Things to know if travelling to the City Ground | OneFootball

Brentford take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in our opening game of the Premier League season on Sunday afternoon (2pm kick-off BST). The match will be broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports.

If you are heading to Nottingham this weekend, here is everything you need to know to ensure you are ready for your visit.

Minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota and André Silva

There will be a minute’s silence before kick-off at every Premier League fixture this weekend in memory of brothers Diogo Jota and André Silva.

Travelling by train

Direct trains from London to Nottingham station run every 30 minutes from London St Pancras International, taking around 90 minutes.

Alternatively, supporters can travel from King’s Cross and change at Grantham, which will take just over two hours.

The last direct train back to St Pancras International leaves Nottingham station at 21.09 and takes two hours. Return tickets are likely to sell out. We recommend you book your tickets in advance.

Local travel to the ground

On arrival at Nottingham station, you can walk to the City Ground in 20 minutes. Follow signs for Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.

Alternatively, use bus services 5 through to 11 to stop within a short distance to the ground. Some of these services are available outside of Nottingham station.

Visit Nottingham City Transport’s website to find a service near you.

Travelling by car

You can get to the City Ground by exiting either junction 24 or 26 of the M1 and following directions to postcode NG2 5FJ.

Parking is very limited on matchday and priority will be given to home supporters, costing £10 per car and it is first come, first served.

Brentford fans driving to the match are strongly advised to use the pay and display car parks approved by the home club:

Meadow Lane (Notts County FC, NG2 3HJ)

County Hall (NG2 7QP)

Cattle Market (NG2 3GY)

Lady bay Sports Ground (NG2 5AA)

For information about accessible parking, see the accessibility section below.

Ticketing

The away ticket office is located next to the away section. Ticket collection opens 90 minutes before kick-off.

Any duplicate ticket requests must be sent to Nottingham Forest by the Brentford box office. Please contact Brentford's box office with any enquiries ahead of matchday.

Please remember to bring photo ID when you collect your tickets at the ground.

Accessibility

There are limited accessible parking spaces at the City Ground. Please contact accessibility@brentfordfc.com to book a space. Please note this is first come, first served.

The City Ground has multiple wheelchair bays and seating for ambulant supporters available in the away section.

There are no accessible toilets in the away section, only in the home areas. Please speak to a steward if you need to use these facilities.

Audio descriptive commentary is available for free to all fans, and can be booked by sending an email to accessibility@nottinghamforest.co.uk.

Your matchday at the City Ground

The Nest (Iremonger Road, NG2 3HU), located next to Notts County FC’s Meadow Lane Stadium is a 10-minute walk from the ground and is exclusively open to away ticket holders from 10am. The bar will be open pre-match and food vendors are on site.

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, a short walk from the city centre, claims to be the ‘oldest pub in England’ and is a popular tourist destination.

There are many other options for food and drink in the city centre, but venues have the right to refuse entry to away supporters at their own discretion.

The away section is in the Bridgford Stand. Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off.

If you’re staying the night in Nottingham, there’s a range of budget hotels in the city centre, such as Ibis, Premier Inn, Travelodge and Crowne Plaza.

Have a safe trip and enjoy the match!