FOLLOW BARNET TO CHELTENHAM TOWN
Barnet travel to Cheltenham Town with a fixture still months away. The table can change before matchday; plan the trip while the season develops.
THE ROUTE
BARNET AWAY DAY / HOTELS
WHERE TO STAY
FOR CHELTENHAM TOWN
Choose the kind of away trip you want and we’ll show you the strongest base for Cheltenham Town, with the match journey kept in view.
WHERE TO STAY
Where should Barnet fans stay?
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Match night · 2 guests · 1 room
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre by IHG
North town centre / Brewery Quarter
The strongest all-round choice for a football trip. It is not the nearest hotel to Whaddon Road, but it gets the balance right: the ground remains walkable, the Brewery Quarter is directly opposite, Booking.com coverage is strong, recent reputation evidence is solid and ordinary non-event prices in the sample were competitive for central Cheltenham.
- Directly opposite the Brewery Quarter, so food and drinks do not require another journey after the match.
- Still close enough to Whaddon Road for a practical walk rather than automatically needing a taxi.
0.7 miles is the straight-line distance from published coordinates, not a routed walking distance. The 18-minute walk is an editorial route estimate for planning; live mapping should be checked on the day.
It is appreciably farther from the ground than Cotswold Grange.
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Cotswold Grange
Pittville
The closest practical hotel choice in the researched set and the one to choose when the walk to Whaddon Road matters most. It is a proper independent hotel in quiet Pittville rather than a bare-bones stadium stay, with strong recent feedback, parking and a much shorter matchday walk than the central choices.
- The published hotel and stadium coordinates put it only about 0.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
- Quiet Pittville location makes the pre-match and post-match return straightforward without sacrificing hotel quality.
0.2 miles is the straight-line distance from published coordinates. The approximately 8-minute on-foot figure is an editorial route estimate rather than live navigation; allow a little more at busy match times.
The town-centre/Brewery Quarter nightlife is a longer walk than from the Holiday Inn Express or Queens.
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The Queens Hotel
The Promenade / Montpellier
The nightlife/food choice rather than the stadium-proximity choice. It sits on the Promenade beside the Montpellier/Imperial Gardens side of central Cheltenham, so supporters have a stronger restaurant and bar evening around them and an easier walk from Cheltenham Spa station. The compromise is a materially longer walk to Whaddon Road and a more premium, event-sensitive price.
- Excellent central position for the Promenade, Montpellier and nearby bars/restaurants.
- Official hotel guidance puts Cheltenham Spa station around a 15–20 minute walk away.
1.1 miles is the straight-line distance from published coordinates. Around 25–30 minutes on foot is a planning estimate, not live routing. This is the primary option where evening location is being prioritised over the shortest stadium walk.
Longest walk to Whaddon Road of the three primary recommendations.
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WHY CHELTENHAM CENTRE WORKS
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What to expect at Cheltenham Town
All the key information for Barnet supporters heading to EV Charger Points Stadium — from the ground and atmosphere to food, access, parking and matchday practicalities.
BARNETSupporter insights combine the site's existing official guidance, supporter-oriented research and fixture checks.
Travel & parking
Driving, parking and rail planning for Barnet supporters travelling to Cheltenham Town.
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Parking
Driving & road restrictions
Set your sat-nav to your chosen parking site rather than only to Whaddon Road, GL52 5NA. The stadium sits among residential streets and on-street parking is restricted close to the entrances. For Parklands, follow the operator's Wyman's Road approach; for a town-centre car park, avoid driving into the ground's residential streets first.
If you approach using M5 junction 10, check its directional access before setting off. Gloucestershire County Council's improvements project is changing that junction, and any temporary works or diversions may affect your chosen route. Leave extra time for local traffic around Prestbury Road and Whaddon Road on matchdays.
- Ground postcode
- EV Charger Points Stadium, Whaddon Road, Cheltenham GL52 5NA.
- Main local approach
- Prestbury Road to Whaddon Road from central Cheltenham, following football signs.
- Parklands entry
- Wyman’s Road GL52 5PR, reached off Whaddon Road.
- M5 junction 10 improvement
- Council project under way in 2026 to make junction 10 accessible in all directions; temporary changes must be checked.
- Residential matchday restrictions
- Cheltenham FC October 2026 matchday notice explicitly warns that stadium-area street parking is restricted.
Parking & park-and-ride
Book a stadium space if one is offered for your fixture, or head to a designated car park. Free street parking is possible farther out, but it is not a dependable plan around Whaddon Road. The club warns against relying on nearby residential streets, and matchday restrictions are enforced.
