The ground looked very different to the last time I was here, mainly due to it being all seated. It was a poor image and spoiled the atmosphere as well as the reputation of a family club. So if you have a chance get there early and go for a pleasant wander around the centre stopping at the occasional watering hole along the way. But it was a trip to another new ground so I was looking forward to that. The club shop is quite small and to be fair theres isnt much in there as some others, not even an programme selection. Pub-wise, you're spoilt for choice. Once I got back to my car, I left at 17:55 and got home to Nottingham at 20:45. Norwich also had a red card their defender Godfrey made a dangerous tackle on Callum Wilson. Norwich City is a football club which I have admired from afar, and of course the added bonus a summers' visit to Norfolk. Back in the car and on the road in good time and back in my bed by 2:00am. My son tried one of the pies and was not impressed, however, the service was very efficient. Carrow Road and Norwich itself are well worth a visit. We were staying for the weekend so it was a walk into the city centre post-match amongst home fans starting to fear the worst for their survival hopes. home fans friendly? Certainly a ground I would recommend visiting if you haven't been, and a very pleasant city. I overhead a local constable remark to a West Yorkshire counterpart that he was trying to listen to the accents. I went to the shopping mall, some high st. shops. A mad rush meant we made it, in time for the long journey. Ruthless finishing put the home-side to the sword and we nicked it 2-1 in the end. We had travelled on a National Express East Anglia train from London Liverpool Street which still had slam doors and probably should have been scrapped about 10 years ago. I had also heard lots of positive things about the stadium and the general atmosphere, so wanted to experience it for myself. As for atmosphere, Norwich are average. A boat out on the Norfolk Broads, a couple of nights in a Riverside hotel in Norwich, just 10 minutes walk from the ground plus some local real ale and a match to watch with our beloved Watford.. We drove to Norwich the day before, as we were going to be staying at hotel for the weekend. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add then please e-mail contact@footballgroundguide.comand Ill update the guide. Over 65s 25 There were also half time announcements although I must say I find announcing deaths at half time rather strange. I had a very pleasant walk around the atmospheric city centre, and then sought out suitable licensed premises from the myriad options available. The first half Rotherham seemed to have the perfect away tactic of getting the ball up to the big striker who was winning most and bringing his teammates into play to frustrate Norwich. The Norwich fans were quite loud, usually the Leeds fans dominate but Id probably score it a draw on the day. I parked on Rouen Road which is a Pay and Display car park, and only a 10-15 minute walk over the river to the Carrow Road ground. Email ticket@ncfc-canaries.co.ukfor more information. An easy walk for us back to the hotel, but previous visits have used the City Hall car park which is convenient for getting out of Norwich but can take a while to exit from. All Rights Reserved. Went to our friends for a meal, leaving at 19.20 to walk to the ground. For these two clubs it is home and with the duo spending large chunks of time competing at similar levels in the pyramid their matches have regularly had points on the line. After the match I made my way to the Riverside complex and had a Subway meal before making my way to the car park. This stand got further extended in 2005 by linking the stand to the Peterborough Stand. Leicester took an early lead after a great header from Sean St Ledger! Hundreds of home fans had already left the ground early, so as we boarded the busy service with broad smiles both at the win and relief at making the train, there were a sea of glum Norfolk faces on board to greet us. Being shoved up one corner of the Jarrold Stand means as away fans you are competing directly with the Barclay End, a particularly raucous section of which never stopped singing all game. We had beaten Preston 4 -0 at the Liberty in our last game and I was sure we could get some goals but the loss of Rangel Angel to injury and Fede Bessonne to Leeds during the summer left our defence looking a bit dodgy with 4 centre halves across the back. Winning in the way we did in the last minute Superb! There is also the Waterfront on King Street. The roof is translucent and there is adequate leg room between seats. I would've liked to have got the train there but as it was a last-minute trip for me, it was cheaper to drive. The first views of the ground were from the coach and whilst walking down to the ground. Tickets for most matches are available