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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Hayes Lane, Bromley

Everything an away end needs at Hayes Lane — 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 Bromley guide

Selected date

Sat 20 Mar

15:00 · v Reading

Ground

Hayes Lane

Capacity 5,000

Away end

Bill Struik Stand (away section)

approx. 500

Travel

Bromley South

20 min

Coming up at Bromley

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Bromley v Reading

Saturday, 20 March 2027 · 15:00 · Hayes Lane

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Bromley SouthWhere 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 Hayes Lane in Bromley
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Getting there

  • Bromley South station — Fast trains from London Victoria and Blackfriars, then a 20-minute walk or a short bus.
  • Bus from the station — Several routes pass close to Hayes Lane, useful in poor weather.
  • Driving — A21 then A222; the ground has limited parking, so side streets are the norm.
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Safe away spots

  • Bromley town centre chains — The Glades shopping centre has a wide range of options before the walk out. Map
  • The Star, Bromley — Traditional pub near the high street, welcoming to away fans. Map
  • Hayes Lane hut — Small but characterful matchday food hut, part of the ground's charm. Map
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Worth the detour

Crystal Palace Park

Home of the dinosaurs sculptures and a National Sports Centre, a short drive away.

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Church House Gardens

Small local park near the town centre for a quiet break.

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Bromley Museum displays

Local history housed within the central library.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Bitter End

    Bottle shop and micro-bar near Bromley South, a real ale enthusiast's find.

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  • Martins Hill

    Small green space with good views, tucked away behind the high street.

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  • Hayes Lane clubhouse

    Understated bar inside the ground itself, a good pre-match chat spot.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

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

Ground note

Hayes Lane is a compact non-league-style ground — expect basic facilities compared with bigger League One venues.

Ground note

Away allocation is small, so tickets for popular fixtures sell out quickly.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Bromley

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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