The Valley has an unusual style for an older ground. Thanks to Lee Tomlin for dragging us back into the game. The game itself was a bit of a roller-coaster which Reading did their best not to win. I suspect that most people were thinking of a nil-nil result when Noel Hunt (signed on loan two days earlier) scored in the 95th minute. However the traffic on the A206 Woolwich Road was atrocious, so we ended up walking the entire way to North Greenwich because it took less time than catching the bus. 4 Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2021-2027. Charlton are in South East London and will always be. Very easy train to London Paddington from South Wales. I walked back to the station, the trains werent too frequent and the platform filled up before the first train arrived. For any query you can use our dedicated customer care team and they will be more than pleased to assist you. Getting away from the Valley after the game: As my friend was heading back to Central London, I went in a different direction to him when leaving the ground. Overall I very much enjoyed my visit to the Valley and would certainly go again. Add. I went by train for this match. It will not take 15 years for me to come back again. What you did before the game pub/chippy. I was very pessimistic. Living in South East London, and with no Millwall fixture this season, this is the nearest away game to me, The Valley is one of my favourite grounds, partly because they are team of my father, uncle and many of my cousins. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? I was visiting two games within a week, one FA Cup and one Championship fixture. Tel: 0208 858 5459 See bus route map (PDF document). The travel was relatively straight forward with the usual delays in London traffic. Shortly after the half-time break Charlton scored their 2nd goal. During the 1934-35 season the club's forward Ralph Allen scored 33 goals. It will take you just under an hour to complete the journey and will cost in the region of 50. Underground to Farringdon and overground train to Charlton. You may want to get a bus along the A206 towards Greenwich, and there are multiple bus routes available on this route. Home fans were awesome. At the bottom of the slip road turn right at the traffic lights towards Woolwich/Charlton. Contact numbers for fans using the radios will be collected by the receptionist and placed on the sign out form in the event that radios are not returned. Living 20 miles away from Nottingham in Grantham, we took the one hour train journey to Kings Cross and arrived there for 11am. 5 seemed excessive although this was a one-off, as the club had also combined it with their 'Yearbook', so plenty of reading material! Charlton had been having a dismal time of it so expectations were high. The Valley does seem a ground worthy of a higher level of football and if they carry on playing as they are they could well achieve that at the end of the season. As the case on the way down, the journey took around 5 hours. Charlton may not have the same high profile as other London clubs, without the swagger of the Premiership elite, or the gritty outlook of some of the citys league clubs such as Milwall. Q:Do away fans have access to accessible toilets/facilities? Unfortunate not to score a penalty in the first half, Shrewsbury kept on, and took the lead in the second half following a great long-range effort; very quickly doubling the lead from a corner. I was looking forward to the game because it was a big promotion battle. Get off at stop Charlton Park Road. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Brilliant day out and was made even better with Forest bringing home three points. Although they gave me mushy peas rather than the beans I had asked for the chips were damn good and neatly filled the hole which had developed since we left Chesterfield early in the morning. To add to the above, something unusual happened on my previous two visits to The Valley. Both trips involved a visit to the London Bridge area because most reviews said there was a lack of pubs near the Valley. The away end looked very dated, poor food and drinks service leading to crushes and bumps and bangs trying to get to the toilet. Under 18s 10 (10) It was a pleasant caf but I really felt that I was in Albert Square, with Phil Mitchell expecting to walk through the door at any moment. I should be used to Barnsley losing away from home. Enjoy the experience and atmosphere of a football match with fans from all over the world, knowing that your tickets have been purchased at a reasonable price together with an efficient delivery process. There are still four distinct sections, though, so heres a little bit of information on each: Charlton have refined their ticketing prices recently. Greenwich Station platforms swamp the small trains that travel from London Bridge towards Charlton. Charlton Athletic vs. Sheffield Wednesday, https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/the-valley/#sigProId9586c11f05, Holiday Inn Express London Greenwich - 70+, Charlton 'A' Team v Summerstown (13/09/1919), Siemens Meadow, Woolwich Common, Pound Park, Angerstein Lane, The Mount Stadium, Selhurst Park, Red & White (Home) / Grey & Black (Away) There is a large beer garden too if the weather is nice. Our seats were in the Central Block of the North Stand Lower Tier behind the goal in Row S, about 20 rows from the very front. Brilliant seat, on the aisle, covered, would sit here every week. To say it's basic is an understatement! However, they backed their team to the end. It only took 20 minutes and went by without any hiccups. