? If you’re not looking to host a wedding but have an exhibition that you’d like to put on then fear not! The club has got you covered there, too.

Stadium Tours & Museum

If you choose to do a tour of Pride Park Stadium then you’ll get a chance to follow in the footsteps of your heroes: having a look around the home dressing room, walking down the tunnel and emerging on to the side of the pitch before sitting in the dug-out. You’ll also get to spend some time in the Director’s Box, have a look at some of the hospitality lounges and even go inside the ground’s own police cell.

Tours are available on particular dates that change throughout the year, so get in touch with the club directly to find out when you can go. You can organise a one-off private tour, but these will cost a minimum of £25 when tours normally cost just £10 per person. The tour lasts an hour.

Derby County don’t have a museum of their own, though you may sometimes be able to see some club memorabilia on display at the city’s Museum and Art Gallery. There is also an online museum that you can visit if you’re keen to learn about the club’s history.

About Derby County

Derby County were one of the founding members of the Football League when it was formed in 1888. Because of that it has the odd claim to fame that it os one of only ten football clubs that has competed every season of the English Football League since its foundation. The club itself was formed in 1884 as a separate section of Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

In spite of the fact that the club’s heyday was in the 1970s, they’ve spent only four season outside of English football’s top two divisions. The club won the First Division championship twice in the ‘70s, and also competed in European competition during the same period. They reached the semi-final of the European Cup once, too.

In 2021, the club faced the very real danger of going into liquidation, after a 21 point deduction for financial fair play breaches saw them relegated to the third tier of English football for the first time since the 1980s. Luckily, David Clowes stepped in to buy the club and invest in its future, but the success of this is yet to be seen.

Pride Park History

Pride Park was at one point the sixteenth largest ground in England by capacity. It was also the twentieth largest in the United Kingdom and the 121st largest in Europe. Not bad for what is normally a Championship ground. It’s also not bad when you consider that, for a time, it wasn’t even going to be built.

When the aftermath of the Taylor Report made it clear that the capacity of The Baseball Ground was going to be reduced considerably, it seemed obvious that a new stadium would be the way forward. It looked like it was going to be very expensive, however, so redevelopment of the old stadium seemed the best thing to do. In the end they reigned in their designs and Pride Park was built.

Pride Park was officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen on the 18th of July 1997. The first competitive fixture at the ground came on the 30th of August when the home side beat Barnsley by one goal to nil. Though the record attendance at club level was set during a game between Derby and Liverpool in March of 2000, the overall attendance record came when the stadium was used to host a full England international between the home nation and Mexico in a friendly in May of 2001.

Future Developments

Owing to the fact that only one of the stands at the ground has a second tier, it would be reasonably easy for the club to expand the stadium’s capacity to around 44,000. Plans were submitted to extend the East stand in 2017, but nothing has happened as of yet.

Unless Derby County become an established Premier League presence, it’s not likely to happen any time soon.

Stadium Guide

Pride Park Stadium Seating Map 2024, Ticket Price and Booking, Parking Map

Pride Park Stadium has hosted various football matches, including international games and play-off matches, as well as non-sporting events such as concerts and conferences. The stadium has also been used as a filming location for various movies and TV shows, including the popular football drama series, “The English Game.”

Pride Park Stadium History

Pride Park Stadium was constructed to replace Derby County Football Club’s previous home, the Baseball Ground, which had been in use since 1890. The Baseball Ground had become outdated and no longer met the requirements of modern football stadiums.

In the early 1990s, Derby County FC began searching for a new site to build a modern stadium, and they eventually settled on the site of the old railway works in the Pride Park area of Derby. Construction on the new stadium began in 1995, and it was officially opened on 18 July 1997, with a friendly match between Derby County and Sampdoria.

In 2014, the stadium was renamed the iPro Stadium, following a sponsorship deal with a local company. However, in 2018, following the end of the sponsorship agreement, the stadium reverted back to its original name, Pride Park Stadium.

Pride Park Stadium Seating Plan 2024

Pride Park Stadium has a total capacity of 33,597 seats, with four stands that are located on all sides of the pitch. The seating layout is designed to offer good views of the pitch from all angles, and there are no obstructed views or pillars that can get in the way. The Pride Park stadium seating chart has divided in four main stands: the East Stand, the West Stand, the North Stand, and the South Stand.

