Brighton & Hove Albion

Directions

The stadium is located two miles away from the town centre and is just off the London Road (A23). The good news is that parking restrictions have been lifted near to the stadium, so that there is now plenty of street parking to be had. If you arrive early (before 1pm) then you are able to park just off the A23.

Kevin Ditch informs me that 'there is an excellent park and ride scheme which is available about one mile north of the ground, at Mill Road. Given that 90% of away fans come from the north and travel down the M23/A23, this is the ideal site, as it is right next to the main  road'. Colin Peel adds 'I found the Park & Ride scheme to be brilliant; I got back in my car after the game, for the start of Sports Report!'. Remember that your match ticket includes a park and ride ticket for either the train or bus.

Peter Bennett adds; 'We used the park and ride at Mill Road, but that seemed to be a mistake for two reasons; Firstly on our return we noticed that at least two cars had been broken into. Mill Road is a long road with cars parked at the side and there is no security present whilst you are at the match. Secondly if I went again I would street park near to the stadium as it would have been quicker to get away after the game has ended, rather than waiting for a bus back to the park & ride, and then trying to get out of Mill Road'.

Pubs

Mark Collins informs me  'the Sportsman at the rear of the North Stand is now open on matchdays, though expect it to be crowded'. Otherwise Peter Hodd suggests 'the Preston Brewery Tap, located one mile south of the stadium, on the main A23 and is football friendly, but very crowded. Alastair Webb adds; 'I would recommend the Station pub on Hampstead Road. The pub which is in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide serves a good selection of ales and is located literally just outside the Preston Park station entrance (although admittedly on the opposite side to the way fans exit the station for the ground)'.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Preston Park which is about a 10-15 minute walk from the ground. The station is served by trains from London Victoria, Kings Cross & London Bridge (it is cheaper to travel from the latter two). On coming out of the station and walking down to the bottom of the hill, turn left along the A23 for the stadium or right for the Preston Brewery Tap pub. After the game there is a football special waiting which takes you back along the short journey to Brighton. I chose to do this by parking in the city centre and then getting the train (it only takes five minutes) to Preston Park. This way you get the chance to sample the pubs around the station!
 

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