Marston's Stadium

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Marston's Stadium is the home of Hinckley United an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire. The club currently plays in the Conference North. Situated within the De Montfort Park Complex. De Montfort Park covers 22 acres and includes 3 full size pitches, 2 three-quarter size pitches, 3 half size pitches and an all weather surface pitch. The flagship of the complex is the Marston Stadium, a 4329 capacity purpose built football ground, also comprising gymnasium, sports injury clinic and a social club too. The Main Stand is covered seated spectating with a capacity of 630 seats. The complex houses the changing rooms, gymnasium, lounge, boardroom and offices of the football club, and also the VIP's Club Bar is located at the top of the Main Stand. The East Terrace Stand is covered standing spectating with a capacity of 970. This is the Social Club end as the stand is adjoined to the Social Club. The Thomas Powers Stand is covered standing spectating with a capacity of 1095. Even though it is brand spanking new and named after the family which owned the land the Stadium is built on, it will still probably be known as 'the Shed'. Currently the West Side is hard standing for 586 spectators. Should the need arise for segregation then away fans will be allocated the West end of the ground. The Away Turnstiles are only operable when segregation is in place. This stand is due for completion for end 2006. Once completed, the West Stand will be covered seated spectating with a capacity of 400, plus hard standing. The junior facilities and changing rooms will be situated behind this stand.