Away-day planner

The Lamex Stadium, Stevenage

Everything an away end needs at The Lamex 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.

Full Stevenage guide

Selected date

Sat 13 Feb

15:00 · v Barnsley

Ground

The Lamex Stadium

Capacity 7,100

Away end

East Terrace

approx. 1,300

Travel

Stevenage

20 min

Your matchday card

Stevenage v Barnsley

Saturday, 13 February 2027 · 15:00 · The Lamex Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
  • 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 Lamex Stadium in Stevenage
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Getting there

  • Stevenage station20 minutes' walk to the ground, or a short bus from the town centre.
  • Bus from the town centreServices run close to the ground for those who prefer not to walk.
  • DrivingA1(M) J7, then follow signs; parking near the ground is available but limited.
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Safe away spots

  • The Standing OrderWetherspoons in the town centre, a straightforward pre-match choice. Map
  • Stevenage town centre chainsThe pedestrianised centre has plenty of options within walking distance. Map
  • Lamex Stadium concourseBasic but functional for a small ground. Map
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Worth the detour

Fairlands Valley Park

Lakeside park with watersports, a short walk from the town centre.

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Stevenage Museum

Small local museum tracing the town's New Town history.

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Knebworth House

Stately home and gardens a short drive away, known for concerts and Gothic architecture.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Roebuck, Stevenage Old Town

    Charming pub in the original village before the New Town was built, a short bus ride away.

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  • Fairlands Valley quiet paths

    Away from the main lake activities, good for a calm pre-match walk.

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  • Old Town high street cafés

    Independent spots in the historic part of Stevenage, distinct from the modern centre.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

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

Ground note

Stevenage's town centre and Old Town are separate areas — make sure you know which one you're heading to.

Ground note

The Lamex Stadium is a small, tight ground; away allocations for bigger clubs sell out quickly.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Stevenage

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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