The All Blacks At Millennium Stadium, 7th November
Having been beaten 9 to 29 by the All Blacks last year, the Welsh will have something to prove coming into this game. Kicking off at 5:15pm local time on Saturday, November 7th, in the Millennium Stadium (which was constructed for the 1999 World Cup), this game promises to be a real competition. And to make it a more festive occasion, the Millennium Stadium will also be celebrating its 10 year anniversary. This match will be the first of the match of the Autumn International series for Wales. Negotiations are still in progress for a Bledisloe Cup between New Zealand and Australia that will be held in Tokyo at the end of October.
Where to Stay
Cardiff’s grand old Angel Hotel was built in 1833 and still retains its Victorian air. The hotel underwent a refurbishment a few years ago, which has helped to restore it to its former glory. Situated between Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. The recently renovated Holiday Inn is one of the closest hotels to the Millennium Stadium. The hotel is located adjacent to the riverside walkway into Gate 1. From The Sandringham Hotel it is only a few minutes’ walk to the Millennium Stadium and less than a 10 minute walk to the Cardiff CIA. The Legacy Royal Hotel is situated on St Mary Street in the heart of Cardiff city centre. From here it is only a few minutes’ walk to the Millennium Stadium. The Marriott is located towards the back of Cardiff city centre within the Cafe Quarter on Mill Lane.
How To Get There
Automobile access to Millennium Stadium is through Gate 4 on Westgate Street in City Centre, Cardiff. Approaching from the east leave the M4 at J28, take the A48 and follow the signs. From the North, leave the M4 at J32, take the A470 South and follow the signs. From the West, leave the M4 at J33 and take the A4232 East and follow the signs. Parking is difficult as there is no parking within Millennium Stadium so parking will be extremely difficult.
Millennium Stadium is within five minutes walk of the Cardiff Central Railway Station and passengers can access the stadium leaving the station’s main entrance on the North side and exiting through gates 5,6 and 7 or by exiting through gates 2,3 or 4 and continuing around to gate 1 on Castle Street. Right next door it the Cardiff Central Bus Station. Passengers can access the stadium by exiting the bus station and exiting the same gates as shown for the railway station. The Cardiff Wales Airport is approximately 30 minutes away by car and the Bristol Airport is 40 minutes. You may want to take a taxi or public transport from the airport as there is no parking at the stadium.
There are many hotels within close proximity to Millenium stadium. Find yours at sports travel website MATCHhotels.com.
Credits: Thanks to BigCardiff.co.uk for the info on hotels near Millennium Stadium.