• The East Stand is the main stand and is where you will find the player and hospitality entrances. It also has a large screen for displaying match replays.
• The West Stand is opposite the East Stand and is where the away fans are typically situated.
• The North Stand is behind one of the goals and is where the most passionate home fans are usually located.
• The South Stand is behind the other goal and is typically reserved for families and younger fans.

In addition, there are several hospitality areas located within the stadium that offer premium seating and facilities. These areas include the executive boxes, suites, and lounges, which offer a more exclusive and luxurious experience.

Pride Park Stadium has a well-designed seating plan that offers a comfortable and enjoyable experience for football fans and visitors.

Pride Park Stadium Ticket Price

The ticket prices for matches at Pride Park Stadium can vary depending on the opposition, the competition, and the seating area you choose. Here are some general ticket price ranges:

• Championship Matches: £26 – £33 for adults, £18 – £24 for seniors and young adults, and £10 – £13 for juniors.
• Cup Matches: £20 – £25 for adults, £12 – £18 for seniors and young adults, and £5 – £10 for juniors.

Pride Park Stadium Ticket Booking

Pride Park Stadium is the home of Derby County Football Club. Here are the general steps to book tickets for a match:

• Go to the official Derby County Football Club website.
• Click on the “Tickets” tab in the top menu bar.
• Select the match you want to attend from the list of upcoming fixtures.
• Choose your preferred seating area and ticket category.
• Enter the number of tickets you require and click on “Add to Basket”.
• Review your order details and click on “Checkout” to proceed.
• Create an account on the website or log in if you already have one.
• Provide your personal and payment details as required.
• Review your order summary and click on “Submit Order”.
• Once your payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with your ticket details and instructions for collecting your tickets.

Alternatively, you can also book tickets by calling the Derby County Football Club ticket office on 0871 472 1884 (option 1) or by visiting the ticket office in person at Pride Park Stadium. Please note that ticket prices can vary depending on the opposition, competition, and seating area you choose. It’s best to check the official Derby County Football Club website or contact the ticket office for the most up-to-date prices.

Pride Park Stadium Parking

Pride Park Stadium has a large car park with over 2,000 parking spaces available for visitors on match days. The car park is located adjacent to the stadium and is accessed from Pride Parkway. On match days, the car park can get very busy, so it is advisable to arrive early to secure a parking spot. Parking fees may apply and can vary depending on the event or organizer.

Alternatively, there are also several other car parks located within a short walking distance of the stadium, including the Westfield Derby shopping centre and the Riverside car park. Some of these car parks may offer free parking on match days, but availability and fees may vary depending on the event or organizer.

If you prefer not to drive, there are also several public transportation options available to reach the stadium, including local bus services and a shuttle bus service on match days from Derby train station. It is always recommended to check the official website of the stadium or event organizer for the most up-to-date information on parking and transportation options.

How to Reach Pride Park Stadium

Pride Park Stadium is located in Derby, United Kingdom. Here are some common ways to reach the stadium:

• By Car: The stadium is located just off the A52 (Brian Clough Way) and is easily accessible from the M1 motorway. There is a large car park available for visitors on match days, but it’s advisable to arrive early to secure a parking spot.
• By Train: The nearest train station to Pride Park Stadium is Derby Station, which is located approximately 1.5 miles away. You can take a taxi from the station to the stadium, or alternatively, there is a shuttle bus service available on match days.
• By Bus: There are several local bus services that stop near the stadium, including the number 4 and 7 buses. The nearest bus stop to the stadium is located on Pride Parkway.
• By Air: The closest airport to Pride Park Stadium is East Midlands Airport, which is located approximately 13 miles away. From the airport, you can take a taxi or hire a car to reach the stadium.

Please note that routes and methods of transportation may vary depending on your location and the specific event you are attending at the stadium. It is always recommended to check the official website of the stadium or event organizer for the most up-to-date information.