Parklands Community Centre, accessed from Wyman's Road, is the closest practical fallback. It advertises 120 spaces and accepts home and away supporters on a first-come, first-served basis. Its published prices are old, so check the current cash-only charge before travelling. You must walk around to the away entrance on Whaddon Road.
Gloucestershire County Council has removed resident-permit controls from Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue and several other streets. However, it also has event-day controls near Pittville Circus Road. No particular side or bay has been confirmed as unrestricted for a whole match, so do not rely on those roads as guaranteed free parking.
For predictable paid parking, try Pittville Pump Room, which costs £6 for more than three hours, or NCP Portland Street East, around 10–15 minutes from the stadium according to the club. Private driveways on Hayes Road, Cromwell Road and Overbrook Drive are also bookable through JustPark, subject to availability.
On Sundays, Bath Terrace council car park is free and allows an all-day stay, though the walk is longer. Allow at least four hours for a match, including both walks, getting in and the journey back to your car. Do not use Sainsbury's or Tesco customer parking without explicit permission and enough permitted time.
- Parking verdict
- Use authorised car park or prebooked off-street space; no named unrestricted roadside bay verified for a full match.
- Free option — Bath Terrace car park
- Council surface car park at GL50 2BA: published charging hours Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; no Sunday charge, all-day maximum stay.
- Walk — Bath Terrace
- Longer walk across Cheltenham town centre than Portland Street; precise car-park-to-Hazlewoods time not verified.
- Legal restrictions — named Zone 15 roads
- Permit controls removed from Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue, Beechurst Avenue, Oak Manor Drive, All Saints Terrace, Teme Road and parts of Hales/Hewlett Roads in March 2025; other yellow-line and bay restrictions may still apply.
- Legal restrictions — Zone 15 near Pittville
- Northern zone generally Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00, southern zone Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00, with football event-day restrictions near Pittville Circus Road. Do not generalise to every road or bay.
- Legal restrictions — 2026 effective status
- Changes from 2025 adopted permanently by 9 September 2026 Gloucestershire County Council order.
- Matchday availability — local streets
- Club and September 2026 away guidance describe limited nearby street spaces, commonly taken before 2pm; July 2026 fans report competition and restrictions.
- Matchday supporter reports — Selkirk Gardens
- July 2026 supporter reply identifies matchday restrictions; no legal bay survey was obtained.
- Arrive by — free streets
- Do not set a promised arrival time; supporter reports indicate earlier parking competition, but legal bay availability is not established.
- Paid fallback — club stadium
- Very limited pre-booking when offered; February 2026 visiting guide quoted £10, while recent guides say no ordinary matchday sales. Confirm match availability directly.
- Paid fallback — Parklands Community Centre
- Wyman’s Road GL52 5PR; around 120 first-come spaces for both sides, with accessible bays and cash-only gate collection. 2023/24 advertised car charge £8 is not confirmed current.
- Paid fallback — Pittville Pump Room
- GL52 3JE; 150-space surface council car park; 10-hour max, £6 for more than 3 hours, payable during Sunday/bank holiday daytime.
- Paid fallback — NCP Portland Street East
- Portland Street East, GL52 2NX; operator lists bookable car park, club estimates 10–15 minutes to stadium; confirm current online tariff.
- Paid fallback — NCP Brewery Quarter
- NCP-operated car park on Monson Avenue GL50 4EJ; pre-bookable; check current price and foot distance.
- Paid fallback — private driveways
- JustPark lists Hayes Road, Overbrook Drive, Albert Road and Cromwell Road private spaces with owners reporting short football-ground walks; booking conditions vary.
- Booking recommendation
- Reserve limited club parking or a legitimate driveway in advance if proximity is vital; Parklands is first-come rather than reservable.
- Supermarket permission/time limit — Sainsbury’s
- Sainsbury’s general policy permits shoppers at many branches to park up to two hours; local Priors Road matchday permission or signed stay not separately established.
- Supermarket permission/time limit — Tesco
- Tesco says store maximum-stay signs vary by location; Hewlett Road football permission and full-match maximum not verified.
- Total dwell time
- Plan at least 4–5 hours for parking, walking both ways, arriving before kick-off, match/half-time/stoppage and departure.
- After the match
- Nearby roads are residential and constrained; no official quick-exit guarantee for Parklands or club parking.
- Bank-holiday distinction — Bath Terrace
- Sunday free parking does not automatically apply on bank-holiday Mondays: charging hours are Monday–Saturday, unless otherwise signed.
