FOLLOW SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY TO NOTTS COUNTY
Sheffield Wednesday travel to Notts County from 7th in League One. They began the season as promotion favourites. Their last five league games brought six points.
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SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY AWAY DAY / HOTELS
WHERE TO STAY
FOR NOTTS COUNTY
Choose the kind of away trip you want and we’ll show you the strongest base for Notts County, with the match journey kept in view.
WHERE TO STAY
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Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Station Street / Nottingham station
This is the hotel that makes the football trip easiest without giving up the city. It sits beside Nottingham station, the ground is a genuinely walkable matchday distance, and Hockley/Lace Market are still close enough for food and drinks.
- The shortest robust hotel option found after comparing coordinates and supporter-relevant walking evidence.
- Five-minute official walk from Nottingham station, useful for both arrival and the post-match journey home.
Straight-line calculation from published hotel/ground coordinates is about 0.41 miles. Leonardo's location material and football/travel references put the practical walk in roughly the 10-15 minute range; matchday crowds can add time.
Not the hotel to choose if being directly among the busiest late-night bars matters more than match access.
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Park Plaza Nottingham
Maid Marian Way / Old Market Square
Choose Park Plaza when the post-match evening is the priority. Maid Marian Way puts you in the central bar, restaurant and late-night orbit, and Booking.com describes the Lace Market as about a five-minute walk away.
- Very central for post-match food, pubs, bars and late venues.
- Lace Market is about a five-minute walk away in Booking.com's current property description.
Straight-line distance from published coordinates is about 0.97 miles. The 25-minute figure is a practical city-centre estimate informed by the published Nottingham-centre to Meadow Lane walk; it is not a door-to-door timed route audit.
Repeated 2025-26 reviews describe intrusive nightclub noise until the early hours in some rear-facing rooms.
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WHY NOTTINGHAM STATION / CITY CENTRE WORKS
Use Nottingham station / city centre as your overnight base and plan the journey to Meadow Lane. More time for the football, fewer last-minute decisions.
What to expect at Notts County
All the key information for Sheffield Wednesday supporters heading to Meadow Lane — from the ground and atmosphere to food, access, parking and matchday practicalities.
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDASupporter insights combine the site's existing official guidance, supporter-oriented research and fixture checks.
Travel & parking
Driving, parking and rail planning for Sheffield Wednesday supporters travelling to Notts County.
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Parking
Driving & road restrictions
Set your sat-nav for Meadow Lane, Nottingham NG2 3HJ, but choose a named car park before setting off rather than aiming for the stadium gates. Meadow Lane sits beside the A60 London Road, and approaches from the M1 feed into busy city roads. Drivers from the north can use the M1 junction 26 and A610, while other routes commonly use the A453 and A60.
For Queen’s Road car park, use NG2 3AD and enter off London Road. For the railway-station multi-storey, use Queen’s Road and follow the station parking signs. Both avoid having to drive right around the away entrance near County Road.
Expect extra matchday traffic around London Road, Cattle Market Road and the neighbouring City Ground, especially if Nottingham Forest also have an event. Check live restrictions before departure, as any temporary closure or roadworks can change your final approach.
- Stadium postcode
- NG2 3HJ.
- Principal approach
- A60 London Road, with access options from M1 junction 26/A610 or M1 junction 24/A453 depending on origin.
- Queen’s Road car park address
- Queen’s Road off London Road, Nottingham NG2 3AD.
Parking & park-and-ride
You do not normally need to book parking for Meadow Lane, but do not gamble on a free street space near the ground. The easiest choice is Queen’s Road car park, off London Road, NG2 3AD. Green Parking charges £6 all day on matchdays and gives a roughly 10-minute walk towards the Jimmy Sirrel away stand.
Walk south along London Road, turn left into Cattle Market Road, then follow Iremonger Road towards Meadow Lane and County Road. Queen’s Road has just 88 spaces, so get there well before kick-off rather than relying on finding one at the last minute.
We could not confirm a named unrestricted road suitable for an entire match visit. The council lists paid on-street bays on Iremonger Road, Incinerator Road, Meadow Lane and Clarke Road. Residential permit rules and individual signs also matter, so older reports of free spaces are not enough to recommend them.
For a dependable fallback, Nottingham Station multi-storey costs £5.50 on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, with a 10–15 minute walk. Weekday prices are higher. The club has very limited spaces that can be reserved directly, while private Cattle Market parking may fill early and can be slow to leave.