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); The Valley is located in the south-east of London on the south bank of the river Thames. I have always liked the Valley; I recall an author by the name of Simon Inglis saying in one of his books that grounds bedecked in red always feel warmer than blue, and although I wouldnt profess to understand the colour psychology behind such a sentiment, on evenings such as this, I thought of his words upon entering the ground. The manner of Argyle's defeat was disappointing to take, but the Valley is a pleasant ground to visit as is the surrounding area. Looking for Charlton Athletic Tickets ? section. I had no real contact with home fans at the ground, especially as they left almost to a man (woman and child) as soon as Town scored the winner in the last but one minute of injury time, leaving 2,500 ecstatic away fans to celebrate. There was a 1970s retro moment when an infiltrator was frog-marched out of the away end but I suspect he was not a Charlton fan at all but just a local hooligan attracted by the admission price and the chance for some inexpensive aggro. Pitch size: 102m x 67m. Directions to Nils Ericsons Plan 4 (Stockholm) with public transportation. Plan your visit . Then take the first left into Charlton Road (beware that there is a seven feet width restriction along this road). Following high-profile stadium disasters in the 1980s such as the Bradford City Fire and Heysel the football association began to introduce a series of reforms aimed at targeting spectator safety. For that they deserve a good stadium, and they have one which, at League One level, is excellent indeed. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near in the local area viaYourParkingSpace.co.uk. Responsibly, London Hotels - Find and Book Yours And Help Support This Website, Location map of the Valley football ground, railway station and listed pubs. The Police seemed happy to let home and away fans mingle, heard afterwards of a few problems near Charlton Station but all in all, there was no bother. We spent pre-match in central London and went straight into the ground from the station, after getting some snacks from the Sainsburys! 2023 Football Tripper All Rights reserved. By the time they scored from their first corner after about 30 mins wed already had 5 corners! We didn't sample the food, which only appeared to be Holland pies and little else. Finding the ground was straightforward with just a five minute walk from Charlton Station. I loves my away days in London and this was no different. As the stand is the oldest & very basic I don't think the facade would be anything spectacular! The club does sell some tickets on the day of the match from the two Valley Gold windows next to turnstile 13 but its usually safer to book in advance. Sunderland slipped out of. 3-1 up at half time, our defence looked decidedly creaky in the second half and Charlton pulled back to 3-3. Not much around the away end so more or less headed for the ground via the chippy near the away supporters entrance must be the cheapest chippy in London! Instead there was a roped-off section for the pitch and the crowd stood or sat on the earthworks in the surrounding area. Well worth a visit. booklet with a map of accessible facilities in accessible formats (large print, easy read)? When that fell apart Charlton returned to The Valley, much to the relief of the the clubs fans. I asked for a steak pie and was given a chicken curry one, this was disgusting. Tube journey was about 35 minutes. The same old story of dominating stats and possession and not taking chances. The stewards were friendly and helpful and even joined in with some fun and banter with the away support. Take the 4th exit at the roundabout, onto the A206 (Woolwich Road). Bus numbers 53, 54, 161, 177, 180, 422, 472 and 486 all call to near the ground, dropping off either on the A206 or in Charlton Village, both of which are a short walk away from the ground itself. Barnsley had made a really good start to the season, so I was hopeful of a result. It could of been a better atmosphere if it was a sell out, By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. Barnsley huffed and puffed. Charlton Athletic FC vs Sheffield United . But terrible leg room (if you do wanna sit down). Lots of bobbing up and down, tiptoes and craning of necks going in. Nothing highlights this more than the intrusive support beam which restricts a lot of views of the pitch, the only one in the stadium it is worth noting. Official Programme 3. I could only ever envisage myself using any other method of transport for fixtures at The Valley if the railways were non-operational for whatever reason. Voice of the Valley Fanzine 2 (issued eight times a season). Before permanently settling on the site of The Valley, Charlton mirrored the nomadic tendencies of London neighbours, QPR and Fulham, by playing across a variety of venues in the clubs formative years. 