Station and canal route
Use Canalhouse or another mapped venue, then walk 20-25 minutes over Trent Bridge.
Premier League · Nottingham
Nottingham Forest
The City Ground · Pavilion Road, West Bridgford · NG2 5FJ
About 30,400stadium capacity
John Robertson Stand lower tiervisiting supporters
Ground directionsMake a day of it
Plan your Nottingham Forest away day
Forest combines a central Nottingham start with a pleasant walk over Trent Bridge. The mapped fan zones can simplify the final hour, but both their opening and the Lower John Robertson allocation depend on the fixture.
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Away fan-zone route
Use Meadow Lane or Nottingham Rugby only after the fixture notice confirms admission and opening time.
Pre-booked driver
Reserve County Hall, an official partner site or a verified private space and follow its exact approach.
A sensible 3pm plan
11:15 - arrive at Nottingham station and use a correctly categorised central venue.
13:10 - start the riverside walk or move to a confirmed fan zone.
13:45 - cross Trent Bridge and identify entrance A or B for the John Robertson block.
17:00 - walk back towards the station while Pavilion Road and West Bridgford traffic clear.
Food and pubs
Meadow Lane is the designated away fan zone; Nottingham Rugby has a mixed fan zone. Hooters, Nottingham Rowing Club and Canalhouse are mapped friendly, Stratford Haven and the city centre are check-first, while Larwood & Voce, Trent Navigation and Trent Bridge Inn are home-only.
Things to do
Nottingham Castle, the Lace Market and National Justice Museum suit a central arrival. Trent Bridge cricket ground is beside the football stadium and provides the clearest local landmark.
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 30 September 2026.