online, but it is advised to buy as much in advance as possible. The stewards were a friendly presence, even engaging in some good natured joshing at times. David Clarke informs me that The best car park for away fans is Norfolk County Hall, which is well signposted on the left of the A146, as you follow signs towards the ground from the Southern Bypass. Need to be a few rows back and higher up next time. There was a good selection of stuff on offer though. We left Worthing at about 11am. Sections with photos at Carrow Road Carrow Road, AU Carrow Road, B Carrow Road, Barclay E Carrow Road, Block E Carrow Road, BU Carrow Road, Community stand lower tier Carrow Road, D Carrow Road, F Carrow Road, G Carrow Road, Geoffrey Watling City Stand Carrow Road, H Carrow Road, J Carrow Road, K Carrow Road, L Carrow Road, M Carrow Road, N Norwich had made a good start to their return to the top flight and Spurs were in 3rd place heading into the fixture. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Carrow Road ground is walkable from Norwich Railway Station. We will arrange a quality city centre Madrid hotel for you as well as coveted match tickets to the big game. The staff and stewards on hand were all very helpful and friendly. The atmosphere was okay and I had no problem with the stewards etc. 7. The game was okay unfortunately not the result I was hoping for, as Forest lost 5-1. home fans friendly? Also The Wildman on Bedford Street, and The Lamb Inn near the market with its massive beer garden are worth a mention. 5. No issues walking away from the stadium and going for a pint in 'The Stadia Bar', 4.95 a pint here. Slowly, we made our way to our seats. The away section of the ground was very good, much better than some of the horrors that were endured during the stint in League One. 5. To my eyes, it's very much a 'proper' football ground. I jumped in the air with excitement, Norwich was a ground I always wanted to visit. Input your search keywords and press Enter. It was a very nice pub, away fan friendly, with a wide choice of drinks, and food available. There seems to be plenty of car parks around, all seemingly charging 6. Im sure Ill be here next time we play and Ill look forward to it! Our aim is provide an accurate Carrow Road seating plan which will give a good layout of the stadium. My first sight of the stadium came as the train was arriving into Norwich. The away fans are allocated northern end of the Jarrold Stand which has plenty of turnstiles so there were no queues and plenty of leg room once at your seat. Not just any though, the same song they play at the interval in the Darts. Plenty of home fans around and all friendly. It's a ten minute stroll from there to Carrow Road. Carling and Rekorderlig was selling for 4 a pint. He may have been a bit confused if Id opened my mouth! There was only a handful of us on a Tuesday night and I wouldn't want to be trying to get a pie and a pint along with 2,600 others on a busy away day. The stewards were fine and did not have much to do really. As Wolves fans, we're somewhat used to having our dreams crushed.but there is a pace and quality to this current squad that exceeds anything we have been able to put-together at this level previously. Its a clich, but it really was a game of two halves. I took my own lunch and a flask so just had a break for 30 minutes or so before making my way to the ground. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! Seat Compare includes service charges in any displayed ticket meaning there are no hidden fees or surprises. What you did before the game pub/chippy. Parking was easy after reading reviews on here. 5. There was one official a bald guy in a green coloured suit jacket who was particularly obnoxious and was mouthing obscenities to Swans fans from the safety of the pitch side and giving the come on to a few of our hot heads. And so the first half ended 1-0 to Norwich. Opposite the Jarrold Stand (where the away fans are situated) is the Geoffrey Watling City Stand which houses the directors box complete with Delia Smith and the players tunnel. 43,984 v Leicester City If you ignore all those wonderful pubs it should take you no more than 10 minutes to walk to the ground. