Article by Leon Higgins
This season Curzon will be racking up 4,292 miles over 23 round trips this season. Here’s a guide to the grounds the Nash fans can look forward to visiting this season.
AFC Fylde
Ground: Mill Farm Sports Village
Capacity: 6,000 (2,000)
Pitch: Grass
Away fans are mostly housed in the South Terrace at one end of the ground if segregated. This covered terrace can house up to 1,000 fans. In addition, visiting supporters are also allocated seating in Block A of the Main Stand.
The Mill Farm Stadium also has electronic turnstiles, which means that you need to insert your ticket into a barcode reader to gain entrance. They are one of the only clubs at this level to have them. When the stadium opened in 2016 the club aimed it to be up to EFL standards.
Travel
Driving: 51 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M61. Parking in the local Aldi store face restrictions during the day so it is advised to go past the cemetery and park on Mowbeck Way.
Train:
The nearest train station is Kirkham and Wesham. From the train station it is a 800 yard walk along Fleetwood Road before reaching the roundabout where you go straight past Aldi and the ground is on the left.
Food and Drink: The Royal Oak and Stanley Arms serve a good range of beers with food inside the ground including pie, chips and gravy the most popular choice.
Programme: £3
AFC Telford
Ground: SEAH Stadium (New Bucks Head)
Capacity: 3,100 (400 seated)
Pitch: Grass
Away fans are mostly housed at one end of the ground, in the covered Frank Nagington Terrace, where up to 1,300 fans can be housed. The entrance to the away area is at the top of the stand, so you descend through the concourse at the back of the stand and then onto the rear of the terrace. On the concourse are separate areas for serving alcohol and food. Bitter, Lager and Cider are available and there are TV’s around, showing Sky Sports.
Travel
Driving:
78 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M6. The club car park costs £3 per car, whilst disabled badge holders are admitted free.
Train:
Wellington (Shropshire) Railway Station is situated just under one mile from the New Bucks Head Stadium. At the top of the station approach turn left and then at the subway in front of you branch left along New Street. Cross over the road at the traffic lights and go up the road in front of you, which is the High Street. When you reach the mini roundabout bear left still going along High Street, which becomes Mill Bank. Continue along this road until you reach the Swan Hotel then turn left. The ground is down the road on the left next to The Telford Whitehouse Hotel.
Food and Drink:
There is a small bar located within the Study Centre Facility behind the Jack Bentley Terrace, however this does not admit away fans. There is the Dugout bar, which also shows Sky Sports, which is located in the Whitehouse Hotel which is adjacent to the stadium.
The nearest pubs are the Cock Hotel and the Swan Hotel, which are around a five minute walk away from the stadium. Go around behind the Main Stand and you will see the hotel bar and then turn right along the main road and both pubs are located opposite one another at a crossroads. The Cock Hotel is a regular in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and has eight hand pumps, one of which is normally given over to cider. The Swan Hotel opposite also features a carvery. Otherwise alcohol is served in the away end.
If you are arriving by train, then near Wellington Railway Station is a Wetherspoons pub called the William Withering, which is located on New Street.
Admission:
Cash isn’t accepted at the Turnstiles and tickets have to be bought at the ticket office or online. If the game is segregated then away fans CAN pay cash.
Programme: £3
Alfreton
Ground: Impact Arena
Capacity: 3,600 (1,500 Seated)
Pitch: Grass
Away fans are mostly housed in the mostly open ‘Tin End’ terrace at one end of the ground. This end can accommodate around 1,200 supporters. In addition a small amount of seats are also made available in the covered seating area on one side of the pitch. This area though does have a number of supporting pillars that may impede your view.
Future stadium developments will occur with Alfreton announcing plans to build a new stand to replace the current Tom McRoy Stand. This development would also see the relocation of the team changing rooms, tunnel etc.. which would make it the new Main Stand at the ground. Both ends will also be redeveloped with new covered terraced stands. No timescales have been given as to when this will happen. A video clip showing a virtual tour around the proposed developments can be viewed on . In the short term the Club intend to put a roof on the Bentley Close End as well as cover the sections of open seating in the Tom McRoy Stand.
Travel
Driving:
50 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the A6 or 66 miles via M1. There is a small car park at the ground, otherwise, there is plenty of street parking.
Train:
Alfreton Railway Station is located just under three-quarters a mile away from the ground and is about a 15 minute walk, mainly uphill to the ground.
Come out of the station entrance and at the main road turn right into Mansfield Road.
Cross the road to the other side and take the second left into Prospect Street. At the bottom of this road turn right into Nottingham Road, then take the first left into North Street and the ground is down on the right.