1. Under 18s - 10.00. It has a comfortable bar showing both Sky and BT Sports. As much as it pains me to say it, 4.90 for a pint of Fosters in the away end didnt seem too steep all things considered Ive paid more elsewhere. Playing the ball into the corners with an extra six minutes of injury town was coldly sensible from Charlton but not much of a spectacle. The staff inside were helpful and friendly. What can I say? Exit the M25 at junction 2, towards London (SE & C). To kill some further time, I ate at the Trafalgar Caf on Trafalgar Road, slumped over Fridays Evening Standard and Mirror. Left a couple of minutes before the end due to train connections. The Charlton Fans' Action group were handing out free teamsheets and were very friendly and keen to explain their grievances. As a Maidstone fan its a reasonably local ground that I hadnt got round to visiting yet. No further than 10 minutes west in the direction of Asda along the A206 is the Rose of Denmark and The Pickwick which are decent backups if the Antigallican is too full, as is often the case on matchdays. Charlton had to endure a seven-year exile away from The Valley between 1985 and 1992 and since its return the ground has been expanded on multiple occasions. After the break though it was all Cardiff and we should have won but it ended 2-2. Find Charlton Athletic FC North Stand Suite venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Valley stadium? The contact information for corporate clients who want to book the pitch between April 28th and May 18th is as follows: Telephone (020 8333 4040) Email ([emailprotected]) and the person at the other end of the line should be able to advise you better. I was with the home fans in the North Stand. Q:Does the club require a deposit for the headsets? Charlton continued to press forward with good interplay and incisive attacks in the 2nd half. Its also raised so you can get a good view of the ground. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. In actual fact it is capable of accommodating 3,000 traveling supporters so compared to some lower-league stadiums its not that small, its just it would appear that this section of the ground hasnt kept apace with the other developments at The Valley. In the first half, the teams cancelled each other out. Personal Basket Edit. Rows with photos. Just proceed straight up this road (going across one small roundabout) and at the end, turn left and the pub is just on the left. Half-time soon arrived and an atmosphere of positivity reigned around The Valley. The club have got permission from Greenwich Council to increase the capacity of The Valley to over 30,000, with a second-tier being added to The East Stand. Parking at the ground is for permit holders only. All too soon the game ended and I managed to get to the station and on a train back to central London almost straight away. On route to the stadium there is an abundance of takeaway and fast food options located on Charlton Church Lane. Near the Cutty Sark is the Old Brewery in the Naval College grounds where there is a cafe and bar. We didnt buy anything from the food and beverage kiosks, having thankfully brought some chocolate bars with us from home. Address:108 Woolwich Rd, East Greenwich, London SE10 0LE (Location Map) It was then just a short five minute walk from where the coaches dropped us off to the ground. Your email address will not be published. From Charlton Train Station I just followed the crowds to the Valley. One of Charlton's early grounds, Siemens Meadow, Maryon Park - See page for author [Public domain or Public domain]. The same applied inside the away end. We felt totally safe in and around the ground. As the train station was quite close to the ground we chose to have a drink in the Antigalican pub which welcomes away fans. My earliest visits to the Valley predated the dramatic re-build of the North Stand, and then in subsequent visits to cheer on Preston North End, the ground seemed pretty full. Seniors (65 and over) - 16.00. This one was a relative cruise. I just hope that we can improve our recent form to continue our promotion push but good days nevertheless. Although we were quite early, we decided to go into the ground after checking we could get a drink! I arranged to meet my friend, who was arriving from North London, at London Bridge Station just over an hour before kick-off. Plus the atmosphere created in this pretty low roofed stand was excellent, but saying that we around 2,500 fans inside it. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We took the 486 bus from near the station to North Greenwich, with no problems. They wanted to build new stands, too, but the local council refused them permission. If you are travelling from North West to South East, it is a mental and physical strain, and your life is made complicated by Oyster Cards. Still better than most grounds in League One. The jests were taken in good spirit by the stewards and it happily diffused the scenario for all concerned. The omens were looking good for a Charlton win! I guessed that the match risked being one that both teams might be more scared to lose, rather than going for the win. That is, perhaps in part, because they helped to build it. Add. Well worth a visit. Apparently the scarves are part of a Charlton fans protest about the way the Club is run. Anyway whinge over, we made our way up the slope to the bar area on the other side of the stand which was a lot quieter. I got off my seat and started walking to the concourse, when suddenly I heard 3,000 travelling supporters cheer. Otherwise, the height between rows is good and the stand quite steep, keeping you fairly close to the playing action. Journeyplanner.org London public transport journey planner. With all tickets priced at 5 I couldn't argue and my mind was made up pretty quickly. Well it was the day I had been looking forward too for ages. It's pretty old, red corrugated sheeting galore; but a very good 'old-school' stand from which a good atmosphere can be generated. Q:Does the club have facilities for home ambulant supporters, such as amenity seating with additional leg room, wider seats and arm rests? They cost 17 per person, and for more information, contact Charlton directly. Again a very heavy Police presence, with officers lining the centre of the road at the point were home and away fans converged. I usually get the tube to London Bridge for a drink and then to Charlton by train, but my friend suggested a different pre-match routine this time. Aside from the fairly uninteresting goalless draw, the atmosphere in the away end was fairly good and Charlton was a good day out overall. Please Sign Up below to be the first to know when tickets are available and on sale. Lastly a third tier could be added to the new South Stand at a later stage, meaning that the Valley would have a final capacity of 40,600. Greenwich itself has quite a few hotels, too. