Cheltenham Town are based at Whaddon Road and are one of Gloucestershire’s main Football League clubs. The Robins rose from non-league to the EFL, won the National League, reached League One and built a reputation for resilience. Their rivalry with Forest Green Rovers is a key fixture in the local football calendar.
Cheltenham Town’s home is still best known to many supporters as Whaddon Road, although it currently carries the sponsored name EV Charger Points Stadium. It is a traditional lower-league ground just to the north-east of Cheltenham town centre, with a mixture of seating and terracing and a layout that has developed gradually over many years.
The Colin Farmer Stand is the main modern seated stand and provides the best side-on views. Opposite is the HGV Drivers UK Stand, while behind the goals are the home and away end areas. The ground is compact rather than imposing, but it has a strong sense of place and feels connected to the surrounding streets.
Whaddon Road is a good example of a characterful League Two stadium: not overbuilt, not generic, and easy to understand once inside. The atmosphere can be sharp when the home terrace is busy, and the away end is close enough to the pitch for travelling supporters to make themselves heard.
Gloucestershire’s sharpest modern rivalry, with Cheltenham’s established EFL identity meeting Forest Green’s rapid rise and distinctive club profile.
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A county rivalry where Gloucester City meetings with Cheltenham carry the feel of taking on the area’s bigger professional neighbour.
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Away supporters are usually housed in the Hazlewoods Stand / away end behind one of the goals. This is the part of the stadium traditionally allocated to visiting fans, with access from the Whaddon Road side of the ground. Away turnstiles are located between residential property on Whaddon Road and the nearby bowls club, so the entrance can feel a little tucked away if it is your first visit.
The away allocation can vary depending on the fixture and expected travelling support. For some matches, seating or additional sections may be made available, but visiting supporters should follow their club’s allocation details rather than assuming the whole end or any side seating will be open.
The view from the away end is close and generally good for a small stadium, but facilities are more lower-league practical than luxurious. The surrounding streets are tight, so allow time to find the correct entrance and follow the stewards’ directions, especially if segregation is in place for a larger fixture.
Use M5 southbound Junction 10/11, then follow signs for Whaddon Road and the east Cheltenham area. Whaddon Road is residential and close to town; use town-centre/signed parking and walk. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use M5 northbound Junction 11, then follow signs for Whaddon Road and the east Cheltenham area. Whaddon Road is residential and close to town; use town-centre/signed parking and walk. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use A40 from Oxford/Cotswolds into Cheltenham, then follow signs for Whaddon Road and the east Cheltenham area. Whaddon Road is residential and close to town; use town-centre/signed parking and walk. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use M5 or A40/A417 towards Cheltenham, then follow signs for Whaddon Road and the east Cheltenham area. Whaddon Road is residential and close to town; use town-centre/signed parking and walk. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Cheltenham Spa is the correct rail station for Cheltenham Town and is served by CrossCountry, GWR and regional routes from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Worcester, Gloucester and London connections. The stadium is across town, so plan the final leg.
Walking from Cheltenham Spa to Whaddon Road usually takes around 35 to 45 minutes. The route crosses the town centre before heading towards Prestbury Road / Whaddon Road. Most supporters may prefer a bus or taxi, especially for evening matches.
Birmingham Airport is usually the neatest airport for Cheltenham Town by public transport. The station at Birmingham International gets you onto the rail network straight away, then you can travel via Birmingham New Street and on to Cheltenham Spa.
Whaddon Road is not beside the railway station, so allow for a taxi or local bus once you reach Cheltenham. It is a simple enough journey, but the last local leg is easy to underestimate.
Bristol Airport is another sensible option for Cheltenham, particularly if it has the better flight time. The airport bus takes you to Bristol Temple Meads, where you can pick up trains towards Cheltenham Spa.
This route is useful, but it is not quite as tidy as Birmingham because the airport itself is not on the railway. If your flight gets in late, check the Bristol airport bus and onward train times before booking.
Stagecoach West services around Cheltenham can be useful for Whaddon Road, especially if you are travelling from the town centre, Cheltenham Spa station area or nearby suburbs. Look for routes serving Whaddon, Prestbury Road or the eastern side of town.
The ground is not right beside Cheltenham Spa station, so a bus or taxi is useful if you do not want the longer walk. Check the latest timetable for evening and Sunday fixtures.