Allow at least four hours for parking, walking and the match, or longer if you want food beforehand. Do not treat nearby supermarket or retail car parks as free football parking: permission and full-match time limits have not been confirmed. For evening games, check when your paid session expires.
- Parking verdict
- Paid parking is the practical choice; booking is optional when using public car parks early, but free-street parking cannot be recommended on current legal evidence.
- Free option — park and ride
- NET park-and-ride car parking is free if you use the tram with a valid ticket; not free travel or a walk-away free car park.
- Legal restrictions — Iremonger Road / Incinerator Road / Meadow Lane / Clarke Road
- Council zone 4 documentation includes paid on-street bays on these named roads; specific permitted sections, hours and individual bay signs need checking.
- Legal restrictions — residential streets
- Controlled parking zones may require permits; entrance signs and individual road markings apply.
- Matchday availability — Queen’s Road
- 88 spaces; open 24/7, offered for Notts County matchdays; availability is not guaranteed.
- Walk — Queen’s Road
- Operator estimates 10 minutes to Meadow Lane via London Road, Cattle Market Road and Iremonger Road; allow longer to reach your actual turnstile.
- Arrive by — Queen’s Road
- Editorial guidance: aim to be parked roughly 90 minutes before kick-off, earlier for busy fixtures; not an operator promise or confirmed space availability.
- Paid fallback — Queen’s Road
- £6 all day on Notts County matchdays, RingGo zone 2867 or pay-and-display; ANPR. All-day session expires at 23:59.
- Paid fallback — Nottingham Station
- £5.50 off-peak day tariff Saturday/Sunday/bank holiday; weekday peak £10.50, Monday-Friday off-peak £5.50 from 10:00; open 24/7.
- Paid option — club Meadow Lane parking
- Very limited match-by-match spaces may be reserved by contacting 0115 952 9000; no verified current standard price.
- Paid option — Cattle Market
- Private parking in the Cattle Market area is identified in visiting-club guidance, but live operator tariffs and capacity were not established.
- Booking recommendation
- Book a club space in advance if a close allocated place is important; Queen’s Road and Nottingham Station are pay-on-arrival alternatives without a guaranteed reserved bay.
- Supermarket permission/time limit — assessment
- No verified permission for football at Lady Bay Retail Park or neighbouring customer car parks; a 3-hour customer limit, if present, would be inadequate for a normal match visit.
- Total dwell time
- Plan around four hours minimum for arrival, both walks, 90 minutes plus half-time/stoppage, and dispersal; about five hours is safer if arriving early or a cup tie might reach extra time.
- After the match
- Cattle Market/closest stadium car parks can be slow to exit according to visiting and local supporter reports. Station-side parking offers a longer walk but avoids the immediate stadium-side queue.
Driving
Hillsborough Stadium to Meadow Lane
Plan the stadium-to-stadium drive from Hillsborough Stadium to Meadow Lane, then check live traffic before setting off.
Parking
Where to leave the car for Notts County.
Matchday advice: You do not normally need to book parking for Meadow Lane, but do not gamble on a free street space near the ground. The easiest choice is Queen’s Road car park, off London Road, NG2 3AD.
Trains
Rail, Underground & tram
Use Nottingham railway station for Meadow Lane. The ground is roughly 10–15 minutes away on foot, so most visiting supporters can walk rather than change onto a tram or bus. Leave by the city-side exit, join Queen’s Road, then head down London Road towards Cattle Market Road and the County Road entrance.
Tram travellers should get off at Nottingham Station, beside the main railway station, and follow the same route. The tram is most useful if you are travelling from one of the outlying park-and-ride sites; it does not save much walking once you reach the city centre.
Nottingham station has step-free access to all rail platforms, with lifts and staffed assistance. That does not establish that the entire outside walking route is suitable for every wheelchair or mobility aid, so arrange support in advance if needed.
- Recommended railway station
- Nottingham (NOT), NG2 3AQ; approximately 10–15 minutes on foot to Meadow Lane.
- Alternative tram stop
- Nottingham Station tram stop; follow Queen’s Road and London Road towards the ground.
- Step-free rail access
- National Rail lists Nottingham as Category A, with lifts and step-free access to all platforms.
- Train services and last return
- Check the route and final departure for the actual fixture; no timetable is guaranteed in this guide.
