Nottingham: Notts County Directions, Beer & Food

[Diego_Sideburns]

NOTE: This information may be out-dated in an ever-changing world.

Notts County, Meadow Lane, Nottingham NG2 3HJ.

The world’s oldest League Club is situated less than a mile from Nottingham’s busy city centre along London Road and close to Trent Bridge. It is only a 15 minute walk from the major shopping centres, bars and restaurants to the stadium.

Away fans are now accommodated in part of the Jimmy Sirrel Stand, situated on the County Road side of the stadium. The main area is the Z Block, though the whole stand can be utilised if required. Access to the stand is gained through turnstiles situated at the corner of County Road and Cattlemarket Road. The design of this stand has retained the famous Gable End showing ‘Founded 1862’ which was first introduced when its predecessor was built in 1910.

There are no designated places for supporters, home or away, to hang their flags or banners. They must not obstruct advertising hoardings or the view of other supporters, so most are draped over unoccupied seating. Any special requests should be addressed in advance to the Club Secretary.

Coach parking for away fans is normally on Incinerator Road opposite the Away turnstiles.

Disabled facilities:

There are 30 disabled spaces in the Derek Pavis Stand and 15 in the Family Stand. Pre-booking is required via the Ticket Office. There are no designated spaces in the Kop stand therefore away fans are advised to use the Derek Pavis Stand.

Disabled supporters, classified as ‘Medium to High Disability’ under the DDA, receive a 25% discount on admission prices and their carer is admitted free of charge. Each carer’s seat is immediately adjacent to the disabled space.

Ambulant supporters should make prior arrangements through the Club Secretary to ensure that their full needs are met. Visually-impaired supporters may, on prior request, borrow radio equipment.

Special parking requirements and any other queries relating to disabled supporters should be addressed to the Club Secretary.

How to get there:

By train:

The stadium is about a 10 minute walk from Nottingham railway station which is well served by Central and Midland Mainline trains from London, Cardiff, Birmingham and Liverpool, amongst others.

As you come out of the main station entrance, turn left and left again. Follow the road down to London Road and then turn right by Hooters. The stadium is about a quarter of a mile on the opposite side of the dual carriageway.

By Car:

From the North:
Leave the M1 at junction 26 following the signs to Nottingham via the A610 Nuthall Road until you meet the Nottingham Ring Road A6514 at Western Boulevard. Turn right and follow the Ring Road south passing the Queens Medical Centre where the Ring Road becomes the A52. Continue south on the A52 signpost Grantham over Clifton Bridge passed the Nottingham Knight Island to join the Lings Bar Road at the next traffic island. Follow the A52 signed ‘Grantham’ to the Gamston Island (highlighted on attached map) then turn left on the A6011 (Radcliffe Road) towards Trent Bridge and Nottingham. Cross the Lady Bay Bridge and turn left onto Meadow Lane – the ground is directly ahead.

Alternatively, from the North on the A1:
Travel south from the A1 onto the A614 at 5 Lane Ends in north Nottinghamshire continuing on the A614 towards Nottingham, bearing left on the A6097 at Northgate Island. Continue for 10 ½ miles, crossing Gunthorpe Bridge before turning right on to the newly improved A46 towards Leicester and Nottingham. At Saxondale Island turn right on the A52 towards Nottingham. At Gamston Island go straight along the A6011 (Radcliffe Road) towards Trent Bridge and Nottingham. Cross the Lady Bay Bridge and turn left onto Meadow Lane – the ground is directly ahead.

From the South:
Leave the M1 at Junction 24 on the A453 towards Nottingham. WARNING: Work has commenced on the conversion of the A453 into a dual-carriageway from the M1 to Clifton and disruption is inevitable. Check current traffic information for this route. At the Clifton Bridge junction follow the signs A52 Grantham passed the Nottingham Knight Island to join the Lings Bar Road at the next traffic island. Follow the A52 signed ‘Grantham’ to the Gamston Island then turn left on the A6011 (Radcliffe Road) towards Trent Bridge and Nottingham. Cross the Lady Bay Bridge and turn left onto Meadow Lane – the ground is directly ahead.

Alternatively from the South on the A1:
Turn off on the A52 west of Grantham and follow the road, signed ‘Nottingham’. On reaching Gamston Island go straight on along the A6011 (Radcliffe Road) towards Trent Bridge and Nottingham. Cross the Lady Bay Bridge and turn left onto Meadow Lane – the ground is directly ahead.

