Magic Weekend Fan Guide

The Fords return to St James’ Park in a re-run of last year’s fixture against local rivals Leeds Rhinos to round off day one of the two-day event for the Tigers!

Castleford Tigers fans will be in the Gallowgate Stand at St James’ Park, and we have a big following as always heading up to the Toon! We can't wait to see you all there wearing your Cas colours!

We are down to the last 75 tickets left in the Gallowgate End will go off sale at 2pm on Friday, 2nd June.

Our Ticket Office on Wheldon Road is open for fans to call in 9.30am-4pm (Monday-Friday) or contact via phone 01977 529 263.

If the hours above are not preferable, please contact the Tigers’ Ticket Manager via email: markgill@castigers.com, who will deal with requests as promptly as possible when possible.

Tigers supporters will predominantly be housed in the Gallowgate end of the stadium, which is unreserved seating, however there will be seats available in other areas of the stadium for Tigers fans to view the action.

The Fords faithful will be travelling in numbers to the North East, however, official coach travel from the club has now sold out.

DAY 1

1.30pm - Salford Red Devils vs Hull Kingston Rovers

3.45pm - Wigan Warriors vs Catalans Dragons

6pm - Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers

DAY 2

12pm - Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards

2.15pm - St Helens vs Huddersfield Giants

4.30pm - Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves

Please be aware that there are scheduled train strikes that will affect travel to and from Newcastle this weekend so if you are planning to use public transport such as the train service, please leave in plenty of time and check your journey regularly so as to not fall foul of any cancellations or delays.

For the smoothest possible journey, we recommend visiting: www.altoonativetravel.com

ON FOOT

St. James’ Park is located to the North West of Newcastle city centre, close to the junction between Gallowgate, St. James’ Boulevard and Barrack Road. That’s just a 10-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station and around five minutes from Monument Metro Station and the city’s major bus stations. You can get your very own tailor-made route at www.walkit.com.

BY METRO

Newcastle upon Tyne is served by the Tyne & Wear Metro system; a light rail network with frequent services between Newcastle Airport, Newcastle city centre, the coast, major transport interchanges and destinations south to Wearside. We recommend St. James’ Metro station for local coastal destinations including North Shields, while Monument station – a five-minute walk away – is served by both yellow and green line routes towards Newcastle International Airport, South Shields and the coast. To reach St. James’ Park from Monument station, walk west on Blackett Street and continue onto Gallowgate. The stadium will become visible on your right. For more information, please visit www.altoonativetravel.com/by-metro.

BY TRAIN

Newcastle Central Station is around a 10-minute walk from St. James’ Park. Situated on the East Coast Mainline, it is a principle stop for services between London and Edinburgh/Glasgow. In addition to regional services to Middlesbrough and Carlisle, it also offers direct cross-country routes to and from Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool Birmingham and Bristol. To walk to St. James’ Park, cross the road from the station and walk up Pink Lane to your left, passing the Forth Hotel public house. Turn right onto Clayton Street, then left onto Westgate Road. Outside Tilleys Bar, bear right onto Bath Lane and after 200 metres, turn right onto Stowell Street (Chinatown) and continue until the ground becomes visible beyond the Chinatown arch. To plan your train journey, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

BY PUBLIC BUS

Newcastle upon Tyne has two major bus stations for local and regional services – Haymarket, for services to and from Northumberland and the North, and Eldon Square, for services to and from County Durham and the South. Both are located on Percy Street, a five-minute walk from St. James’ Park. To reach the stadium, walk south west on Percy Street and turn right onto Gallowgate. St. James’ Park will become visible on your right. For more information on local bus services, please visit www.altoonativetravel.com/by-bus. Newcastle Coach Station is on St. James’ Boulevard and receives National Express coach services, while Megabus operates services from outside Newcastle Central Station. Both offer frequent services from across the UK.

FAN COACHES

From A1 south – Follow signs for City West to B6324 junction, take 3rd exit from roundabout onto Stamfordham Road. Follow A167 City Centre to the Cow Hill junction. Exit and then turn right onto Grandstand Road then follow signs for City Centre. St James Park is on left hand side. Please park as directed on southbound carriageway. From A69 west – At A1 junction, follow signs for A1 North (Morpeth) then as above. There is a pay and display HGV and coach park on Ord Street by the Metro Radio Arena. For further information, please contact the Parking Department on 0191 261 4503 or visit the Newcastle Council website for parking in the city.

MINIBUSES

Routes to St James Park, as above. Drop-off only outside Stadium. For longer stay parking, return in same direction to crossroads adjacent to BBC. Turn right onto Hunters Road. Follow for ¼ mile to Claremont Road junction and turn left. Parking will be located on the right-hand side.

BY CAR

If travelling by car, fans are being encouraged to car share where possible. Parking for the above-mentioned vehicles is available on-site in the stadium car parks on a pre-pay basis only. To purchase a pass please contact NUFC on 0191 201 8558. Please note parking is limited, however there are number of public car parks signposted clearly within Newcastle city centre, though be warned – they are likely to be extremely busy during Magic Weekend! Information can be found on the Newcastle Council website. If you do need to use your car, use the postcode ‘NE1 4ST’ in your sat-nav to find the stadium.