Food and Drink:
Inside the stadium, there is a bar, but this is for home supporters only.
Pubs nearby for away fans include:
* Victoria Inn – 80 Nottingham Rd, Alfreton DE55 7GL
* The Dog House – 32 Nottingham Rd, Alfreton DE55 7HL
* Crossroads Tavern – 100 High St, Alfreton DE55 7HH
Programme: £3
Bedford Town
Ground: The Eyrie
Capacity: 3,000 (300 seated, 1000 covered)
Pitch: 3G
Away fans are typically situated in the railway end, which can accommodate up to 1,560 supporters.
Travel
Driving:
156 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the A1 or 171 Miles via M6. Parking at ground is available for £1
Train:
Due to the location of the ground, travel by train is not recommended.
If you prefer to use rail services, the nearest station is Bedford Station. Taxis are available from the station to the ground which is a 10-15 minute journey.
Admission:
Fans are advised to buy tickets in advance.
Programme: £2
Buxton
Ground: The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium
Capacity: 4,000 (490 Seated)
Pitch: 4G
Supporters are not always segregated at this ground, but the club do encourage away supporters to group together in the far side of the ‘Shed’ – the covered standing area that runs along one of the touchlines – as best they can. Travelling fans are also usually more than welcome to occupy a seat in the 490-seater main stand opposite this section.
Travel
Driving:
24 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the A624 or 27 Miles via A6
Train:
From Manchester, there is a direct train that will take you from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton in a little over an hour.
Food and Drink:
Pubs near the Silverlands Stadium include The Wye Bridge House, The Old Sun Inn and The Swan.
Programme: £2
Chester
Ground: Deva Stadium
Capacity: 6,000 (4,500 Seated)
Pitch: Grass
Games are segregated and away fans are normally housed in part of the West Stand on one side of the pitch.
Travel
Driving;
50 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via M56
Train:
Chester Railway Station is over two miles from the ground, so it is probably best to jump in a taxi.
If walking leave the station by the main exit opposite the Town Crier, and turn right into Station Road. Head between the Egerton Arms and the Railway Inn, and at the end of the street enter the underpass. In the underpass look for the first exit and then steps signed for Frodsham Street. Head towards the Oddfellows Arms but just before the bridge turn right into Gorse Stacks. When reaching the crossroads by the Bull & Stirrup go straight over into Canal Street and on under the dual carriageway ring road.
At the next junction turn left, past Telford’s Warehouse on the right hand side, and over the canal. The road then divides. Take the right hand option, South View Road. At the T-junction at the end of South View Road turn right. You are now in Sealand Road. Carry along Sealand Road for half a mile or so until you see Bumpers Lane on your left. Around half a mile down Bumpers Lane you’ll reach the stadium.
Food and Drink:
Food on offer inside the ground includes pies, burgers and hot dogs. Pubs near the Deva Stadium include the Red Lion, Ye Olde Boot Inn and The Golden Eagle.
Programme: £3
Chorley
Ground: Victory Park
Capacity: 4,100 (900 seated)
Pitch: Grass
For most games at Victory Park, fans are not segregated. If segregation needs to be put in force then the Pilling Lane End is allocated to away fans.
Travel
Driving:
33 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via M60 and M61
Train:
Chorley Railway Station is situated around a half mile away from Victory Park.
As you come out of the main station entrance, turn left and walk up the station approach road to the main dual carriageway. Cross over the dual carriageway via the pedestrian crossing to the other side and turn left. Go straight on at two roundabouts, passing a KFC on your right and a Morrisons Store on your left. At the third roundabout where there is the Eagle Hotel pub on the far corner, turn right into Bolton Street and then take the immediate left into Duke Street. Then take the second left into Ashby Street and the entrance to the ground is down on the right.
Food and Drink:
There is the Victory Social Club at the ground which welcomes visiting supporters.
Programme: £3
Darlington
Ground: Blackwell Meadows
Capacity: 3,300 (588 seated)
Pitch: Grass
For most games at Blackwell Meadows, then fans are not segregated.
Travel
Driving:
114 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M62 and A1 (M)
Train:
Darlington Railway Station is located one and a half miles away from Blackwell Meadows. Either grab a taxi from the station, or embark on the 30 minute walk to the ground. As you come out of the main railway entrance, you will see Hogans Bar on one corner. Keeping the bar on your left and proceed straight along Victoria Road. Go straight across at the next roundabout continuing along Victoria Road. At the next larger roundabout take the first exit by Sainsburys onto the A167 (Grange Road) towards Northallerton. Follow this road for around one mile. After passing a park on your left you will reach the ground entrance further down on the same side.