Pride Park Stadium Facilities

Pride Park Stadium offers a range of facilities to enhance the visitor experience, including:

• Hospitality: The stadium has a range of hospitality options, including executive boxes, suites, and lounges. These facilities offer a comfortable and luxurious experience, with access to exclusive bars and restaurants.
• Food and drink: There are a number of food and beverage outlets located throughout the stadium. These include kiosks, snack bars, and fast food outlets. There are also bars and pubs located in the concourse areas.
• Parking: There are a number of car parks located close to the stadium, including the official Pride Park car park, which has over 2,000 spaces.
• Accessibility: The stadium is fully accessible for disabled visitors, with wheelchair spaces available throughout the stadium. There are also accessible toilets and dedicated parking spaces available.
• Retail: The club shop is located at the stadium, offering a range of merchandise and souvenirs. There are also additional retail outlets located in the concourse areas.
• Wi-Fi: There is free Wi-Fi available throughout the stadium, allowing visitors to stay connected during their visit.
• First Aid: The stadium has a dedicated first aid team on hand to deal with any medical emergencies that may arise during events.
• Media Facilities: The stadium has a range of media facilities, including press boxes, broadcast facilities, and interview rooms.

Related Posts

Olympiastadion Berlin Seating Map 2024 with Rows, Parking Map, Schedule

June 24, 2024 June 24, 2024

Yves-du-Manoir Stadium Seating Plan, Stade Olympique de Colombes Seat Map

June 20, 2024 June 21, 2024

Stade de France Seating Plan 2024, France National Stadium Seat Map, Parking Map

About Saloni

DERBY COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB

New signing interview: ben osborn, new signing: derby-born osborn becomes first summer signing, 2024/25 away ticket memberships: general sale under way.

PLAYER INTERVIEW

TRANSFER NEWS

AWAY TICKET MEMBERSHIPS

CARABAO CUP DRAW

2024/25 HOME KIT

2024/25 FIXTURES

FIXTURES IN FOCUS

RAMSTV INTERVIEW

RAMSTV FEATURE

WOMEN INTERVIEW

FEMALE TALENT PATHWAY

WOMEN REVIEW

WOMEN HIGHLIGHTS

PARTNERSHIP NEWS

KELLOGG'S FOOTBALL CAMPS

Craig Forsyth

Eiran Cashin

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing

Curtis Nelson

Sonny Bradley

Dcfc megastore.

1994 Bukta Shirt

2002 Away Shirt

2002 Home Shirt

Black and white army.

• Remember me Not recommended on shared computers

Forgot your password?

• Derby County Forum

Stadium Tour

By Wolfie October 20, 2015 in Derby County Forum

Recommended Posts

Thinking of arranging it as a treat for some family members, but to be honest I expected it to cost a lot more than £8 each, so I'm worried now that it might be a bit naff and not that special.

Anyone been on the official tour & was it any good?. Highlights?. How big are the groups?

Link to comment

Share on other sites.

• Created 8 yr
• Last Reply 8 yr

Well there's a trophy room (more like a cupboard) full of not a great deal, a bar that you can go in anyway, some seats which you see every Saturday and sometimes get to have a nosey in the cells... again, which you could go in for free if you take a particular dislike to the referee, a steward or opposition fans.

I've done it but it is a bit boring.

So this is a changing room....wow

So this is the showers.....wow

So this is the bar where all the high flyers drink from....wow

I've done many tours and The Rams one is as good as any really. Not sure if it's still there but the infamous coffee cup was in the trophy cabinet!

Having done several, they are all much of a muchness but then I guess they all show you the same or similar areas. £8 is great value. I'd go for it myself. 

Animal is a Ram

Now is the best time to go, given that they've now finished decking out the changing rooms, the side of the pitch, etc etc.

I did it just two weeks before the season started, and they were still working on it, hadn't yet put the new dugout seats in. Still enjoyed it though, even got to see the manager's office, although this was also being done to Mr. Clement's liking!

Overall, £8 is great value considering the standard of the ground, plenty of picture opportunities, including Mac's infamous babestation phone.. which was there before him!

It's fine for the cost ,I took a friend's child to Old Trafford as they are a Man U fan for a birthday treat and apart from the size it's a pretty similar experience.

