Crawley Town

Directions

From the M25 take the M23 Southbound towards Gatwick Airport and Brighton. At the end of the M23 (before it becomes the A23) leave the motorway at the last exit, Junction 11 (sign posted A264 Horsham, Pease Pottage Services). At the island at the end of the motorway slip road turn right onto the A23 going towards Crawley. Just as you approach the next traffic island (which on my visit had a large red and white football on it) you can see the stadium on your left. Turn left at the roundabout and then left again for the entrance to the stadium car park, which costs £2. Peter Bellamy adds; 'There is an overflow car park in the offices at Broadfield Park, accessible from the A23 as you come down the hill from the motorway'. Otherwise street parking.

Please note that after the end of the game it can take quite a while to exit the stadium car park. So if you are looking for a quick getaway after the game, it may be an idea to street park instead.

Pubs

There is a bar at the stadium at the back of the South Terrace called the 'Redz Bar', but this is usually for home fans only. Peter Bellamy informs me, 'The closest pub to the stadium is the Half Moon on Brighton Road (A2219). This is about a five minute walk away going towards the town centre. Another pub close by is The Downsman, which is on Wakehurst Drive, just off Southgate Avenue'.

To find these pubs, come out of the stadium car park entrance and turn right and go back up to the main roundabout. Cross the dual carriageway using the underpass and go straight on into Southgate Avenue (A2004). For the Half Moon take the first left off Southgate Avenue into Brighton Road (A2219) and the pub is further up the road on the right. For the Downsman also go to Brighton Road, then take the first right in to Wakehurst Drive. Continue along Wakehurst Drive to find the pub on the left..

By Train

Crawley station is just over a mile away from the stadium. You can either take a taxi (about £5), or from the bus station across the road, you can take a number 10 bus to the ground. Otherwise it is about a twenty minute walk. As you come out of the station turn left and walk down to the T-junction. At the junction turn left into Brighton Road. Keep walking straight down Brighton Road for just under a mile and at its end turn right. You should now be able to see the stadium in the distance behind the traffic island. Use the underpass to cross the A23 to the ground.