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Despite shooting from the edge of the penalty area, their attempts were miserable and it took 16 attempts before one of them at last grazed the crossbar. Its relevance to Football, even to Darts, is still beyond me, but there you go. When play started Albion looked the stronger team and took the lead, Norwich managed to keep it to one goal and came into the game later on and equalised in the last 10 minutes. So I got to see the Birmingham players and manager arrive which was a nice bonus. Interactive: Pan, zoom, and drill into ticket listings by section and row. Tel: 01603 327801. A disappointing result, but hey, Norwich were better than us on the day. It had been several years since I had visited Carrow Road. Carrow Road Norwich City vs Hull City AFC Away End: Situated in the corner close to the screen and hotel. I got there around midday and met some relatives in the centre. Alas, the days of the Club producing its own range of pies have long since gone instead you can enjoy the standard range of Pukka Pies and Pasties; Steak, Chicken Balti, Beef & Veg, Veggie Tikka Masala (all 3.50), plus Sausage Rolls (2.50) and Gourmet Hot Dogs (3.50). (Although it did mean getting up at 6:30 on a Saturday and I am not a morning person!). Steipermann then robbed a United defender, feeding Pukki to score on 80mins. The Stadia Bar on Upper King Street is one of the best Sports Bars in Norwich and is happy to admit away supporters. Carrow Road appears a bit smaller on the outside than it does once inside. The ground is well signposted from the A11 and A47. Cookie Notice David Westgate adds; The corner in-fill between the Barclay Stand and the Geoffrey Watling City Stand is affectionately known to Norwich fans as the Snake Pit!. Carrow Road is a new ground for me which is always an attraction. In one corner in-between the Barclay End and South Stand, the stadium is overlooked by a sizeable Holiday Inn Hotel. The stadium has undergone several redevelopments throughout its history and is situated between Norwich railway station and the river Wensum. Prices will only rise as matchday looms closer so dont delay! Carrow Road Norwich City vs Hull City AFC Away End: Situated in the corner close to the screen and hotel. Norwich took 2,700 fans and with a home sell out it turned the match into an event. Before the match I used the toilets which were quite large. There were a handful of younger home fans in the corner to our immediate right seemingly trying to provoke Wolves supporters with the usual gestures, but it wasn't done in a way which carried any malice. Easy. Both sets of fans were using it on the day of the game but our pre match refreshments were limited to a burger from a van near the ground. It was a good day out and a good game to watch. The facilities are good. It stayed that way and after another fantastic save from Bart to deny Tettey the full time whistle went. Before the game I had a good wander around the stadium. Stadia BarLocation Map. I have never been to a home game but we were fortunate enough to see them play here in Portland, Oregon a few years back. Decent advanced fares are often available on this line although given the vintage of much of the rolling stock used you might easily end-up thinking you've ended up on a 'heritage' service. It took just over an hour to get to Peterborough and then onto Ely. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Once the final whistle had went, noise of Were, Were Leicester was the only thing heard around the stadium. And with a performance like the one Wolves put on, maybe a poor view is a blessing in disguise. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. Easy enough. The walk from Norwich Rail Station should not take more than 10 minutes and that from the city centre only a few minutes more. Carrow Road is a football stadium with a capacity of 27,359 and is home to Norwich City football club. The atmosphere was electric and it was absolute carnage when we scored as you can imagine. The 'old farm' derby is always a classic and this was to be my first trip to Carrow Road. Nothing to do, if you been to Ely railway station you would see what I mean. Carrow Road must be one of the easiest grounds to reach by train. It was standard fayre. My first ever visit to Carrow Road and I was really looking forward to it. Given we were staying overnight there was no immediate need to head into the centre pre-match. For some maps and seating plans we include season ticket prices which illustrates the premium seating in the stadium. After Norwich corner that went straight Kasper, Kasper got the ball forward to find Beckford who cached the Norwich defence at the weakest with just two back, he passed it Nugent who passed one of the defenders that shot passed the Norwich goalie to make it 1-2 Leicester. The nearest I been to the ground was in August 2008 when I had been on holiday in Great Yarmouth and fancied visiting Norwich for the day and had time to visit the Club Shop. 4. It was a 5 minute walk back to the coaches, or rather a glum trudge amongst the sea of happy Canaries. Half time was probably the highlight of the game. This pub which like the Coach and Horses is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, has a number of real ales available as well as Sky Television. I took the A47 ring road to the A146 and then parked next to others at the side of the road near the junction with the A1054. In the years before, Norwich played at a ground called The Nest, but it had limited capacity and suddenly failed to meet FA safety requirements. Its 80 years since Norwich moved to Carrow Road, and the gentleman on the pitch has been a season ticket holder there the entire time. