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Cheltenham Town
Kind of a “while you’re out there” way to add some football to a Cotswolds visit. LOCATION: Cheltenham is two hours west of London’s Paddington Station. CONTACT: ctfc.com, 01242 573558, #CTFC NICKNAMES: The Robins
Cardiff City
This club, in a beautiful and historic city, has one of the most passionate fan bases in the country and is part of a truly insane rivalry. LOCATION: Cardiff, South Wales, about two hours west of London’s Paddington station by train CONTACT: cardiffcityfc.co.uk NICKNAMES: The Bluebirds
Bristol City
Seeing a game at Bristol City FC is like arriving at the intersection of small-town, community football and the modern age—all in a very cool town. LOCATION: Bristol, just under two hours southwest of London’s Paddington station CONTACT: bcfc.co.uk NICKNAMES: The Robins
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers are a friendly little club in a goofy stadium in a very cool city. LOCATION: Bristol, just under two hours southwest of London’s Paddington station CONTACT: bristolrovers.co.uk, 0117 9096648, #BRFC NICKNAMES: You might think it’s Rovers, but that’s part of their actual name. No, they are The Gas because their old stadium was…
Southampton
A bit of a yo-yo club recently, Southampton are also famous for developing—then selling—young players. They’re in a major port city that makes a nice day or overnight trip from London. LOCATION: On the South Coast, about 90 minutes south from London’s Waterloo station CONTACT: southamptonfc.com NICKNAMES: The Saints, because they were originally formed as…
Portsmouth
Portsmouth and a game at Fratton Park are a trip back in time, inside and outside the football ground. The side can now finally also offer some improving football: Pompey are back in the Championship. LOCATION: On the south coast, about ninety minutes from London’s Waterloo station CONTACT: portsmouthfc.co.uk, 023 9273 1204, #Pompey NICKNAMES: Pompey,…
Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion has become the model of a smaller club being run very well. It’s also one of the best short football trips outside London, as well: great town, lovely area, terrific new stadium. LOCATION: Brighton (Hove is the town next door) is one hour south of Victoria station in London. CONTACT: brightonandhovealbion.com,…
Bournemouth
This “little club that could” is stabilizing in the Premier League, and seeing a game in Bournemouth means visiting a posh and lovely seaside town for a game in a tiny stadium. Good luck getting tickets, though. LOCATION: In Dorset on the South Coast of England, about two hours from Waterloo station in London CONTACT:…
Peterborough United
A game at Peterborough United is a great combination of history, atmosphere and – if one is traveling from London – convenience. LOCATION: Peterborough is just under an hour by train from London Kings Cross. CONTACT: theposh.com, 01733 563947, #PUFC NICKNAMES: The Posh
Norwich City
Norwich City is a tradition-rich club with an old-school stadium in a beautiful and historic city just a couple of hours from London. Just to be clear, it’s pronounced NOR-itch. LOCATION: Norwich, Norfolk, two hours east of Liverpool Street station in London CONTACT: canaries.co.uk, 01603 721902, #NCFC NICKNAMES: The Canaries, due to a history of…