Food and Drink:
There is a clubhouse at the ground itself which is normally open to supporters of both clubs. Usually there is Doom Bar and Theakston’s Lightfoot on handpumps, and the usual draft selection too. There is a lack of other pubs near to Blackwell Meadows with the nearest bars and pubs are located one mile away in Darlington town centre, which is around a twenty minute walk away
Programme: £3
Hereford
Ground: Edgar Street
Capacity: 5,250 (1,761 seated)
Pitch: Grass
Segregation is normally in force for most games at Edgar Street. Away fans are housed on one side of the Len Weston Stand at one side of the pitch. This stand has an upper tier of seating that overhangs a lower tier of terracing.
The entrance to the away section is to be found at the corner of Edgar Street and Blackfriars Street.
Travel
Driving:
132 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the A49 or 144 Miles via M6
Train:
Hereford Railway Station is located around three quarters of a mile away from Edgar Street.
Food and Drink:
There is a club bar at the ground itself called Radfords. This is open before and after the game and welcomes away fans.
Programme: £3
Kidderminster
Ground: Aggborough
Capacity: 6,238 (3,140)
Pitch: Grass
Away fans are normally housed in the covered South Stand Terrace at one end of the ground, where around 1,500 supporters can be accommodated.
Travel
Driving:
104 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M6. There are a limited number of car parking spaces at the ground itself (North Stand Car Park). This will cost you £7.50, otherwise, you can also park at the nearby Severn Valley Railway station.
Train:
The ground is walkable from Kidderminster Railway Station. Just come straight out of the station and go past the Severn Valley Railway station on your left. Go down the hill and turn left into Hoo Road and the ground is up this road on the left.
Food and Drink:
The food available at Aggborough is has been described as “legendary” with the same company doing the catering there for over 50 years. Homemade cottage pies, soup, burgers and hot dogs are on the Harriers menu.
Programme: £3
King’s Lynn Town
Ground: Docherty Walks
Capacity: 8,200 (1,200)
Pitch: Grass
For most matches, fans are not segregated at the Walks Stadium. If they are, then away fans are housed on the Mick Wright Terrace at one end of the stadium.
Additionally, a limited number of seats are usually available to visiting supporters in the Grandstand.
The Mick Wright Terrace is an open one and is only a few steps high. Around a third of the North Terrace is also given to away fans, and at least it is covered and allows visitors to make themselves heard.
Travel
Driving:
139 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the A17
Train:
King’s Lynn Railway Station is a short walk from the ground. On exiting the station, turn left and where you see a church in front of you (and where the road bends around to the right), take the pathway around to the left and walk through the park. You will soon see the ground over on your right.
Food and Drink:
There is a BBQ area selling burgers and hot dogs. Pubs near the King’s Lynn stadium include, The Eagle, Hob in the Well and Crossways.
Programme: £3
Leamington
Ground: Your Co-Op Community Stadium
Capacity: 2,300 (294 seated)
Pitch: Grass
For most matches segregation is not in place.
Travel
Driving:
126 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M6. The car park at the ground holds 350 cars and is free.
Train:
Leamington Spa Railway Station is located around three miles away from the ground.
Food and Drink:
Inside the ground is the Brakes Bar which is normally open to all fans. The closest pub is the Leopard Inn, which is located two miles way in Tachbrook
Programme: £3
Macclesfield
Ground: Leasing.com Stadium
Capacity: 4,720 (Restricted by Cheshire East Council)
Pitch: 4G
One of the oldest grounds in England, Moss Rose sees away fans located in the John Askey Terrace, where up to 1,500 fans can be accommodated. Additionally, 403 seats are made available in the Henshaw’s Stand, which sits at one side of the pitch.
Travel
Driving:
24.5 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M60. Parking is on the street and behind the ground on the A523.
Train:
Macclesfield Railway Station is one and a quarter miles from the Moss Rose ground.
Food and Drink:
The Moss Rose ground is located on the outskirts of Macclesfield and therefore there is not a tremendous choice of pubs. The Keith Alexander Bar admits both home and away supporters. It is located in the Henshaw’s Stand next to the Sammy Macllroy suite.
Admission:
Macclesfield offer ticket only with cash not accepted at the turnstiles.
Programme:
Marine
Ground: Marine Travel Arena
Capacity: 3,100 (400 seated)
Pitch: Grass
Travel
Driving:
52 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M60 and M62. Parking at the ground is limited to officials and players.
Train:
The nearest main train station is Liverpool Lime Street Railway Station. From there you will want to getting a Merseyrail train out to Blundellsands and Crosby. It then takes about ten minutes to get to the ground.