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: This was (apart from the way their goal was scored) the only sour note of the day. Even though all four stands are quite recent it has the feel of a bit of history about the place. The game was certainly a classic, a splendid atmosphere from both sets of fans, though to be honest I think Leicester sang the most songs. I cut my homeward journey short by staying in a Bed and Breakfast Hotel near Sleaford in Lincolnshire which is about halfway home from Norwich. The gradient of the seating is also more or less perfect. I went up bysupporters coach with a close friend. Towards the end, Jimenez scored the winner to send the away fans mental. When the work will actually start we dont know but at least the planning and design should be significantly easier now. In the second half, Spurs finally took the lead through Gareth Bale who later added a second to make it in the end a comfortable win. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. If you own a season ticket you know how attached you get with where you sit and the people around you. 5 minutes from station, next to a Morrisons, friendly locals, canny place is Norwich. I would recommend this ground to visit nothing to dislike. Back in 2019 a couple of strips of land were purchased directly outside of Carrow Road with a figure of 500k muted, however, nothing has actually kicked into work with these areas. We walked to the Chapelfield shopping centre and on spotting a Wagamama upgraded our usual pre match burger. It somehow didn't look like a football ground from the outside. I wouldn't want to pay another 45 for that view and as a result I doubt I'll be heading back except for an important end of season game. I wasnt disappointed, it was fantastic! Norwich is quite awkward to get out of. In at least two of the stands there are (presumably) home fan only bars. Average ground, smart but nothing special. As we had arrived quite late the ground was filling up when we arrived and by the time we got into the away stand the ground was virtually full with a crowd of about 22 thousand. Norwich is a long way from anywhere though! Thorpe Corner (The Snakepit) section N row 271 seat Hfdug Carrow Road Norwich City vs Parma Pre season friendly Community stand lower tier section G row 240 seat Hfdug Carrow Road Norwich City vs Real Zaragoza Preseason friendly Wensum section D row 37 seat Simon Carrow Road Norwich City Block E The ground is in walking distance from the station and the city centre. Traveled from Bristol to London and spent a few days staying with a friend. As far as Derbys go that wasnt the most exciting in recent years but considering our recent track record at Carrow Road a point was definitely welcome! I was in the South Stand (25 ticket), A near full house of 25,858 made all the stands look pretty impressive. We arrived outside Carrow Road at 2.15pm. The timings of connections though gave the chance to tick off English ground No. Red With Yellow Trim Third Kit: Great noise from the Town fans and fairly vocal support from the home side. With more clinical finishing, it could genuinely have been four or five. A young bloke happened to step over the fence to go see his mates before kick off. I am an American who grew up in the England, in the town of Watton not too far from Norwich. On entrance to the ground the actually food area is quite small, and you can imagine that getting packed with a big away following (Ill tell you about that later), after having a drink in the concourse we went to our seats. The queues moved quickly and it was actually rather painless just a bit extortionate in price for food and drink though. He stood by the door with his programme while the Portsmouth players got off the bus the majority of them stopped to sign his programme. Great Yarmouth is not far away on the coast so why not make a weekend of it? A short walk back to the station. The home fans aren't particularly vocal here, but on the whole seemed knowledgeable and certainly not at all hostile. From the map users can then choose the area in Carrow Road they prefer and purchase tickets from the safest websites online. Around a five minute walk away from Norwich Railway Station and a 15 minute walk away from Carrow Road is the Stadia Bar on Upper King Street. Two seats in row, very near exit, safety rail blocks view slightly. It ended 0-0 and there were not too many chances. The best chance fell to Fernando Torres who as you would expect, failed to hit the target. With some time to waste before kick off, the Norwich fans showed me the WAGS and players car park, which is located opposite the Jarrold Stand. Provided the ticket price is kept at a sensible level, I would certainly re-visit and perhaps look to spend a