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The Shay: hotels nearby and stadium guide
Halifax TownThe Shay is in Halifax and holds 10,061 people. Halifax Town play their home matches here. This guide covers where to stay close to the ground, how to find it and which matches are coming up. Also known as The Shay Stadium.
The Shay: location and hotels nearby
The pin is the stadium. The prices are hotels around it. Areas to stay: Shaw Hill, Well Head, Heath.
Prices near a stadium jump on matchdays. Book once the fixture date is confirmed, and choose free cancellation in case the kickoff moves for TV.
Getting to The Shay
The nearest stations and stops, with the walk from each to the ground.
- TrainHalifax8 minon foot · 640 m
- BusShaw Hill Gaukroger Lane2 minon foot · 152 m
- BusHeath Road Skircoat Road2 minon foot · 160 m
Around The Shay
Pubs, restaurants and cafés within a 10-minute walk of the ground, and what else to see nearby.
Nearest: Jenny's Cafe (2 min walk), The Shay Cafe (3 min walk), The Three Pigeons (4 min walk), Cafe Passion (5 min walk), The Shears Inn (6 min walk)
Worth a look: Eureka! The National Children's Museum (522 m), The Piece Hall (667 m), Calderdale Industrial Museum (710 m), The Jungle Experience (1.1 km)
Places and distances from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Distances are straight-line; the walk is an estimate.
About The Shay
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Questions and answers
Where is The Shay?
The Shay is in Halifax (Skircoat Road). The map on this page opens in your maps app for directions.
How do I get to The Shay by public transport?
The nearest train stop is Halifax, about 8 minutes on foot from the ground (640 m).
Which airport is closest to The Shay?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), about 21.2 km from the ground.
Where can I eat and drink near The Shay?
Within a 10-minute walk of The Shay there are 47 pubs and bars, 26 cafés, 29 fast food, 18 restaurants, 1 supermarkets. The closest: Jenny's Cafe, The Shay Cafe, The Three Pigeons.
Is there parking at The Shay?
OpenStreetMap lists 65 car parks within 800 m of The Shay. On matchdays they fill early; public transport is usually quicker after the final whistle.
What is the capacity of The Shay?
The Shay holds 10,061 spectators.
Which team plays at The Shay?
Halifax Town play home matches at The Shay.
When did The Shay open?
The Shay opened in 1921.
What else is The Shay called?
The Shay is also known as The Shay Stadium.
Where should I stay for a match at The Shay?
Stay within walking distance of The Shay so you can walk back after the final whistle, when transport is at its busiest. The map on this page shows the hotels around the stadium with their prices.