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City Ground

Club: Nottingham Forest FC | Opening: 1898 | Capacity: 30,576 seats

History and description

Nottingham Forest moved to the City Ground in 1898 after unsuccessfully trying to find a permanent home in previous decades.

The City Ground officially opened on 3 September 1898. It was initially a rather small ground consisting of mainly wooden stands.

Some improvements were made in the following decades, mainly in expanding the terraces, but the ground only really started to develop from the 1950s. The first was a new East Stand (later Executive Stand), which opened in 1957.

The opening match of the new East Stand also meant a new record attendance for the City Ground. A total of 49,946 people saw Forest play Manchester United that day.

In 1962, a fire heavily damaged the wooden main stand, but it was successfully restored. Six years later, another fire completely destroyed the same stand, which was subsequently rebuilt. The stadium could at that time hold about 43,000 people, of which 17,500 seated.

The successes of the Brian Clough era made further developments possible, resulting in the construction of the large Executive Stand in 1980. The Executive Stand got later renamed Brian Clough Stand in honour of Forest’s most successful manager.

Developments continued in the early 1990s with the construction of a new all-seater stand at the Bridgford End and in 1994 with the new Trent End at the other end of the ground.

The City Ground was one of the playing venues of the 1996 European Championships , during which it hosted three first-round group matches.

In recent years, the club has investigated the possibilities of building a new stadium. These at one time became rather concrete as part of the England 2018 World Cup bid, but the failed bid and recurring resident opposition at proposed sites have thus far halted any progress.

(photos of the present City Ground below)

How to get to the City Ground

The City Ground is located in the south of Nottingham on the banks of the river Trent. It is situated at just 1.5 miles from Nottingham’s rail station and only slightly further from Nottingham’s Market Square. The walk will generally take less than half an hour.

The stadium is across the road from the historic Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, and lies only a few hundred metres away from Meadow Lane , the home of Notts County that is located on the other side of the river, making them the two closest stadiums in England.

Many buses pass the City Ground. Every few minutes a bus will leave the centre that will bring you to the ground, including line 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 22, and 90. The journey takes less than 10 minutes.

Skylink buses connect the stadium with East Midlands Airport . The journey takes about 35 minutes.

Address: The City Ground, Nottingham NG2 5FJ

Nottingham Forest Tickets

Tickets for Nottingham Forest games can be purchased online , by phone +44 (0) 115 982 4388, or at the club’s Ticket Office at the City Ground.

On the day of the match tickets can be bought from the ticket office at the Brian Clough Stand. Forest only very occasionally sell out.

Ticket prices can depend on the opponent, but expect to pay £24.00 to £26.00 for ticket.

For more information call +44 (0) 871 226 1980 or email [email protected] .

City Ground stadium tours

Nottingham Forest offers behind-the-scenes stadium tours that include the trophy room, press room, dugouts, police cells, and the control room. The tour lasts about 60 minutes.

Tours run a few times a month usually at 10:00 am on a weekday. Check the official website for the current schedule.

Bookings are required and can be made via email [email protected] . The tour costs £8.00.

Photos of the City Ground

Relevant Internet links

Nottinghamforest.co.uk – Official website of Nottingham Forest FC. Experiencenottinghamshire.com – Official tourism website for Nottinghamshire. Triptimes.co.uk – Journey planner for Nottingham area public transport. Nctx.co.uk – Nottingham area public transport travel information. Nationalrail.co.uk – Train times and fare information.

Love the place…

I am 13 and this is the best place on earth for me as I love forest and even though I’m terrified of heights the staff were really understanding and empathetic. My little brother was with me on my first ever match and on the train the way home he said that was way better than skegness and that was huge.

Quite impressed with this ground, around the ground seemed real nice. The ground itself lacked atmosphere probably due to Forest position at the time. But the Brian Clough stand is iconic, the away end seems well designed and I like how it lowers to fit in with the other side of ground. All in all a great ground, disappointed though on a boiling hot day someone turned the water off in the ground???

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Nottingham Forest Museum & Stadium Tour

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• Match Previews
• Player Ratings
• Club History
• Trophy History
• Training Ground
• Coaching Staff
• First-Team Squad

History of the stadium

Welcome to the home stadium of Nottingham Forest, the City Ground. The Reds have called the stadium their base since September 1898 after moving to their seventh stadia. But it has stayed as their sole home ever since, making it one of the oldest football grounds in England.

Nottingham Forest originally used fields at the Forest Recreation Ground as their stadium for their first 14 years in existence. But the Reds moved to the Castle Ground in 1879 so that the Reds could start charging admission and start hosting their own home games in the FA Cup.

Notts Castle had called the Castle Ground their stadium but they dissolved to clear a path for Nottingham Forest to move in. Yet a steep rise in attendances forced the Reds to move into a larger home. Ultimately, they settled on Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club’s Trent Bridge.

Nottingham Forest found a home at the City Ground

But Nottingham Forest’s spell only at Trent Bridge also proved short-lived after Notts County replaced them as its tenants in 1882. The Reds had little time to find a new home, so settled on the Parkside Ground. Yet the uneven pitch and its location in Lenton were far from idyllic.

So, the club were on the move again in 1885 as they took residence at Gregory Ground. But its location in Lenton continued to see Nottingham Forest’s attendances dwindle. So, a deal was reached in 1890 to move into their first proper stadium, the Town Ground, in The Meadows.

Yet Nottingham Forest would soon have to move stadium again as the newly-formed council sought to redevelop the site. But it offered the Reds the land on the south side of the River Trent. Work then started and finished in 1898 to erect the first iteration of the City Ground .

Nottingham Forest rejected a chance to buy the City Ground

Nottingham Forest named their new stadium the City Ground having briefly called the Town Ground as such after Nottingham received city status. While its pitch was among the best in the country at the time. The ground also featured a wooden-slatted main stand on the west.

The City Ground would be a huge hit as Nottingham Forest finally found their home stadium. Yet the club rejected their chance to buy the ground from Nottingham Corporation for £7k in 1935. While a £40k project in 1957 saw the Reds erect a 2,500-seated stand on the east side.

Further changes in 1965 saw Nottingham Forest largely rebuild the Main Stand. But a fire in 1968 destroyed the wooden stand with much of Nottingham Forest’s trophy cabinet , club records and memorabilia. The Reds would play at Meadow Lane whilst rebuilding the stand.

Nottingham Forest have often redeveloped the City Ground

One of the most successful periods in Nottingham Forest’s club history would soon follow as Brian Clough oversaw top-flight and European titles. And with it, the Reds also had the funds to build a 10,000-capacity stand featuring 36 executive boxes named after their iconic coach.

Nottingham Forest built on the creation of the Brian Clough Stand in 1980 by redeveloping the Bridgford Stand in 1992. The work increased its capacity to 7,710 with a 5,131 capacity lower tier. While its roof was also specifically designed to allow light to reach the nearby houses.

Such was the status that the City Ground now had that the Football Association chose it as a venue for Euro 1996. With that in mind, Nottingham Forest rebuilt the Trent End to increase its capacity to 7,500 and the overall capacity of the City Ground to its current limit of 30,445.

Further changes are on the table today, though, as Rushcliffe Borough Council gave the Reds planning permission to redevelop the ground in 2022. Nottingham Forest put forward plans to take its capacity up to 35,000 in 2019. But the work’s expected cost was over £94m in 2022.

Their project would see Nottingham Forest demolish the Peter Taylor Stand and build a new structure with 5,000 additional seats. It currently holds 5,000 spectators. But the Reds must find an agreement with Nottingham Rowing Club over the demolition of nearby boathouses.

How to get to the City Ground

Fans can get to the City Ground through a raft of means owing to the location of Nottingham Forest’s stadium. Trains from Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, London and Sheffield arrive into Nottingham railway station regularly. The station is around a 20-minute walk to the ground.

Buses also run from Nottingham railway station to the City Ground offering a 10-minute trip. While further buses service the stadium from across Nottingham, with routes 5-11 offering the closest drop-off points. While fans driving to the ground should use NG2 5FJ with a Sat Nav.

Stadium tour info

Nottingham Forest offer 90-minute tours of the City Ground throughout the year. The Reds’ two-time European Cup-winning captain, John McGovern , also leads them. While each tour has access to the dressing rooms, the players’ tunnel, the boardroom and the directors’ box.

Visitors wishing to attend a tour of Nottingham Forest’s stadium at the City Ground can book by phone on 0115 982 4388 or in person at the club’s ticket office. While each tour can host up to 25 people. But all under-18s wishing to attend a tour must be accompanied by an adult.

City Ground: The City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FJ

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City Ground – Nottingham Forest FC

Address: The City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FJ. Tel: 0115 982 4444

City Ground Seating Plan

City Ground capacity is roughly 30,455 with seating split across the following stands:

Trent End: 7,500 seats and 30 wheelchair spaces behind the left hand goal and the nosiest part of the stadium!

The Peter Taylor Stand: A capacity of 10,200 with 50 wheel chair spaces named after a club legend who worked alongside Brian Clough.

The Brian Clough Stand : Largest stand in the ground named after the famous manager and built in 1980. The Brain Clough Stand contains 10,355 seats with 50 wheelchair spaces over 2 tiers offering unobstructed views under a roof.

Bridgford Stand: Rebuilt in 1993 with a capacity of 5,370 plus 70 wheelchair spaces, the Bridgford stand is a mix of single and two tier seating. Typically away fans are seated in this stand.

Nottingham Forest Ticket Prices & Where to Buy

The best way to guarantee tickets is to be a member of the Nottingham Forest and purchase a MyForest membership which start at £25 for the 23/24 season. These memberships give access to buy tickets for every home game depending on your membership level. The lower tiered memberships allow purchasing of tickets through third parties after pro tier members have had first refusal.

Memberships also include early access to retail launches, access to club events and entry to monthly competitions and an exclusive gift.

Nottingham Forest Ticket Prices

Getting to The City Ground

Car Parking : The stadium offers now matchday parking and has no drop off areas. The closest pay and display car parks can be found at Nottingham Rugby Club (NG2 5AA), County Hall (NG2 7QP), Cattle Market (NG2 3GY) and Victoria Embankment (NG2 2JY). Parking is reasonably priced for the day and typically less than 10 minutes walk to the stadium. It is worth noting that you cannot drive completely around the stadium, as you can with others, so take the first match day parking you find.

Approaching from the North on the M1, drivers should use Junction 26 to follow the A610/ Nuthall Road into the City. It will change Alfreton Road and take the left turning on to Gregory Blvd / A6130 before joining the A60 to avoid the City Centre. Take the A612 and then left on to the A6011 to approach the stadium.

From the South take Junction 24 on the M1 on to the A453 / Remembrance Way and take the exit for Grantham / A52 and join Clifton Lane becoming Wilford Lane before joining the A60 Northbound to approach the stadium.

Train: Nottingham’s train station is a 1 mile walk from the ground.

Bus: Number 6 and Number 9 buses take you from the city centre to the City Ground. number 6 takes around 17 minutes and the Number 9 takes 12 minutes typically. Both Buses pass through the Broadmarsh Bus Station.

Tram: The Meadows Embankment stop at Meadows Station is the nearest stop to The City Ground.

Bars & Hotels Near The City Ground

Bars close to the city ground stadium:.

The Boot Room: 6 Pavilion Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FG/ Tel: 0115 981 3175.

Situated handily over the road from the ground with 9 screens showing sports and a good selection of beers and food.

The William Gunn: 19 Radcliffe Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FF Tel: 0115 648 5092

A two minute walk from the stadium.

The Trent Bridge Inn – JD Wetherspoon : 2 Radcliffe Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AA Tel: 0115 977 8940

Hotels Close to The City Ground

Being so close to the city centre means you will not be stuck for places to stay if you are staying the night in Nottingham with options right by the stadium and back in the city centre.

River Rooms: 4-6 Radcliffe Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FW Tel: 0151 740 1800

Serviced apartments right next to the stadium.

Leonardo Hotel: Waterfront Plaza, Station St, Nottingham NG2 3BJ Tel: 0115 901 6700

Formerly Jury’s Inn. Handily situated in the city centre close to transport links, restaurants and entertainment.

City Ground Stadium Facilities

Food at The City Ground

There are a decent number of food outlets within the stadium with pies starting at £3.30 and sausage rolls starting at £2.40. Tea is £2.20 and Beer £5.20.

Tours of The City Ground Stadium

Forest have a great history and passionate fan-base so a stadium tour would be a treat for any football fan. Tours last about 90 minutes and are led by two-time European Cup-winning captain John McGovern.

The tour takes in the Director’s Box, Dressing Rooms down the tunnel to the pitch and inside the Boardroom.

Prices are very reasonable; Members: Adults £10, Under 18s £2. Non-Members: Adults £15, Under 18s £5

Nottingham Forest Hospitality Packages:

As you’d expect there are a range of choices and lounges including; The Boardroom Experience, Directors’ Club, Executive Box, 1865 Club, Robin Hood Suite and Legends’ Lounge

Boardroom Experience

• Extremely Limited
• Opens 90 mins before K/O
• Champagne on arrival
• Directors Box Seat
• Complimentary Drinks
• Luxury Meal
• Heal & Full Time Drinks
• Dedicated Host
• On Site Parking
• Jacket & Shirt Dress Code

Directors’ Club

• Four-course meal
• Reserved dining table for the whole day or evening
• Full Table Service
• Forest legend as host
• Pre-match interview with VIP
• Half-time refreshments
• Post-match interview with man of the match (subject to availability)
• Matchday programme
• Matchday team sheet
• Open 150 mins before kick off
• Shuts 1 hour after final whistle
• Collar & Tie
• No shirts or away colours

Executive Club

• Executive Box for 8 guests
• Two course Meal in the European Restaurant
• OR two-course meal in your Executive Box
• Access to Munich & Madrid bars
• Complimentary half time drinks
• Half-time refreshments and interview with VIP guest
• Two hospitality car parking spaces
• Open 150 mins prior to kick off
• Smart Casual
• No away colours
• Reserved Padded Seat
• Food Included
• Forest Legend Host
• Pre-order half time drinks
• Pre-order full-time drinks
• Interview with VIP guest
• Post-match interview with first team player (subject to availability)
• Matchday Team sheet
• Smart casual
• Tailored shorts permitted
• No open toe footwear

Robin Hood Suite

• Reserved seat in the Peter Taylor Stand – Block E1
• Reserved table in the Robin Hood Suite
• A two-course meal
• Opportunity to pre-order half-time and full-time drinks
• Complimentary half time tea and coffee
• Interview with VIP Guest
• Post-match interview with the man of the match (subject to availability)
• No football shirts

Legends’ Lounge

• Reserved padded seating in the viewing gallery (behind glass)
• Food is included and will be offered
• No reserved tables
• Pre-match interview with VIP Guest
• Customers will require a booking history with the club, to purchase hospitality
• Home shirts permitted

City Ground Stadium History

Early History of the City Ground

Despite being the second oldest league football club in the world Nottingham Forest didn’t start life at the City Ground. Forest moved from their old Town Ground a couple of hundred meters to The City Ground on 3rd September 1898 following termination of their lease on the Town ground. Nottingham had recently received it’s City status and the name of the new ground, constructed on the south side of the River Trent, was a celebration of that.

