Trent Bridge Way, our family-friendly fanzone, will be open ahead of Nottingham Forest's four home fixtures between 14 December and 17 January.

Join us in preparing for four vital matches in our neighbour's quest for three Premier League points, and sample pre-match preparation the Trent Bridge way.

Scroll down to discover everything you need to know ahead of your visit, including:

  • Timings
  • The Red Card
  • Gates and access
  • Food and drink
  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Smoking policy
  • Reporting discrimination
  • Ground regulations

 

Timings

Trent Bridge Way will typically open two hours prior to kick off on each occasion, with the fanzone opening earlier for the visit of Arsenal in January. Please note the different Kick Off times for each of the matchdays we'll be hosting our fanzone on below.

27 December v Manchester City (12.30pm KO)

Gates open at 10.30am.

30 December v Everton (7.30pm KO)

Gates open at 5.30pm.

17 January v Arsenal (5.30pm KO)

Gates open at 12pm.

Kindly note that our gates will close at the time of kick-off, and we will not be showing the Forest matches live.

 

The Red Card

The one Red Card you actually want.

Our free Red Cards will give you 25% off draught beers, wines, hot drinks and soft drinks at the PKF Smith Cooper Bar.

Kindly note that our Red Cards only provide discounts at our Forest football fanzones only, and not at other Trent Bridge events or matchdays.

The Red Card is free to secure - all you have to do is register for one ahead of the fanzone days you'll be joining us on, and it will be sent to you in the post, free of charge (dates permitting).

The deadline to secure a Red Card for both the festive period's fanzones on 27 and 30 December is 11am on Friday 17 December.

Please note note that walk-ins will unable to secure a Red Card on arrival at the fanzone.

Register for a free Red Card.

 

Gates and access

Entry will be via the Dixon Gate entrance on Bridgford Road - please see a map below if you're unfamiliar with our ground.

Walk-ins are welcome on the day - you don't need to be going to the football itself to join us!

But if you are, the City Ground is a short 5 minute walk away.

Please note that our fanzone will welcome home fans only.

 

Food and drink

Smith Cooper Bar

  • Bar serving draught beer, alcohol-free beer, wine by the glass as well as soft drinks and snacks
  • Hot bacon and sausage cobs will be served on 27 December

Vegetarian Rasoi (selected dates only)

  • Serving vegetarian and vegan Indian street food

Big Melt Toasties (30 December only)

  • Enjoy a wide range of delicious hot toasties 

Please note that we are a cashless venue.

 

 

Entertainment

Families with children of all ages are welcome, with a host of free activities for youngsters to get involved in under the cover of the Smith Cooper stand, including: 

  • Table football
  • Giant connect four
  • Basketball hoop
  • Face painting

We'll also be announcing team news in the pre-match build-up.

Any televised games kicking off prior to the Forest matches will be played on our televisions under the Smith Cooper concourse, depending on fixtures on each matchday.

 

Travel

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is situated in West Bridgford, in very close proximity to both Nottingham Forest and Notts County Football Clubs. Our postcode is NG2 6AG.

 

By Car

A limited number of spaces, priced at £10, will be available in the TBI Courtyard (accessible from Bridgford Road) and Fox Road car parks, subject to availability.

 

Travelling by tram

The Queens Walk and Meadows Embankment tram stops are located around a 20-minute walk from the ground, with the route from the Meadows Embankment stop proceeding along a pleasant stretch of the River Trent. Alternatively, a stop at Nottingham Train Station can be found just a 20-minute walk away. To help plan your journey, visit www.thetram.net.

 

By bus

Regular bus travel is available to the ground, with bus stops situated on Bridgford Road and Radcliffe Road.

 

By train

Nottingham Station can be found a 20-minute walk from the ground, with public transport and taxis available to convey you to your destination.

To plan your journey, please visit the National Rail Enquiries website. 

 

Taxis

A taxi rank can be found 200 yards from the ground on Bridgford Road, adjacent to the large West Bridgford Co-op. If you need to call for a taxi, some of our local operators include: Royal Cabs 0115 9608 608, Trent Cars 0115 950 5050 and Yellow Cars 0115 981 8181. 

 

Smoking Policy

Designated smoking areas are assigned in various concourse areas.

 

Reporting discrimination

If you are aware of or witness discrimination whilst on our premises, we urge you to report it to us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action. 

You can do so by sending a text message to 88440 with further details, starting your message with ‘Notts’.

Alternatively, telephone 0115 982 3000, email whistleblowing@trentbridge.co.uk, or write to the HR Manager, Trent Bridge, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AG.

 

Ground regulations

Our ground regulations can be found in full here...