Banbury and bus
Take the train to Banbury, use the current 500 to Market Place and walk 18-20 minutes to St James Park.
National League North · Brackley
Brackley Town
St James Park · Churchill Way · NN13 7EJ
About 3,500stadium capacity
Cricket Ground End when segregatedvisiting supporters
Ground directionsMake a day of it
Plan your Brackley Town away day
Brackley works as a compact market-town away day once the missing railway station is planned around. Market Place provides the broadest choice, while Bar 1890 is the most clearly confirmed matchday bar.
Banburyrail baseBrackleyfood and pubsSt James Parkmatch destination
Bar 1890 route
Go directly to Churchill Way and use the main-car-park bar after checking the fixture notice.
Early driver
Arrive before the limited club parking fills or reserve a legitimate private space and walk.
A sensible 3pm plan
11:30 - arrive in Brackley or connect from Banbury on the checked 500 timetable.
12:15 - use Market Place or Bar 1890, keeping the segregation notice in view.
13:40 - walk to Churchill Way and find T1-T3 if your ticket is for the Cricket Ground End.
17:00 - return towards Market Place for the bus or wait while the compact club car park clears.
Food and pubs
Bar 1890 and The Venue are mapped as mixed-supporter stadium options, with the important segregation caveat. The Locomotive Inn and reopened Red Lion are check-first, Market Place is the recommended town area, and the visiting concourse covers segregated fixtures.
Things to do
Brackley Market Place and the compact historic centre fit naturally around a bus arrival. Silverstone Museum is the larger nearby attraction, but it requires separate transport and enough time to return before kick-off.
Hotels near the stadium
These options keep the final matchday journey relatively short. Compare event-night prices, parking and cancellation terms before booking.
Central hotels
A central base is usually better for the station, food and the evening after the match.
Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 1 October 2026.