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Your matchday card
Swindon v Gillingham
Saturday 8 May 2027 · 15:00 · Nigel Eady County Ground
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
Swindon v Gillingham: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at Nigel Eady County Ground
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Swindon
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Best pubs in Swindon
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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 Swindon station — Regular buses run towards the County Ground, quicker than the walk.
- Walk from town centre — A straightforward 20-minute walk through the town centre.
- Driving — M4 J15 or J16, then follow signs; street parking near the ground is available but limited.
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 Rolleston Arms — Traditional pub near the ground, well used to away support. Colours policy unknownMap
- Swindon town centre cafés — A good spread of options near the station for those arriving early. Colours policy unknownMap
- Ground concourse — Standard matchday fare, efficient in the away end. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
STEAM Museum
Railway heritage museum telling the story of the Great Western Railway, close to the outlet centre.
Open in mapsSwindon Designer Outlet
Shopping centre in a converted railway works, a short walk from the station.
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 Kicking Donkey
Backstreet pub away from the busier town-centre options.
Open in mapsOld Town Swindon
The original hilltop town centre, quieter and more characterful than the modern centre.
Open in mapsLydiard Park
Historic house and parkland on the edge of town, little-visited by away fans.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Swindon; 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 County Ground sits in a residential area — parking restrictions are tightly enforced on matchdays.
Ground note · unverified
Swindon's road layout, with its famous 'Magic Roundabout', can confuse first-time drivers.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Swindon
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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