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Post by PantherB on Aug 19, 2019 15:56:13 GMT
There's a few reports from fans on social media regarding the Arena Car Park (behind BioCity) stating that vehicles were vandalised, broken into and at least one stolen following the game on Saturday.
So if anyone on here uses the car park, be careful and ensure no valuables are on show. If you have been a victim of vandalism or the car being broken into, report it to the police and the arena.
The information for the car park states it is patrolled by security but nobody has seen this happen.
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Post by Jord v4 on Aug 19, 2019 16:07:40 GMT
Is that the one to the left of the petrol station, Ben?
Is yes I never park there, looks far too dodgy and as you say is never patrolled.
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Post by PantherB on Aug 19, 2019 16:36:49 GMT
Is that the one to the left of the petrol station, Ben? Is yes I never park there, looks far too dodgy and as you say is never patrolled. Do you mean the one near the Royal Mail place? If so, then no but I agree, that one always looks dodgy! The official Arena Car Park is here, it's essentially wasteland renamed a carpark until redevelopment begins.
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Post by Jord v4 on Aug 19, 2019 16:46:42 GMT
Ah no, I meant the one near London Rd/BBC Nottm roundabout.
Tend to use one of the multi storeys nr Hockley. More expensive but peace of mind.
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Post by Yotes on Aug 19, 2019 17:48:37 GMT
I gave up on the parking season ticket when it moved down there from the Broadmarsh carpark, always looked dodgy.
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Post by spik on Aug 19, 2019 20:40:40 GMT
How many times do we see notices telling us who owns the site and how we must abide by the rules. But when you make a statement of foul play the buildings to which car parks are used to access know nothing.ie) You can't get in them for it is full and no one who has parked there (for free in my case scenario) is in the building the car park is used for. Sainsbury's as an example.
So I dare say that if you ring the company you'll find they don't patrol there at all it's just waffled, notice boards.
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Post by bobness on Aug 19, 2019 21:07:24 GMT
Far better off using the tram from the Forest if you're coming from the north. Will be £3.70 return with a Robin Hood PAYG, park as long as you like, about 10 minutes back to the Forest form Lace Market, the car park there is very safe. (EDIT - an "Event" ticket is best if you already have a ticket for the game when you get on the tram, £2.50 return from next weekend) There's a reputational issue for the club if its approved and recommended car park isn't safe. Of course, the one thing you know about cars parked there is that the owners won't be back until the game kicks out... Get Dan Green on the case.
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Post by spik on Aug 19, 2019 21:37:46 GMT
People from the North can drop into Phoenix tram park and if I'm right Panthers is an 'event' ticket at £2
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Post by cjones on Aug 19, 2019 21:59:06 GMT
People from the North can drop into Phoenix tram park and if I'm right Panthers is an 'event' ticket at £2 Coming from Beds we thought about using the ‘Motorpoint’ car park for £4 but then decided on using the Tram from Toton Park and Ride - 3 of us so £6 in total using the event ticket - but really easy and a well looked after car park. Plus a ride on a tram
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Post by Shaggy on Aug 19, 2019 22:00:07 GMT
People from the North can drop into Phoenix tram park and if I'm right Panthers is an 'event' ticket at £2 You are correct on that last... and seeing as I only live 10-15 minutes' walk from Phoenix Park, it's a good option.
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Post by bobness on Aug 20, 2019 7:56:24 GMT
People from the North can drop into Phoenix tram park and if I'm right Panthers is an 'event' ticket at £2 You are correct on that last... and seeing as I only live 10-15 minutes' walk from Phoenix Park, it's a good option. Going up to £2.50 next week.
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Post by blackcat on Aug 20, 2019 17:05:13 GMT
Had a car park ticket for the last two seasons . Not had any issues with car in Arena car park or the Boston Street( Royal Mail ) one . There have been catalytic converters stolen off vehicles at the park and ride tram stops over the last few weeks too. If people make sure there are no valuables on show ,use a crook lock etc it would help .
