Nottingham
🏟️ Address: The City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5FJ, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Located a stone's throw from Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, the City Ground is approximately 2 km southeast of Nottingham city centre, on the south side of the river Trent. Parking in the vicinity is somewhat limited, so early arrival is recommended if you plan on driving, but it is easily accessible by public transport.
Please note, if you intend to arrive by train you will need to be prepared for a short to moderate walk or take further transport to the stadium.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for The City Ground. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Please note, matchday parking at the ground itself is very limited, with priority given to disabled supporters (who should call 0115 982 4388 or email accessibility@nottinghamforest.co.uk ahead of the game), players, coaches, staff, and match officials. Should there be any further availability, you can purchase on-site parking on a first-come, first-served basis for £10.
There are also several approved car parks at the following locations:
Controlled parking zones and residential parking schemes are enforced on matchdays, so please do not park on the residential streets around West Bridgford or you will receive a parking ticket and fine.
From the north: leave the M1 at junction 26 and follow signs for Nottingham via the A610 Nuthall Road until you meet the A6514 at Western Boulevard. Turn right and follow the A6514 (‘the ring road south’) and join Middleton Boulevard, which becomes Clifton Boulevard after the Queens Medical Centre.
Turn right for Riverside P&R if you are heading for the Embankment, or Riverside Way Park & Ride, and follow signs for matchday parking. Continue around the ring road, carrying straight on at the Nottingham Knight Island and the Wheatcroft Island until you reach the Gamston Island. Take the first exit left onto the A6011 (‘Radcliffe Road’) and continue along the A6011 following the road as it bends to the right and continue over Lady Bay Bridge.
From the south: leave the M1 at junction 24 and follow the signs to join the A453 towards Nottingham and after passing through Clifton, continue on the A453 follo ing signs for football and cricket traffic. Join the A52 eastbound towards Grantham and carry straight on at the Nottingham Knight Island and the Wheatcroft Island until you reach the Gamston Island. Take the first exit onto the A6011 (‘Radcliffe Road’) and continue along it, following the road as it bends to the right and continue over Lady Bay Bridge.
Nottingham is a small city with fair prices, so it’s easy to find budget accommodation, but don’t expect to find so many high-end hotels.
Food and drinks – including traditional matchday fare such as pies, sausage rolls, hotdogs, beer, and cider – can be purchased from stands around the City Ground.
Currently, the stadium does not offer vegan or Halal options.
There are 60 turnstiles at the City Ground, located in a clockwise fashion starting at the Peter Taylor Stand and ending at the Bridgford Stand. Please use the turnstiles that correspond with your ticket.
Turnstiles typically open 90 minutes before kick-off and the majority will close 10 minutes after kick-off. However, a number of late turnstiles are in operation across all stands to ensure supporters who arrive later-than-planned are able to enjoy the game:
Toilets are located throughout the City Ground.
Up to 74 wheelchair positions are available throughout the stadium, each with a fixed chair position behind it. It is requested that visitors who attend in a wheelchair remain in that wheelchair during each event due to the venue's health and safety policy.
Segregated seating is not available for people with ambulant disabilities, but Nottingham Forest have identified seating which is best suited to people with specific accessibility needs; spectators with accessibility needs and their companion should enter the stadium via the designated Accessible Entrance (as displayed on their ticket or Season Card) rather than attempting to use a turnstile.
If you require more specific assistance, or you wish to inform the club that you will be bringing a guide dog/assistance dog, please call 0115 982 4388 or email accessibility@nottinghamforest.co.uk ahead of the game.
Taxi ranks are abundant in Nottingham city centre; the best places are on Station Street and Queens road at the front and rear of Nottingham railway station.
Bus is a popular way to reach the City Ground because of its connections with multiple routes:
The City Ground is a 1.5 km (18 min) walk from Nottingham railway station. Nottingham serves the following routes by Northern, CrossCountry, and East Midlands Railway (EMR):
Nottingham city centre is approximately within a 1.5 km (18 min) and 2.6 km (31 min) walk of the stadium, just follow signs for Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.
The City Ground has a capacity of approximately 30,445. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5FJ, United Kingdom.
