The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Meadow Lane

Notts County, Nottingham. Away support sits in the Jimmy Sirrel Stand (side stand) (Varies by fixture).Nearest station is Nottingham, 10–15 min walk (crowds may add time). By road: M1 J25.

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 Meadow Lane in Nottingham
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Getting there

  • Nottingham station — 20 minutes' walk across the Trent Bridge to Meadow Lane.
  • Tram to Meadows — Nottingham's tram network stops close to the ground, an easy alternative to walking.
  • Driving — M1 J25, then follow signs; car parks near the ground get busy, especially on derby days with Forest.
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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.

  • The Trent Bridge Inn — Historic pub by the cricket ground, on the walk from the station to Meadow Lane. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Nottingham city centre — Wide range of options for those arriving well before kick-off. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Meadow Lane concourse — Decent range, County's traditional pie-and-Bovril fare included. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Nottingham Castle

Recently restored, with exhibitions on the city's Robin Hood connections.

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National Justice Museum

Former courthouse and gaol turned museum, in the city centre.

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Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

Right by Meadow Lane, worth a look even outside match season.

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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 Southbank Bar

    Riverside bar overlooking the Trent, a quieter alternative to the city-centre crush.

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  • Victoria Embankment

    Riverside gardens between the bridge and the ground, a pleasant pre-match walk.

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  • Sneinton Market

    Independent stalls and cafés across town, off the standard matchday route.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Nottingham; 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

Meadow Lane and the City Ground sit either side of the Trent — be sure you're heading the right way on derby weekends.

Ground note · unverified

Trent Bridge can be very busy on cricket-and-football crossover weekends in summer.

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Places to eat in Nottingham

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Best pubs in Nottingham

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