From the West:
Approach via A52 from Derby to Nottingham Ring Road turn right on the Ring Road A52 and follow routes as above. Alternatively from the M42 follow A453 to the Clifton Bridge junction and follow route as from the South.

Car Parking:
Matchday parking is available for a small fee at the Old Cattle Market directly behind the away turnstiles.

There is also parking available where the coaches park, on Meadow Lane (see image below)

There is no casual car parking at the stadium and roads in the immediate vicinity of the stadium are subject to parking prohibitions on matchdays to facilitate the free movement of emergency vehicles.

There is a further area owned by Nottingham City Council for car parking on the north side of the River Trent, alongside the river on Victoria Embankment, subject to payment of a charge.

Access to Victoria Embankment is from the Clifton Bridge complex on the Nottingham Ring Road. Follow the A453 Queen's Drive towards Nottingham for half a mile, turn right onto Riverside Way then right at the next traffic island onto Victoria Embankment through the large ornamental gates. Continue along this road towards Trent Bridge, where attendants will direct car parking. It is then a 5-10 minute walk to the stadium but there is no access to the Victoria Embankment from the Trent Bridge end.

Cars can be parked on side streets in the Meadows area north of the River Trent. WARNING: Be aware that this is an area that has, in the past, been targeted by car thieves. Drivers are asked to park sensibly and not obstruct residents driveways/access. The streets in this area are narrow and drivers should also be careful not to impede the movement of emergency vehicles. Any cars parked in contravention of the No Waiting Regulations/Cones or causing an obstruction will be ticketed and may be towed away.

Coach Parking:
Visitor coaches can park directly opposite Meadow Lane on private land. There is a £15 fee.

Follow the directions from the Lady Bay Bridge (above) turning left on to Meadow Lane and just before the sharp right hand turn (the stadium is directly ahead) turn left into the private car park marked for coach parking.

By Air:
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands at Castle Donington on the Notts/Leics border. A regular shuttle bus will take you the 30 minute journey into Nottingham.

By Taxi:
Taxis available from the airport, station and many ranks in the city centre.

Where to eat:

Inside the stadium the catering outlets serve cheeseburgers, pies, pasties, chips, sausage rolls, sweets and chocolate bars.

The nearest McDonald’s is on Radcliife Road, West Bridgford (opposite the cricket ground) and there is a Burger King located 5 minutes down Meadow Lane on the Lady Bay retail park.

Nottingham has more ‘international cuisine’ restaurants than any city outside London, so every taste is catered for. It could be Noodle Bars, Mexican or Portuguese at the Cornerhouse or Brazilian, Cantonese or Italian in the Chapel Quarter. The list is endless.

Those looking for a true gourmet experience may choose to reserve a table at the World Service or Merchants restaurants.

Restaurant Guide:
http://www.godine.co...ity-centre.aspx

Where to drink:

Stadium:

Inside the stadium lager and bitter are available.

NOTE: The Meadow Lane Sports Bar is exclusive to Notts County fans on home matchdays.

Near the Stadium:

The closest pub to the stadium is the Trent Navigation Inn on Meadow Lane, which serves real ales from the nearby Magpie Brewery.

Hooters on London Road, is a regular haunt for stag parties. It is renowned for its attractive waitresses, serving beer and food. Kids eat free on Sundays.
Hooters

Further down London Road, just across from the hump back bridge over the canal, opposite Meadow Lane, is the Globe. This is another fans’ favourite real ale pub (Discount to CAMRA members) and only 2 minutes from the stadium. It’s a comfortable open-plan pub with good food and five ever-changing real ales. However no children are allowed.

West Bridgford

The stadium is situated within a 5 minute walk of West Bridgford, which has a good range of pubs and restaurants. Just over the bridge, near Forest’s City ground, is the Southbank Bar, a sports bar with live TV games. It serves excellent food and real ales, including one from the tiny local Mallards brewery.

The World Famous Trent Bridge Inn, next to the cricket ground, is now a J D Wetherspoon outlet, but unfortunately it's home fans only.



City Centre:

The stadium is situated only a 15 minute walk from Nottingham’s busy city centre which is inundated with eating and drinking establishments to suit all tastes and budgets. It is reputed that there are 1,000 licensed premises (Bars, Restaurants and Hotels etc.) within one square mile, but that was before the recession kicked in.