Food and Drink:
Matchday catering is provided by Pullman Jack’s an award winning business who provide an extensive menu – pies, pastries, hot & cold drinks etc.
The Edinburgh Pub next to the ground is the closet pub to the ground. The clubhouse also serves food and drinks.
Admission:
All matches are ticket only with no cash turnstiles.
Programme: £3
Merthyr Town:
Ground: Penydarren Park
Capacity: 10,000 (1,500 seated)
Pitch: 3G
The longest away journey for Nash fans this season, totalling over 380 miles (round trip).
Travel
Driving:
191 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M6 or 175 miles via A483.
Car parking in Penydarren Park is for those supporters with reserved parking spaces. Car parking is available in the Castle Street Multi-Story Car Park or College Car Park just a short 5-minute walk from the ground
Train:
Penydarren Park situated just above Merthyr Tydfil town centre, the ground is a short walk from Merthyr Tydfil train station
Food and Drink:
The new Merthyr food kabin will be open to serving hot food, refreshments and alcoholic drinks during the game alongside, Holveys Café which also serves Hot Food and Refreshments.
Programme: £2.50
Oxford City
Ground: RAW Charging Stadium
Capacity: 2,000 (529)
Pitch: 3G
No segregation
Travel
Driving:
165 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M6 and M40. There is a fair-sized car park at the ground which is free.
Train:
Oxford Railway Station is over three miles away from the stadium
Food and Drink:
Food on offer inside the ground includes burgers, hot dogs, bacon rolls, chips and pies.
Programme: £3
Peterborough Sports
Ground: PIMS Park
Capacity: 3,700 (500 seated)
Pitch: Grass
Travel
Driving:
126 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the A1
Train:
It is a 8 minute walk from Peterborough station by walking up to the top of Station Road before turning right and reaching the ground.
Food and Drink:
Food and drinks are both available in the clubhouse.
Programme: £3
Radcliffe
Ground: Neuven Stadium
Capacity: 3,500 (250 seated)
Pitch: Grass
The shortest away journey for Nash fans this season, totalling only 30 miles (round trip)
Travel
Driving:
15 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M60
Train:
Tram is the best option getting off at Radcliffe and walking or taking the 524 bus.
Food and Drink:
Aside from the club house, The Railway, The Victoria and Wilton Arms are the local pubs.
Programme: £2
Scarborough Athletic
Ground: Mounting Systems Stadium (Temporary stadium 2025/26)
Capacity: 3,000 (740 seated)
Pitch: Grass
Travel
Driving:
108 miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M60, M62 & M1
Car parking is available on first come first serve basis at the Mounting Systems Stadium. Once full, the large council car park on Moorfield Road, YO16 4LE (a 5 minute walk from the Stadium) is recommended.
Train:
The railway station at Bridlington is a 10 minute walk away from the ground.
There are also service buses which run between Scarborough and Bridlington, which drops off a 2 minute walk from the ground.
Food and Drink:
The Board Inn located in Bridlington Old Town is open daily with a wide range of ales, ciders, wines, spirits, charcuterie and ploughman’s boards and just a short away from the ground.
Admission:
Buying tickets online to avoid queues is recommended, especially if you wish to be seated, however cash & card are accepted at the turnstile.
Programme: £2
South Shields
Ground: 1st Cloud Arena
Capacity: 4,500 (300 seated)
Pitch: Grass
Travel
Driving:
148 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the A1 (M) or 138 Miles via M1 and A1 (M) or 145 Miles via A59 and A1 (M).
Train:
The best route is to take the train to Newcastle then take the metro to Bede where it is under a 5 minute walk.
Food and Drink:
The club bar is recommended with also local town centre Jarrow producing many different pubs.
Programme: £2
Southport
Ground: Haig Avenue
Capacity: 5,415 (1,844 seated)
Pitch: Grass
Travel
Driving:
53 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the M60 or 57 Miles via M6
Train:
The local train station is Melos Cop which is about a 10 minute walk from Haig Avenue.
Food and Drink:
The bar behind the grandstand serves food and drinks including its own real ale called “Grand Stand Gold”. The local pub that also serves food is the Thatch and Thistle.
Programme: £3
Worksop
Ground: Sandy Lane
Capacity: 2,500 (200 Seated)
Pitch: Grass
Travel
Driving:
52 Miles from the Tameside Stadium via the A628 or 54 Miles via A57
Train:
It’s a 12 minute walk from Worksop railway station.
Food and Drink:
The clubhouse is available for both home and away fans.
Programme: £2