I liked it. Never done any of those elsewhere. The highlight was difinately this senior citizen couple that gave the tour. They took care of that everyone got some personal attention while touring. Especially kids were well taken care of. Also the fact that me and my mate were foreigner fans got us some extra service. Worth the cost.

Took my daughter for her 16th as we were back in Derby, she loved it!

Roll on the Academy tour, yet to be instigated.

It's decent purely for the chance of seeing a few 'big' names from the club. First time I went got to meet Tom Glick (Christ that was a while back) and the second time Sam rush 

I was in a box for the match against Ssausagehorpe where we go trounced 5-2 or something stupid. Met Savage, Bywater and Tom Glick. I also met Brian Laws best mate who told me Laws had already signed for the Burnley job. Had a nice £100 on 11/2.

Enjoyed it, very interesting if you've never seen behind the scenes before! Lasts about an hour!

I did one 9 or 10 years ago. Really interesting, I enjoyed it. I think it used to be more than £8..

Did one a few years later at St. James' Park and Allianz Arena Munich aswell. Rams one was the best.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

We Pimpernels enjoyed it very much. Good to see behind the scenes. Very impressive.

Thanks Guys. I'll have a go.

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

• Existing user? Sign In
• Online Users
• All Activity

Fixtures & Results

• League 1 Table
• Premier League 2 Table
• Create New...

'Melody, soul and some fire': Neal Schon of Journey talks about stadium tour headed here

PITTSBURGH ― Perhaps you've already seen Journey excite arena and amphitheater audiences, though the group's upcoming stadium show, July 27 at PNC Park, will be a fresh experience for many.

Journey guitarist Neal Schon promises Pittsburgh area fans will be delighted.

"I have high aspirations for this tour," Schon said. "I think it's going to be amazing, and our fans are going to walk away very, very happy."

Journey will follow a 6 p.m. opening set by Steve Miller Band, stationed as the middle band setting up the evening-ending performance by Def Leppard.

Tickets are $49.50 to $259 with VIP packages nearly $550 at mlb.com/pirates .

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

"The chemistry is great. We know that," an enthusiastic-sounding Schon said in a mid-June phone interview. "We've already done two tours with Def Leppard, and they're great guys. It's going to be a lot of fun."

The last Journey-Def Leppard stadium co-headline, in 2018, sold 1 million tickets.

"It completely sold out and the audience had a blast," Schon said. "The whole place was lit up like a giant Christmas tree each time.

"Def Leppard decided this time they did not want to flip flop with us as we did back in '18, so we agreed to play in front of them; it is co-headline," Schon said. "But we've tested our music in the daylight as well as the night when you have all the frills, but it comes out just as good in the daylight."

Over the past three years, Journey has headlined arenas, supported by Toto, including a June 2022 stop at PPG Paints Arena .

More: Journey delivered what Pittsburgh fans wanted, and Toto did, too

On this summer's tour, concertgoers aren't likely to hear any new Journey songs, although the band's been working on a musical project.

"It's not quite done. And I'm not certain how do you get it out that quick anyway before a tour starts? So, we're not really concerned about it now," Schon said.

Fans can buckle up for Schon's fiery fretwork on favorite songs from Journey's Steve Perry days, like "Stone in Love," "Faithfully," "Separate Ways," "Wheel in The Sky," "Open Arms" and "Any Way You Want It." Schon keeps things fresh for himself by improvising solos and licks.

"I'm one of those guys who improvises quite a lot, night to night. I never play the same thing twice. You find ways of making new."

Journey's seasoned lineup, including '80s alum Jonathan Cain (keys), Deen Castronovo (drums since 1998) and Arnel Pineda (lead vocals since 2007) adapts to improvisation and any new surroundings.

"We have what we have, and it does work," Schon said. "We just got back from Scandinavia. where we played pretty much like a heavy metal festival in Sweden, and we headlined that. Everyone who was on before us was pretty heavy and we like killed the audience. You know what I mean? We do what we do. And don't try to reinvent the wheel. If we need to turn up the gas a bit, we do. And we have the material for it."

Schon's the lone original member, joining Journey in 1973, after two years in Santana.

