The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Vitality Stadium

AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth. Away support sits in the East Stand (corner nearest the South Stand) (east side, south corner) (Varies by fixture).Nearest station is Pokesdown, 15–20 min walk (crowds may add time). By road: A338 (Spur Road) from M27/A31.

Commonly known as Dean Court.

Venue information verified: 14 October 2026

Note: Some matchday arrangements need checking with the club.

Matchday reminder: Kick-offs, allocations, transport and local arrangements can change. Recheck official club and travel information before booking or setting off.

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

  • Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
  • Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
  • Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
  • Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.
Stylised illustration of Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth
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Getting there

  • Pokesdown station — The closer of the two stations, roughly ten minutes' walk through Boscombe to the ground.
  • Bournemouth station — Better served by fast trains from London Waterloo, but 25 minutes' walk or a short bus ride to Dean Court.
  • Driving — The Wessex Way (A338) brings you in fast from the A31; car parks around the ground are small and residential streets are permit-controlled.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • Sixty Million Postcards — Boscombe bar and kitchen a short walk from the ground, relaxed and away-fan friendly. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Boscombe Precinct cafés — A row of independent cafés and takeaways on the walk up from Pokesdown. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Seafront kiosks — If you arrive early, Bournemouth's beach cafés are 15 minutes away and worth the detour. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Bournemouth beach and pier

One of the best seafronts in English football, a 20-minute walk from the ground.

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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery

Eccentric Victorian villa museum on the clifftop above the pier.

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Boscombe Chine Gardens

Small subtropical valley garden running down to the sea, close to the ground.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Sir Percy Florence Shelley, Boscombe

    Wetherspoons named after Mary Shelley's son, a reliable and cheap option away from the main strip.

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  • Shelley Park

    Quiet Victorian park behind Boscombe with the poet's family grave nearby, missed by most visitors.

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  • Southbourne Chine coastal path

    A genuinely peaceful walk along the cliffs, a bus ride from the ground and away from all the matchday crowds.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Bournemouth; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Dean Court is a tight, old-fashioned ground squeezed into a residential area — legroom and concourse space are limited.

Ground note · unverified

Summer fixtures can clash with beach traffic on the A338; allow extra time on warm weekends.

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Places to eat in Bournemouth

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Best pubs in Bournemouth

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