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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

The City Ground

Nottingham Forest, Nottingham. Away support sits in the Bridgford End (approx. 3,000). Nearest station is Nottingham, 15 min. By road: M1 J25, then A52.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Nottingham Goose Fair aftermath — The early-October fair affects city-centre traffic and can spill into the following weeks' matchday travel.
  • Test match cricket weekends — International cricket at Trent Bridge in summer can clash with pre-season friendlies and cause severe local congestion.
Stylised illustration of The City Ground in Nottingham
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Getting there

  • Nottingham station — Right across the river from the ground; a scenic 15-minute walk over Trent Bridge.
  • Tram to Trent Bridge — The NET tram serves Nottingham Forest and County matchdays, a short ride from the city centre.
  • Driving — M1 J25 onto the A52; car parks near the ground are limited given the tight riverside site, so many use park-and-ride.
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Safe away spots

  • Trent Bridge Inn — Large pub right by the ground and cricket ground, a traditional pre-match spot. Map
  • The Test Match — Another well-known pub on the walk over the bridge from the station. Map
  • West Bridgford high street — A good range of cafés and restaurants a few minutes from the ground. Map
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Worth the detour

Nottingham Castle

Restored museum and grounds in the city centre, a worthwhile stop if starting your day in town.

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Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

Right next to the football ground, with tours available on non-matchdays.

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Wollaton Hall

Elizabethan mansion in a deer park, a short bus ride from the city centre.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Poppy and Pint, West Bridgford

    A quieter alternative to the main riverside pubs, popular with locals.

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  • Victoria Embankment gardens

    A pleasant riverside green space on the walk between the station and the ground.

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  • West Bridgford library café

    An unassuming but handy spot for a quiet coffee away from the matchday crowds.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

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

Ground note

Trent Bridge gets very congested with fans crossing both ways before and after the match — allow extra time.

Ground note

The City Ground's riverside location means some approaches can flood in heavy weather; check for disruption in wet conditions.