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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Everything an away end needs at St James' Park — 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 Newcastle guide

Selected date

Wed 10 Feb

20:00 · v Chelsea

Ground

St James' Park

Capacity 52,305

Away end

Leazes End (away section)

approx. 3,000

Travel

Manors (or Newcastle Central)

10 min from Manors

Coming up at Newcastle

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Newcastle v Chelsea

Wednesday, 10 February 2027 · 20:00 · St James' Park

Kick-off 20:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Manors (or Newcastle Central)Where to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    19:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

Stylised illustration of St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Getting there

  • Newcastle Central station — A short walk or one tube stop into the city centre, then a 15-20 minute walk to the ground.
  • St James Metro — Tyne and Wear Metro station right by the stadium, the quickest way in from Central station.
  • Driving — The ground sits right in the city centre, so parking is very limited — the Metro from Park & Ride sites is by far the easiest option.
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Safe away spots

  • The Strawberry, St James' Boulevard — The famous matchday pub directly outside the ground. Map
  • Bigg Market — Newcastle's traditional pub and bar quarter, a short walk from the ground. Map
  • Grainger Market — Historic indoor market with cafés and food stalls in the city centre. Map
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Worth the detour

St James' Park stadium tour

Behind-the-scenes access on non-matchdays, popular given the ground's dramatic city-centre setting.

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Grey's Monument

The city's central landmark, a short walk from the ground amid Newcastle's Georgian streets.

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Quayside

The Tyne Bridge, Sage Gateshead and BALTIC gallery are a short walk downhill from the city centre.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Town Wall, Pink Lane

    A quieter pub tucked just off the main Bigg Market strip, popular with locals rather than visiting crowds.

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  • Blackfriars

    A medieval friary building near the Bigg Market with a small restaurant and craft workshops, easily missed.

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  • Leazes Park

    Green space right behind the away end, a calm spot before the crowds build.

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Transport alert

Midweek kick-off

A 19:45 start in Newcastle upon Tyne means the last realistic train back leaves around 22:15. Check the connection before you buy a ticket.

Ground note

The city-centre location means very heavy foot traffic on the approach — arrive early to avoid the crush near the away turnstiles.

Ground note

Steep streets around the ground can be slippery in wet or icy weather; wear sensible footwear.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Newcastle upon Tyne

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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