"I'm here 51 years, and things are bound to change. They have changed," he said. "Fortunately, they've changed in a good way for us, so we're still kicking hard and having fun with it. But nothing ever stays the same. You see fans once in a while that are just glued onto the original band. I'm even talking prior to Steve Perry. And there's fans just not willing to move on from Steve to what we are now. And then there are fans who love what we're doing now. They are a lot younger fans, which is really great because they're really open to everything. They're not like, 'well-I-heard-this-back-in 1973 and you're not going to ever be the same.' Well, who the (heck) is the same. Nobody's the same. Nobody from that band is the same. Things change, and you've got to change with it."

Released in October 1981, Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" remains evergreen, regularly getting a boost from new fans, as in 2009, when the Fox comedy-drama "Glee" pushed it to the top of the download charts.

Early this year, the Recording Industry Association of America announced that “Don’t Stop Believin’” set a new worldwide mark by reaching 18 million sales.

"'Don't Stop Believin' has become the biggest song in history, in every genre of music ever," Schon said. "That's just incredible and I feel very privileged and honored to have written just one-third of that song with Steve (Perry) and John (Cain). "Obviously, we got some things right."

When released originally, "Don't Stop Believin'" only reached No. 9 on the Billboard charts.

"Our whole catalog is like that. It's not all about chart position," Schon said. "It's about how our audience now perceives those songs. A song like 'Lights' will light the whole place up. Everyone sings at the top of their lungs. And it wasn't a big chart stomper. Neither was 'Wheel in the Sky' or 'Any Way You Want It.' And they're all hits now. There's very little radio left. People are just liking what they're liking, and I'm not complaining."

One of Schon's legacies is being a master of blistering solos that electrify power ballads.

He explains, "My style evolved. I started much more in a blues-R&B fusion vein as a young guitarist before I joined Santana in 1971. Santana was very much on the fusion side and all types of African rhythms and Latin rhythms and world music that they turned me onto. When Journey first started, it was like a spinoff. We were a high-energy fusion jam band from San Francisco. When I met Steve Perry and we got together for the first time we wrote 'Patiently' in a half hour. It was something brand new for me, and I felt at that point I followed my gut instinct."

Perry brought beautiful melodies to work with "that I really never heard before," Schon said. "I felt if I'm going to play a solo after he sings a beautiful melody then I should convey and take off of where he left off, and set him up where he comes back in. So, I just thought more symphonic, more melody and try to put some blues in it with some fire, too. And that's how I came up with the sound I've attained all these years. Melody, soul and some fire. Everything thrown into one basket."

Schon said Journey's 1980 rock radio breakout "Any Way You Want It" was inspired by the band's love for Thin Lizzy, with whom they had toured.

"There's just three chords to the song. I started with the rhythm that is on the record and we just felt there was no need to write any other sections. We just have it plow through and get a little choppier in the verses," Schon said. "Steve did an amazing job orchestrating that really well to where he didn't need a bunch of different musical pieces to that song. It was just more of a power rocker with some chunky rhythm and then opening up in the chorus and just becoming huge. A very simple idea but very effective. Rock and roll doesn't need to be that brainy, it needs to feel good. And sound good. If you can manage to write something where somebody's going to walk away and hum the melody, you've got it."

Schon hadn't turned 18 yet when he co-wrote three songs on Santana's 1972 album, a year after joining the band and playing on its hit "No One to Depend On."

How does a 17-year-old kid get thrust onstage alongside Woodstock guitar hero Carlos Santana?

"I was kind of known as this machine gun kid guitar player who played electric-style blues," Schon said. "Back then, I didn't really have a style, there was just a lot of fire. I borrowed a lot of licks off records like everyone does. The saying goes, 'once it's on wax it's up for grabs.' That's what I was doing. I was a kid sitting in my bedroom with a little record player just dissecting albums like Cream's 'Wheels of Fire" and all Jimi's (Hendrix) records. I learned as much as I could by ear by just trying to play their parts exactly, and then Zep came into play and Jeff Beck and I wanted to do a Cajun soup of everyone I was listening to including fusion guys like John McLaughlin and Miles Davis."

