Parking for Nottingham Forest
games and concerts at the City Ground
Find the best places to park at the City Ground in Nottingham for matches and concerts
Since 2023, BigParking has provided for fans visiting The City Ground on
match days, also using the land for parking for concerts and events.
Whilst there is onsite parking, this is limited and available by permit only.
BigParking’s safe and secure offsite parking locations can be pre-booked
online or over the phone from £10 at www.thebigparking.co.uk or by calling
024 7538 6631
The City Ground, located in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England, sits on
the banks of the River Trent.
This football stadium has been the home of
Nottingham Forest since 1898 and boasts a capacity of 30,455.
Nottingham Forest, founded in 1865, is the second oldest league football club
in the world. However, they did not move to their seventh home, the City
Ground, until 33 years later in 1898.
For the first fourteen years, the club played most of their matches at the Forest Recreation Ground, from which they derived their name.
This location was common land, preventing the club from commercially exploiting their matches.
With no gate money, revenue
primarily came from players' membership fees.
When Forest first entered the FA Cup in the 1878–79 season, reaching the
semi-finals, they could not play home fixtures due to competition rules
requiring spectator admission charges.
In 1879, the club moved to the Castle
Ground in The Meadows after the disbandment of the Notts Castle Football
Club, whose players joined Forest. This move allowed Forest to charge
admission for their second FA Cup campaign in 1879–80.
As interest in the game grew, the ability to accommodate large numbers of
spectators became increasingly important. From 1880, most of Forest's
significant games were played at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham's
most advanced enclosed sports venue at the time.
However, in 1883, Forest were suddenly replaced as tenants at Trent Bridge by local rivals Notts County.
Parking for Concerts at the City Ground
Music fans looking for Parking options for Concerts being held at the City Ground in 2025 can book secure parking online with BigParking
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Attending a match or concert at Nottingham Forest?
Here's all the Travel and Safety information you need to know!
Driving to the City Ground
From the North: Exit the M1 at Junction 26 and take the A610 towards Nottingham, then follow signs for Melton Mowbray. After crossing the River Trent, the stadium will be visible on your left.Alternatively, as you approach
Nottingham on the A610, follow the signs for 'football traffic'. Although these signs may lead you around the outskirts of Nottingham, you will eventually
arrive at the City Ground via the A6011.
From the South: Exit the M1 at Junction 24 and take the A453 towards Nottingham. Then, follow the A52 East towards Grantham and continue onto the A6011 into Nottingham. The stadium is located along the A6011.
Parking at the City Ground
Although the City Ground does have it's own car park. The spaces are incredibly limited.Parking operators such as BigParking operate official matchday and event parking nationwide and also provide parking at Nottingham Forest
Park at Greenfields Community School
Popular with Home and Away fans for its accessibility and location just a short walk from Nottingham Forest's City Ground, parking is available to pre-book at Greenfields Community School.Parking revenue is shared with the community school.
Matchday parking for Nottingham Forest at Greenfields Community School can be found at Orange Gardens, Nottingham
NG2 2JG
It's Located a Short walk over the River Trent from the City ground. There are numerous Burger vans, Programme Sellers and Merchandise Peddlars on the quick walk to the stadium.
Parking costs £10 per car and can be pre-booked at thebigparking.co.uk
Park at The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Popular with Away fans for its accessibility from the M1 motorway and it's speed of exit post-match. Matchday Parking is available to pre-book at The Nottingham Emmanuel School. Gresham Park Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7YFParking revenue is shared with the school.
It's Located a Short walk along the River Trent from the City ground. There are numerous Burger vans, Programme Sellers and Merchandise Peddlars on the pleasant walk to the stadium and you'll more than often be joined by other fans walking in.
Parking costs £10 per car and can be pre-booked at thebigparking.co.uk
Getting the Train to the City Ground
Nottingham Railway station is the closest station to the stadium, with it being just under one mile away from the City Ground and takes around 20 minutes to walk.As you come out of the main station entrance, turn left and left again.
Follow the road down to the dual carriageway and then turn right.
The stadium is approximately three-quarters of a mile down the dual carriageway on the left, just past Trent Bridge.
Away Fan Pubs
Located just a 10 minute walk from the City Ground, The Broken Wheelbarrow is a favourite spot among away fans if you wish to take in the pre-kick off atmosphere.Described as a great place to have a beer and a bite to eat, we can see why it is a popular place to visit before the games start.
A second option for matchday goers is Larwood and Voce, which is just a short 6 minute walk from the stadium. A light and airy pub with the restaurant area maintaining an air of ‘busy calm’, with a respectfully informal dining
experience.
With stunning burgers and classic fish and chips, to sticky teriyaki beef and katsu curry, this spot is definitely one to visit for that pre-match drink and bite to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions about the City Ground
What the stands at the City Ground?
The Bridgford Stand: At one end, the Bridgford Stand accommodates away fans in the lower tier. A third of this stand was constructed lower than the rest to comply with a local Council planning requirement, ensuring sunlight reaches the houses on nearby Colwick Road.Trent End: Opposite, the Trent End is the newest addition to the stadium. This large, two-tiered stand has a sleek appearance. A unique feature is the several rows of seating in the middle, enclosed within a covered shaded glass area.
The Brian Clough Stand: On one side, there is an equally impressive two-tiered stand, featuring executive boxes in between, built in 1980. Originally named the Executive Stand, it was recently renamed the Brian Clough Stand in honour of their greatest manager.
The Peter Taylor Main Stand: Opposite is the smaller and much older Peter Taylor Main Stand, built in the late 1960s, which now appears quite worn compared to its newer, more modern counterparts.
In the City Centre's old Market Square, there is a bronze statue of the
legendary Brian Clough.