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Post by cjones on Aug 20, 2019 18:45:09 GMT
You are correct on that last... and seeing as I only live 10-15 minutes' walk from Phoenix Park, it's a good option. Going up to £2.50 next week. This is disappointing - £7.50 instead of £6 - feels like we may need to drive into the centre next time
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Post by pantherdaveb on Aug 20, 2019 19:04:24 GMT
Not got the Arena parking ticket as thought the site was going to be taken for new building work but think that's in the future so decided to use the Intu Victoria Car park. It's now £2 charge after 5pm till 6am.
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Post by azbates on Aug 20, 2019 19:51:19 GMT
Not got the Arena parking ticket as thought the site was going to be taken for new building work but think that's in the future so decided to use the Intu Victoria Car park. It's now £2 charge after 5pm till 6am. Where are you planning on parking for the Sunday games? (I’m looking for decent alternatives to the arena car park)
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Post by spik on Aug 21, 2019 1:03:01 GMT
Not got the Arena parking ticket as thought the site was going to be taken for new building work but think that's in the future so decided to use the Intu Victoria Car park. It's now £2 charge after 5pm till 6am. Where are you planning on parking for the Sunday games? (I’m looking for decent alternatives to the arena car park) Bath Street.
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Post by bobness on Aug 21, 2019 7:46:01 GMT
Going up to £2.50 next week. This is disappointing - £7.50 instead of £6 - feels like we may need to drive into the centre next time There may be a better way. Are you 3 adults?
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Post by cjones on Aug 21, 2019 10:05:03 GMT
This is disappointing - £7.50 instead of £6 - feels like we may need to drive into the centre next time There may be a better way. Are you 3 adults? My wife would say 2 adults and one child 🥴 Yes, 3 adults
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Post by bobness on Aug 21, 2019 12:34:40 GMT
There may be a better way. Are you 3 adults? My wife would say 2 adults and one child 🥴 Yes, 3 adults Lol. You might be a bit stuffed then. A "group" tram ticket is £5, but only covers a max of 2 adults. So, you'll need to pay £7.50 whichever way you do it. This is occasionally where public transport pricing falls down, groups of adults travelling together...
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Post by cjones on Aug 21, 2019 16:24:49 GMT
My wife would say 2 adults and one child 🥴 Yes, 3 adults Lol. You might be a bit stuffed then. A "group" tram ticket is £5, but only covers a max of 2 adults. So, you'll need to pay £7.50 whichever way you do it. This is occasionally where public transport pricing falls down, groups of adults travelling together... Yes lol Though our friend keeps astonishing Food Retailers and Public Houses when she says she’s 29! Lol
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Post by pantherdaveb on Aug 21, 2019 19:24:22 GMT
Not got the Arena parking ticket as thought the site was going to be taken for new building work but think that's in the future so decided to use the Intu Victoria Car park. It's now £2 charge after 5pm till 6am. Where are you planning on parking for the Sunday games? (I’m looking for decent alternatives to the arena car park) Will probably still use Intu as it's easy to reach, safe, refurbished, well lit and has security. It might be a fiver or so but happier to pay that rather than the Arena car park.
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Aug 21, 2019 21:35:10 GMT
The arena car park sounds like a bloody Ghetto
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Post by iginla on Aug 21, 2019 21:58:20 GMT
The arena car park sounds like a bloody Ghetto It’s a dodgy place at night that’s for sure,i wouldn’t risk parking there any more. The Panthers need to either tell the owners to patrol it properly or stop promoting it as their official car park !
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Post by cjones on Aug 22, 2019 6:15:15 GMT
Where are you planning on parking for the Sunday games? (I’m looking for decent alternatives to the arena car park) Will probably still use Intu as it's easy to reach, safe, refurbished, well lit and has security. It might be a fiver or so but happier to pay that rather than the Arena car park. Ooo this sounds much better than £7.50 now on the tram - so is this £2 after 5pm on Sat? Cheers
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Post by Higgy on Aug 25, 2019 9:43:02 GMT
I've been parking here for the past few years and never had an issue...apart from the massive craters that appear during the winter.
It is very convenient if you are heading south of the city post game rather than the long queues in the Lace Market car park for example.
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