The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

The Hive Stadium, London

Everything an away end needs at The Hive Stadium — 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.

Full Barnet guide

Selected date

Sat 21 Nov

15:00 · v Port Vale

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

Ground

The Hive Stadium

Capacity 6,316

Away end

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Varies by fixture

Travel

Canons Park

10–15 min walk (crowds may add time)

Coming up at Barnet

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Barnet v Port Vale

Saturday 21 November 2026 · 15:00 · The Hive Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Canons ParkWhere to stay

  • 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.

From YouTube

Barnet v Port Vale: the build-up

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

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Away days at The Hive Stadium

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Edgware/Barnet

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Edgware/Barnet

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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Stylised illustration of The Hive Stadium in London
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Getting there

  • Canons Park tube — Jubilee line station 10 minutes' walk from the ground, the simplest approach from central London.
  • Queensbury tube — Alternative Jubilee line stop, similar walking distance via residential streets.
  • Driving — The Hive has its own large car park, one of the easiest grounds in the division for drivers.
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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 Hive concourse — Modern facilities with a decent range of food, better than many League Two grounds. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Canons Park cafés — A few small cafés near the station for a coffee before the walk over. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Honeypot Lane takeaways — Chicken shops and cafés on the walk from Queensbury. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

RAF Museum London

Large aviation museum a short drive away in Colindale, free entry.

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Stanmore Common

Woodland and heath just north of the ground, good for a pre-match walk.

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Bentley Priory Museum

Battle of Britain history in a country house setting nearby.

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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 Vine, Canons Park

    Quiet suburban pub away from the main matchday crowd.

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  • Canons Park itself

    Green space with the ruins of Canons House, a peaceful spot before the game.

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  • Belmont Circle bakeries

    Small parade of independent bakeries and delis a short bus ride away.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into London; 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

The Hive is shared with Barnet's academy and other sports, so signage to the away turnstile can be easy to miss on first visit.

Ground note · unverified

Being deep in the suburbs, there is little matchday atmosphere outside the ground itself.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to London

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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