The first official game at The City Ground was against Blackburn Rovers on 3rd September 1898 in a Division One game. At this time the ground was considered to be one of the best in the country, not least thanks to the excellent pitch laid by William Bardill, a gardener from the area who went to great lengths to ensure excellent drainage and quality turf were installed. As a result the ground hosted an FA Cup Semi Final in 1899 and another three were held there between 1899 and 1905. The ground also held an international match between England and Wales in 1909.

Impact of World War Two

During the Second World War the ground was used to entertain off-duty servicemen with things like boxing, horses and temporary zoos. The pitch was badly damaged late into the Blitz and needed considerable repairs.

The ground flooded badly in 1947 with waters almost reaching the top of the goalposts. Following this incident there were plans to re-develop the stadium drawn up shortly after in 1950 to extend and cover the Trent End in 1954. In 1957 the East Stand opened and had space for 2,500 fans. Along with other improvements to existing stands the City Grounds capacity at that point was 48,000. Floodlights were eventually installed in September 1961.

The Main Stand was refurbished between 1962-65 adding new offices, changing rooms and press rooms. Despite the improvements the ground was largely wooden and when a fire broke out on 24th August 1968 during a home game vs Leeds United it was able to quickly spread around the new main stand. The result was a the main stand needed to be re-built (apart from the roof) and Forest had to play a series of games away from The City Ground.

Under Brian Clough’s reign Forest became a powerhouse of the English and European game. The financial success of this era was re-invested into the stadium. Not least the addition of a stand with a 10,000 capacity that was re-named after Clough when he retired.

City Ground in the 90s

Following the Hillsborough disaster and the Taylor Report, The City Ground needed more redevelopment to comply with the requirement that all stadiums in the top two leagues needed to be all-seaters by 1994. Nottingham Council led the charge with a proposal to re-locate both Nottingham Forest and Notts County to a site on an old power station. Brian Clough threatened to resign if the plans went through and a bitter dispute over the rental price of extra land needed around the City Ground emerged. It was widely considered that the Council were holding Forest to ransom in order to force them to adopt their plan.

Eventually the Bridgford stand was re-built in 1993. The Trent End rebuild, the focus of the dispute with the Council, was eventually completed in time for Euro 96 allowed the ground to host 3 games from Group D in that tournament.

In 2019 the club extended their lease on The City Ground and being plans for redeveloping the Peter Taylor stand with a new 10,000 seater stand. There are also planned improvements to the other three stands. Progress was halted by Covid-19 but permission was granted in July 2022 for work to proceed.

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The City Ground: Nottingham Forest

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There is an argument that Nottingham Forest were one of the most famous clubs outside of the Premier League (before they got promoted). They are one of a select few English clubs that have won the European Cup, for example. The success that they have enjoyed over the years has pretty much all been achieved at The City Ground, the stadium that Forest have called home since it opened in 1898. Before that they lived a somewhat nomadic existence, spending time at no less than six different grounds over thirty-three years.

They moved to The City Ground in September of 1898, with the new stadium located not far from the old Town Ground and opposite Trent Bridge. The name of the stadium was given as a reflection of Nottingham’s newly achieved city status. To begin with it was nothing more than a pitch with just one stand at the end, exposed to the public – and the elements – on the other three. Stands were built over the years, of course, and in 1968 The Main Stand caught fire during a game between Forest and Leeds United. Although much of the club’s memorabilia was destroyed not one person from the 31,126 capacity crowd was injured.

The City Ground Photos

The City Ground Seating Plan and Where to Sit

The City Ground is slightly unusual compared to most grounds built at the turn of the last century. It is partly a classical ‘English Style’ stadium and partly a ‘Bowl Style’ ground, with the bowl shape linking The Brian Clough Stand to The Main Stand. Here’s a description of each section:

• The Brian Clough Stand – Named after the club’s most famous manager, this stand was built in 1980 and cost £2 million. It runs along the side of the pitch and has two-tiers that are divided by a row of executive boxes.
• The Bridgford Stand – This stand was rebuilt in the 1992-1993 season and has an unusual look to it because the local council required the roof to dip in order to allow natural light to reach nearby houses. This is the stand that the away supporters are normally located in.
• The Peter Taylor Stand – The old Main Stand running opposite the Brian Clough stand, this was redeveloped and renamed in 2020/2021 and houses the club museum and shop as well as three tiers of seating.
• The Trent End Stand – This stand is so named because it is the closest to the nearby River Trent. It was re-built before the ground was used to host matches for Euro ’96 and has two-tiers that are divided by a row of executive boxes.

Nottingham Forest Ticket Prices

Tickets for Nottingham Forest matches vary as the season goes on, though at the time of writing adults will pay at least £20 and at most £30. The prices are released around three weeks before the fixtures, so check around that far in advance of when you’re hoping to go.

How To Get Nottingham Forest Tickets

Buying tickets for Forest games is nice and straightforward. The best way is to go to the club’s official website. If you find buying things online a little impersonal or don’t trust websites then you can also pick up tickets in person at the club’s ticket office or by calling the ticket hotline.

Where to Buy

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Getting To The City Ground

Nottingham is in the East Midlands, so it’s reasonably easy to access from both the North and the South. Here are some of the more conventional routes you’ll doubtless consider for your journey:

Train – The City Ground is just one mile from the centre of Nottingham, so if you want to get the train it won’t take you too long to walk to the stadium. Nottingham Train Station is easily reachable from pretty much any mainline station in the country, though you may need to change trains if you’re coming from somewhere weird.

Bus – There are a number of buses that run from Nottingham city centre out to The City Ground, stopping at the McDonalds to the South of the stadium, the Victoria Embankment and the County Hall.

Car – From the North take the M1 to Junction 26 and get onto the A610 before getting onto the A6514 and then the A6011 before following the signs. From the South you’ll leave the M1 at Junction 24 and follow the A453, the A52 and the A6011, again looking out for the signs. From the East take the A46 or A52 then follow the instructions from the South. Finally from the West get on the A/M42 to the A50, the A453, the A52 and the A6011 and follow the signs.

By Air – East Midlands is the nearest airport to The City Ground and is found about thirteen miles to the South-West of Nottingham city centre. The Skylink bus will take you to Trent Bridge, which is right next to Forest’s home stadium.

Taxi – A taxi from Nottingham city centre out to The City Ground will take about ten minutes and cost the same number of pounds. If you get caught in traffic, which isn’t out of the realms of the possible on a match day, then it will take a bit longer and cost more accordingly.

Parking Near The City Ground

Parking at the ground itself is limited, so you might be better off looking at the club’s approved car parks. These include Notts County’s ground Meadow Lane, the Victoria Embankment or County Hall.

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The City Ground Hotels

Nottingham is an ever-expanding and ever-advancing city, so your hotel options are numerous and excellent. Here are some of our choices:

Leonardo Hotel - £55+

ibis Nottingham Centre - £75+

Park Plaza Nottingham - £90+

Pubs and bars near the city ground.

Nottingham is a student city, so there are loads of brilliant pubs and clubs around to inspire your pre-match drinking and eating needs. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem as an absolutely incredible pub built into the side of a hill, but it’s nowhere near the ground sadly. Here are some of the more convenient choices:

Brewhouse and Kitchen

Raglan road irish bar.

Given that the majority of the stadium was re-built in the ‘80s and ‘90s The City Ground isn’t as bad as it could be, but it’s still rather tired. That said, there are plenty of places on the concourses to buy a drink or a bite to eat, like a pie or a sausage roll.

• Programme: £3
• Cup of tea: £2.2

Hospitality

As with most stadiums in the top two tiers of English football there are plenty of hospitality options at The City Ground. Here are some of the choices available to you:

• The 1865 Club – Here you’ll get access to a private members’ bar and bistro, with the opportunity to purchase drinks and food before the game. Your time there will be hosted by a club legend and you’ll also enjoy padded seating on the half-way line.
• The Robin Hood Suite – Named after one of Nottingham’s most famous sons – though he never played for Forest – The Robin Hood Suite offers a two-course meal, access to a pay bar, a pre-match interview with a former player and seating in The Peter Taylor Stand.
• Legends Lounge – This package combines true passion with a welcoming atmosphere, and allows fans to really immerse themselves in the experience. With team legends hosting and the option to buy food and drink you can plan your day however you like, before taking your seats in the viewing gallery in the Trent End.

Private Hire

The City Ground boasts some of the most versatile suites in the East Midlands. It’s an ideal location for business meetings, seminars, conferences and exhibitions. With a number of executive suites you’ll be able to host anything from a dinner dance to a product launch there. You’ve also got the option to have your wedding there, should you and your future spouse be huge Forest fans.

Stadium Tours & Museum

You can go behind-the-scenes of Nottingham Forest’s home ground for £15 if you’re an adult or £10 for adult season ticket holders. That drops to £5 if you’re under eighteen or £2 if you’re a teenage season ticket holder. The tours are led by John McGovern, the club captain when they won both of their European Cups, and they take in all of the locations you’d expect of an exclusive tour. There are no set dates or times of tours, they publish them on the website as and when they become available, so make sure you get in touch with the club if you’re keen on seeing the unseen sights.

At the time of writing there isn’t a museum dedicated to Nottingham Forest. The National Football Museum in Manchester, however, has memorabilia from all of the most famous clubs in the country and Forest would certainly be classed as part of that group.

About Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest Football Club was founded in 1865 and were one of the original members of the Football Alliance which formed in 1889. They joined the Football League in 1892 and even though they won the FA Cup in 1898 and 1959 they didn’t enjoy their most successful period until Brian Clough took over as manager in 1975. During Clough’s reign they won the league, won back to back European Cups and won the League Cup four times. It’s little wonder that the fans still hold Clough and his assistant Peter Taylor in such high esteem!

Clough’s tenure at Forest lasted for eighteen years but came to an end when they were relegated from the Premier League in its inaugural season. He was replaced by Frank Clark who was able to help them return to the Premier League for the 1993-1994 season when they finished third. He was released in December of 1996 when it became clear that the club was involved in a relegation battle. He was replaced by Stuart Pearce as the club’s player-manager. Forest yo-yoed between the top two divisions before finally succumbing to their debt, earned by spending so much on players to keep them in the top-tier but failing to achieve their aim.

For a long time there were one of the biggest clubs to be in existence outside of the Premier League, but managed to gain promotion for the 22/23 season and avoid being relegated, finishing 16th. This marked their longest stay in the top flight since the mid 90s.

The City Ground History

Though the ground is obviously best known as the home stadium of Nottingham Forest, it has also hosted international fixtures and was one of the main grounds used during the 1996 European Championships. The City Ground hosted three different Group D matches, with Croatia beating Turkey 1-0, Turkey then losing to Portugal by the same scoreline and Portugal beating Croatia 3-0. It has also hosted the final of the Women’s FA Cup as well as the semi-final of the rugby Heineken Cup and a music concert featuring REM.

When The City Ground was closed in the wake of the fire in 1968 Forest played six of their ‘home’ fixtures at nearby Meadow Lane, the ground that belongs to the club’s fierce city rivals Notts County. Though County were, of course, happy to help their neighbours in their time of need, knowing that football is ultimately just a game, they were probably quite delighted to see Forest fail to win any of their games there.

Future Developments

In 2007 Nottingham Forest made it clear that they planned to leave The City Ground in favour of a new stadium that would be suitable as a location for World Cup matches, should England win their bid to host the competition that year or in 2022. When it was announced that Russia and Qatar had won the rights to host those tournaments the plans to move were shelved.

The club have instead completed negotiations to develop the Main Stand – thereafter to be called the Peter Taylor Stand – at a cost of £100 million, adding an additional 5,000 seats and making it the biggest stadium in the East Midlands. The new stand will include a new museum, club shop, and hospitality suites, and improvements will also be made to the other three stands. Work has been delayed significantly but a final planning application was granted in July of 2022.

City Ground

The City Ground is a football stadium in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England, on the banks of the River Trent. It has been home to Nottingham Forest Football Club since 1898, and has 30,445 seats.

The stadium was a venue when England hosted Euro 96, and is only three hundred yards (270 m) away from Meadow Lane, home of Forest's neighbouring club Notts County; the two grounds are the closest professional football stadiums in England and the second-closest in the United Kingdom after the grounds of Dundee and Dundee United. They are located on opposite sides of the River Trent.

Club Factfile

• NAME: Nottingham Forest
• NICKNAME: The Reds, Tricky Trees
• FOUNDED: 1865
• TRADITIONAL COLOURS: Red
• LOCAL RIVALRY: Derby County

Ground Factfile

• CAPACITY: 30,602
• RECORD ATTENDANCE: 49,946 (Nott Forest v ManUnited (1967))
• ADDRESS: City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
• YEAR OPENED: 1898
• PITCH SIZE: 105 x 71 yards

Ground Information

The City Ground has an all seated capacity in excess of 30,500 and is situated only three hundred yards away from Meadow Lane, home of Notts County. The Main Stand is the oldest stand in the ground and it shows when you look at the quality of the three newer builds. The Trent End is behind the goal and seems to be home to some of the more vocal fans, whilst opposite is the Bridgford stand which accommodates visiting fans. Running the other side of the field is the newish Brian Clough stand which is a very impressive two tiered build. There are very few bad seats in the house.

