Millwall: Directions, Beer & Food

[Diego_Sideburns]

The New Den, Zampa Road, London, SE16 3LN

 

A trip to Millwall is not as threatening as it once was, but this is a night match finishing under cover of darkness. There will be a large police presence at the match. You are advised to exercise caution around the stadium and not to wear club colours, unless travelling direct by coach.

 

Visiting supporters are located at one end of the stadium in the North Stand (usually in the upper tier only). Around 4,000 away fans can be accommodated in this end. The Police are well drilled in dealing with the coaches and once inside the ground you will generally find the stewards helpful and friendly.

 

Drinking in pubs around the stadium should be avoided. Inside the stadium there are bars at the back of the stands that serve alcohol as well as some decent food such as chicken and chips in the ground.

 

Disabled facilities:

The stadium has disabled access on level ground with lifts to viewing areas.

 

78 spaces for wheelchair users are available mid-tier of the West Stand. All places are subject to viewing restrictions. Helpers sit alongside.

 

For the visually impaired. there are two receivers available with local radio coverage. Due to the limited number, supporters are advised to contact the club for availability.

 

Transport for London

For travel news, details of how to get around and tickets, click on link:

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/

 

By Tube

As the East London Line is closed long term, as part of a major development ahead of the 2012 Olympics the nearest tube station is Canada Water (on the Jubilee line and about 20 minutes walk from the stadium) in Zone 2.

 

By Train

It is probably best to go by rail from London Bridge to South Bermondsey Railway Station. The Jubilee and Northern tube lines link to London Bridge rail station.

 

The stadium is less than five minutes from the station. As you exit the station, visiting supporters are directed to the left down a specially constructed walkway, surrounded by very tall metal railings, leading all the way to the stadium, This makes it impossible to get lost or stray into potentially dangerous situations with the locals. Similarly, after the game, a swift exit and then stride out going up the walkway, and you can be on the platform before the home supporters have arrived via their much longer route.

 

By Bus

The Nos. 21, 53 and 172 trawl Old Kent Road and the P13 goes up Ilderton Road.

 

You can take the P12 Bus from Canada Water Tube station (Jubilee Line). This goes along Ilderton Road and the stop where you alight is only a few yards from the stadium. The service is fairly infrequent though, about every 20 minutes or so.

 

By Car

There are number of ways of getting to the ground, but the most straightforward, if not the shortest in distance is to follow the A2 into London from Junction 2 of the M25. The A2 actually passes the ground.

 

Once you go past New Cross Gate tube station on your right the ground is about a mile further on. The only awkward bit is about half-way in-between New Cross Gate and the ground where the road splits into two. Keep to the right following the signs A2 City/Westminster. You will come to the ground on your right.

 

Parking:

On-street anywhere in inner London is problematic, with permit schemes all over the place. Take care because parking restrictions in London are enforced with zeal. Street parking may be found on the small estate on your left just past the stadium.

 

Eating and drinking

Drinking around the stadium is not recommended, but there are plenty of pubs and eating places around London Bridge before moving on to South Bermondsey.. The area of Southwark around London Bridge is known as The Borough, and for details of bars, pubs, eating places, shopping and what’s on, click on the link:

http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/regions/southwark/

[Forte_Baby]

Diego that bit about being on the station before home supporters is not the case mate i was on there last season with Frankly Shanks and another lad not sure his user name. On the station all the Millwall supporters pushing to get on the train we thought be a good idea to let them roll on first.

 

Until the train had gone and greeted by another alot chanting super Millwall was not aware the police had kept allowed at the bottom of the station.

[Diego_Sideburns]

Diego that bit about being on the station before home supporters is not the case mate i was on there last season with Frankly Shanks and another lad not sure his user name. On the station all the Millwall supporters pushing to get on the train we thought be a good idea to let them roll on first.

 

Until the train had gone and greeted by another alot chanting super Millwall was not aware the police had kept allowed at the bottom of the station.

 

I take your point Tom and we were also on the platform with the Millwall fans last season. It all depends on the time of the train. If you make a swift exit from the Stadium you have more chance of catching a train before the bulk of the Millwall fans arrive.

 

I find it's best to hide your colours (if any) and keep your gob shut. Oh and having a broad smile on your face if we've won again is a dead giveaway!

[LaticsLee]

what are prices the millwall ?

[daniel]

as anyone got any advice on where to park? im setting off fairly early just incase of traffic etc, and if i do get there early i dont fancy parking on the estate next to the ground for hours on end. now my thinking was to park near london bridge, does anyone know if it will be easy for me to find a car park that will be open fairly late etc, i know a few guys on here live in london so im banking on you guys for some help here lol.

[Ketsbaia]

Parking near London Bridge station isn't particularly easy. There is an NCP, I think, but it's fairly pricey.

[Diego_Sideburns]

what are prices the millwall ?

 

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Edited August 17, 2009 by Diego_Sideburns