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Your matchday card
Notts County v Reading
Saturday 17 April 2027 · 15:00 · Meadow Lane
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.
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Notts County v Reading: 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
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Best pubs in Nottingham
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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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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.
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
Worth the detour
Nottingham Castle
Recently restored, with exhibitions on the city's Robin Hood connections.
Open in mapsTrent Bridge Cricket Ground
Right by Meadow Lane, worth a look even outside match season.
Open in mapsOff 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.
Open in mapsVictoria Embankment
Riverside gardens between the bridge and the ground, a pleasant pre-match walk.
Open in mapsSneinton Market
Independent stalls and cafés across town, off the standard matchday route.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Nottingham; check the operator close to the match.
Transport alert
Bank holiday period
Bank holiday weekends are a common time for planned rail work; check National Rail closer to the date.
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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