The City Ground is slightly unusual compared to most grounds built at the turn of the last century. It is partly a classical ‘English Style’ stadium and partly a ‘Bowl Style’ ground, with the bowl shape linking The Brian Clough Stand to The Main Stand. Here’s a description of each section:

The Brian Clough Stand - Named after the club’s most famous manager, this stand was built in 1980 and cost £2 million. It runs along the side of the pitch and has two-tiers that are divided by a row of executive boxes.

The Bridgford Stand - This stand was rebuilt in the 1992-1993 season and has an unusual look to it because the local council required the roof to dip in order to allow natural light to reach nearby houses. This is the stand that the away supporters are normally located in.

The Peter Taylor Stand - The old Main Stand running opposite the Brian Clough stand, this was redeveloped and renamed in 2020/2021 and houses the club museum and shop as well as three tiers of seating.

The Trent End Stand - This stand is so named because it is the closest to the nearby River Trent. It was re-built before the ground was used to host matches for Euro ’96 and has two-tiers that are divided by a row of executive boxes.

Visiting supporters are situated in the lower tier of the Bridgford stand and you will most likely get around 3-3,500 tickets although the full allocation if taken can stretch to 4,800. To get to the turnstiles go through The Brian Clough Stand car park via Scarrington Road off Lady Bay Bridge.

The view is very good with unobstructed views throughout. However, on a rainy day, avoid the front few rows as the roof doesn't cover them and you'll get incredibly wet. Facilities are very good and the food is well priced with the general array of burgers and pies.

The Larwood and Voce is about five minutes walk from the away end on Fox Road, just off Radcliffe Road. It welcomes away fans and serves food so it might be a good place to have some pre match banter the locals. Just down the road from the Larwood and Voce is the Stratford Haven which also does food.

Nottingham is a student city, so there are loads of brilliant pubs and clubs around to inspire your pre-match drinking and eating needs. Here are some choices:

Brewhouse and Kitchen - Being right on the bridge this place has the benefit of lovely views of the river and the stadium, as well as only being a two minute walk away from the venue. It serves great British food and plenty of tasty drinks.

Hooters - The only restaurant of the American sports bar chain in England, Hooters serves brilliant food, loads of drinks and has sport on big screens throughout the place. Well worth a visit if you’re in Nottingham.

Raglan Road Irish Bar - An Irish bar that serves real ale, pub food and shows as much sport as you could possibly want to watch.

Car Parks & Public transport

There is a large car park at the ground where both home and away supporters are able to park. Alternatively, there is some street parking providing you arrive early enough. Another option is the secure car park on the Victoria Embankment, located near to the cricket ground.

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Arriving at City Ground by Public Transport

Nottingham railway station has regular rail services from London, Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Newark, Grantham, Worksop, Sheffield and Peterborough. The station itself is roughly a 20-minute walk or ten-minute bus ride from The City Ground.

The City Ground is serviced by a number of frequent services from across the Nottingham, with the Numbers 5-11 services likeliest to pick-up/drop closest to The City Ground in any direction. For further information on your bus options, please visit nctx to see which services suit your needs best.

Arriving at City Ground by Car

The City Ground can be accessed quickly and easily from junctions 24 and 26 of the M1, depending on which direction you’re departing from. Just remember to set your SatNav to NG2 5FJ.

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 following 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.

Capacity:  30,404

Opened:  1898

Pitch size:  102m x 68m

Stadium address: Nottingham Forest Football Club, The City Ground, Pavilion Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ

Phone: +44 (0) 115 982 4444

Nottingham Forest moved to The City Ground on 3 September 1898. Situated only a few hundred yards from the old Town Ground at the opposite end of Trent Bridge, it was named in celebration of Nottingham’s newly-awarded city status. 

The City Ground was chosen as one of the venues to host the European Championships in 1996. In mind of this, the Trent End, a prominent landmark by the River Trent, was rebuilt that year. It holds 7,500 fans and takes the ground’s overall capacity to 30,445.  

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The City Ground - Nottingham Forest Stadium Guide

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By Football Tripper Last Updated: September 9, 2021

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Stadium facts.

• Nottingham Forest F.C.
• Seating Plan
• Stadium Tours
• Ticket Information

The City Ground is a purpose built football stadium located in West Bridgford on the banks of the River Trent in the city of Nottingham.

Home to Nottingham Forest Football Club since the 19th Century (1898), the 30,602 capacity ground was used as a venue for Euro 96.

Nottingham Forest Stadium Guide

The city ground history.

The City ground has been the home venue of Nottingham Forest since 1898, and is famously located less than 300 yards away from The Magpies’ Meadow Lane. Situated across the River Trent, the two grounds are the second closest in terms of distance in the UK behind Dundee F.C and Dundee United .

Some fans of both clubs believe that it would perhaps make more sense if the team’s swapped positions.

The name of Nottingham Forest’s Ground was chosen to commemorate Nottingham’s status of a city in 1897 however, the ground actually falls outside of the official city boundary.

Ironically, Notts County’s Meadow Lane does fit within the limits, and as the team’s name suggests, the club are said to represent the county. Hardly important, but interesting nevertheless.

The modern day structure of The City Ground very much came about in the late 1970s, coinciding with the most memorable period of the club’s history. Legendary manager Brian Clough won back to back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, after claiming the First Division title, allowing the club to finance the expansion of their prestigious ground.

The large Executive Stand capable of seating 10,000 fans was built in 1980, and latter renamed in honour of Cloughy upon his retirement. The Bridgford Stand was renovated during the 1992-1993 season, and The Trend End was completely rebuilt in time for Euro 1996 when The City Ground hosted three group matches.

Nottingham Forest have occasionally explored the feasibility of leaving their home of 100 years for a new stadium dubbed “Robin Hood Arena”, however The Reds are yet to find a suitable location.

Recently the stadium attached itself to England’s  2018 World Cup, however, this proved to be unsuccessful. Forest always have the option of rebuilding the Main Stand which will increase the capacity to 40,000.

View of The City Ground

Nottingham Forest F.C. Info

The city ground seating plan.

Below is a seating plan of Nottingham Forest's The City Ground:

Stand Photos

Nottingham Forest’s ground is comprised of the following four sections: The Brian Clough Stand (North), The Bridgford Stand (East), The Main Stand (South) and The Trent End (West).

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

Matchday Experience

The city ground away end.

Traditionally away fans are housed within the lower tier of the Bridgford End which is the asymmetrical stand located behind the eastern goal, capable of seating around 1,000 fans.

There is a slight emphasis on seating here, as many fans report that stewards are particularly militant when it comes to standing, and there are often reports of fans been given one warning before being unceremoniously rejected from the City Ground.

Occasionally Nottingham Forest have trialed giving visiting supporters half of the Bridgford end towards the corner of the Brian Clough Stand which includes access to the two-tiers.

This has the added bonus of not allowing the more unsavoury Forest fans the opportunity to unleash a downpour of abuse and occasional debris upon the unsuspecting visitors.

With no support beams in sight the views from the Eastern stand are generally pretty decent, and the comfort levels are on par with most other grounds in the country.

If the occasion demands it then an additional 1,000 seats are made available within the Brian-Clough stand which is adjoined to the north.

As for drinking, the Meadow Club on Meadow Lane next to Notts County FC is regarded by the club as the “unofficial” pub for away supporters on matchdays, and is always lively.

Best Pubs near ground

If you are traveling in from the city centre then you have a lot of choice when it comes to pubs. The most famous and memorable for a lot visitors to Nottingham is Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem which is a self-described “higgledy-piggledy, old world boozer” serving a wide range of real ales.

The Jurys Inn just off of London Road is also popular amongst fans.

The pubs close to the ground are generally for the home fans but as a lot of them are on route, there’s no harm in enquiring.

Once you have made your way past Notts County’s ground there is The Riverbank Bar and Kitchen, and after crossing the Trent you are greeted by The Southbank Bar which is a “Popular watering hole with tv sports”.

Either side of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground are the Trent Bridge Inn and the smaller Larwood & Voce which both specialise in and purportedly are well stocked with real ales. Obviously fans can also drink once inside City Ground with the concourse offering the choice of one or two beers.

Food - Places to eat

Within the southern side of the River Trent where Nottingham Forest’s ground is located there is reasonable choice when it comes to eating.

There are a decent selection of high-street brands such as McDonalds, Costa-Coffee and Co-Op, as well as independent fast food outlets selling kebabs and chips.

Within the city center there are of course much more options to choose from.

Nottingham Forest Club Shop

The Nottingham Forest Megastore located at the City Ground with the exception of the official online store is the best place to pick up any club related merchandise.

The opening times are as follows:

• Monday to Thursday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
• Friday in season: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
• Friday close season: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
• Saturday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
• Sunday: Closed
• Matchdays: 9.00 am – 1 hour after full time

Can you take a stadium Tour?

Fans of the Reds can get a behind the scenes tour of Nottingham Forest’s iconic stadium by undertaking a tour of the premises which lasts anywhere between 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Hosted by Brian Goodliffe who is one of the of the longest-serving members of staff having worked at the club since the age of 14, fans will get to see first-hand restricted access areas such as the players’ changing rooms, the tunnel and dugouts and even the replica European Cup.

With prices starting at just £8 for adults, £7 for seniors and £4 for under 16s when accompanied by an adult, with a small discount available to season ticket holders, a tour of the City Ground certainly makes for an affordable and memorable day out.

For more information and to book your place on the tour, you can either phone (0115 982 4388) or visit the ticket office with the latest tour dates listed on this page here .

How to buy Nottingham Forest Tickets

Tickets to see Forest play can either be purchased in person at the megastore or ticket office at the Brian Clough Stand up to and just before kick-off.

Alternatively you can phone the ticket hotline on 0115 982 4388, send an email to [email protected] or purchase tickets online.

Prices across for the Championship season are hard to list as not all tickets are on sale yet, but so far early on in the season prices appear to range from.

• Adults: £26.00 – £35.00
• Seniors: £14.00 – £18.00
• Under 18s: £12.00 – £18.00
• Under 12s: £6.00 – £7.00

How to get to The City Ground

Where is the city ground.

Located in the West Bridgford area of Nottingham approximately 2.2 miles out of town, the City Ground and Notts County’s Meadow Lane stadium are close to each other, only separated by the river Trent.

City Ground’s address for satnav is as follows:

• Pavilion Road, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ.

Parking at the city ground is limited with priority given to players, members of staff, guests of the club and disabled supporters.

This essentially means that the small “Brian Clough Car Park” is for all intents and purposes off limits but thankfully there are numerous Nottingham Forest FC approved car parks nearby:

• Meadow Lane (Notts County’s Stadium) – £3 per car.
• Victoria Embankment (To the left of London Road Bridge northside) – £4 per car and very limited availability
• County Hall (Notts County Council – south of City Ground) – £4 per car, £12 per minibus and £20 per coach.
• Cattlemarket Pay & Display (North of Notts County’s Stadium) – £3 per car

A full map of these is available to view by following the above link “Full Driving Directions”.

Train - Public Transport

Nottingham Railway Station is located exactly 1.1 miles north-west of City Ground with an estimated walking time of slightly over 20 minutes.

The station is served by three train operators: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Northern Rail with direct and regular routes to UK destinations including London, Birmingham and Sheffield.

Walking Instructions:

• Exit onto station street and turn left walking past Tesco Express and then left again onto Carrington Street.
• Follow this road to the junction where the British Transport Building is and proceed down Arkwright street as it rifts leftwards, becoming Meadows Way.
• Follow this road for its duration until you can access the bridge on London Road.
• Proceed over the River Trent and turn left onto Trentside North with the ground less than 500 metres away.

Hotels Near The City Ground

There are a few hotel choices located near to City Ground on the south/south eastern side of the River Trent including The Gallery, The Castle and Grantham Hotels.

Heading a mile or so north back towards the city centre there is lots of choice with the usual suspects such as Premier Inn, Travelodge and Ibis all highly accessible.

The closest hotels to Notts Station is either Hotel Bentinick or the Jurys Inn – both of which are located on station street.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at the city ground.

English side Nottingham Forest play their home matches at The City Ground.

What is the capacity of The City Ground?

As of 2024 The City Ground has an official seating capacity of 30,602 for Football matches.

When was The City Ground opened?

The City Ground officially opened in 1898 and is home to Nottingham Forest

What is the postcode for The City Ground?

The postcode for The City Ground is NG2 5FJ.

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit The City Ground in 2024. Please visit the official website of Nottingham Forest for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.

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Capacity: 30,445 (all seated) Address: City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ Telephone: 0115 982 4444 Pitch Size: 115 x 78 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Reds Year Ground Opened: 1898 Undersoil Heating: Yes Shirt Sponsors: Kaiyun Kit Manufacturer: Adidas Home Kit: Red Away Kit: White and Blue

What is the City Ground Like?

A view of the ground from Trent Bridge before the Premier League match at City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Monday September 18, 2023. – Photo by Icon Sporthe ground from a distance looks quite picturesque sitting on the banks of the River Trent. Both ends were re-developed during the 1990s, improving the overall appearance of the stadium

The Bridgford Stand

At one end, the Bridgford Stand houses away fans in the lower tier. One-third of this stand was built lower than the rest, due to a local Council planning requirement to allow sunlight through to the houses in nearby Colwick Road.

Opposite, the Trent End, is the most recent addition to the ground. It is a large two-tiered stand that looks quite smart. One unusual feature of the stand is that running across the middle are a number of rows of seating enclosed within a covered shaded glass area.

The Brian Clough Stand

On one side there is a similarly impressive two-tiered stand, with executive boxes in between, which was built in 1980. Once called the Executive Stand, it was recently renamed the Brian Clough Stand in honour of their greatest manager.

The Peter Taylor Main Stand

Facing this is a smaller and much older Peter Taylor Main Stand (built in the late 1960s) that now looks quite tired in the company of its shiny new neighbours.

In the City Centre in the old Market Square is a bronze statue of the legendary Brian Clough.