Station to ground & away entrance
Head for the Jimmy Sirrel Stand on County Road, not the home entrances on Meadow Lane. Visiting fans approach from Nottingham station via Queen’s Road, London Road and Cattle Market Road. Follow County Road to the stand, allowing around 10–15 minutes from the railway station and a little longer if the pavements are crowded.
Check your ticket for the exact entrance. The club’s accessibility guide identifies turnstiles 21–23 as the assisted-access meeting point for visiting supporters, where stewards direct wheelchair users and other fans who need help. Do not assume those are the only turnstiles used for every away allocation.
The route is straightforward, but it passes busy roads and the Cattle Market area. Leave extra time for crossings, security searches and larger away followings.
- Away stand
- Jimmy Sirrel Stand, approached from County Road.
- Assisted visiting entrance
- Notts County directs disabled visiting supporters to turnstiles 21–23 for steward assistance.
- Walking route
- From Nottingham station follow Queen’s Road, London Road, Cattle Market Road and County Road.
Rail
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 · 19:45 kick-off
Reach Nottingham Rail Station by 17:55. The departure is a rough planning allowance, not a scheduled train.
About 15–20 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
- Nottingham Rail Station
- 15 minutes on foot · Step-free access recorded
Station data checked 2026-10-16 - Nottingham Station Tram Stop
- 15 minutes on foot
Station data checked 2026-10-16
Coaches
We have not published detailed advice for this topic yet.
Buses
Buses & local travel
Walking from Nottingham station is normally easier than taking a local bus. If you are already arriving in the centre, head along London Road to Cattle Market Road and then the Jimmy Sirrel Stand on County Road. The short distance makes a second fare unnecessary for most supporters.
If you are driving from outside Nottingham, the tram park-and-ride sites offer free parking provided you actually travel on NET with a valid ticket. Clifton South, Toton Lane and Phoenix Park are useful choices depending on your approach. Alight at Nottingham Station and walk the final stretch to the away end.
Nottingham City Transport also operates bus park-and-ride services from Queen’s Drive and Racecourse, currently priced at £6.50 per car for up to five people. Check the relevant last departure for evening fixtures; the Racecourse site has an evening closing time.
- Best local onward travel
- Walk from Nottingham station rather than taking another bus.
- Tram park and ride
- NET parking is free only for genuine tram users with valid travel; sites include Clifton South, Toton Lane and Phoenix Park.
- Bus park and ride
- NCT serves Queen’s Drive (49/49B) and Racecourse (44); £6.50 per car, up to five passengers.
- Park and ride time restriction
- Racecourse closes at 8.30pm according to Transport Nottingham; check suitability for evening games.
Accessibility
Accessible journeys
Contact Notts County before travelling if you need accessible parking or support entering the away stand. The club offers a very small number of visiting-supporter parking spaces beside the Jimmy Sirrel Stand, with a published £10 charge. Email the disability access officer two to three weeks ahead where possible, rather than arriving and hoping for a space.
The club asks visiting disabled supporters to go to turnstiles 21–23, where dedicated stewards can help with access. Wheelchair positions are at the front of the away stand, with accessible toilets nearby. Pitch-level seats have limited weather cover, so plan for rain or cold conditions.
Nottingham railway station has lifts and step-free access to all platforms. Its accessible rail facilities do not guarantee an obstacle-free walking route to the stadium, so arrange the full journey and any assistance directly with the club or rail operator.
- Club accessible parking
- Very limited, first come first served by prior arrangement, £10 in current club access guide.
- Booking accessible parking
- Contact logan.bruce@nottscountyfc.co.uk approximately 2–3 weeks before the visit.
- Away wheelchair entrance
- Turnstiles 21–23 with dedicated stewards; accessible stadium route from away-end side.
- Away wheelchair seating
- Pitch-level bays along lower Jimmy Sirrel Stand; cover can be limited.
- Rail station step-free
- Nottingham is Category A with lift access to all platforms.
- Away accessible parking location
- Meadow Lane club car park, approximately 25 metres from Jimmy Sirrel Stand according to club charter.
After the match
After the match
If you have parked at Nottingham Station or Queen’s Road, walk back towards London Road after full-time rather than trying to arrange a pickup immediately beside the away entrance. Both give you a straightforward route away from the tightest streets by County Road and Cattle Market Road. Allow extra time for the crowd to disperse and for pedestrians to cross the main roads.
