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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Weston Homes Community Stadium, Colchester

Everything an away end needs at Weston Homes Community Stadium — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the full 2026–27 Championship fixture list with local event and transport alerts.

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Selected date

Sat 14 Nov

15:00 · v Gillingham

Ground

Weston Homes Community Stadium

Capacity 10,105

Away end

South Stand

approx. 1,500

Travel

Colchester (or Colchester Town)

20 min or short bus/taxi

Coming up at Colchester

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Colchester v Gillingham

Saturday, 14 November 2026 · 15:00 · Weston Homes Community Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Colchester (or Colchester Town)Where 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.

Stylised illustration of Weston Homes Community Stadium in Colchester
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Getting there

  • Bus from Colchester station — Regular buses run to the stadium from the North station, saving the 20-minute walk.
  • Walk from town centre — A flat walk from Colchester Town station, past the historic centre.
  • Driving — Leave the A12 for the A133; the stadium has ample official parking.
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Safe away spots

  • The Hole in the Wall — Historic pub near the castle in the old town, a good pre-match option before heading out to the ground. Map
  • Stadium retail park — Chain restaurants and fast food next to the ground for a straightforward pre-match meal. Map
  • Colchester High Street cafés — Plenty of choice in the town centre for those arriving early by train. Map
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Worth the detour

Colchester Castle

Norman keep built on the foundations of a Roman temple, Britain's oldest recorded town.

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Roman Wall walk

Remnants of the town's Roman walls, a short stroll from the station.

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Castle Park

Landscaped riverside park surrounding the castle, good for a pre-match wander.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Odd One Out

    Quirky backstreet pub near the town centre away from the main matchday crowd.

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  • Dutch Quarter

    Colourful, historic streets of weavers' cottages, a quiet contrast to the modern retail park by the ground.

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  • Highwoods Country Park

    Large green space near the stadium, good for a pre-match walk.

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Local event

Oyster Feast season

October's traditional oyster feast brings extra visitors to the town centre.

Ground note

The stadium is out of town on a retail park — allow time for the bus if arriving by train.

Ground note

Colchester North station car park fills quickly on matchdays.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Colchester

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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