By choosing to join Santana, Schon turned down an offer from Eric Clapton to join Derek & The Dominoes, though not until after jamming one night with Clapton.

"Clapton said, 'Who do you listen to?' and I said 'Man, I pretty much learned everything I'm playing from you.' And he didn't believe me and so he handed me an acoustic guitar and I picked it up and played "Crossroads" note-for-note from 'Wheels of Fire' that I basically stole off that record."

Schon tries to steer clear of Internet arguments, though admits he occasionally gets drawn into a debate where someone suggests his guitar style isn't so original.

"I say yeah, man, it's all been done before; I never claimed I'm the originator of it, but neither are the people they believe originated it. It all comes from somewhere. And it's all been done."

People also wonder if it bothers him when Rolling Stone or other publications don't rank him among the greatest guitarists.

"I don't really care. I have tons of fans and when we play live, they love it," Schon said. "So really, being in a poll means nothing to me. John McLaughlin's not in the Top-20 guitarists' poll and he's one of the greatest guitarists in the world. I'm in really good company where a lot of my favorite guitar players are not in there. I agree with my old friend Eddie Van Halen who used to say you can't compare one guitar player to another. It's either good or it's not. You either like them or you don't. It's so stupid that people compare people, because it's an emotion, and everyone has their own way of conveying their emotional side through the instrument. It's personal preference for whoever's listening on the other side. It's all there for people to enjoy."

What does he enjoy most about rocking a stadium filled with people?

"Connections. That's the high point of when you're on stage knowing that you're connecting with them and they're getting it. You know when you have them when they erupt," Schon said. "You can make them erupt with a guitar solo; you can make them erupt with a hit song. It comes from a lot of different energy points the band has at given points of our set. It can be a ballad; it can be a rocker. It's just connecting with them. That's what we're there to do."

Swansea City's 2024-25 Championship fixtures revealed

Swansea City will travel to face Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2024-25 Championship season.

Luke Williams’ Swans make the journey to Teesside on Saturday August 10, with kick-off at 12.30pm.

It marks the first time the two sides have faced each other in the first game of a league campaign, while the Swans are away from home in their league opener for the 15th time in the last 18 years.

Swansea’s first home game is against Preston North End on the weekend of August 17, before the Swansea.com Stadium plays host to the first south Wales derby of the season the following weekend.

Anyone wanting to guarantee their seat for that derby – which will be the first league meeting between the sides held in August since 1987 – and all home fixtures for the 2024-25 campaign can do so by purchasing a season ticket, with the general sale window ongoing.

Hospitality packages for the 2024-25 season are now on sale HERE .

The return derby game at Cardiff City Stadium is to be held on the weekend of January 18.

Swansea are set to play at home on Boxing Day for the first time since 2018, with Queens Park Rangers the visitors to SA1. 

Luton Town are also set to visit south Wales over the festive period (December 29), before a trip to Portsmouth on New Year’s Day, with the south coast club and the Swans in the same division for the first time since the 2010-11 campaign.

The Easter weekend comprises a home meeting with Hull City on Good Friday before an Easter Monday trip to Queens Park Rangers.

The season rounds off with a home game against Oxford United, who will visit the Swansea.com Stadium for the first time on the weekend of May 3.

The campaign starts with four August fixtures, with a trip to West Bromwich Albion following the aforementioned games against Middlesbrough, Preston North End and Cardiff City.

The first international break of 2024-25 follows the visit to The Hawthorns, with second-tier action returning with home meetings against Norwich City and Bristol City, either side of a midweek trip to Coventry City.

A visit to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United kicks off the October schedule before Stoke City head to SA1 prior to another international break.

Trips to Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday follow, before a home game against Millwall rounds out the month.

A home clash with Watford and a visit to Burnley’s Turf Moor commence the November schedule before that month’s international break, which is followed by home games against Leeds United and Portsmouth, either side of a first trip to Pride Park to face Derby County.

There are six games during a busy December, which starts with back-to-back away games at Luton Town and Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle, before a home meeting with Sunderland.

The final game before Christmas is an away game at Hull City, before the festive run of Queens Park Rangers and Luton Town (home) and Portsmouth (away).