If it’s real ale that you are looking for, then a trip to the Vat & Fiddle on Queens Bridge Road (opposite the Railway Station) is recommended. On leaving the station, cross over, turn left and you will reach the pub on the right. It’s a popular watering hole for Notts County fans and is situated next door to the Castle Rock Brewery. It offers ten real ales and hot and cold food. Children are welcome.
Vat & Fiddle

There is also the Waterfront complex of bars (including a Wetherspoon’s outlet) which is a short walk from the train station. As you come out of the station turn right and cross over to the other side of the road (as you cross the bridge going over the canal you can see the complex). At the traffic lights turn left into Canal Street and the Waterfront complex is just down on the left, located behind the buildings. One of these pubs is:

Fellows. Morton & Clayton on Canal Street, a Victorian pub serving cask ales and bottled and draught cider. It opens from 10:00am on Saturdays and serves breakfast cobs or a sportsman’s breakfast (two rashers Prime Back Bacon Grilled Lincolnshire Pork Sausage Fried or Scrambled Egg Grilled Tomato, Pan Fried Button Mushrooms, Baked Beans One Round of Toast and Butter Coffee or Tea, with a vegetarian version) for £5 until 1:00pm.
http://www.fellowsmo...dclayton.co.uk/

Suggested City Centre Pub Crawl:

On leaving Fellows, Morton & Clayton, turn left and continue to Castle Boulevard. Cross over and walk up Castle Road to:
Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard, NG1 6AD, claimed to be the oldest inn in Britain. This is due to the date of 1189AD painted on the side of the Inn. That was the year of ascension to the throne of King Richard the First, known as Richard the Lionheart, who crusaded against the Saracens in the Holy Land, from his stronghold of Nottingham Castle. The Inn is said to be unique in that it has rooms carved into the sandstone rock beneath the Castle. The building itself dates from the 16th or 17th century but the caves may date to the 11th century and could have been the site of the brew-house for the castle. You can look round the pub's cellars on weekdays.
http://www.triptojerusalem.com/

On leaving the pub, turn left and continue up Castle Road, cross over and turn right down the street opposite the Castle onto Maid Marian Way. Cross over the dual carriageway to:
Ye Olde Salutation Inn, Hounds Gate, Maid Marian Way, NG1 6AJ also claims to be the oldest pub, dating back to 1240AD. Ask at the bar if you can have a look at the labyrinth of underground 9th century caves spiralling down behind an innocuous-looking door.
http://www.viewnotti...view-55759.html

On leaving the pub, continue up Maid Marian Way and turn right into Friar Lane. On the right is:

The Ned Ludd bar/restaurant. Open from 8:00am with full breakfast menu and doesn't close until 2:00am at weekends. The food and drink is not cheap but is good quality. It has 14 craft beers, sourced from all over the world, 4 real ales on draught and lots more in bottles. There is the award-winning craft lager from Camden Town Brewery and pilsners such as Krušovice and Estrella Damm. Drinks can be sampled in third pints and food can be selected in small plate dishes, sharing platters, sliders and large dishes, with something for everyone.

http://www.thenedludd.com/

 

On leaving, continue down Friar lane and turn left at the end into the Old Market Square. Then turn left into St. James’s Street. On the right is:
The Malt Cross Café Bar, St. James’s Street, a former music hall built in 1877 (it was a brothel in a previous incarnation), and open from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Saturdays. The range of beers includes three real ales, DAB (German), Leffemans fruit (Belgian), Lindeboom (Dutch). It has a varied food menu of snacks, light bites, filled rolls and desserts. There is a range of teas and coffees, and even hot chocolate with Maltesers.
http://www.maltcross.com

NOTE: The Malt Cross is currently closed (Sept. 2014) while it is transformed into a new state-of-the-art heritage, education, tourism, arts crafts and music centre.

Across the street from the Malt Cross is The Roebuck, a Wetherspoon’s outlet with all the usual good value food and drink.
http://www.jdwethers...the-roebuck-inn

On leaving the pub, turn right and at the end of the street turn left for:
The Bell Inn, 18 Angel Row, NG1 6HL, off the Old Market Square, which completes the ‘holy trinity’ of very old pubs. It claims to be the oldest inn in the city, dating back to the 1437, and has a 13th century well shaft leading to caves beneath it. It comprises several bars serving real ales. If you carry on through the narrow entrance passageway, with bars on both sides, you come to the wood-panelled dining room and along a bar the length of a cricket wicket, with real ale pumps sprouting up like stumps. Food is served.
http://www.gkpubs.co...m/bell-inn-pub/

Taxis are available in the area to take you to Hooters and/or the pubs in the Meadow Lane area near the stadium.