Opening Times: Saturday 1pm – 7.30pm | Sunday 12pm – 5.30pm

The Fan Zone is located on Strawberry Place, offering food, beverage, and activities delivered by official partners Loch Lomond, Northern and Batchelors Mushy Peas throughout the weekend. Metro Radio will be hosting the fan zone, keeping the party going with live music and special guest interviews from the stage at the heart of the activity.

Be sure to visit for a chance to have your photo with the Betfred Super League trophy, purchase official Magic Weekend merchandise and win some exclusive Super League prizes.

Accessible parking (for blue badge holders) is available to purchase direct from NUFC – advance application only. To apply for a pass please call 0191 201 8558. Vehicles will not be permitted to park in accessible spaces without an event specific pass – blue badge must also be displayed on arrival.

Day passes are £15 per vehicle, weekend passes £20 vehicle. Spectators with tickets for the Milburn stand Upper tier are advised that there are 140 stairs and 14 landings leading up to the seating area.

If you are disabled or have mobility issues, please ask a steward who will be happy to direct you to a lift. Any spectators who require audio commentary, please contact the Customer Service Centre at The RFL on 0844 856 1113, Monday –Friday, 9am-5pm.

Get yourself down to Kingston Park, Newcastle, and start your Magic Weekend early. Newcastle Thunder will take on Bradford Bulls and you can purchase your ticket for this game for just £5 when you have a Magic Weekend ticket.

You can either pay on the day when you present your Magic Weekend ticket, or purchase in advance via a link shared with all current ticket holders when purchased directly from Super League websites.

Fans attending Magic Weekend in Newcastle will have the privilege of watching and supporting a truly inspirational adapted version of the sport.

It was fantastic to see so many LDRL players back out on the St. James’ Park pitch last year after a three-year absence due to Covid.

This year will be equally as memorable for our Tigers LDRL side who will run out during half-time of game two on the Saturday and we ask all of the travelling Fords support to show their support!

The Gate is just 5-minute walk from St James’ Park, located on Newgate Street, and is home to a variety of food, drink and leisure venues from some of your favourite venues including Nandos, Pizza Hut and Cineworld with great offers available every day.

Magic Weekend Ticket Holders can get offers at the following places at The Gate*:

The Mayfair Pub & Kitchen - 20% off food

The Hustle - 20% off food bill

The Wonderbar - two bottles of Moretti or Heineken for just £6

The CTRL Pad - two hours of game time for the price of one hour (£5)

MOJO - Magic Weekend ticket holders can enjoy the MOJO £12 Meal Deal (which includes any main and selected drink) and 2-4-£15 cocktails

Newcastle is a city steeped in culture so why not take the opportunity to have a look around some of its historical sites. The Newcastle Castle is originally a medieval fort which was built in the twelfth century. The Castle offers an intriguing insight into the history of this famous city and a pretty good view from above.

The Great North Museum is another top tourist attraction and is free to enter! Home to artefacts, fossils and galleries, the museum is a fascinating journey through history. There’s fun for all the family with ‘The Mouse House’ for under 5’s as well as regular activities for younger visitors.

The Life Science Centre is an award-winning tourist attraction which is a stone’s throw away from Newcastle Central Station. Another one for the whole family, the centre is home to plenty of hands-on exhibits as well as lots of eye-catching displays.

After a long day of watching the rugby, there is nothing better than being able to put your feet up and enjoy some good quality food!

The Gate, which is located close to the stadium, offers something for everyone with restaurants, bars, pubs, cinemas and more. Offers available at The Gate can be found above!

If you are looking to branch further out, why not try the Fat Hippo, which offers classic American favourites right in the city centre.

Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary and provides award-winning food in a unique location. It is the perfect spot if you are looking to dine somewhere more formal.

The Bridge Tavern serves up pub classics and even a fantastic Sunday Roast to finish off your weekend. It also has its own micro-brewery, so it is the perfect place for a pint or two.

Tyneside is well known for its night life and one of the best bars around is Madame Koo. Located in a fantastic setting, it really is the place to grab yourself a tasty cocktail.

Jalou, Livello and The Hudson Bar are all city centre bars which are highly recommended by locals.

Popworld Newcastle is also offering free-entry all night and have confirmed that they will permit entry to fans wearing their club colours!

We hope that Cas fans can cram in all the activities possible to make it a weekend they won’t forget!

The Tigers will take to the field in a specially designed jersey that pays homage to former legendary player, Tawera Nikau.

The stunning kit which is designed alongside the Club’s official kit partners OXEN and Nikau himself, is a mostly black shirt which features a yellow and white chevron on the front with added detailing which pays tribute to kits that Nikau donned during his time with the Tigers.

Fords fans will also spot that the shirt also gives a nod to Nikau’s Maori and New Zealand heritage with ‘Taiaha’ Maori spears across the sleeves and on the shorts as well as a chequered vee which matches the design of the Kiwis kit he wore whilst proudly running out for his country.

Tawera represented the Tigers from 1991 to 1996, playing an integral role in the famous 1994 Regal Trophy Final victory over Wigan Warriors and is widely regarded as one of the Club’s best-ever overseas players.

Castleford Tigers Magic Weekend 2023 kit is available to purchase now online at castlefordtigers.com/shop or in-store.