The first home game of 2025 is against West Bromwich Albion before the return south Wales derby.

Sheffield United then visit SA1 before the long trip to Norwich City rounds out January.

February starts with Coventry City heading to the Swansea.com Stadium before meetings with Bristol City (away), Sheffield Wednesday (home), Stoke City (away) and Blackburn Rovers (home).

March starts with a St David’s Day weekend trip to Preston, which is followed by fixtures against Middlesbrough (home), Watford (away), Burnley (home) and Leeds (away).

Back-to-back home fixtures with Derby and Plymouth start April ahead of a trip to Sunderland and those Easter contests against Hull and Queens Park Rangers.

The final away game of the campaign is against Millwall at The Den, with Oxford heading to SA1 for the finale.

You can add Swansea City’s 2024-25 fixtures to your calendar via the link below.

Swansea City 2024-25 fixtures in full

*Please note that aside from the game at Middlesbrough on the opening weekend, all fixtures are subject to change.

The dates and kick-off times for the remainder of games through to the weekend of January 11 2025 are set to be confirmed by the end of July.

Saturday, August 10 – Middlesbrough (a) – 12.30pm

Saturday, August 17 – Preston North End (h) 

Saturday, August 24 – Cardiff City (h) 

Saturday, August 31 – West Bromwich Albion (a)

Saturday, September 14 – Norwich City (h)

Saturday, September 21 – Coventry City (a)

Saturday, September 28 – Bristol City (h)

Tuesday, October 1 – Sheffield United (a)

Saturday, October 5 – Stoke City (h)

Saturday, October 19 – Blackburn Rovers (a)

Tuesday, October 22 – Sheffield Wednesday (a)

Saturday, October 26 – Millwall (h)

Saturday, November 2 – Oxford United (a)

Tuesday, November 5 – Watford (h)

Saturday, November 9 – Burnley (a)

Saturday, November 23 – Leeds United (h)

Wednesday, November 27 – Derby County (a)

Saturday, November 30 – Portsmouth (h)

Saturday, December 7 – Luton Town (a)

Tuesday, December 10 – Plymouth Argyle (a)

Saturday, December 14 – Sunderland (h)

Saturday, December 21 – Hull City (a)

Thursday, December 26 – Queens Park Rangers (h)

Sunday, December 29 – Luton Town (h)

Wednesday, January 1 – Portsmouth (a)

Saturday, January 4 – West Bromwich Albion (h)

Saturday, January 18 – Cardiff City (a)

Tuesday, January 21 – Sheffield United (h)

Saturday, January 25 – Norwich City (a)

Saturday, February 1 – Coventry City (h)

Saturday, February 8 – Bristol City (a)

Tuesday, February 11 – Sheffield Wednesday (h)

Saturday, February 15 – Stoke City (a)

Saturday, February 22 – Blackburn Rovers (h)

Saturday, March 1 – Preston North End (a)

Saturday, March 8 – Middlesbrough (h)

Wednesday, March 12 – Watford (a)

Saturday, March 15 – Burnley (h)

Saturday, March 29 – Leeds United (a)

Saturday, April 5 – Derby County (h)

Wednesday, April 9 – Plymouth Argyle (h)

Saturday, April 12 – Sunderland (a)

Friday, April 18 – Hull City (h)

Monday, April 21 – Queens Park Rangers (a)

Saturday, April 26 – Millwall (a)

Saturday, May 3 - Oxford United (h)

The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

<< Previous page

Pages:  379-406

In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

Shopping Cart Items: 0 Cart Total: 0,00 € place your order

Price pdf version

student - 2,75 € individual - 3,00 € institutional - 7,00 €

Copyright В© 1999-2022. Stratum Publishing House

• Yekaterinburg
• Novosibirsk
• Vladivostok

• Tours to Russia
• Practicalities
• Russia in Lists

Rusmania • Deep into Russia

Out of the Centre

Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

Plan your next trip to Russia

Ready-to-book tours.

Your holiday in Russia starts here. Choose and book your tour to Russia.

REQUEST A CUSTOMISED TRIP

Looking for something unique? Create the trip of your dreams with the help of our experts.