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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Weston Homes Community Stadium

Colchester United, Colchester. Away support sits in the South Stand (approx. 1,500). Nearest station is Colchester (or Colchester Town), 20 min or short bus/taxi. By road: A12, then A133.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Colchester Carnival — July street carnival can affect town-centre traffic and parking.
  • Oyster Feast season — October's traditional oyster feast brings extra visitors to the town centre.
Stylised illustration of Weston Homes Community Stadium in Colchester
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Getting there

  • Bus from Colchester station — Regular buses run to the stadium from the North station, saving the 20-minute walk.
  • Walk from town centre — A flat walk from Colchester Town station, past the historic centre.
  • Driving — Leave the A12 for the A133; the stadium has ample official parking.
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Safe away spots

  • The Hole in the Wall — Historic pub near the castle in the old town, a good pre-match option before heading out to the ground. Map
  • Stadium retail park — Chain restaurants and fast food next to the ground for a straightforward pre-match meal. Map
  • Colchester High Street cafés — Plenty of choice in the town centre for those arriving early by train. Map
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Worth the detour

Colchester Castle

Norman keep built on the foundations of a Roman temple, Britain's oldest recorded town.

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Roman Wall walk

Remnants of the town's Roman walls, a short stroll from the station.

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Castle Park

Landscaped riverside park surrounding the castle, good for a pre-match wander.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Odd One Out

    Quirky backstreet pub near the town centre away from the main matchday crowd.

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  • Dutch Quarter

    Colourful, historic streets of weavers' cottages, a quiet contrast to the modern retail park by the ground.

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  • Highwoods Country Park

    Large green space near the stadium, good for a pre-match walk.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

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

Ground note

The stadium is out of town on a retail park — allow time for the bus if arriving by train.

Ground note

Colchester North station car park fills quickly on matchdays.