Airport Parkway route
Walk through Lakeside Country Park and use the South Stand away bar after entry.
National League · Eastleigh
Eastleigh
Silverlake Stadium · Stoneham Lane · SO50 9HT
5,500stadium capacity
East side of South Standvisiting supporters
Ground directionsMake a day of it
Plan your Eastleigh away day
The stadium is outside the town centre and close to the airport railway, so the cleanest plan is rail plus walking or early official parking rather than an improvised pub crawl.
Southampton Airport Parkwayrail baseEastleighfood and pubsSilverlake Stadiummatch destination
Drive and park early
Use Lower Hardmoor, allowing for first-come capacity and the post-match hold.
Eastleigh centre first
Use the town centre, then take a taxi or allow about 40 minutes to walk.
A sensible 3pm plan
11:45 - arrive at Eastleigh centre or Southampton Airport Parkway.
12:15-13:30 - eat centrally or use the mapped Cricketers with a check-first policy.
13:40 - start the final walk/taxi before Stoneham Lane controls tighten.
17:00 - expect the official car parks to remain closed for about 15 minutes.
Food and pubs
The current club guide makes the Hangar and Sherwoods home-only; the away bar is inside the South Stand concourse. The Cricketers remains a check-first public alternative.
Things to do
Lakeside Country Park is on the station walking route. Eastleigh town centre has food and shopping, while Southampton provides a much broader pre- or post-match option by train.
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 19 September 2026.