A taxi from Cheltenham Spa station to Whaddon Road is one of the easiest ways to finish the journey. The station is west of the town centre and the ground is to the east, so the walk is longer than many expect.
For groups, the taxi fare can be good value compared with several bus tickets. After full-time, walking back towards the town centre before booking may be easier than waiting outside the ground.
Starline Taxis are a Cheltenham private-hire firm and are useful for the journey from Cheltenham Spa station, hotels or the town centre to Whaddon Road. The station is far enough away that a cab is often worth it for visiting supporters.
Pre-booking is recommended for evening matches or if you need a quick return to the station.
Andy Cars are another Cheltenham taxi option and can be used for local journeys from the station, town centre, racecourse hotels or surrounding villages to Whaddon Road.
Traffic around the ground can tighten before kick-off, so allow extra time and agree a nearby drop-off point.
Cheltenham town-centre car parks are often the best away-fan option for Whaddon Road. Park centrally, use the pubs or food options, then walk to the ground in around 15 to 25 minutes.
Prices are normal town-centre tariffs and depend on the car park and time of day. This avoids trying to find a space in the tight residential streets close to the stadium.
Some supporters use street parking around Whaddon and Prestbury Road, but this should be done carefully and only where restrictions allow. The area is residential and can become very busy on matchdays.
Do not block drives or park on corners, and check signs for residents' bays or time limits. If in doubt, use a town-centre car park and walk.
A well-regarded real ale pub in Cheltenham, useful for supporters who want a proper local pub before walking or taking a taxi to Whaddon Road.
A lively Sri Lankan restaurant in the town centre, good for groups wanting something different before a match. Leave enough time for the walk or taxi to Whaddon Road.
A practical central hotel close to bars and restaurants. Whaddon Road is a walk or short taxi from here.
Whaddon Road is close enough to Cheltenham town centre for many supporters to make a day of it, but parking near the ground is limited. The club advises that stadium parking is extremely limited and, where available, should be pre-booked rather than relied upon on the day.
If arriving by train, Cheltenham Spa station is some distance from the stadium, so most supporters will either use a bus, taxi or a longer walk via the town centre. For drivers, the roads immediately around the ground are residential and can be slow before and after the match.
For neutral supporters, the Colin Farmer Stand is usually the best choice for comfort and view. The home atmosphere is strongest around the traditional home end, while away fans are normally behind the goal in the designated away section. The Robins Nest and local pubs may admit away supporters in small numbers depending on the fixture, but it is sensible to check matchday guidance first.
Cheltenham Town tickets are sold through the club’s official ticketing channels, with online purchase the best option for home supporters. Prices and availability vary by competition and match category, and supporters should check whether a fixture is all-ticket before travelling.
Away tickets are normally distributed by the visiting club from Cheltenham’s allocation. Visiting supporters should buy through their own club where possible and check whether tickets are available on the day. For higher-profile fixtures, away tickets may be advance-only.
Neutral supporters wanting the best view should look at side-on seating, especially the Colin Farmer Stand. Supporters wanting a louder home-end experience should choose the appropriate home section, while those bringing children or wanting a quieter matchday may prefer to avoid the most vocal areas behind the goal.
Standard football ground regulations apply at the EV Charger Points Stadium. Supporters should expect searches and normal restrictions on alcohol, pyrotechnics, offensive behaviour, discriminatory language and entering the field of play.
The stadium sits among residential streets, so supporters should be considerate when arriving and leaving. Parking should only be in permitted areas, and fans should follow steward instructions around the away turnstiles and any segregation barriers.
Cheltenham Town provide accessibility information through the club, and disabled supporters should contact the ticket office before attending. Because the stadium is compact and developed in stages, arrangements such as wheelchair spaces, companion tickets, step-free entry and accessible toilets should be checked before matchday.
Parking at the stadium is extremely limited, including for supporters with access needs, so advance contact is strongly recommended. Away disabled supporters should usually organise tickets and access through their own club in the first instance, with Cheltenham confirming the final matchday arrangements.
There does not appear to be a regular public stadium tour programme at Whaddon Road / the EV Charger Points Stadium. Cheltenham Town may occasionally provide special access through community, hospitality or club events, but supporters should not expect standard stadium tours unless the club specifically advertises them.
A central museum and gallery, useful if you arrive early or stay overnight. It is easy to combine with town-centre pubs before heading to the ground.
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