Windsor Park is now unrecognizable from what it was before it's revamp. While compared to the best PL grounds it would fall some distance short, the views, facilities , accessibility etc are all excellent for Irish League football. At national team level, the same applies, and facilities are sufficient for the NI team that has a fluctuating level of support over the past 20 years, and so the capacity is probably just about right for NI. One of the negatives is that unfortunately the stadium is too big for almost all Irish League football, and detracts from what can be good atmosphere in a big game. The biggest negative for me personally is the price of food and drink at the kiosks (I am going on cost at NI matches, I don't know if prices are the same at Linfield games or IFA finals). They are simply a rip off, and not even great quality . Finally I'll end on two more positives- I've attended a Christmas function in one of the hospitality suites and it was very good food, a good price and a more than decent night out, much better than some other city centre Christmas dinner packages. Also, the stadium tour was well priced, interesting and very enjoyable for any football fans and something I'd...
Read moreAs an NI season ticket holder, the match day experience is fantastic and family-friendly.
The Stadium Tour is great, albeit a little long. There's not enough to occupy adults in the interactive museum for the time spent there, could be cut down by 10mins. Our guide was fantastic and very attentive to those who had difficulty with walking, making sure they always had somewhere to rest and going at their pace.
The tour includes the museum where kids can test themselves against a virtual Pat Jennings in goal, old kits and footage of NI through the years and a section dedicated to the greatest players to play for NI.
The stadium tour section includes a view from the upper south stand and then some time at pitch level where you can sit in the dugouts. The tour is then capped off with some time in the media and...
Read moreFor me this place has special memories having been there to confirm qualification to the Euros, the defeats of England and Spain and some great times with friends and family. The stadium tour is excellent, and fantastic for fans to see behind the scenes, and the development of a real old school stadium into a top class one that hasn't lost any of its atmosphere. Tour guides provide great knowledge and history and the head of security on entrance is a gentleman. Great stadium tour and one of my personal favourite places in...
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