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Your matchday card
Cheltenham v Northampton
Saturday 3 April 2027 · 15:00 · Whaddon Road
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
Cheltenham v Northampton: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at Whaddon Road
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Cheltenham
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Best pubs in Cheltenham
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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
- Bus from Cheltenham Spa — Regular buses run from the station towards Whaddon Road, cutting the 30-minute walk considerably.
- Walk through town — A pleasant 30-minute walk through the Regency streets if the weather is kind.
- Driving — M5 J10 or J11 depending on direction; the ground has limited parking so arrive early.
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 Wheatsheaf, Fairview — Popular pre-match pub on the walk from the town centre. Colours policy unknownMap
- Promenade cafés — Elegant Regency cafés in the town centre, a short bus ride from the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
- Whaddon Road chippy — Handy fish and chip shop close to the away turnstiles. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Cheltenham Racecourse
World-famous jumps course at Prestbury Park, a short drive from the ground.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Suffolk Arms micropub
Small, quiet ale house in Montpellier away from the main matchday crowd.
Open in mapsSandford Park
Local green space and lido, a calmer alternative to the town centre before kick-off.
Open in mapsBennington Street cafés
Independent coffee spots near Cheltenham Spa station, good for a pre-match brew.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Cheltenham; check the operator close to the match.
Transport alert
Bank holiday period
Bank holiday weekends are a common time for planned rail work; check National Rail closer to the date.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
The ground is a fair walk from the station — factor in extra time or use the bus.
Ground note · unverified
Racedays at Prestbury Park (especially the March Festival) can clash with fixtures and clog local roads.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Cheltenham
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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