couple of days in the region next time. We decided to use the clubs official coaches, as they worked out cheaper than the train. Thank you to our Norwich hosts. The game itself was a bit of a let down with Spurs controlling the game but not creating too much in the first half. Why did they bother? The normal allocation in this area is 2,500 fans although this can be increased further for cup games. Arriving at Carrow Road by Public Transport National Rail Norwich Train Station is located less than ten minutes on foot from Carrow Road. Good day out in the sun, and an enjoyable game with good quality football. The ground was pretty much as I expected having seen plenty of ground photos before. In any event, we'd already seen them clapping along to 'Parklife' as the teams came out so their intimidatory presence had long-since been forfeited. He was taken out, but let back in after a short talking to. I stumbled across a crowd of fans from both teams who were waiting for the team coaches to arrive. The station is 10-15 mins walk from the ground. Service was slow, breakfast adequate and given the place was rapidly filling up and plastic 'glasses' already in use we moved on. Perhaps Norwichs most famous fan (with apologies to the wonderful Stephen Fry, Skys dashing host Simon Thomas, and incredibly, Hugh Jackman) is Delia Smith, and I was really looking forward to trying one of the pies. Carrow Road was no different. Would definitely return next year. A very open game that lacked quality I can see why both sides are down at the bottom. The bus journey to the Park and Ride from the centre took about 15 mins. At Norwich railway station me and my friend met up with some more Norwich City supporters and walked to the ground, discussing Chelsea's poor recent form and Norwich's surge up the Premier League table. 2. F section N row 0011 seat anonymous Carrow Road Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers TL section I row 127 seat A good day out only negative was the weather, cold and snow showers. A journey which takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. A ten minute walk from the railway station through a new area of restaurants and the like. In terms of atmosphere, it was pretty good but livened up a lot more when Norwich fans felt that they should have been awarded a penalty. The ground looked quite impressive as you arrive and drive around three of the four sides in a nice looking rather than a blooming huge carbuncle stuck in the middle of nowhere. There is a real feeling of it being a family-friendly club. 114 x 74 yards Pitch Type: An excellent trip. So with the board showing an additional five minutes and the three points comfortably in the bag, we left with a couple of those to play just to make sure we made it back to the station in time, not being certain of the best walking route. Well, another dire day away in terms of watching the team, but the atmosphere amongst the away fans was pretty good. SeatPick has the best Carrow Road Seating plan page online. Wolves won 2-1 and it was a game of 2 halves. Away fans are housed in the South Stand which is modern, has good facilities and the views of the game are good. The Norwich fans must be among the most welcoming and friendly fans in the country and are a credit to their club. When walking out of the station turn left and follow Koblenz Avenue to reach the stadium or alternatively walk straight over at the traffic lights and through the Riverside Leisure complex to reach the stadium. Whilst other websites will give you the lowest price of a single Carrow Road ticket, this doesn't reflect the true market meaning ticket prices are infact higher. I had a good view from my seat of the both the game itself and Norwich as a City from behind the opposite stand to me. Only 2.70 for the bus into the centre after midday. I was also encouraged to attend by Norwich reverting to a more-reasonable away ticket price for this fixture of 25 as against the 35/40 level it has been over recent seasons. 01603 760 760 Fax: It's a long drive from the East Midlands, but easy enough to get there. Fotos Seces Comentrios Identificadores Eventos. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It was a record all-seater crowd at Carrow Road, so of course the Youre only here, to watch the Leeds and We filled your ground for you chants got a good run, but in reality it would have been a decent crowd had any other club been the visitors. The home fans gave us a very warm welcome as you can probably imagine! Goal of the day: Sargent's astonishing finish, On this day - 8 Dec 2012: Swansea 3-4 Norwich, PL30: Norwich honour local leader with Community Captain award, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. I made my way to the South Stand where all the Away fans were housed and had a coffee inside the ground whilst making my way to my seat.
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