Away-day planner

Meadow Lane, Nottingham

Everything an away end needs at Meadow Lane — 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 Notts County guide

Selected date

Tue 1 Dec

19:45 · v Wimbledon

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

Ground

Meadow Lane

Capacity 19,841

Away end

Jimmy Sirrel Stand (side stand)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Nottingham

10–15 min walk (crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Notts County v Wimbledon

Tuesday 1 December 2026 · 19:45 · Meadow Lane

Kick-off 19:45
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

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

From YouTube

Notts County v Wimbledon: the build-up

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

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Away days at Meadow Lane

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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Stylised illustration of Meadow Lane in Nottingham
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Getting there

  • Nottingham station — 20 minutes' walk across the Trent Bridge to Meadow Lane.
  • Tram to Meadows — Nottingham's tram network stops close to the ground, an easy alternative to walking.
  • Driving — M1 J25, then follow signs; car parks near the ground get busy, especially on derby days with Forest.
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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 Trent Bridge Inn — Historic pub by the cricket ground, on the walk from the station to Meadow Lane. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Nottingham city centre — Wide range of options for those arriving well before kick-off. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Meadow Lane concourse — Decent range, County's traditional pie-and-Bovril fare included. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Nottingham Castle

Recently restored, with exhibitions on the city's Robin Hood connections.

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National Justice Museum

Former courthouse and gaol turned museum, in the city centre.

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Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

Right by Meadow Lane, worth a look even outside match season.

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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 Southbank Bar

    Riverside bar overlooking the Trent, a quieter alternative to the city-centre crush.

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  • Victoria Embankment

    Riverside gardens between the bridge and the ground, a pleasant pre-match walk.

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  • Sneinton Market

    Independent stalls and cafés across town, off the standard matchday route.

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Transport alert

Evening kick-off

Check the last train or coach home before you buy — midweek late services can be limited.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Meadow Lane and the City Ground sit either side of the Trent — be sure you're heading the right way on derby weekends.

Ground note · unverified

Trent Bridge can be very busy on cricket-and-football crossover weekends in summer.

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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