Future developments

The Club announced in December 2019 that it was seeking planning permission to build a new 10,000 capacity Peter Taylor (Main) Stand, along one side of the ground, replacing the existing stand which dates back to the 1950s.

This all seated, three-tiered stand will also have a number of executive boxes and other corporate facilities, plus new changing rooms and press facilities.

A nice feature is that the stand will also include a Club Museum as well as a new Club Shop.

After delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the club have confirmed their intention to press ahead with the expansion soon, with 2024 being cited as the year; they were pushed into that announcement, though, as they released a statement in March 2023 following a series of rumours on social media suggested plans had been shelved.

In March 2024, the club announced that the plans were now more extensive than first revealed. They are now also looking to add 5,000 seats to the Bridgford Stand at one end of the stadium. That increase, along with the work on the Peter Taylor Stand means the City Ground will soon have a capacity of over 40,000.

What is the City Ground like for visiting supporters?

Visiting supporters are housed on one side of the lower tier of the Bridgford Stand (towards the Brian Clough Stand), where around 2,000 fans can be accommodated. The facilities and view of the action in this stand are good. If demand requires it then an additional 1,000 away supporters can be seated in a lower block of the Brian Clough Stand. The view of the game is good from this section and the legroom is ample too.

Inside the ground, the upper tier of the stand overhangs the lower tier somewhat, helping to further generate some noise. The atmosphere at the City Ground can be a bit hit-and-miss at times, although the close proximity of Forest fans to the away section does lead to plenty of back-and-forth.

What food is there at the City Ground?

The concourse behind the stand is a little tight for space and can get quite crowded. But it does have good acoustics if your fans burst into song prior to the game starting or at half time. Food on offer includes hot dogs, pies and sausage rolls.

Nottingham Forest Ground History

With Nottingham Forest being amongst the oldest clubs in existence it’s perhaps unsurprising that their stadium journey is a rather long one. Their first pitch was based at the Forest Recreation ground. A year at the Castle Ground, which was later used by Notts County followed before Trent Bridge, the cricket stadium, became home for a two year period. Parkside and Gregory Ground were up next before the club moved to the Town Ground.

The stadium, which cost £1,000 to construct was the first stadium to host a game of football that included crossbars and nets. Forest remained there for eight years before moving into their current home, the City Ground. With three of the four sides of the ground wide open to the elements it’s fair to say the Nottingham Forest stadium was far less glamorous than the 30,000 capacity that sits before us today. It has taken a series of redevelopments to get to its current state; those work didn’t happen very quickly though. Considering the ground opened in 1898, the first major works didn’t come until 1957 with the building of the East Stand.

The best part of a decade later saw the rebuilding of the Main Stand and then in 1980, off the back of Forest’s success in Europe, a new stand – the Executive Stand – was constructed at the cost of £2m. All notable developments since then have been in relation to the findings of the Taylor Report in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster; of course, Nottingham Forest were involved in the game on that tragic day.

Pubs for away fans near the City Ground

Pubs for away fans near the City Ground:

• The Broken Wheelbarrow – Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3HJ.
• The Nottingham Rowing Club – Middle of the Three, Trentside N, West Bridgford NG2 5FA.
• The Stratford Haven – 2 Stratford Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6BA.

Directions and Car Parking for the City Ground

From The North Leave the M1 at Junction 26 and take the A610 towards Nottingham and then signs for Melton Mowbray. Cross the River Trent and you will see the ground on your left. Alternatively, as you approach Nottingham on the A610 you will pick up signs for ‘football traffic’. Although following these seems to take you all around the outskirts of Nottingham you do eventually end up at the City Ground, along the A6011.

From The South Leave the M1 at Junction 24 and take the A453 towards Nottingham. Then take the A52 East towards Grantham and then onto the A6011 into Nottingham. The ground is situated by the A6011.

Park & Ride

If you would prefer not to drive into Nottingham centre, then there is a ‘Park and Ride’ scheme now in operation. If leaving the M1 at Junction 24 and following the A453 towards Nottingham, then the Clifton South Park & Ride site is clearly signposted. If coming in from the North and leaving the M1 at Junction 25 and following the A52 towards Nottingham, then the Totan Lane Park & Ride signposted off the first roundabout you reach. Parking is free and then you can take a tram to Nottingham Railway Station.

Where is best for parking at The City Ground?

There is little parking available at the stadium itself for visiting supporters. There is some street parking to be had, especially in the roads near to the Meadow Lane ground across the river. Some car parks that are worth a try include:

• Victoria Embankment – NG2 2AA
• Eastcraft depot – NG2 3AH
• Nottingham railway station – NG2 3AQ

Post Code for SAT NAV: NG2 5FJ

How to get to the City Ground by train

Nottingham Railway Station is located one mile from the City Ground and takes around 20 minutes to walk. As you come out of the main station entrance, turn left and then left again. Follow the road down to the dual carriageway and then turn right. The ground is about three-quarters of a mile down the dual carriageway on the left, just over Trent Bridge.

Ticket Prices at the City Ground

As with most clubs nowadays, the ticket pricing at Nottingham Forest’s stadium, the City Ground, is tiered depending on the ‘grade’ of game you’re watching and the area of the stadium you sit in.

Category A ticket costs for the 2023/24 season:

• Adults: £42-52
• Seniors: £37-42
• Youth: £22-23
• Children: £14-17

A full breakdown of the current pricing can be found on the  official Nottingham Forest website .

Club tours at the City Ground

With a glittering history like Nottingham Forest boast, it is perhaps to be expected that tours of their stadium are regularly on offer. Prices are as follows:

General Public

Adults – £15

Under 18s – £5

Member Prices

Adults – £10

Under 18s – £2

Full details of the City Ground stadium tours can be found on the club site .

Programme Price at the City Ground

• Official Programme £3

Club Anthem at the City Ground

The song most commonly associated to Nottingham Forest is ‘Mull of Kintyre’

Nottingham Forest Biggest Rivals

Nottingham Forest vs Notts County rivalry: In the time it takes to boil and egg you can walk from Nottingham Forest’s stadium to the ground of Notts County; the two stadiums are separated by a literal stones throw so it’s surely no shock to anyone that the two don’t really get on. Sure, they haven’t met very often but in addition to being one of the closest local derbies in the English game, it’s also the oldest derby match on record.

Nottingham Forest vs Derby rivalry: The tag the East Midlands derby does not give this match the respect it deserves. It almost suggests the clubs hatred is centred on geography; that’s not the whole story though. Of course, coming from a similar area helps to build a rivalry but the real petrol on the fire was Brian Clough agreeing to manage Nottingham Forest; he’d already been Derby’s gaffer. They were livid. He’s far from the only man who has crossed the divide but none have hurt nearly as much.

Nottingham Forest vs Leicester rivalry: Nottingham Forest vs Leicester isn’t an East Midlands derby with the same level of dislike shown against Derby; they’re not a pretty day on the calendar though. Historically, both fanbases have been reported as kicking off; racism and assaults are just a couple of reasons Police have had to intervene in the fixture. The fact Leicester sit in a much loftier league position right now has lessened the rivalry banter.

City Ground Fixture List

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The City Ground Record and Average Attendance

Record attendance.

49,946 v Manchester United Division One, 28th October 1967.

Modern All Seated Attendance Record

30,227 v Derby County Championship League, 14th September 2014

Average Attendance

2022-2023: 29,173 (Premier League)

2021-2022: 27,176 (Championship)

2020-2021: N/A (Covid-19)

2019-2020: 27,724 (Championship)

2018-2019: 28,144 (Championship)

2017-2018: 24,680 (Championship)

Nottingham Forest Press Conferences & News

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Disabled facilities at the City Ground

For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the  Level Playing Field website.

Map Showing the location of the City Ground, and railway station

Official Web Site:  www.nottinghamforest.co.uk

City Ground Nottingham Forest Feedback

If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: [email protected] and I’ll update the guide.

Mark Stevenson (Sheffield United) 16th February 2010

Nottingham forest v sheffield united championship league tuesday 16th february 2010, 7.45pm mark stevenson (sheffield united fan).

1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):   After following the blades for over 30 years this was actually my first visit to the city ground, it was my mate (Gadge) who suggested going the previous day & without any hesitation off I went for the tickets.

2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

The journey was very easy as we travelled down on the train which took nearly an hour.

3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?

After lubricating our vocal chords on the train (and a few cans) we decided to go straight into the town centre and called into a Wetherspoons establishment (the one next to that big ferris wheel). After a few jars we decided to make our way to the ground which was a good 20 minute walk.

4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?

Didn't really give the ground a thought until we got inside where looking at the Brian Clough stand & the Trent end I was pleasantly surprised at how big they were. I can remember thinking how the main stand could do with a spruce up i.e knocking down & re-building it!

5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc..

The game itself was nothing to shout home about but I put that down to Kevin Blackwell's tactics. United fell behind as early as the 4th minute & with United only having the odd attempt on goal, Forest looked more than comfortable holding onto the 1-0 lead. The atmosphere was relatively poor coming from both sets of fans. I couldn't complain about the stewards as our lot were pretty quiet throughout the game. I never bothered with the half time refreshments, but the toilets were pretty clean & spacious.

6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

Getting away from the ground was hassle free & we were back at the train station within 25 minutes.

7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:   Overall we had a brilliant evening out and I can't wait till the next time (however long that may be) because it's looking likely that forest will be promoted this year.

Josh Grainger (Leeds United) 15th August 2010

Nottingham forest v leeds united championship league sunday 15th august 2010, 3pm josh grainger (leeds united fan).

1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): 

It was the 2nd game of the season and another opportunity to support the mighty whites. I'd never been to Forest before and was looking forward to seeing two of the bigger clubs play each other.

We stayed the previous night in Sheffield and a 70 minute drive, left us with a ten minute walk to the ground, the closest car park is right next to Notts County's ground… The ground is large so can't be missed.

We walked to the ground and made our way to the visitors end and had a burger from a van. The home fans before and after the game were friendly but during the game they were somewhat intimidating…  with a few nasty looks here and there from them, but generally it was okay.

4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? 

The ground is really nice, except one old side stand. The River Trent is situated directly behind the Trent End and it is probably the nicest landscape around a stadium that I have seen. The away fans were allocated the whole lower tier of the Bridgford end and the corner, and a sufficient amount of leg room was found.

5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. 

The game was a decent one and it finished 1-1, a constant singing battle between both supporters made a great atmosphere and this is really enforced by home and away fans sharing parts of the same end, the toilets were grubby, but it didn't really affect me. A net is placed just beneath the upper tier of forest fans in order to stop missiles being thrown, but it wasn't needed. The stewards were fine, they told us to sit down early on, but gave up very easily..

6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: 

The Leeds fans were separated from the Forest fans for about 10 minutes or so but both sets of supporters walked over the bridge and no trouble occurred…

7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: 

Definitely worth going…. as it is a great place and stadium.

Jonny Walker (Hull City) 5th March 2011

Nottingham forest v hull city championship league saturday 5th march 2011, 3pm jonny walker (hull city fan).

Why you were looking forward to going to City Ground?

I always love an away day plus it was the first time we'd played Forest since 1977 or something like that so we were guaranteed to sell out our allocation and we were on a great run away from home (unbeaten in 11). Bring it on!

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

Train journey was easy enough, got into Nottingham around 11am.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

Went straight to Wetherspoons for breakfast and a beer or two. If you like your real ale you must go to 'Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem'. It's a pub built into the castle walls! We were then a bit naughty and went to 'The South Bank Bar' (home fans only) but it's a stone throw away from the ground and as long as you keep your head down you'll be fine. There's also a Hooters a short walk from the ground, but the Mrs said no!

What you thought on seeing the City Ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?

Lovely location right next to the River Trent and we couldn't wait to join the rest of the 3800 strong CITY faithful. Was a bit dubious about sharing the away end with Forest fans who were in the tier above us but it was fine. Enjoyed the home fans singing 'Mull of Kintyre' too.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

It was always going to be a tight game as Forest had a brilliant home record & our away form was very good. Stewards & police were fine (stood up for 90 mins). Fryatt score the only goal of the game for Hull, around the hour mark and it's safe to say when the ball hit the back of the net carnage erupted in the away end. Awesome!

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

No problems at all, walked straight back to the city centre for a few more beers before the train home. Plenty of Police about but didn't see anything kick off.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

The perfect away day. Would recommend it to anyone (unless your a Derby fan maybe…)

Dominic Bickerton (Doing The 92) 29th April 2012

Nottingham forest v portsmouth championship league saturday 28 april 2012, 12.30pm dominic bickerton (portsmouth fan).

1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):

It's always good to meet up with my mate and add a new ground to our list. I'm also a big fan of Nottingham itself and I thoroughly enjoy what the city has to offer. We were also excited to actually be watching a game; Stoke were playing Arsenal later on the day, so we planned watch this match, then view the Stoke game in a pub later on.

We caught the train from Sheffield and arrived at Nottingham about two hours before kick off. Having been to Nottingham several times, I know my way around quite well and finding the ground is no problem at all. Should you need them, directions provided on the Football Ground Guide are accurate and easy to follow.

After leaving the station we stopped at Hooters, which is usually very busy due to its proximity to the ground. We spent a good 90 minutes there having a few drinks. If you're in need of a bite to eat, the food is good and reasonably priced. It also has a few cash machines, which was useful because the ones at the train station were out of order, however, they do charge a small fee for withdrawals.

I have seen the ground many times from the outside and I have always been impressed with its location on the river and its general look. After finding our seats on the back row of the Trent End, we took in the rest of the ground and were fairly impressed. The Brian Clough stand is very impressive and the Bridgford Stand is a rather unique looking and adds a certain charm to the ground. I did think that the Main Stand looked quite worse for wear and could do with a lick of paint and a bit of renovation. Overall, the City Ground is easily one of the better grounds in the Championship. It has a lot of character and is in a great location, both of which are rare to find in a lot of grounds these days.

5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

The game itself was never going to be a real spectacle; Forest were safe from relegation and Pompey were already condemned to League One football next season. Neither team had much to play for and the players were already wearing their flip flops. The first half consisted of some of the worst football I have seen this year, and it was evident as to why both teams have struggled this season. At half time we went down onto the concourse, which was very crowded and clearly inadequate to cope with the number of fans. Both the food bars and toilets had long queues, and by the time we had both done the half time necessities the second half had already kicked off. 

