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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Craven Cottage

Fulham, London. Away support sits in the Riverside Stand (away section) (approx. 2,500). Nearest station is Putney Bridge, 10 min. By road: A3, then A219.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • The Boat Race — Late March/early April sees the Oxford-Cambridge boat race pass right by the ground, with huge crowds along the Thames Path.
  • Hurlingham and riverside events — Summer festivals nearby can add to local congestion on fixture days that fall in the close season crossover.
Stylised illustration of Craven Cottage in London
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Getting there

  • Putney Bridge tube — District line station, roughly ten minutes' walk through Bishop's Park to the ground.
  • Bus routes along the Fulham Road — Several buses run close to the ground for those coming from central London.
  • Driving — Very limited parking in this residential riverside area — public transport is strongly recommended.
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Safe away spots

  • The Eight Bells, Putney — Riverside pub near the bridge, popular before kick-off. Map
  • Bishop's Park café — A simple café in the park on the walk from the station. Map
  • Fulham Palace café — A quieter option a few minutes further along the river. Map
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Worth the detour

Bishop's Park

Riverside park the ground sits within, a pleasant walk along the Thames.

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Fulham Palace

Historic former residence of the Bishops of London, with gardens open to the public, next to the ground.

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Putney riverside

Rowing clubs and pubs line the river a short walk over the bridge.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Crabtree, Fulham riverside

    A short walk past the ground along the Thames Path, quieter than the pubs nearer the station.

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  • Fulham Palace walled garden

    A genuinely peaceful spot next to the ground that most fans walk straight past.

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  • Bishop's Park bowling green café

    A tucked-away park café favoured by locals rather than matchgoers.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

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

Ground note

Craven Cottage is one of the smallest, most old-fashioned grounds in the top flight — some away views have restricted sightlines around the corner sections.

Ground note

Putney Bridge station gets very congested after full time; the riverside walk towards Hammersmith can be a useful alternative.