All The Information You Need About The Valley

The Ground:

The Valley is now a 27,200 seater stadium, after the club recently extended the north stand a few seasons ago and added additional rows to the Jimmy Seed Stand ready for 2004-05 season.

Visiting fans are allocated in the Jimmy Seed Stand which holds 3000 away supporters and allows smoking. The view is good compared to most grounds.

Disabled:

There are seven places reserved for visiting wheelchair users. There are also unlimited spaces with match commentary for the blind and partially sighted.

Singing or a View?

What do you prefer when your going to see a live game of football - alot of singing or a good view? well at Charlton there are those type of situations. The north stand is known for its atmosphere, the North Upper is where the die-hard fans are while the North Lower is just as loud. If you want a view then its the East and West Stands, the West Stand has a great view from the Upper Tier and the same goes for anywhere in the East. Unfortunatly both stands are rather quiet compared to the North Stand.

Pubs: Credit To: Fanzone.co.uk

The Antigallaghan

This is the most popular pub for away fans. It's not the nicest of pubs, but the food is OK, and there is a pool table to add to the entertainment.

The Horse and Groom

This pub is located just down the Woolwich road from the ground.

The Bugle Horn

David Ramzan, a Charlton season ticket holder has e-mailed us, and says "At the top of Charlton Church Lane in Charlton Village is a very popular pub called The Bugle Horn. The Pub dates back to the 1600's and was at the focal point of the old Horn Fair, Charlton Village was given the right to hold a fair by Royal decree. Although the fair has long gone, there is plenty of good beer and bar food to sample in this historic hostelry. The interior has changed little over the centuries and The Bugle Horn would not be out of place in a country village. The licensee is a devoted Charlton fan and has decorated the bars with plenty of Addicks framed memorabilia from signed players shirts (pre-war and currant) to photos and historic programmes. The Bugle Horn is worth a visit for this fact alone. There are several TV's located in the bar areas and a big sceen in the large family room showing Sky-Sport and live matches. The local Police have a policy of only allowing home supporters to use the pub for specified higher profile matches, but you can usually get a drink there after the game, or if you are spending the weekend in the area while going to the game you can get a good meal and a few jars outside of matchdays. I can highly recommend a visit to this most welcoming of local pubs."

The Rose of Denmark

Located on Woolwich Road, The Rose of Denmark is suited for either Home or Away fans. Included a Big Screen which shows any games that are on.

Cash Machines:

There is a Woolwich cash machine at the ground beside the club shop. There is also a cash point at the railway station.

Directions:

Motorists should approach via the M25 and exit at Junction 2 and then take the A2 towards London. The A2 eventually becomes the A102. At the first roundabout after joining the A102 take the third exit towards Woolwich Ferry. After one mile turn right Charlton Church Lane and then left into Floyd Road.

Parking:

Previously parking was severely restricted around The Valley due to the area being a controlled parking zone to prevent people visiting the Millennium Dome parking around there however the closure of the dome may have changed this. It is still advisable to get there early. The map abpve shows the best areas to park around The Valley. If you arrive around an hour and a half before kick off, you will be able to get a free spot. Otherwise there is a car park which charges £5 but always has spaces.

Best Parking Spots

Whenever i go to a home game we normally park in Rathmore Road but it does get busy fast. If you do get to the ground early you can normally get a Free spot in the streets close to the car park. Sometimes i have managed to park near Inverine Road for free - you just need to be early. Its the same for all the street around the ground. Use the map above to see the best free spots.

Train:

Charlton station is about 3 mins walk away from the ground. Exit the station, cross Charlton Church Lane and go down Floyd Road which is opposite the station. Floyd Road takes you to the ground. Trains run nearly every 15 minutes to London and towards Gillingham

Programmes

Charlton programmes cost £2.50 - they are value for money.

Food

There are plenty of places to eat around Charlton. In the ground offers a number of different products but i find it best to eat outside the ground.

I would recommend a burger stall outside the clubs superstore. Their burgers are great and cost between £2-£3. You can also get hot dogs, tea, coffee, fizzy drinks and snacks. Other places to eat include Chip shop in Valley Grove, Kebab shop in Charlton Church lane (near the station). The Valley Cafe (near the station - must be early to get in) and there are also 2 newsagents.