Alternative Pub Crawl in the Lace Market Quarter/Hockley area:
http://www.barcrawl....l.aspx?Crawl=94

Map of Nottingham showing recommended pubs:
http://maps.google.c...ved=0CBsQngIwAA

There are also young trendy bars in the Hockley and Lace Market areas.
http://www.barcrawl....l.aspx?Crawl=94
http://www.barcrawl....City=7&Area=171

If you’re staying for the weekend you might want to work out your own bar crawl from this link:
http://www.nottingham-bars.com/

Facilities near Meadow Lane:
The nearest shopping areas for newsagents, bookmakers, fish and chip shops, cash machines, etc., is in West Bridgford. There is a cash machine at the Jet Petrol station on Meadow Lane which is also the closest point to the stadium to buy fuel. Other nearby filling stations are located at the junction of London Road and Canal Street (opposite the BBC building) and on Radcliffe Road in West Bridgford.

Local Attractions:
Single blokes may be interested to know that a survey found Nottingham was the best place outside London to find eligible women. The survey, by a dating agency, rated the city’s women highly in areas of sexiness and intelligence (although the East Midlands accent was a slight drawback). Stag Weekends UK has been known to host 300 to 350 men in the city at weekend, and apparently its website advertises the city’s female to male ratio as 6:1.

Nottingham is a historical City dating back to Anglo Saxon times. It has strong Norman influences and, of course, it is the home of the legend of Robin Hood. You can visit the Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery and the adjacent Brewhouse Yard Museum set into the Castle Rock. Over in the Lace Market area you will find the Galleries of Justice, providing a fascinating insight into 200 years of crime & punishment.

Nottingham is renowned as a major shopping destination having been consistently ranked in the top five of the U.K. shopping league. It boasts two large shopping centres, the Victoria Centre and Broadmarsh Centre, which are joined together by Clumber Street and Bridlesmith Gate, both busy shopping streets in their own right. In the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre you can gain entry into the City of Caves and explore Nottingham’s proud Anglo Saxon past.

The statue of Brian Clough at the junction of King Street and Queen Street, just off the Market Square, drew a crowd of 5,000 for its unveiling.

If you think ice skating is a cool experience, the National Ice Centre is the place to slide along to.
http://www.national-...time_and_prices

The Nottingham Contemporary, in the Lace Market near the Galleries of Justice, is one of the largest contemporary arts centres in the UK.
http://www.ccan.org.uk/

If you want to see a show, play, concert or gig, there are many fine venues including the Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham Arena, Rescue Rooms and Rock City.

What's happening:
http://www.thingstod...nghamshire.html

Nottingham listings:
http://www.viewnotti...k/listings.aspx

Things to do:
http://www.thingstod...ttractions.html

Lonely Planet suggestions for 20 things to do in Nottingham:
http://www.lonelypla...am/things-to-do

Where to stay:
http://www.thingstod...ommodation.html

NOTE: Premier Inns and Travelodge have rooms available from £19 as at 13th January 2013.

Edited September 15, 2014 by Diego_Sideburns

[jsslatic]

Worth noting the TBI does not allow away fans in, they tried to turn us away last week but we had family inside (and in fairness didn't look too threatening) so they did let us in but the rule of thumb is home fans only.

[Latics and England]

JSS - Unless it has changed, the TBI is a

'home' pub when Forest are playing but an 'away' pub for County games. I'd add the Canalhouse to the list of recommend pubs. Enjoyed it in there last week.

[welshgaz]

The cat and fiddle is a must.

[jsslatic]

JSS - Unless it has changed, the TBI is a

'home' pub when Forest are playing but an 'away' pub for County games. I'd add the Canalhouse to the list of recommend pubs. Enjoyed it in there last week.

 

I will bow to your superior knowledge on the subject!

[Diego_Sideburns]

Worth noting the TBI does not allow away fans in, they tried to turn us away last week but we had family inside (and in fairness didn't look too threatening) so they did let us in but the rule of thumb is home fans only.

 

I did warn of that for the Forest game, with home tickets being checked by bouncers,but I understood it didn't apply for Notts County games. However, having checked with the pub, it will be home fans only on 22nd January.

[Diego_Sideburns]

JSS - Unless it has changed, the TBI is a

'home' pub when Forest are playing but an 'away' pub for County games. I'd add the Canalhouse to the list of recommend pubs. Enjoyed it in there last week.

It has changed - see above.

 

The Canalhouse is in the Waterfront complex described in the OP.

Edited January 13, 2013 by Diego_Sideburns

[Diego_Sideburns]

The cat and fiddle is a must.

