Away-day planner

City Ground, Nottingham

Everything an away end needs at City Ground — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

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Selected date

Sat 7 Nov

15:00 · v Man City

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: Premier League fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

City Ground

Capacity 30,445

Away end

Bridgford Stand (lower tier) (south end, opposite the Trent End)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Nottingham

20–25 min walk (crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Forest v Man City

Saturday 7 November 2026 · 15:00 · City Ground

Kick-off 15:00
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Forest v Man City: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at City Ground

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Nottingham

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Nottingham

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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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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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.

  • Trent Bridge Inn — Large pub right by the ground and cricket ground, a traditional pre-match spot. Colours policy unknownMap
  • The Test Match — Another well-known pub on the walk over the bridge from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
  • West Bridgford high street — A good range of cafés and restaurants a few minutes from the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
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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. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • 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

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

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

Ground note · unverified

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

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Nottingham

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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