Driving
The Hive to Whaddon Road
Plan the stadium-to-stadium drive from The Hive to Whaddon Road, then check live traffic before setting off.
Parking
Where to leave the car for Cheltenham Town.
Matchday advice: Book a stadium space if one is offered for your fixture, or head to a designated car park. Free street parking is possible farther out, but it is not a dependable plan around Whaddon Road.
Trains
Rail, Underground & tram
Use Cheltenham Spa for the train, then choose a bus or taxi unless you want a long walk. The station is roughly 40 minutes from Whaddon Road on foot, via the town centre. It has step-free routes to both platforms using steep ramps, rather than lifts.
Stagecoach D/E buses connect the railway station with the town and Bishop's Cleeve. Visiting guidance recommends getting off at Anlaby Court and walking the remaining ten minutes. If that service does not suit your arrival, head into town and use the A bus towards Wyman's Road. Check the return train and buses for evening matches.
- Mainline station
- Cheltenham Spa, Queens Road GL51 8NP; approximately 40 minutes on foot to the stadium via town centre.
- Railway station access
- Category B2: step-free routes to platforms by steep ramps; no lifts.
- Rail to stadium by bus
- Stagecoach D/E to Anlaby Court, then walk about 10 minutes, according to visiting-club guidance.
- Rail service alternatives
- Cheltenham Spa is the relevant mainline railway station; there is no rail stop at Whaddon Road.
- October 2026 rail engineering
- National Rail reported replacement-service impacts on 3–4, 10–11 and 17–18 October; check selected fixture independently.
Station to ground & away entrance
Go to the Hazlewoods Stand on Whaddon Road. The away entrance is tucked between the bowling club and a house, rather than at the stadium's main car-park gate. Look for the away signs and red ticket booth, and check your own ticket for any changed allocation.
If you walk from the centre, follow Winchcombe Street into Prestbury Road, then turn right onto Whaddon Road. The club estimates 20–30 minutes from central Cheltenham. From a Parklands parking space, make sure you walk around to the Whaddon Road away entrance rather than entering by the home stands on Wyman's Road.
- Away stand
- Hazlewoods Stand, covered all-seater section at Whaddon Road end.
- Away turnstile approach
- Whaddon Road entrance between local bowling club and a residential property.
- Ticket collection and purchase
- Red booth next to visiting turnstiles; card-only purchases in 2026 visiting guide.
- Walk from centre
- Approximately 20–30 minutes via Winchcombe Street, Prestbury Road and Whaddon Road.
- Parking-to-away entrance
- Parklands is behind the Colin Farmer Stand; walk around to the away entrance on Whaddon Road.
- Stadium postcode
- GL52 5NA.
- Turnstile opening for September 2026 fixture
- 1:30pm for a 3pm kick-off in Grimsby visiting guide; check your own fixture.
Rail
Sat, 6 Feb 2027 · 15:00 kick-off
Reach Cheltenham Spa by 13:10. The departure is a rough planning allowance, not a scheduled train.
About 35 minutes on foot
This allows for the final whistle, leaving the ground and reaching the station.
These are matchday planning targets, not confirmed train services. Check the timetable and the last train home before booking.
Check trains for these times →Stations and the onward journey
- Cheltenham Spa
- 40 minutes on foot · Step-free access recorded
Station data checked 2026-10-14
Coaches
Away coaches
If you are travelling on an organised away coach, expect to be dropped beside Whaddon Road Bowls Club. Newport County's April 2026 guide places the drop-off next to the away fan-zone and a very short walk from the Hazlewoods Stand entrance. Follow the organiser's instructions rather than arranging your own kerbside stop.
The exact place where coaches wait during the game, and where you will board after full-time, can change. Ask your driver before leaving the coach and return to the meeting point they confirm. Parklands Community Centre also advertises paid coach parking, but that is not automatically where your visiting club's coach has been allocated.
- Away coach drop-off
- Whaddon Road Bowls Club car-park area, close to visiting turnstiles, documented April 2026.
- Walk from coach drop-off
- Away entrance next to Bowls Club on Whaddon Road; a short walk after steward-directed drop-off.
- Coach park/collection
- Follow the visiting club and driver’s allocation; exact 2026/27 waiting and pickup point not independently fixed.
- Parklands independent coach option
- Community centre advertises matchday coach and minibus parking; price list on webpage refers to 2023/24 only.
Buses
Buses & local travel
From Cheltenham town centre, take Stagecoach A from Clarence Street towards Prestbury and get off at Wyman's Road. The club's matchday directions give around ten minutes on the bus, followed by a short walk to Whaddon Road. Confirm the stop for the return journey before kick-off.
