SFL Second Division Champions 1978/79;
Runners-up 1993/94
Shielfield Park can be reached by the following
routes:
By Foot
The ground is approximately 1 mile south of Berwick town centre and is
situated behind Shielfield Terrace, (B6354 Etal Road), Tweedmouth. Follow
the road over the Royal Tweed Bridge (New Bridge) and take the first left at
the roundabout at the end of the bridge. Continue until reaching the railway
arches from where the ground is clearly sign posted. Turn right at the
arches into Etal Road where Shielfield Terrace is the row of houses to the
right. The ground is situated behind the houses approximately 300 yards
from the junction.
By Car
From the
north:
Follow the A1 Berwick by-pass over the River Tweed and take the first left
at the East Ord roundabout. At the next roundabout go ahead, second exit, in
to Cornhill Road, and then turn left at the end of the road into Shielfield
Terrace (Etal Road). The entrance to the ground is approximately 100 yards
on the left and sign posted.
From
the south:
Follow the A1 Berwick by-pass until reaching the junction with the B6354.
Turn left onto the B6354 at the junction and continue until reaching the
ground which is situated approximately 100 yards past the next junction left
(Cornhill Road) and sign posted.
From
the west:
At the East Ord roundabout go straight ahead, second exit. At the next
roundabout go ahead, second exit, in to Cornhill Road, and then turn left at
the end of the road into Shielfield Terrace (Etal Road). The entrance to the
ground is approximately 100 yards on the left and sign posted.
There is a large car park at the rear of the ground. A 50p parking charge is
levied with the ticket doubling as a 50/50 half-time draw ticket.
By Bus
The local bus route from the town centre is the B2 Service: Morrisons –
Golden Square – Prior Park service. The nearest bus stop to the ground is in
Shielfield Terrace, only a few yards from the ground.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, which is situated on the
East Coast Main Line, and a frequent service operates at various stages
during the day. The ground is approximately 1.5 miles from the station. A
taxi service operates from outside the station or, alternatively, fans can
use the local bus service as detailed above.