The second 45 minutes were much like the first, and both of us had started to question why we had paid £27 each for a ticket (We both agreed that 27 quid was extremely steep, especially when you consider that a fair few Premier League clubs have cheaper ticket prices). However, we were not to be denied some entertainment when on 70 minutes Dexter Blackstock turned in a Gareth McCleary cross from a yard out. 19 minutes later Blackstock claimed his second of the match when he headed in from an Andy Reid corner. The game finally ran out as a rather uneventful 2-0 win for Forest.

The atmosphere largely reflected the game and was disappointingly flat for long periods. It can be hard be create a good aura around an end of season match, especially when it has no real consequence for either team, but there was almost no noise from the home fans whatsoever. Despite the poor effort from the home fans, the large Pompey following were noisy and were in full relegation party mood. We were amused by the large amount of away fans in various fancy dress outfits, the highlight being a group of fifty or so men dressed as Robin Hood! 

Me and my mate were on the back row of the Trend End, so we stood for the entire match. The stewards didn't have a problem with it and kept a very low profile, which can only be a good thing.

After full time we left the ground quickly with no problems and were back in Hooters within 15 minutes

7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

The overall day out was a great laugh. We added a new ground to our lists, got to watch some live nogger (Stokie slang for football!) and had a good day out drinking. The match and atmosphere may not have been the best advert for Championship football, but it was a still a good experience and was worth the trip out.

Kieran Bleasby (Ipswich Town) 5th October 2014

Nottingham forest v ipswich town championship league sunday 5 october 2014, 3pm kieran bleasby (ipswich town).

We’d picked this fixture out at the start of the season as a new ground to visit. Plus both teams were in top form teams coming into this game. Forest were unbeaten all season and we’d bagged 13 points from our last 5 games so it was scripted to be a great match to attend.

We took the supporters coach to the City Ground leaving Ipswich at about 9ish in the morning. We had a stop at Peterborough to stretch our legs and have bite to eat. We arrived on the outskirts of  Nottingham at about 1pm and then at the ground itself around 20 minutes later. The journey was a smooth one and although I wasn’t paying much attention to the roads, the ground seemed fairly straight forward to get to.

We didn’t have a clue where to go on arrival, so we followed other town fans to see where they’d go. Surprisingly we ended up at Notts county’s ground just over the Trent (easily found). This had a great bar to accommodate a huge amount of away fans. It served good priced alcohol and food too. The home fans seemed you’re average bunch. The mass majority of them friendly with just a couple  trying to be intimidating to some of us. Overall a good start to the day.

Looked like your typical football ground in all honesty. Similar to ours in the fact that we have new and old stands. We were situated in one of the newer parts behind the goal/corner. Opposite us the famous Trent End and to the right a two-tier smart looking stand which extended to our end with home fans in the tier above us.  Lastly to our left the older Main Stand, part of which you could tell used to be an old terrace, which has been converted to seating. It also housed the team dugouts and changing rooms/press boxes/tv gantry. So nothing particularly amazing but nothing bad either. My view wasn’t bad although where the stand curved, so did the row of seats making it a lot more cramped than I have been before but that was a minor complaint.

The game finished in a 2-2 draw. Ipswich almost ended Forest's unbeaten run but the home side snatched a very late equaliser in the 93rd minute. Gutting but I would have taken a draw beforehand. A Daryl Murphy brace either side of half time put us ahead twice but Forest played well and you could say deserved the points but we worked hard for the win. Atmosphere was once again brilliant. Both fans exchanging banter and passionate signing which everyone loves. Stewards a bit too OTT telling us to sit down every 30 seconds but apart from that everything was good. Decent price for food and drink I guess. Not the cheapest but not the most expensive and the facilities were once again what you’d expect at these types of grounds

After applauding our players off we headed out of the ground and were back in our seats on the coach within 3-4 minutes. The coach left once everyone had returned and off we went. Traffic was a bit busy but that was expected, if it wasn’t for the smash up on the main road on the way home we would have been home by 8pm but the 45-50 minute traffic jam made it drag on a lot.

Thoroughly enjoyed the day out apart from the way the result worked itself out, but with good pre-match bar, great atmosphere for the day and a good game of football to watch it was a great outing. Would recommend the City Ground to go to and it is a ground I wouldn’t mind visiting again. Great day 9/10.

Aimee Henry (Wolverhampton Wanderers) 3rd April 2015

Nottingham forest v wolverhampton wanderers championship league friday 3rd april 2015, 3pm aimee henry (wolves fan).

1. Why you were looking forward to going to the City Ground?

What better way to start the Easter weekend than a trip to watch the mighty Wolves continue their play-off push? We’ve had some great days out so far this season, and with over 2,000 Wolves fans expected to make this trip, it promised to be another. Last time we were at the City Ground we were soundly beaten, so I was hoping for a better result. Although not a ‘local’ derby, the West Midlands v East Midlands games can sometimes be quite spicy affairs too.

We went on the train for this one, and booked our tickets well in advance. I think from our nearest station to Nottingham, splitting the journey at Birmingham New St, was about £15 return, which is excellent value. Depending on where you’re coming from, New Street could be useful, as there are regular trains to and from Nottingham. It took around about 70 minutes of travelling, we got on the train at just after 10am and were in Nottingham at 12 O’Clock. 

It’s a decent walk from the train station to the City Ground, probably 15-20 minutes. Leave the station and turn left and left again, follow that road down to the dual carriageway, and negotiate about seven sets of zebra crossings to get across to the other side. Then follow the dual carriageway down until you cross over the River Trent. At this point the ground looms into view, and the scene looking at the appropriately named ‘Trent End’ from the bridge is quite picturesque.

To get to the away end, carry on walking down, then take a left. You should see the club megastore on your left. Before you go through into the main car park, go right, and at the top of that road, go left. Trent Bridge (they play cricket there or something) will be on your right. Take the next left, then the next right, and the entrance to the away end will be on your left hand side. Sound confusing? We managed to lose my brother twice, and even after we’d been pointed in the right direction by a very friendly steward, it seemed like a lot of effort! I suppose whilst having a ground in and around the City Centre is good for transport, it does mean there is plenty of scope for the ground to be hidden amongst other buildings. 

Having persuaded the male members of our travelling party that they didn’t “need” to go to Hooters, we eventually settled on the Notts County Supporters Club at Meadow Lane. After a couple of drinks, we headed to the ground, stopping outside the club shop on the way for a burger from the van opposite. The home fans were friendly enough, as were the stewards. 

If you go by train and walk to the ground, the first you will see is from the River, which is quite an impressive sight. I remember someone once (might have been Stuart Maconie) saying that it’s not a proper City unless it has a river. Well, Nottingham is a proper City alright, the view of the City Ground from the bridge straddling the mighty Trent is excellent. At first we ended up outside the Main Stand, where a rather nice banner displaying the club’s trophy haul ran along the top. There didn’t seem much space to add any further honours though, seems rather pessimistic to me…

The away end was much like any other in the Championship these days. Sometimes it feels as though you’re on some cheap 90's gameshow, having to weave in and out of the barrier fences, and through the rows of stewards. After a quick search of my bag, and a pat down search of my dad and brother, we went in. 

The ground is dominated on one side by the Brian Clough Stand, named in honour of one of English football’s most enigmatic and successful managers. It means that the stand where the dugouts are situated does look slightly dwarfed, in a similar manner to Elland Road. The Trent End, home to Forest’s more raucous supporters, is an impressive looking two tiered stand. 

The first half was a bit drab, in all honesty. Wolves’ best chance fell to Nouha Dicko, when Benik Afobe’s shot was blocked by home keeper Karl Darlow. Dicko fired in the rebound, but was denied a goal by an acrobatic clearance by Eric Lichaj. At the other end, Forest peppered the Wolves area with shots, most of them harmless, but former Wolf Michael Mancienne, now shorn of his Predator-esque cornrows, did find the target with a thumping effort. Carl Ikeme was equal to it though, and palmed the shot onto the post and out for a corner. Forest’s Chuba Akpom, a recent loan signing from Arsenal, was causing problems with his physicality, but Michail Antonio, one of the stars of the Championship this season, was struggling to get any joy against Dominic Iorfa. 19 year old Iorfa has been a star since he emerged from the club’s U21 side in the winter, and has a massive future ahead of him. A score of 0-0 at Half Time reflected a scrappy half, in which neither side could put together a spell of pressure.

The Second half started, and within 30 seconds, Wolves were in front. Benik Afobe picked up the ball just inside the centre circle, and started running. He carried on running. He ran some more. And kept running. Eventually, he found himself with time and space just outside the box to slot home an incredible individual goal. The scenes in the away end were fabulous, despite the fact that many were still on the concourse getting a pie and pint. There was no doubt that they’d celebrated though, as my beer soaked brother will testify. The goal really lifted Wolves, and we started to really turn the screw. Bakary Sako, Wolves’ mercurial winger, started to terrorise Mancienne, to the point that after he beat him yet again, Forest skipper Henri Lansbury decided the only way to stop him was a lunging, knee-high tackle. Penalty to Wolves! Sako himself stepped up, and calmly sent Darlow the wrong way. That really killed the game off, as aside from a great chance for Antonio, who had switched wings to try and get more joy against Scott Golbourne, Forest rarely threatened a comeback. It was a shame for them that many of their fans had already trudged off home when Dexter Blackstock netted a late consolation, finishing with aplomb after some neat build up with fellow sub Jamie Paterson. It was too little, too late for the home side though, as the game had barely restarted when the referee called the game to an end. 

I thought the atmosphere was great, the location of the Wolves fans, in the far corner/side of the stand, meant we could really get things going, and obviously being surrounded either side and above by home fans added to the occasion. Wolves fans took particular delight in the performance of Sako, who last season had been the subject of intense speculation linking him with Forest. The Wolves win also effectively ended Forest’s faint Play-Off hopes, which didn’t go unnoticed in the away end, with chants of “we’ve ended your season, [bleep] off and go home!” 

The facilities were of a good standard, but the only problem was the lack of staff on the bars. Because it was raining, a lot of Wolves fans headed into the ground early, and so at about 2pm, there were suddenly about 500 hungry, thirsty fans on the concourse, and about 3 staff. I paid £3 for a programme which was packed full of features, including a generous section on Wolves.       6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

The walk back to the train station took about 25 minutes, and there didn’t seem to be any aggro. It’s always interesting walking behind opposition fans, you get a very uncensored view of the game! 

I really enjoyed going to the City Ground, it’s a “proper” ground, very close to the pitch, with good acoustics. And of course, Wolves won, making it a great start to the Easter Weekend. 

Cliff Wade (MK Dons) 19th December 2015

Nottingham forest v mk dons football championship league saturday 19th december 2015, 3pm cliff wade (mk dons fan).

Why were you looking forward to visiting the City Ground?    

Being the first season in the Championship for the MK Dons, it is all a bit of an adventure and looking forward in anticipation to seeing many new grounds. Especially to some of the bigger and older clubs like Nottingham Forest. I know we jokingly sang during the game; "You're not famous anymore" to the Forest fans near us, but in all honesty I do still regard Forest as a "sleeping giant" and, alongside Leeds United, I think they should be in the Premiership. And so this was my first visit to the City Ground, obviously a venue for much football history in times past.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?    

Very easy. I just got a direct train from Bedford to Nottingham and it only took 1 hour 15 minutes. It was then a 15 minute brisk walk to the City Ground.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?  

 I did not have a great deal of time before kick, so I walked straight to the ground, taking in the geography of Nottingham on my route, with particular interest to how near Meadow Lane , the Notts County stadium is. That of course made the inevitable question arise in my mind "what makes some folk support Forest and others follow County?" especially when they are so near to each other. I have been to say both Sheffield clubs, and I get that more as Sheffield is a bigger city than Nottingham and Wednesday and United are geographically quite a distance from each other…but I would love to know from folk in Nottingham why some support Forest and others County. On the day I did not actually speak to any Forest fans as I simply wanted to get to the away section and pick a good seat, but like most clubs now I noted there was a good cross-section of fans e.g. many families, children and women as well as the "core" male following. Also when I saw older fans, I envied them in that they saw Forest in the Cloughie hey-day, and as I saw the ground I could not but help have a respect for the club…that a team this size in a provincial, unfashionable city won the European Cup twice. Fair play to that!

What you thought on seeing the stadium, first impressions of away end then other sides of the City Ground?

When I saw the Trent River and the stadium looming up, it made for an impressive sight. On closer inspection, the City Ground looks a bit dated, and the Main Stand reminded me a bit of the old North Bank at Highbury. But I like these "old school" stadiums, and overall I thought the City Ground is a good stadium with character. Once inside, I was a bit disappointed that the away section has a low roof (similar to say Sheffield United and Crewe) which means if you are standing at the back as I was, you feel a bit "hemmed in" and cannot see the home fans in on the other three sides. Also the seats are not great, but then I am spoilt at Stadium MK, as we have better seats and more leg room than the new Wembley even! Obviously, the Trent End stand (opposite) looks very impressive as has a few levels.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..    

Regarding the game, Forest came racing out of the blocks and were 2-0 up in no time, and they certainly were better in the first half. But Karl Robinson must have said a few things at half-time as we dominated the second half (although Forest did hit the post) I felt we had them "on the ropes" a bit, and the home crowd went quiet, even a bit restless with their team, as after a good start I think they were expecting to turn us over 4-0 or something…and I think they were surprised at our "never say die" attitude. We had a penalty…which the Forest keeper saved from Nicky Maynard…but only a few minutes after that disappointment, we scored through Josh Murphy and we sang loudly "We'll fight to the end / We'll fight to the end / We are MK / We'll fight to the end." And how we did not at least get an equaliser I will never know!

The atmosphere? Well…to be honest seeing there was around 20,000 in a compact stadium I was a bit disappointed at the Forest fans…we sang more or less throughout the whole game (including when we were 0-2 down) but apart from a section of Forest fans nearest to us in the same side of the ground, there was not much else coming from the other 3 sides. I was impressed, however, at the start of the match when all home fans joined in with the Forest song to the tune of "Mull of Kintyre." Reminds me of say Sheffield United's "Greasy Chip Butty" song just before kick-off.

