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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Croud Meadow (New Meadow), Shrewsbury

Everything an away end needs at Croud Meadow (New Meadow) — 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 Shrewsbury guide

Selected date

Sat 3 Apr

15:00 · v Newport

Ground

Croud Meadow (New Meadow)

Capacity 9,875

Away end

South Stand

approx. 1,500

Travel

Shrewsbury

25 min or short bus/taxi

Coming up at Shrewsbury

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Shrewsbury v Newport

Saturday, 3 April 2027 · 15:00 · Croud Meadow (New Meadow)

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from ShrewsburyWhere 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 Croud Meadow (New Meadow) in Shrewsbury
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Getting there

  • Bus from Shrewsbury station — Regular buses run out to the ground, quicker than the walk across town.
  • Walk from town centre — A scenic but longer walk through the historic town and over the river.
  • Driving — M54 J7 then follow signs; the ground has decent official parking.
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Safe away spots

  • The Salopian Bar — Real ale pub in the historic town centre, worth a visit before heading out to the ground. Map
  • Shrewsbury Market Hall — Independent food stalls in the town centre, good for lunch before kick-off. Map
  • Ground concourse — Standard EFL fare, efficient service. Map
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Worth the detour

Shrewsbury Castle

Norman castle overlooking the town, home to a small regimental museum.

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The Quarry park

Riverside park in the town centre, a lovely spot for a pre-match walk.

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Shrewsbury's medieval streets

One of the best-preserved medieval town centres in England.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Nag's Head

    Tiny, atmospheric pub in the old town away from the main matchday crowd.

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  • Frankwell Quay riverside

    Quiet stretch of the River Severn near the town centre, little-known to away fans.

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  • Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

    Historic industrial building undergoing restoration, an interesting detour.

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Transport alert

Bank holiday network works

Easter and the May bank holidays are the heaviest engineering weekends of the year. April trips into Shrewsbury should be planned around a possible line closure.

Ground note

The ground is a fair distance from the town centre — the bus is worth it, especially in bad weather.

Ground note

Shrewsbury's medieval street layout can be confusing for first-time visitors navigating from the station.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Shrewsbury

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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