Cattle Market is convenient before kick-off, but visiting supporters have reported delays getting out afterwards. That is reported experience, not a guaranteed closure or traffic forecast. If a quick onward journey matters, allow a slightly longer walk to station-side parking instead.
Rail travellers should return via London Road and Queen’s Road to Nottingham station, normally around 10–15 minutes on foot before any crowd delay. Check the departure time for your actual fixture, particularly evening games and cup ties.
- Walk to Nottingham Station
- Approximately 10–15 minutes from the ground before matchday crowds.
- Reported stadium-side exit delays
- Grimsby Town away guidance warns Cattle Market can be difficult to leave; local reports also note occasional delays.
- Departure alternative
- Use Queen’s Road or Nottingham Station parking to keep your return walk away from County Road/Cattle Market queues.
Where to stay
Stay around Nottingham station or Station Street if the football and the journey home are your priorities. Meadow Lane is within a short walk, and this area keeps mainline trains, nearby food and your post-match return simple. There is little advantage in staying immediately beside the stadium unless you have a specific reason.
Choose the Lace Market or Hockley if you want more restaurants, independent pubs and a proper evening out after the match. They sit further into the centre, so you will walk a little longer to Meadow Lane, but the choice of places to eat and drink is much broader.
An overnight stay is most useful for a late kick-off or a long journey where the final train would be tight. Compare live prices for the exact date; there is no reliable fixed matchday hotel price.
- Best overnight base for rail
- Nottingham station / Station Street corridor, close to mainline station and walking route to Meadow Lane.
- Best area for evening food and drink
- Lace Market and Hockley, with restaurants and independent bars.
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Make a night of your Sheffield Wednesday 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.Meadow Lane stadium area
Best for a simple walk or short taxi after full time.
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Make a night of your Sheffield Wednesday 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.Nottingham Rail Station station area
Best for National Rail arrivals, late check-in and an easier departure tomorrow.
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Make a night of your Sheffield Wednesday 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.Nottingham centre
Best for food, pubs and making more of the away day.
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Make a night of your Sheffield Wednesday 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.Nottingham 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 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Nottingham hotels with parking is close to Meadow Lane stadium area; the search remains distinct through its area label and 5.0 km radius. Search dates: 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-21.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.
- There is more time for a post-match meal without rushing straight home.
- Staying near the station can make the next-morning journey home easier.
Sheffield Wednesday at Notts County
Tue 20 Oct 2026
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 Notts County
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Before you head to the ground
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Meadow Lane is close enough to Nottingham station and the canal quarter that visiting supporters do not have to rely on stadium-side options. Current 2026 visiting-club guidance points away fans towards Carrington Street and Canal Street venues, especially Industry, Fellows Morton & Clayton and Hooters, while Industry has been explicitly designated for individual fixtures. Near the ground, Trent Navigation is the strongest mixed-support lead: a May 2026 Bristol Rovers visitor reported away fans being welcomed and mixing with Notts supporters, but there is no published permanent away-admission policy. For home supporters, The Nest is now a major part of the pre-match offer: current Notts matchday listings describe an exclusive home fan zone with bars, street food, live sport and free entry. Away fans should not assume access, because its role changes by fixture and it serves a different away-fan function on Nottingham Forest matchdays. If pub plans fail, 2026 visiting-club guides confirm food, alcohol and cashless service in the Meadow Lane away concourse. Families have verified options at The Boot Room and station/canal-side pubs, but colours rules remain largely unpublished.
The Boot Room
Fellows Morton & Clayton
Industry Bar
Vat and Fiddle
Trent Navigation Inn
Hooters Nottingham
Meadow Lane Sports Bar
Food & quick bites
Where to grab a bite, have a proper meal or try the local matchday favourite.
Meadow Lane away-end catering
The away concourse is a dependable fallback once inside the stadium. Leicester City's August 2026 guidance confirmed hot and cold food including pies, sausage rolls and pasties plus alcohol; Grimsby Town's February guide also confirmed burgers, pies, hot and cold drinks, alcohol and cashless payment.
The Nest
The Nest is now a core Notts County home-matchday venue rather than just an event space. Current listings advertise a free, all-ages, exclusive home fan zone with street food, bars, live sport and entertainment. Away supporters should not treat that as an invitation: the venue's own FAQ says its function changes by club and fixture.
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