Facilities? Ok I suppose, bearing in mind the age of the stadium. Stewards? Did their job. A few had to come into the crowd near me on the top row as a couple of Dons fans were a tad rude to a steward, and I believe one was even kicked out. I did not have a problem with that…if they swore at a steward then that is what they deserve to be honest. I did think "who would be a steward ? A thankless job if ever there was one.

After the game had ended I walked back into the city centre amongst the hordes of Forest fans. I may have made the wrong decision by leaving on the wrong side, as it meant I had to walk "under" the Trent End stand (Forest fans will know what I mean by that) and that was a real bottleneck, which probably meant it took 20 minutes or so between leaving the ground and getting on to the main bridge over the Trent. I like to walk briskly so was frustrating to be shuffling along at snails' pace! But a lesson learnt for next time I suppose.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:  

Overall, I really enjoyed the day out, even though we lost 2-1. A good train journey, interesting walk to the ground and a good atmosphere amongst the MK Dons fans, and back at 7.15pm in Bedford. Overall I would score my experience at 8/10…and would like very much to return to the City Ground again…hopefully in the Championship, provided the Dons stay up. Come on you Dons!

Richard Fletcher (Wolverhampton Wanderers) 17th December 2016

Nottingham forest v wolverhampton wanderers football championship league saturday 17th december 2016, 3pm richard fletcher (wolverhampton wanderers fan) .

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the City Ground?

I had broken up from work the night before and got reasonably intoxicated at the staff 'do', but felt fresh and ready for a Pre-Christmas away day. Forest are a big club, so was hoping for a good game with a big crowd and lots of banter.

I live in Rugby, so just an hour up the M1, nice and easy. Parking was simple too, we went over the bridge and parked beside the river on the left hand side, not far from the City Ground at all.

We went to the 'River Bank' restaurant which was just on the corner of the bridge near the ground. There was a nice BBQ going outside, so we had a couple of burgers each. Lovely!

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the City Ground?

The City Ground is solid. It's not spectacular, but it's not a dump either. The 'Trent End' and 'Brian Clough Stand' are two imposing stands which I can imagine being noisy on a good day. The Main Stand to the left looks dated and needs changing. The Bridgford Stand that we were housed in at one end was fine with a spacious concourse and good views of the pitch.

It was a good away day for us with a 2-0 win and a cracking atmosphere in the away end, especially in the second half. Forest were poor, so their fans didn't make too much noise at all.

The police blocked us from walking around the Brian Clough Stand after the game had ended which was a bit annoying, but we found our way back. A bit tricky with the amount of trafic driving out of Nottingham, but no real issues.

Really enjoyed this one. Having lunch on the River Trent and was really nice, so it was a good build up to the game. The game itself went well and the City Ground itself was fine, so a good visit all round.

Tom Bellamy (Barnsley) 2nd January 2017

Nottingham forest v barnsley football championship league monday 2nd january 2017, 3pm tom bellamy (barnsley fan).

This would only be the second time I have been to the City Ground. The first was in the early 1970's but unfortunately the match was cancelled about one hour before kick off due to dense fog which had descended over the River Trent and engulfed all of the ground. The match itself was between Forest and Leeds United, who were both languishing in the old First Division whilst Barnsley were in the old Third Division. In those days I often went to watch Leeds if Barnsley didn't have a game. I never got to see the rearranged fixture. I was hoping that lightening wouldn't strike twice for today's game as only recently a couple of Championship games were either cancelled or abandoned because of foggy conditions. As it turned out the weather forecast was good and so I was looking forward to the match.

My journey was straightforward with Nottingham being only 1hr 20min away. I went by car down the M1 to Junction 26, then took the A610/A60 into Nottingham. I found a car park on Bridgford Road, just past the City Ground and Trent Bridge Cricket ground. As it was a Bank Holiday it was Free Parking, and only a five minute walk to the ground.

There are a few pubs within walking distance to the ground which are mainly for the home fans but I noticed a few Barnsley fans amongst them as both sets of supporters were wearing the same club colours of Red and White. Everyone seemed friendly enough before the game.

From the outside the City Ground looked very different from my first visit as I believe the ground was modernised during the 1990's. I made my way to the Bridgford Road End of the ground as we were allocated the lower tier, whilst the Forest fans had the upper. The facilities inside the ground were good and I also had a good view from my seat. Leg room was good too. I was quite impressed with the City Ground itself even though it is typically 1990's style.

The game itself was totally different to our previous meeting at Oakwell only five weeks ago when Forest won 5-2, and the game being televised live on Sky Sports. We were hoping to change things around this time. Although Barnsley were on top in the first half and created the most chances we went into the interval with the score 0-0. In the second half Forest attacked more and were unfortunate not to score as Barnsley were on the back foot for quite a while. However, the deadlock was broken in the 88th min when Hourihane, the Barnsley captain, latched onto the ball 30 yards out and hit a volley which flew into the back of the net giving the Forest keeper no chance in saving it. All the Barnsley fans behind the goal went ballistic as like myself were expecting the game to end even. Hence we held on to a well deserved three points and up to 8th position in the Championship League.

After the final whistle I made my way back to the car which was trouble free even though I was amongst many home fans. Getting away from Nottingham was a little slow due to the some 1,800 Barnsley fans all making their way back to the motorway. I arrived back home about 6.45 pm.

All in all it was a good Bank Holiday afternoon ( Fog Free) at the City Ground and another good away win for the Reds.

Jude (Ipswich Town) 7th May 2017

Nottingham forest v ipswich town football championship league sunday 7th may 2017, 12 noon jude (ipswich town fan).

I hadn't been to an away game all season, so thought I'd go to a traditional ground against a famous club in desperate need of a win to avoid relegation.

As it was on Sunday, it was a relatively easy drive until we hit the football traffic. As we didn't know Nottingham it took us a while to find parking and when we did it was the wrong side of the River Trent to the City Ground, so still a bit of a distance to walk. We got inside the ground during the eigth minute, and we even had to run to the ground at some points.

No time before the match but the Forest fans I spoke to seemed were friendly and seemed like your average bunch.

It felt like a football ground which was nice. I thought the Trent end was impressive. The view was fairly good but wouldn't have minded being a bit higher up.

The game started tensely an Ipswich probably had the edge. News of the relegation contenders; Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City both winning made the home fans very tense and it could have been a very different game had Dominic Samuel's deflected shot not been expertly saved by the Forest keeper. Bialkowski for Ipswich conceded a penalty which I wasn't too convinced was a penalty. Assombalonga slotted in coolly. From that moment Forest were in total control, bossing the midfield. A Cohen goal and an Assombalonga goal (another poor free kick decision) sandwiched a magnificent penalty save from the Ipswich keeper. Forest deserved the 3-0 win and the fans invaded the pitch at full time to celebrate stopping up.

I hung around in Nottingham after the match as I have a brother at the University there. Therefore getting away was fine.

Poor result, but Nottingham is a nice city and the City Ground is definitely a stadium I'd like to revisit one day.

Shaun (Leeds United) 26th August 2017

Nottingham forest v leeds united football championship league saturday 26th august 2017, 5.30pm shaun ( leeds united fan), view of the nottingham grounds as we flew over towards east midlands airport, pete lowe (wolverhampton wanderers) 16th september 2017, nottingham forest v wolverhampton wanderers championship league saturday 16th september 2017, 3pm pete lowe (wolverhampton wanderers fan), olly (arsenal) 7th january 2018, nottingham forest v arsenal fa cup 3rd round sunday 7th january 2018, 5.30pm olly ( arsenal fan), thomas inglis (neutral) 13th january 2018, nottingham forest v aston villa championship league saturday 13th january 2018, 5.30pm thomas inglis (neutral visiting dundee united fan), matthew (neutral) 20th october 2018, nottingham forest v norwich city championship league saturday 20th october 2018, 3pm matthew ( neutral), luke (neutral) 3rd november 2018, nottingham forest v sheffield united championship league saturday 3rd november 2018, 3pm luke (neutral – visiting manchester united fan), carl murray (neutral) 9th march 2019, nottingham forest v hull city championship saturday 9th march 2019, 3pm carl murray (neutral).

There were six of us coming over from Dublin. We took advantage of cheap Ryainair flights to the East Midlands Airport. We had a choice of Forest, Derby or Leicester but one of the lads had a soft spot for Forest so we picked them. Coincidentally we booked flights before Martin O'Neill was announced as the new Forest manager which added a bit of interest, although not exactly for football quality reasons.

An early flight from Dublin and from East Midlands we were advised to catch the airport bus which would leave us right beside Wetherspoons which itself was a short walk from the ground. The hardest (and most expensive) part of the journey was actually the Taxi to Dublin Airport.

There were plenty of pubs around the ground but we took the easy option and just settled for Wetherspoons just beside the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground. I didn't see any Hull fans, from reviews on this website it seems to be the case that away fans usually go drinking around the Notts County stadium area. Regrettably, we didn't check out the local Hooters, maybe next time?

We had tickets for the lower tier of the Brian Clough Stand right beside the Trent End. The facilities were fine, nothing special but no complaints. The ground itself has a dated feel about it but it is a proper football stadium with plenty of character (it's a cliche, I know). I have a bit of a soft spot for the Forest badge on the side of the Clough stand which, stuff like this, is part one of the character of these old grounds. There was a lot of talk about the proposed new Peter Taylor Stand and the updating the Bridgford stand in the programme which will definitely improve the overall look of the ground, hopefully, without turning it into one of those identikit stadiums.

The Forest Badge On The Side Of The Stand

Anyone used to watching Martin O'Neill's Ireland teams would be familiar with the football being functional rather than flamboyant. So it was a bit of surprise seeing Forest poking the ball around a bit, that being said not an awful lot happened in the first half. The second half seemed to be following a similar pattern of Forest moving it around but little end product until striker Daryl Murphy was substituted for the home side and after that Forest took control and won easily enough by 3-0. Murphy's replacement Joao Carvalho scored a cracker (they always look better when they hit the post) which was quickly followed by a Karim Ansarifard strike, before Joe Lolley's penalty sealed all three points for Forest. 

I have to say the Atmosphere was disappointing, I was looking forward to hearing the "Mull of Kintyre" anthem before the game which was loud but somewhat short, after that there didn't seem much in the way of songs until Forest eventually scored. Granted I was in the Clough stand so it's not exactly the singing section but the rest of the stadium seemed quiet too including the away support.

We made the cardinal sin of leaving before the game ended so we could pick up a few souvenirs in the Forest shop and after that we headed back to Wetherspoons for a bit of post-match analysis. We even joined in with the numerous "We hate Derby" songs even though I've nothing against them personally…lol!!

A brilliant day out, great stadium and would have liked to see a bit more of Nottingham itself but needed a weekend trip for that. One surprising element was the amount of Irish support that Forest have, the plane over had a few fans of Leicester, Derby, Sheffield Wednesday & Fulham (!) but Forest had the vast majority of Irish based fans. Most of them, I'm happy to say, also follow their local League of Ireland team.

Shane Doherty (Middlesbrough) 22nd April 2019

Nottingham forest v middlesbrough championship league saturday 22nd april 2019, 3pm shane doherty (middlesbrough), matthew waddingham (doing the 92) 13th august 2019, nottingham forest v fleetwood town league cup 1st round tuesday 13th august 2019, 7.45pm matthew waddingham (doing the 92), david crossfield (barnsley) 21st september 2019, nottingham forest v barnsley championship saturday 21st september 2019, 3pm david crossfield (barnsley).

Despite it being an easy journey and having been to Meadow Lane and Trent Bridge, I'd never been to Forest. It was a sell out crowd of 29,000 to mark Brian Clough day, including 2,000 Barnsley fans.

I went with a friend and his son and daughter. He had bought Northern Rail flash sale tickets at 10p each way! The downside was that they were for specific trains. 7.38 out and 21.17 return. A long day. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Nottingham and the journey takes about an hour and 20 minutes, so it's an easy journey. The trains are pathetic two carriages, which are typical of the service we have to endure.

We were in Nottingham by 9 am. Started with breakfast in Wetherspoons on the canalside. I decided against a beer as it was going to be a long day. We had a nice walk on the canal bank and did some gongoozling and then a walk around the Castle area ( the Castle is closed for renovation) and the city centre. A couple of pints in the Olde Trip to Jerusalem. It's a must-visit pub especially as my friends hadn't been in before. The Oakham porter was lovely, but a bit expensive at £4.05 a pint. Then a walk to the Vat and Fiddle. Great choice of Castle Rock Ales and they accept Camra 50p vouchers.

We left the Vat and Fiddle and followed the home fans toward the ground. As you cross the bridge and see the ground and Trent Bridge and fans flocking to the ground, it's a good view. Finding the away end was a bit of a trek and wasn't well signposted. Our 2000 fans were allocated seats in the corner at the right hand side of the goal.

We were patted down by stewards outside the ground and a sniffer dog was used to check for pyrotechnics. As usual, the only facilities I use in the ground are the toilets and they are adequate. My seat was okay, but I had to stand up to see the game when the ball was around the penalty area. All the fans behaved impeccably during the Brian Clough tribute, with Barnsley fans chanting his name. For the rest of the game, Forest fans were reminded that Nottinghamshire miners didn't support the strike in 1984. It happens every time we play teams for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The first half was very average with few incidents and ended 0-0. Barnsley were on top for the first ten minutes of the second half but Forest scored on the break with their only shot on target. Barnsley continued to press , but their crosses were poor quality and potential opportunities were wasted. It ended 1-0. Disappointing as Barnsley were the better team in the second half, but lacked any cutting edge.

We took a stewards advice and turned left and left again, following the crowd over a different bridge over the Trent. We went back to the Vat and Fiddle. We decided to get an earlier train home and get single tickets. The 19.17 train was busy with lots of fans standing and drinking. No sign of a conductor, of course! I was surprised we didn't see any British Transport Police. They might have prevented the fisticuffs a couple of seats behind me.

A disappointing result. The defeat dropped Barnsley into the relegation zone. Hard to take after a good performance. It's going to be a long season. Some decent pubs in Nottingham and we didn't experience any problems with the home fans. Another ground ticked off.

