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Your matchday card
Forest v Bournemouth
Saturday 23 January 2027 · 15:00 · City Ground
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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Forest v Bournemouth: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at City Ground
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 — Right across the river from the ground; a scenic 15-minute walk over Trent Bridge.
- Tram to Trent Bridge — The NET tram serves Nottingham Forest and County matchdays, a short ride from the city centre.
- Driving — M1 J25 onto the A52; car parks near the ground are limited given the tight riverside site, so many use park-and-ride.
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.
- Trent Bridge Inn — Large pub right by the ground and cricket ground, a traditional pre-match spot. Colours policy unknownMap
- The Test Match — Another well-known pub on the walk over the bridge from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
- West Bridgford high street — A good range of cafés and restaurants a few minutes from the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Nottingham Castle
Restored museum and grounds in the city centre, a worthwhile stop if starting your day in town.
Open in mapsTrent Bridge Cricket Ground
Right next to the football ground, with tours available on non-matchdays.
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 Poppy and Pint, West Bridgford
A quieter alternative to the main riverside pubs, popular with locals.
Open in mapsVictoria Embankment gardens
A pleasant riverside green space on the walk between the station and the ground.
Open in mapsWest Bridgford library café
An unassuming but handy spot for a quiet coffee away from the matchday crowds.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Nottingham; check the operator close to the match.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
Trent Bridge gets very congested with fans crossing both ways before and after the match — allow extra time.
Ground note · unverified
The City Ground's riverside location means some approaches can flood in heavy weather; check for disruption in wet conditions.
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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