The D/E routes are useful when coming directly from Cheltenham Spa station, although they leave you a longer final walk from Anlaby Court. Arle Court also offers a free-to-park transport hub with a paid route 100 into town on its operating days. It is not a direct stadium shuttle, so allow time for the onward walk or change to the A bus.
- Bus A to stadium
- Stagecoach service A from Clarence Street stop 7 towards Prestbury; alight Wyman’s Road.
- Bus A journey estimate
- Club suggests about 10 minutes from the centre then a short final walk.
- Railway station bus options
- D/E route serves Cheltenham Spa; alight at Anlaby Court for a walk to the ground.
- Arle Court Park & Ride
- Free vehicle parking conditional on bus use/registration process; route 100 to Cheltenham Promenade, not a direct football shuttle.
- Arle Court adult bus return
- £3.50 adult return stated by county council for service 100.
- Arle Court 100 operating days
- Monday–Saturday plus bank holidays on published county page; Sunday provision not confirmed.
Accessibility
Accessible journeys
Arrange accessible seating or parking with Cheltenham Town and your own club before travelling. There are limited stadium parking spaces for Blue Badge holders, and 2026 away guidance says your badge details are required when booking. The accessible spaces serving away supporters are in the Hazlewoods Stand, entered from Whaddon Road.
Cheltenham Spa has some step-free access, but its platforms are reached by steep ramps rather than lifts. The main stadium car park is on the opposite side of the ground from some spectator entrances, so ask the club for a suitable drop-off and walking route. You can contact the ticket office on 01242 573558 or the supporter liaison team at slo@ctfc.com.
- Accessible parking booking
- Two visiting Blue Badge spaces were offered in April 2026 guidance; call 01242 573558 with badge details and confirm match availability.
- Away wheelchair entrance
- Hazlewoods Stand via Whaddon Road; confirm accessible gate with stewards in advance.
- Stadium accessibility contact
- Ticket office 01242 573558; supporter liaison slo@ctfc.com for additional assistance.
- Away wheelchair seats
- Wheelchair positions and adjacent assistant spaces in visiting Hazlewoods Stand; book through visiting club as needed.
- Main stadium car park access
- Level access via club main car park but it may be on the opposite side to the ticketed stand.
- Parklands independent accessible bays
- Ten disabled spaces are advertised at the independent Parklands car park, available to home and away spectators, first-come.
- Cheltenham Spa station
- Category B2 with steep ramp step-free routes and no lifts; request assistance when necessary.
After the match
After the match
If you drive, expect the streets around Whaddon Road and Wyman's Road to be busy while supporters leave. Parking farther back in the town centre means a longer walk, but you avoid depending on a vacant residential bay close to kick-off. Parklands and other nearby car parks cannot promise a quick getaway.
For the return journey, check the last useful A bus from Wyman's Road or D/E service towards the station before you arrive. Cheltenham Spa is a long walk if you miss your connection. If you are on a coach, follow the driver's confirmed collection instructions rather than assuming it will remain at the drop-off point.
- Main departure issue
- Narrow residential streets near Whaddon Road restrict available routes; allow congestion buffer after full-time.
- Parklands departure
- First-come community centre parking accessed through Wymans Road; no published guaranteed dispersal duration.
- Rail return
- Cheltenham Spa is around 40 minutes on foot; use buses/taxi if train connection is tight.
- Town-centre bus return
- Stagecoach A serves Prestbury to town centre; check actual final departure for match.
- Official away coach collection
- Ask driver before leaving coach: April 2026 Bowls Club drop-off guidance does not establish collection for every fixture.
Where to stay
Stay near the Brewery Quarter or the northern edge of Cheltenham town centre for the best balance of football and an evening out. You can eat or drink in town and walk towards the ground along Winchcombe Street and Prestbury Road. The station is some distance away, so plan the luggage journey if arriving by rail.
Pittville suits supporters who care more about being close to Whaddon Road than about central nightlife. The quieter residential setting makes the match walk simpler, but conventional hotel choice near the ground is more limited. If you want the Promenade or Montpellier for an evening out, accept a longer trip back from the stadium.
- Best all-round overnight area
- Brewery Quarter / north Cheltenham town-centre edge for food, pubs and walking route to ground.
- Closest residential base
- Pittville / Whaddon area is nearer stadium but is primarily residential.
- Rail accommodation trade-off
- Cheltenham Spa is on opposite side of centre from stadium, around 40 minutes on foot.
- City-centre to stadium on foot
- Around 20–30 minutes from central Cheltenham via Winchcombe Street, Prestbury Road and Whaddon Road.