Dan Maguire (Doing the 92) 22nd January 2020

Nottingham forest v reading championship wednesday 22nd january 2020, 7.45pm dan maguire (doing the 92), neil harding (hull city) 18th september 2020, nottingham forest v hull city championship league sunday 5th march 2011, 3pm neil harding (hull city fan).

A trip to the City Ground is one I have always wanted to make, but as City had not played Forest  since a time when Elton John had real hair and the internet was the stuff of Science Fiction, then the opportunity had never arisen. With this in mind Nottingham Forest away was the first game I looked for when the fixtures were released back in the lazy, hazy days of June.

Forest would be about my 75th ground following my beloved Hull City AFC. The date of the fixture was the 5th of March. Okay.  Not a problem, all good things come to pass. But needless to say this was a must see game.

Sure enough the 5th of March eventually dawned and off we toggle to Nottingham. Four of us setting out from North Ferriby (in west Hull) at around 11am, hitting the outskirts of Nottingham at around 12.30.  The morning had been grey and damp in Hull and so it was in Nottingham. We drove through the centre of the city, passing by the railway station and minutes later the floodlights of the two local grounds appeared. Therefore the railway station looks to be about a  ten to fifteen minute walk away from both.  We circumvented the City Ground, drove along Radcliffe Road, passed the road leading to the away end and low and behold we find a car park next to a store and just across from a MacDonald’s outlet. It is £5 to park literally five minutes walk from the ground, which is value for money in my book.

The first question after parking was where to partake for a lunchtime pint. If in doubt ask a policeman. We did and after ruminating about it for a minute or so the officer of the law, suggested that as a couple of us where wearing colours we wouldn’t gain entrance to the local bars which were all home fans only (is it only Humberside Police who allow away fans in the pubs next to the KC Stadium?)  The officer directed us to Meadow Lane, home of Notts County.

Off we walked across the bridge and over to the other side of the River Trent. Taking about ten minutes. I have to say that the sports bar at Meadow Lane has to be one of the best places I have ever been to for a pre-match pint. There is a good selection of beers and food on offer and loads of friendly staff.  On arrival at around 1pm there must have been about 300 City fans in the bar. This gradually increased to about 800 to 1000 by 2pm. There is a big screen at one end of a big room so we were able to watch the 12.45 Sky game (Birmingham City v. WBA)  An excellent venue, thank you Notts Country FC – top marks.

Anyway once suitably liquidly refreshed we head back over the bridge, passing the numerous chippies and Kebab places, go down Radcliffe Road, passed the entrance to the Trent End, down Colwick Road and eventually find Thornton Road and the away end turnstiles at the Bridgford End.

Inside the stadium the concourse is fairly narrow but long. There are an adequate number of toilet facilities and food bars serving the usual pies, hot drinks and what not and also a Victor Chandler betting kiosk for those wanting a punt. I thought this game was going to be too hard to call so a parting of a few quid on the outcome did not cross my mind. Forest had not lost at home since August 2009 (very impressive) and City were 11 unbeaten on the road. Something had to give. Maybe a draw then.

On entering pitch side my first impressions of the ground were frankly mixed. Three sides of the ground are lined with new, impressive cantilever stands that tower high above the pitch, but the Main Stand to the left is a bit of a throwback to a bygone age. The Brian Clough stand to the right sweeps around towards the Bridgford Stand which houses the away fans.  Worryingly the upper deck was populated by home fans and visions of all sorts of nasties coming over the top did cross my mind, but as far as I am aware nothing did. Through the gap in the stand between the Trent End and the Brian Clough  stand, the Meadow Lane ground is clearly visible.

The atmosphere right up to about five to three was muted with neither the home nor the away fans stirring much. This did change as the game got underway with the 3,500 City fans easily drowning out the home fans, but isn’t that always the case.  I can safety say that all 3,500 City fans stood for the entire 90 minutes with no hassle from the stewards. Also the policing was okay.

As for the game it was a lively affair and played on a slick, well grassed pitch which in early March is a testament to the skills of the City Ground ground staff.  One of the downsides is the PA system with the announcer sounded as if he was been garrotted when he attempted to give any information.

Once the game was over, which resulted in a City 1-0 win, we got back to the car park. Getting out of the car park was a bit of tall order, but we eventually got away and out of Nottingham by about 6.30 or thereabouts.  Tips I would give anyone going to the City Ground is if you are in car to get there in good time if you want a car parking place. All in all a good day out and despite some verbal’s from a couple of home fans coming out the ground, I would still recommend a trip to the City Ground.

Craig Ballard 16th August 2021

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Nottingham Forest – The City Ground

The City Ground is an all-seater stadium, with a capacity of 30,500. It has been the home of Nottingham Forest since its opening in 1898.

The Executive Stand, at the North side of the ground was built in 1980, costing some £2 million, largely from the proceeds of European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980. Following Brian Clough’s retirement, the stand was renamed after Forest’s legendary manager.

The two-tier Bridgford Stand at the East end was rebuilt in 1992, with the lower tier being allocated to away supporters.

The Western Trent End was the most recent stand to be rebuilt, in time for Euro 96. The new stand is a large two-tiered structure with a tinted glass area running across the middle. The much older Main Stand, at the Southern side of the ground, now looks tired in the company of the more contemporary developments.

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For satnav purposes, the postcode of the City Ground is NG2 5FJ.

From the North, leave the M1 at junction 26, taking the A610 towards Nottingham and following signage for Melton Mowbray. On crossing the River Trent, the ground is visible on the left. Alternatively, follow signage for “Football Traffic” from the A610. This circuitous route arrives at the City Ground via the A6011.

From the South, leave the M1 at Junction 24, following the A453 towards Nottingham. Take the A52 towards Grantham and the A6011 into Nottingham, on which the ground is located. Alternatively, northbound drivers can leave the M1 at Junction 21a and follow the A46 towards Newark. After some 20 miles, join the A606 towards Nottingham. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto the A52. Turn left at the next roundabout onto the A6011 and the ground is a about a mile.

Nottingham mainline station is less than a mile from the City Ground and a 15-20 minute walk. Click here to check the current train timetables

The nearest airport is Nottingham, at a distance of just under 3 miles. Click here to check the current flight times

There are several taxi companies in Nottingham that can take you to and from the City Ground. You can always prebook a private hire taxi, or hail a black cab on any highway.

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The City Ground has a large car park and there is also limited on-street parking.

The local authority operates a matchday parking Nottingham forest on Victoria Embankment, near Trent Bridge cricket ground, just a couple of minutes from the stadium.

The majority of the pubs close to the ground are “home fans only.” Several fans have reported experiencing trouble in the area of the station and advise to keep colours covered aa there are not many away fan pubs nottingham forest. The Waterfront complex, which offers some good “away friendly” bars, is a short walk from the station. On exiting, turn right and right again at the top of the road.

For rail travellers arriving early, the Olde Trip To Jerusalem is reportedly worth investigating. Dating back to the 1100s this historic pub serves real ale and quality food. On exiting the station, turn right. Turn left at the top of the road and take the 2nd right into Castle Road. The pub is on the left. The Stratford Haven, on Stratford Road, reportedly serves great beer and food and offers a vibrant atmosphere with both home and away fans. Hooters, on the main A6011, serves good beer and excellent food. Alcohol is also available inside the ground.

Jurys Inn Nottingham (pictured left), Waterfront Plaza, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3BJ is within easy walking distance of the City Ground. It apparently offers excellent 3-star accommodation at a budget price and is situated close to the railway station. Nearby parking is available.holiday inn nottingham

The Holiday Inn Nottingham (pictured, right), Castle Marina Park, Nottingham NG7 1GX is located at the Castle Marina, a mile from the city centre. Guest reviews indicate that this refurbished hotel offers luxury accommodation and excellent service at competitive prices.

Most visiting fans have enjoyed their trip to the City Ground, but a significant minority have experienced some form of trouble in or around the ground.

This has ranged from fights to missiles being thrown from the upper tier by Forest “fans.” Others have remarked upon continual abuse from home supporters in the Main Stand, which they found intimidating. Catering and toilet facilities are reportedly adequate, but lengthy queues form at half-time.

After failing to find a permanent home in previous decades, Nottingham Forest relocated to the City Ground in 1898.

The City Ground first opened its doors on September 3, 1898. It started out as a rather tiny field with mostly wooden stands.

In the ensuing decades, some improvements were made, primarily to the terraces, but the ground did not really begin to develop until the 1950s. The first was the opening of a new East Stand (later Executive Stand) in 1957.

The debut match of the new East Stand also saw the City Ground set a new attendance record. On that day, 49,946 spectators attended Forest’s match against Manchester United.

The wooden main stand was severely destroyed by fire in 1962, but it was successfully reconstructed. A fire six years later completely destroyed the same stand, which was later rebuilt. At the time, the stadium could house over 43,000 people, with 17,500 of them seated.

The success of the Brian Clough era allowed for further expansion, which culminated in the erection of the enormous Executive Stand in 1980. In honour of Forest’s most successful manager, the Executive Stand was eventually renamed Brian Clough Stand.

Construction of a new all-seater stand at the Bridgford End, as well as the new Trent End at the opposite end of the ground, continued in the early 1990s.

The City Ground was one of the European Championships’ playing venues in 1996, hosting three first-round group matches.

The team has been looking into the possibility of building a new stadium in recent years. These were once quite concrete as part of England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup, but the failed bid and recurring resident opposition at proposed sites have put a stop to any further progress.

Nottingham Forest tickets can be purchased online, over the phone at +44 (0) 115 982 4388, or in person at the City Ground’s Ticket Office.

Tickets for the match can be purchased at the Brian Clough Stand’s ticket office on the day of the game. Forest only sells out on rare occasions.

The cost of a ticket varies depending on the opponent, but anticipate to pay between £24.00 and £26.00.

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A visit to the City ground for the last game of March, it was a marvellous atmosphere with a capacity crowd, good football, generally a great day out with a fabulous win, what more can you ask for when visiting.

Visited the Famous City Ground home to Nottingham Forest Football Club in February when the weather was un-seasonally fine. Sat in the Peter Taylor stand which one day soon will be re-vamped, its historical and well worth a trip while it still ooks like it does, excellent day out.

The City Ground Stadium opened on the 3rd of September 1898.

The owner of The City Ground Stadium is Nottingham Forest F.C.

The capacity at The City Ground Stadium is 30,445.

The away end capacity at The City Ground is around 2,000 and an additional 1,000 can be added.

Away supporters at The City Ground are housed in the Bridgford Stand, which is closest to the Brian Clough Stand.

The Nottingham Forest Stadium is called The City Ground.

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Some of the most unique suites in the East Midlands may be found at the City Ground. It’s a great place to hold business meetings, seminars, conferences, and trade shows.

You’ll be able to arrange anything from a dinner dance to a product launch in one of the executive suites. If you and your future husband are both ardent Forest fans, you can also have your wedding there.

Thank you for reading our City Ground Stadium guide, we hope you found all the information you were looking for.

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City Ground (Nottingham)

The City Ground has been the home of Nottingham Forest since it opened in 1898. The club had played at several different grounds since their formation in 1865 including Trent Bridge but moved to the City Ground after the city council ended Forest’s lease of the Town Ground and instead offered them a site on the south side of the River Trent. The new ground was named in celebration of Nottingham’s newly-awarded city status and officially opened on the 3rd September 1898 with a First Division match between Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers in front of a crowd of 15,000.

The ground held four FA Cup semi-finals between 1899 and 1905 as well as an international fixture between England and Wales in 1909. A new East Stand opened in 1957 which saw a new record attendance of 47,804 when Forest played Manchester United’s “Busby Babes” on the 12th October. Ten years later, the ground’s all-time record attendance of 49,946 was set in October 1967 when Forest beat Manchester United 3–1 in a First Division fixture.

A year later, a fire broke out in the Main Stand during a First Division match against Leeds United and despite a crowd of 31,126 there were no casualties. The Executive Stand was opened in August 1980 at a cost of £2.5 millions during the height of Forest’s success, when they won consecutive League Cups, the League title and consecutive  European Cups under the guidance of Brian Clough. The stand was later renamed The Brian Clough Stand after his retirement.

The Trent End was most recently renovated in 1996 ahead of the ground hosting three group matches of UEFA Euro 96: Turkey 0-1 Croatia Portugal 1-0 Turkey Croatia 0-3 Portugal

The City Ground also hosted the FA Women’s Cup Final for two successive years in 2007 and 2008 and two semi-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup , both featuring Leicester Tigers in 2002 and 2016.

Tenants: Nottingham Forest ( Premier League )

Opened: 1898

Capacity:  30,332

Address: City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5FJ

Tickets at the City Ground

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Nottingham Forest tickets are available to purchase online , at the ticket office at the stadium (opened Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm and Saturday: 9am-4pm) or over the phone on 0115 982 4388.

Ticket prices for the 2022/2023 season were split into three categories depending on the opposition:

Adults (24-64): £35-£40 (Cat A), £33-£38 (Cat B), £28-£34 (Cat C) Seniors (65+): £30-£32 (Cat A), £27-£29 (Cat B), £23-£26 (Cat C) Youths (18-23): £17-£19 (Cat A), £16-£18 (Cat B), £15-£17 (Cat C) Juniors (12-17): £15-£16 (Cat A), £13-£14 (Cat B), £12-£13 (Cat C) Kids (4-11): £8-£9 (Cat A), £7-£8 (Cat B), £6-£7 (Cat C)

City Ground Stadium Tours

As of May 2023, the club have stated: “Unfortunately, we’re not currently facilitating any stadium tours due to ongoing works in the stadium… we’ll communicate an update at  https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/ once we are able to go back on sale with stadium tours, however currently we wouldn’t be able to discuss dates.” 

Location & Travel to the City Ground

The City Ground is located in the town of West Bridgford, 2 miles south of the centre of Nottingham on the banks of the River Trent. The ground is just 270 metres away from Meadow Lane, home of Forest’s neighbouring club Notts County and the two grounds are the closest professional football stadiums in England.