 

As long as the cat doesn't drop into the Vat!

[welshgaz]

Ah. I almost got it right

[opinions4u]

Going by train?

 

Book via the Virgin Trains link in PlayerShare WebShop.

 

http://www.spendandraise.com/xtra/shop/retailers/?search=Virgin&order=alpha&page=search

[the_mighty_bosh]

Having gone to Nottingham last Saturday and with Coventry this Saturday, I'm probably giving this one a miss.

 

I'm almost hoping for it to be called off and rearranged for sometime later in the year!

[Diego_Sideburns]

Admission prices:

Adults £24, over-60s £15, under-16s £6 payable at the turnstile.

 

The following tickets have to be purchased (with proof of eligibility) at the ticket office on Meadow Lane next to the club shop:

Disabled: Higher or medium rate disability. Cost of relevant age band plus a free carer

16 to 21 years (including 21 year olds): £15

Unemployed: £15

 

http://www.oldhamath...ets-602584.aspx

Edited January 16, 2013 by Diego_Sideburns

[deyres42]

I do like a trip to Nottingham but if we take more than 100 to this I'll eat my Oldham - Liverpool friendship scarf.

Edited January 16, 2013 by deyres42

[Tommy_Fent]

I hope I'm not the only one there....

[Diego_Sideburns]

NOTE:

If anyone is planning on driving to Nottingham, the A52 and A453 should be avoided as they are subject to heavy disruption at present. If travelling from the West or South it would be better to head from junction 23 of the M1 on the A512 towards Loughborough, and then take the A6 and A60 into West Bridgford.

[leeslover]

Having stayed over for the cancelled game I would point beer drinkers to the Newshouse on Canal Street. Right near the station but without a city center feel, good range of well served pints, didn't eat but the food looked decent. I checked and they were happy to welcome away fans.

 

What a stack of :censored:e the castle museum is.

[Lincoln Blue]

Further down London Road, just across from the hump back bridge over the canal, opposite Meadow Lane, is the Globe.

 

The last time I drove past it The Globe had closed

[daniel]

Im planning on driving down tonight, setting off at around 4, should leave plenty of time, whats the best way to the m1 at that time from oldham? Woodhead, snake pass or up the m62? Any suggestions?

[Diego_Sideburns]

Last week I discovered a new bar/restaurant at 27 Friar Lane, Nottingham. The Ned Ludd is in homage to the Luddites, many of whom came from Oldham and, like them, it doesn’t like mass-produced stuff of inferior quality. The food and drink is not cheap but is good quality. It has 14 craft beers, sourced from all over the world, 4 real ales on draught and lots more in bottles. There is the award-winning craft lager from Camden Town Brewery and pilsners such as Krušovice and Estrella Damm. Drinks can be sampled in third pints and food can be selected in small plate dishes, sharing platters, sliders and large dishes, with something for everyone. It’s open from 10:00am, with a full breakfast menu, and doesn’t close until 2:00am at weekends.

 

It will definitely be on the next Notts County pub crawl.

[HarryBosch]

I'm finally getting to a Nottingham away for the first time since 90-91.

 

The pubs sound very good - I might not bother with the match

[HarryBosch]

Last week I discovered a new bar/restaurant at 27 Friar Lane, Nottingham. The Ned Ludd is in homage to the Luddites, many of whom came from Oldham and, like them, it doesn’t like mass-produced stuff of inferior quality. The food and drink is not cheap but is good quality. It has 14 craft beers, sourced from all over the world, 4 real ales on draught and lots more in bottles. There is the award-winning craft lager from Camden Town Brewery and pilsners such as Krušovice and Estrella Damm. Drinks can be sampled in third pints and food can be selected in small plate dishes, sharing platters, sliders and large dishes, with something for everyone. It’s open from 10:00am, with a full breakfast menu, and doesn’t close until 2:00am at weekends.

 

It will definitely be on the next Notts County pub crawl.

I think I might just stay in there and stick Latics Player on

 

http://www.thenedludd.com/s_beers.asp

[Diego_Sideburns]

I've edited the first post on this thread to point out the temporary closure of the Malt Cross.

[opinions4u]

Trains thread:

http://www.owtb.co.uk/index.php/topic/45863-latics-away-days-by-train-and-webshop/

 

PlayerShare WebShop link (book via Virgin Trains or The Trainline):

http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare

[steveoafc]

Hooters rollcall ?

[welshgaz]

The pub next to the castle rock brewery is excellent and is a must for real ale enthusiasts like myself. The name escapes me mind.