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Make a night of your Barnet away day
Travelling with family, meeting mates or following the team as you do every week? These selected stays are intended to make the trip easier and give you more time to enjoy the destination.
Stay after the final whistle for food, drinks or a relaxed evening, then travel home the next morning without the same rush.EV Charger Points Stadium stadium area
Best for a simple walk or short taxi after full time.
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Travelling with family, meeting mates or following the team as you do every week? These selected stays are intended to make the trip easier and give you more time to enjoy the destination.
Stay after the final whistle for food, drinks or a relaxed evening, then travel home the next morning without the same rush.Cheltenham Spa station area
Best for National Rail arrivals, late check-in and an easier departure tomorrow.
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Travelling with family, meeting mates or following the team as you do every week? These selected stays are intended to make the trip easier and give you more time to enjoy the destination.
Stay after the final whistle for food, drinks or a relaxed evening, then travel home the next morning without the same rush.Cheltenham centre
Best for food, pubs and making more of the away day.
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Make a night of your Barnet away day
Travelling with family, meeting mates or following the team as you do every week? These selected stays are intended to make the trip easier and give you more time to enjoy the destination.
Stay after the final whistle for food, drinks or a relaxed evening, then travel home the next morning without the same rush.Cheltenham hotels with parking
Hotels in the wider ground area that list parking as a property facility. This searches for hotel accommodation with parking; it does not sell or reserve matchday parking spaces.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 100/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-03. Cheltenham hotels with parking is close to EV Charger Points Stadium stadium area; the search remains distinct through its area label and 5.0 km radius. Search dates: 2027-02-06 to 2027-02-07.You can still compare hotels using the correct match dates, guest numbers and preferred area.
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Stay near the ground, the station or the city centre and enjoy the away day without rushing straight home.
The return journey could not be confirmed, so the planning estimate remains available alongside hotel options.
- The return journey could not be confirmed, so the planning estimate remains available alongside hotel options.
- Staying over breaks up the longer journey and avoids a late trip home.
- Staying near the station can make the next-morning journey home easier.
Barnet at Cheltenham Town
Sat 06 Feb 2027
1 night · 2 people · 1 room
Recommended area: City centre
£50 per person · £100 for 1 room · 1 night
Stay over. Enjoy the away day properly.
Use the verified away-guide cards to plan a pre-match stop without guessing at venue names.
Staying over gives you time to eat without rushing for the last train or a long drive home.
Choose a city-centre stay and make more of the trip before travelling home.
A station-area stay can make arrival and the next-morning journey easier.
Pubs & food
at Cheltenham Town
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Before you head to the ground
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Cheltenham Spa is the awkward part of this away day: the station is just over two miles from Whaddon Road, roughly a 40-minute walk through the centre. DEYA is the easiest rail-arrival meeting point, two minutes from the station; otherwise move into town, where the High Street/Brewery Quarter also suits overnight stays, then work towards Kemble Brewery Inn or Airs & Graces before the ground. The Robins Nest still welcomes visiting supporters, subject to capacity, and an away fanzone normally operates beside the Hazlewoods Stand turnstiles at Whaddon Road Bowls Club. That fanzone is not guaranteed: it was shut for Grimsby in September 2026 because the bowls club had a match. Away supporters are in the covered Hazlewoods Stand and cannot buy alcohol once inside. Colours policies are not clearly published at the recommended pubs, so treat them as unknown rather than assumed. For food, Airs & Graces, Havanas and Simpsons give stronger current evidence than the concourse, where September 2026 reports confirmed hot food but specifically no pies.
Robins Nest
Whaddon Road Bowls Club Away Fanzone
The Airs & Graces
Kemble Brewery Inn
Parklands Community Centre
DEYA Brewing Company Taproom
Sandford Park Alehouse
Food & quick bites
Where to grab a bite, have a proper meal or try the local matchday favourite.
Havanas Coffee
A useful non-pub stop on Prestbury Road: independent, open from 8.30am on Saturdays and serving breakfast, brunch and lunch close to the final walk to the ground.
Simpsons Fish and Chips
The strongest dedicated chippy lead near Whaddon Road. It is currently open through Saturday afternoon and evening, with both takeaway and restaurant service.
Holee Cow
A useful independent meal on the Winchcombe Street route, with proper burgers, vegan alternatives and a children's deal rather than generic stadium food.
Hazlewoods Stand food kiosk
Treat the away kiosk as backup, not the food plan. Official guides confirm hot food, while September 2026 visitors found hot dogs and chips but no pies.
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