East Midlands Airport is 13 miles to the south of the ground and serves many European destinations. From the airport, The Skylink bus service stops at County Hall, a short walk from the ground.

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A number of bus services stop close to the ground including the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 22 and 90.

Coaches currently run close to Station Street, next to Nottingham Train Station. Megabus  offers cheap travel to Nottingham and offers over 10 routes from Barnstaple, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Leeds, Leicester, London, Plymouth and Sheffield. You can search and book your tickets  here .

Driving & Parking

From the North, exit the M1 at Junction 26 and follow the A6514 before reaching the A6011. From the South, exit the M1 at Junction 24 and follow the A453, following signs for the ground. There is no parking at the stadium but nearby options include Nottingham Rugby Club (NG2 5AA), County Hall (NG2 7QP), Cattle Market (NG2 3GY) and Victoria Embankment (NG2 2JY).

Nottingham Train Station is approximately a 20 minute walk away and has services to Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, Derby, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool Lime Street, London St Pancras, Manchester Piccadilly, Norwich,  and Sheffield.

Thinking of catching a train to Nottingham? Search and book your journey through the  Trainline here.

The Nottingham Express Transit has stops at Nottingham Train Station, Meadows Embankment and Queens Walk, all of which are about a 20 minute walk away.

Walking from Nottingham City Centre takes about 15-20 minutes, follow signposts for Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.

Hotels near the City Ground

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Take That to perform at Nottingham Forest's City Ground

• Published 22 September 2023

Take That have confirmed they will be performing their This Life on Tour show at Nottingham Forest.

Musicians Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen will be joined by Olly Murs when they take to the stage at the City Ground on 26 May 2024.

It will be the first concert to be held at the football stadium since REM performed there in 2005.

A projection of the boyband's logo appeared on the stadium this week, prompting speculation about a gig.

Take That said in a post on social media that they were "extremely excited" to announce the tour.

It comes as the boyband prepares to release its ninth studio album This Life, expected later this year.

Tickets go on general sale on 29 September.

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Thursday marked 11 years to the day that USL Championship club Indy Eleven unveiled its badge in a ceremony in downtown Indianapolis.

It may also go down as one of the darkest days in club history.

The Eleven got a double dose of bad news. First, the Keystone Group — a real estate development firm owned by Indy Eleven owner Ersal Ozdemir — went public with an accusation that Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration was going to “walk away” from a $1.5 billion mixed-use project known as Eleven Park.

Just hours later, Hogsett announced that he took a trip to New York City to meet with MLS commissioner Don Garber “to discuss the prospects of Indianapolis pursuing a Major League Soccer club.”

Hogsett then declared that he would be “leading an effort to file an [MLS expansion] application,” adding that he had already taken steps towards passing the municipal hurdles involved in bringing another professional team to the city.

In other words, the Eleven and USL were left hanging, all for the mere possibility of an MLS club coming to town.

Hogsett didn’t take any questions on Thursday, but in quotes published by local radio station WIBC, he made clear that the city intends to only build one soccer stadium, and its eyes are entirely on MLS.

“We are not building two soccer stadiums. We are just going to build one,” Hogsett said. “Where that goes is largely dependent on what MLS is going to expect.”

Ground was broken on the 20-acre Eleven Park project in May 2023, with Hogsett among the Indianapolis dignitaries to thrust a ceremonial shovel into soil on the site. The entire development was set to be anchored by a 20,000-seat stadium for the Eleven.

Now, however, the mayor’s administration maintains there was no actual deal in place, despite Hogsett referring to that groundbreaking as “a pivotal moment” for the city in remarks made at the event.

Pro Soccer Wire reached out to the USL for a statement on the matter, but at the time of publication had not received a reply.

While the city of Indianapolis appears to be pushing all of its chips in on the bet of an MLS expansion bid, the league’s interest in the Indiana capital seems far more mild.

ESPN obtained a statement that read, in its entirety, “It was exciting to hear Mayor Hogsett’s vision for a new soccer-specific stadium in Indianapolis.”

“I don’t think sitting here today that we have any plan in the near future to go beyond 30 teams,” Garber told ESPN shortly after confirming a 30th MLS side for San Diego last year. Las Vegas and Phoenix have also been mooted as expansion candidates, though MLS has no stated window for when decisions on that front could be made.

MLS, USL co-existence difficult

The situation in Indianapolis calls to mind what transpired in San Diego last May, when MLS announced plans to launch a 30th team in the city despite the presence of USL Championship side San Diego Loyal.

The Loyal were defiant at first, but by August announced that it would fold over a lack of a stadium solution. San Diego FC has not begun play in MLS, but the USL Championship’s 2024 season still kicked off without the Loyal.

MLS and USL have had a difficult time existing in the same market. The only current USL Championship side playing in a city with an MLS team is Miami FC, while Loudoun United and Orange County SC play well out in the suburbs of markets that house MLS sides.

The closest thing to coexistence is in Charlotte, N.C., home to MLS’s Charlotte FC and the Charlotte Independence of USL League One. Notably, the Independence chose to self-relegate after the 2021 season, just as MLS came to Charlotte.

Indy Eleven’s situation isn’t exactly the same; San Diego was a tenant at aging, undersized Torero Stadium, while work on the Eleven Park project is underway. However, without city support, the end result could well be the same.

The USL Championship version of the Eleven wouldn’t be the only potential casualty. The club has announced plans to move its USL W League side — one that won a championship in 2023 — to the USL Super League, but only upon the completion of Eleven Park.

USL Championship side San Diego Loyal will fold after 2023 season

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Modified & Updated: 02 Mar 2024

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Khabarovsk is a fascinating city filled with rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Located in the Far East region of Russia, Khabarovsk is the administrative center of Khabarovsk Krai. With its intriguing past and flourishing present, it is a city that captures the imagination of both locals and tourists alike.

In this article, we will dive into 36 fascinating facts about Khabarovsk that will give you a deeper understanding of this captivating city. From its important role in the Russian Far East to its stunning architectural gems and delicious local cuisine, there is no shortage of interesting tidbits to uncover.

So, buckle up and get ready to explore the hidden gems and lesser-known details about Khabarovsk that will leave you amazed and eager to pack your bags for an adventure in this remarkable city.

Key Takeaways:

• Khabarovsk, the largest city in the Russian Far East, offers a diverse and vibrant cultural experience, with stunning natural landscapes and a warm, welcoming community.
• From the iconic Khabarovsk Bridge to the bustling Central Market, Khabarovsk is a city rich in history, art, and entertainment, making it a must-visit destination in the Russian Far East.

Khabarovsk is the largest city in the Russian Far East.

Khabarovsk is located on the banks of the Amur River and serves as an important economic and cultural center in the region.

The city was founded in 1858 by Yerofey Khabarov.

Yerofey Khabarov was a Russian explorer and adventurer who played a key role in the Russian exploration and colonization of the Far East.

Khabarovsk is named after its founder, Yerofey Khabarov.

The city was named to honor the pioneering spirit and contributions of Yerofey Khabarov.

The population of Khabarovsk is over 600,000 people.

With a diverse population, the city is home to people of various ethnicities, including Russians, Ukrainians, Koreans, and Chinese.

Khabarovsk experiences a humid continental climate.

The city has hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching as high as 35 degrees Celsius, and cold winters, with temperatures dropping below freezing.

The Khabarovsk Krai Administrative Center is located in Khabarovsk.

Khabarovsk is the administrative center of the Khabarovsk Krai region and is responsible for governing the surrounding areas.

The Trans-Siberian Railway passes through Khabarovsk.

Khabarovsk is a major stop along the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East, China, and beyond.

Khabarovsk is known for its stunning natural landscapes.

The city is surrounded by picturesque mountains, forests, and rivers, offering residents and visitors alike a variety of outdoor activities and breathtaking views.

The Khabarovsk Bridge is one of the city’s iconic landmarks.

Spanning the Amur River , the Khabarovsk Bridge is a symbol of the city’s connectivity and serves as a vital transportation link.

Khabarovsk is a major industrial and transportation hub.

The city is known for its manufacturing industries, including machinery, food processing, and timber, as well as its busy river port and international airport.

Khabarovsk is culturally diverse.

The city’s multicultural population has contributed to a rich tapestry of traditions, languages, and cuisines from different ethnic groups.

The Khabarovsk Regional Museum is a must-visit attraction.

Showcasing the history and culture of the region, the museum houses a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits.

Khabarovsk hosts the Amur Ice Hockey Club.

The local ice hockey team, known as the Amur Tigers, competes in the Kontinental Hockey League and has a passionate fan base.

The Khabarovsk Circus is famous for its spectacular performances.

Visitors can enjoy acrobatics, animal shows, and other dazzling acts at the city’s beloved circus.

The Lenin Stadium is a sports venue in Khabarovsk.

Named after the Russian revolutionary leader, the stadium hosts various sporting events, including football matches and athletics competitions.

Khabarovsk is home to several universities and educational institutions.

Students come from all over the country to study in Khabarovsk, contributing to the city’s vibrant academic community.

The Far Eastern State Technical University is located in Khabarovsk.

Known for its engineering and technical programs, the university plays a key role in shaping the region’s workforce.

Ice sculpting is a popular art form in Khabarovsk.

During the winter months, artists create intricate ice sculptures that attract locals and tourists alike.

The Khabarovsk Philharmonic Orchestra is renowned for its performances.

Music lovers can attend classical concerts and symphony performances at the city’s prestigious philharmonic hall.

The Khabarovsk Central Park is a favorite recreational spot.

The park offers beautiful gardens, walking paths, and amusement rides, providing a peaceful retreat for residents.

Khabarovsk has a thriving dining scene.

From traditional Russian cuisine to international flavors, the city boasts a wide range of restaurants and eateries to satisfy every palate.

The Khabarovsk State Puppet Theater entertains both young and old.

Families can enjoy captivating puppet shows and theatrical performances at this popular venue.

Khabarovsk celebrates the Dancer’s Day festival.

Every year on the second Saturday in August, the city comes alive with music, dance performances, and parades to honor the art of dance.

The Khabarovsk Drama Theater showcases a variety of dramatic productions.

The theater is known for its talented actors and captivating performances, attracting theater enthusiasts from near and far.

Khabarovsk has several beautiful Orthodox churches.

These architectural gems are not only places of worship but also important cultural and historical landmarks.

The Khabarovsk Regional Art Museum features works by local and international artists.

Art enthusiasts can explore a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and other artistic creations at this prestigious museum.

Khabarovsk has a vibrant nightlife scene.

The city offers a range of bars, clubs, and entertainment venues where locals and visitors can unwind and dance the night away.

The Khabarovsk Theater Square is a popular gathering place.

Lined with trees and adorned with statues, the square serves as a meeting point for friends and a venue for outdoor concerts and events.

Khabarovsk is a gateway to the Russian Far East.

The city’s strategic location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the natural wonders and unique cultures of the region.

The Khabarovsk Regional Library is a treasure trove of knowledge.

With a vast collection of books, magazines, and digital resources, the library is a haven for bookworms and researchers.

Khabarovsk has a strong sports culture.

Residents actively participate in various sports and athletic activities, fostering a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Khabarovsk Local Lore Museum preserves the history of the city.

Visitors can delve into the past and learn about the city’s origins and development through interactive displays and exhibits.

The Khabarovsk Central Market is a bustling hub of commerce.

Here, locals can find fresh produce, delicious local delicacies, and a wide variety of goods and products.

Khabarovsk is famous for its vibrant festivals and events.

Throughout the year, the city hosts a range of celebrations, including the Khabarovsk City Day and the Far Eastern Crafts Fair .

The Khabarovsk Botanical Garden is a tranquil oasis.

Nature enthusiasts can explore the lush greenery, beautiful flowers, and rare plant species within this peaceful garden.

The people of Khabarovsk are known for their warm hospitality.

Visitors to the city are greeted with open arms and a friendly smile, making them feel welcome and at home.

In conclusion, Khabarovsk is a fascinating city that offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. From its picturesque waterfront and parks to its impressive landmarks and museums, there is much to explore and discover in this vibrant Russian city. Whether you’re interested in learning about its intriguing past, indulging in local cuisine, or simply enjoying the stunning surroundings, Khabarovsk has something to offer for everyone. So, why not plan a visit and immerse yourself in the charm and allure of this unique destination?

1. Where is Khabarovsk located?

Khabarovsk is located in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia , near the border with China.

2. What is the best time to visit Khabarovsk?

The best time to visit Khabarovsk is during the summer months of June to August when the weather is pleasant and the city comes alive with festivals and outdoor activities.

3. How can I get to Khabarovsk?

Khabarovsk is well-connected by air, rail, and road. You can reach the city by taking a flight to Khabarovsk Novy Airport or by train from major Russian cities like Moscow and Vladivostok .

4. What are some must-visit attractions in Khabarovsk?

Some must-visit attractions in Khabarovsk include Khabarovsk Krai Museum, Lenin Square, Amur Cliff, and Muravyov-Amursky Street.

5. Is Khabarovsk a safe city for tourists?

Khabarovsk is generally considered safe for tourists. However, it is always advisable to take usual safety precautions and be aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas.

6. Are there any outdoor activities in Khabarovsk?

Yes, Khabarovsk offers plenty of outdoor activities such as boat trips along the Amur River, hiking in the nearby national parks, and enjoying picnics in the city’s beautiful parks and gardens.

7. Is English widely spoken in Khabarovsk?

English is not widely spoken in Khabarovsk, but you can usually find English-speaking staff at major tourist attractions, hotels, and some restaurants.

8. Are there any local specialties to try in Khabarovsk?

Yes, Khabarovsk is known for its delicious local cuisine. Some popular local specialties include ukha (fish soup), pelmeni (dumplings), and vareniki (stuffed dumplings).

9. Can I use credit cards in Khabarovsk?

Credit cards are widely accepted in major establishments such as hotels, restaurants, and shops. However, it is always advisable to carry some cash for smaller vendors and local markets.

10. Are there any day trips or excursions from Khabarovsk?

Yes, there are several day trips and excursions you can take from Khabarovsk, such as visiting the Sikhote-Alin Reserve, exploring the historic city of Blagoveshchensk, or taking a boat tour to the Bolshoi Ussuriysky Island.

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