This Saturday, the Exiles head east for what promises to be a challenging fixture at Cledara Abbey Stadium against Cambridge United. Whether you're planning to travel or watching from afar, here’s everything you need to know to make the trip smooth and enjoyable brought to you by the Turmeric Co.
Getting to the stadium:
Park & Ride - Newmarket Road, CB5 8AA Home and away supporters can take advantage of the Cambridge Park & Ride, with a Matchday return ticket priced at £3.00. The ticket is valid for one passenger only, however, if travelling with children, the normal £3 Park & Ride ticket is also available to purchase, allowing children under the age of 16 to travel free with one fee-paying adult.
By train: Cambridge Rail Station Cambridge Rail Station is located in the city centre and is a 25-30 minute walk from the ground Cambridge North Station Cambridge North Station, in nearby Chesterton, is approximately a 30-minute walk to the ground.
By bus: A Citibus C3 bus stops within a few yards of the ground (Ditton Walk stop) on Newmarket Road and runs from the Railway Station and through the city centre every ten minutes during the day, and at longer intervals in the evenings. Check the Stagecoach website for more details and a Citi 3 timetable:
Stadium Details:
Away supporters are situated in the South Habbin for the 2024/25 season, which is a split terrace/seated stand. There are 900 terrace spaces available and 106 seats. Entrance to the stand is located on Coldhams Common, which supporters can access either from Newmarket Road or Coldhams Lane. From the Club Shop, head back out on to Newmarket Road, turn left and follow the foot path to the far end of the ground. The away coach parks at the front of the ground on Newmarket Road, where supporters disembark from.
Food & Drink:
There are food outlets located at the rear of both the South Stand serving a variety of food and drink, both hot and cold including alcohol. Meanwhile, there is also an additional catering unit to the left of the South Stand which away supporters will find immediately to their right once entering the turnstiles. Catering kiosks in the away area do have low level serving counters. Food/drink outlets open 90 minutes before kick-off at weekends and 75 minutes before kick-off midweek Please note the Cledara Abbey Stadium operates a cashless system and that all payments are made by contactless transaction. This will reduce queue times around the ground when ordering food and drink at the stadium outlets.
Supporter Accessibility:
If you have any impediments, disabilities or medical conditions that Cambridge United should be aware of, or if you require assistance on arrival to the Cledara Abbey Stadium throughout the season, please let us know by emailing dslo@cambridgeunited.com or by calling 01223 566500. Please note, Assistance Dogs are permitted inside the Cledara Abbey Stadium. The South Stand has been recommended for those supporters that require easy access seating. (9 steps from the ground).