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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

The Jonny-Rocks Stadium, Cheltenham

Everything an away end needs at The Jonny-Rocks 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 9 Jan

15:00 · v Gillingham

Ground

The Jonny-Rocks Stadium

Capacity 7,066

Away end

Speedy Skips Stand

approx. 1,000

Travel

Cheltenham Spa

30 min or short bus/taxi

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Cheltenham v Gillingham

Saturday, 9 January 2027 · 15:00 · The Jonny-Rocks Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Cheltenham SpaWhere 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 The Jonny-Rocks Stadium in Cheltenham
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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.
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Safe away spots

  • The Wheatsheaf, Fairview — Popular pre-match pub on the walk from the town centre. Map
  • Promenade cafés — Elegant Regency cafés in the town centre, a short bus ride from the ground. Map
  • Whaddon Road chippy — Handy fish and chip shop close to the away turnstiles. Map
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Worth the detour

Cheltenham Racecourse

World-famous jumps course at Prestbury Park, a short drive from the ground.

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The Promenade

Georgian architecture, fountains and independent shops in the town centre.

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Pittville Park

Regency spa park with a pump room, a pleasant walk from the town centre.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Suffolk Arms micropub

    Small, quiet ale house in Montpellier away from the main matchday crowd.

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  • Sandford Park

    Local green space and lido, a calmer alternative to the town centre before kick-off.

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  • Bennington Street cafés

    Independent coffee spots near Cheltenham Spa station, good for a pre-match brew.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Cheltenham diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

The ground is a fair walk from the station — factor in extra time or use the bus.

Ground note

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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