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Valley Ground? I wish Charlton and their supporters all the best in their quest to return to the top flight. 2. There are also a number of local buses that run from across London and stop at the ground. Because of that the travel options open to you are numerous and plentiful. It is around a 15 minute walk up the hill from the coaches to a busy shopping area with plenty of food outlets and then down again on Floyd Road before the ground comes into view. In fact it was the most orderly I've ever seen! We much enjoyed our day. Adam Hodson a visiting Stockport County fan adds; There is a decent fish and chip shop at the top of Floyd Road, which you pass on the way to the away fans entrance.. Our unsuccessful search for a pint meant an early entrance to the ground to have a few on the concourse. Here are the cheapest and most expensive prices for adults and concessions: Be aware that buying tickets on the day will be 3 more expensive on all tickets, so buy them ahead of time whenever possible. Press and media . The stand is raised up above pitch level, with advertisements to the front, so we were quite high up. I was eagerly looking forward to this game as soon as the fixtures were released as I had never visited The Valley previously and was aware that it was once one of the biggest grounds in the country. Charlton had lots of players out injured, Wednesday won 3-1 but we made hard work of it. By doing this it leads you toward the away end. Now 27 ticked off my list on my way to completing the 92 . The wait is never long as there are regular trains back into central London. Hopefully you will have a better game to watch plus the game for a fiver day seems to be an annual event so worth it. At least we didn't lose! A long wait for abus then two came at the same time! Copyright Football-Stadiums.co.uk 2015-2023 - Do Not Reproduce Without Permission | About - Contact - Advertising- Privacy. I got picked up in North Derbyshire at 8.25, arrived in Charlton around 1pm which included a 30 minutes stop. However formal time scales have yet to be announced as to when this will take place. There was no Upper Tier on this Stand and it is very interesting to note that before The Valley was converted to an all-seater stadium in the early-mid 1990s, the East Stand Terrace was the largest single terrace stand in English football. If you require hotel accommodation in London then first try a hotel booking service provided by Booking.com. Id be happy to come back again, certainly, although I expect to have to pay a lot more for the privilege next time. Due to location there's always a good Town following here, which given the acoustics, makes some noise. A disappointing result for us should have got at least a draw but thats football for you. After the match, the coaches were parked right outside the turnstiles. Getting away from the ground was no problem at all and in spite of the result the whole day was an enjoyable one. There's a quite small servery for the whole of the stand staffed by friendly but rather inefficient servers. Next up was a longer period, five years, at Pound Park before Angerstein Lane gave them a place to host matches through to the start of WWI. I headed off at about 12.30 from Chatham, and got the train straight to Charlton. If you dont have a permit then be aware that there are parking restrictions in place on the streets around the ground. I must add and say, Isn't it strange that the only pillar in the ground is located right behind the goal in the away end? Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): Fans mixed well before the match. Chippy and a walk around the ground. It is worth noting that there are refreshment areas on either side of the stand. The well-stocked but slightly cramped club shop is also in this area. After use the radio must be returned back to west stand main reception. The pub seemed to offer a wide range of food and drink and it is in the tourist trap of Greenwich. Totally undeserved but I loved it. There was very little legroom, especially for a largish chap such as me! The opposite North Stand is pretty big and the corners are filled in joining the East and West sides of the ground. I was embarrassing his station for making such an elementary mistake. This allowed Charlton to return to their home, and completely rebuild three out of four of the Valleys original stands. The Valleys stadium address for satnav is as follows: Free parking is available at the ground during the week but is restricted on matchdays to permit holders only which certainly isnt very helpful, with the nearby residential areas equally off-limits to visiting supporters. Nationalrail.co.uk Check train times and fares. For those travelling by train, then you could get off at Blackheath (just four minutes journey time from Charlton Railway Station) and go to the pubs there. We took the National Rail train to Charlton.
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