We can't wait to host our pre-match fanzone, Trent Bridge Way, ahead of Nottingham Forest's home fixtures on 27 November and Sunday 30 November.

Join us in preparing for another of our neighbours' European nights, or a crucial fight 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

Thursday 27 November - Nottingham Forest v Malmo

Trent Bridge Way will be open from 5pm - 8pm, with the match kicking off at 8pm.

Sunday 30 November - Nottingham Forest v Brighton

Trent Bridge Way will be open from 11.30am - 2pm, with the match kicking off at 2.05pm.

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

 

The Red Card

The one Red Card you actually want.

On both 27 and 30 November, our Red Cards will come into play - which will give you 25% off draught beers, wines, hot drinks and soft drinks at the PKF Smith Cooper Bar.

The Red Card is free to secure - all you have to do is register for one ahead of the 27 or 30 November, and it will be sent to you in the post, free of charge.

Dicsounts will be applied to draught beers, wines, soft drinks and hot drinks.

Kindly note that walk-ins will unable to secure a Red Card after 5pm on Thursday 27 November or on Sunday 30 November, as the ticket office will be closed.

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.

If you're heading to the football, the City Ground is a short 5minute walk away.

 

 

Food and drink

Smith Cooper Bar

  • Bar serving draught beer, alcohol-free beer, wine by the glass as well as soft drinks and snacks

Vegetarian Rasoi

  • Serving vegetarian and vegan Indian street food

 

 

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 (Sunday)

We'll also be announcing team news in the pre-match build-up, whilst Temps will host Nottinghamshire legend, Luke Fletcher, in a Q&A on both occasions.

Both early games will be played on our televisions, including:

  • Aston Villa v Young Boys, KO 5.45pm - Thursday 27 November
  • Crystal Palace v Manchester United, KO 12pm - Sunday 30 November

 

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...