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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

The Jonny-Rocks Stadium

Cheltenham Town, Cheltenham. Away support sits in the Speedy Skips Stand (approx. 1,000). Nearest station is Cheltenham Spa, 30 min or short bus/taxi. By road: M5 J10/J11.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Cheltenham Festival — Mid-March racing week brings huge crowds and traffic across town — check for fixture clashes.
  • Cheltenham Cricket Festival — Summer cricket at the College can add to town-centre congestion on preseason friendlies.
Stylised illustration of The Jonny-Rocks Stadium in Cheltenham
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Getting there

  • Bus from Cheltenham Spa — Regular buses run from the station towards Whaddon Road, cutting the 30-minute walk considerably.
  • Walk through town — A pleasant 30-minute walk through the Regency streets if the weather is kind.
  • Driving — M5 J10 or J11 depending on direction; the ground has limited parking so arrive early.
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Safe away spots

  • The Wheatsheaf, Fairview — Popular pre-match pub on the walk from the town centre. Map
  • Promenade cafés — Elegant Regency cafés in the town centre, a short bus ride from the ground. Map
  • Whaddon Road chippy — Handy fish and chip shop close to the away turnstiles. Map
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Worth the detour

Cheltenham Racecourse

World-famous jumps course at Prestbury Park, a short drive from the ground.

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The Promenade

Georgian architecture, fountains and independent shops in the town centre.

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Pittville Park

Regency spa park with a pump room, a pleasant walk from the town centre.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Suffolk Arms micropub

    Small, quiet ale house in Montpellier away from the main matchday crowd.

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  • Sandford Park

    Local green space and lido, a calmer alternative to the town centre before kick-off.

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  • Bennington Street cafés

    Independent coffee spots near Cheltenham Spa station, good for a pre-match brew.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Cheltenham diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

The ground is a fair walk from the station — factor in extra time or use the bus.

Ground note

Racedays at Prestbury Park (especially the March Festival) can clash with fixtures and clog local roads.