
Stratford Town are based at the Arden Garages Stadium in Tiddington and are one of Warwickshire’s regular Southern League clubs. The Bards have built a steady Step 3 presence, with a community focus and a strong football identity around Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Arden Garages Stadium, also known as Knights Lane, is the home of Stratford Town and sits in Tiddington, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon town centre. The club describe it as a 2,800-capacity stadium with a 4G pitch, dedicated youth pitch and function-room facilities, making it more of a modern community football site than an old traditional town-centre ground.
The ground has a practical, compact layout with spectator areas close to the pitch and club facilities grouped around the main stadium building and clubhouse. It is not a large enclosed stadium with big permanent stands on every side, but it is a well-used football and community venue with a clear matchday hub.
For neutrals, the best view is usually from the side of the pitch, especially if you want to stay close to the clubhouse and main facilities. Supporters wanting atmosphere will normally gather in the busier standing areas, but for most fixtures the ground should allow supporters to move around and choose a preferred viewing spot unless segregation is announced.
Away segregation is not expected to be routine for most Southern League Premier Central fixtures at Stratford Town. For normal league matches, visiting supporters should expect general admission and the ability to mix with home supporters and choose where to watch from inside the ground.
For larger fixtures, cup ties or matches where a bigger travelling support is expected, Stratford may introduce specific entry, stewarding or away-area arrangements. Some away-guide sources refer to a designated away section at Knights Lane, but at this level it is best treated as fixture-specific rather than a permanent away end used every week.
The ground is approached from Knights Lane, Tiddington. Away supporters should check matchday posts before travelling, especially because local access and roadworks around Knights Lane have affected travel at times. If segregation or a designated area is used, stewards will direct supporters on arrival.
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The most important practical advice for Stratford Town is to plan parking and access before travelling. The club states that car parking for first-team games is £3 per vehicle, and that parking is not allowed on Duke's Close, the drive leading from Knights Lane to the stadium, for safety and access reasons.
Supporters should park safely, respect local neighbours and leave access for emergency vehicles. The ground is around a 30-minute walk from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, with footpaths available all the way to the club, so walking from town can be a realistic option for some supporters.
Inside the ground, expect a modern non-league community setup rather than a large stadium. Arrive early if you want a particular viewing point, especially in poor weather or for better-supported fixtures. The clubhouse bar is an important part of the matchday setup and is worth checking unless the club announces match-specific restrictions.
Stratford Town fixtures are usually straightforward non-league admission events, with pay-on-the-gate likely for many standard league matches unless the club announces advance or online ticketing for a specific fixture.
Admission is normally general rather than reserved seating. Supporters can usually choose where to watch once inside, although this may change if segregation or a designated away area is introduced for a larger fixture.
Away fans should check Stratford Town's matchday information and their own club's travel guidance before setting off. Most league matches should be simple, but cup ties, local-interest games or fixtures with larger away support may have different ticketing, entry or parking advice.
Supporters should follow standard ground rules at the Arden Garages Stadium. Pyrotechnics, smoke bombs, pitch encroachment, throwing objects, abusive behaviour and entering restricted areas are not permitted. Alcohol should only be consumed in areas allowed by the club and competition rules.
The club specifically asks supporters not to park on Duke's Close, the drive leading from Knights Lane to the stadium, because of safety and access requirements. Supporters should also park responsibly in the surrounding area and avoid blocking residents, pavements or emergency access.
For larger or segregated fixtures, additional stewarding, entry checks or movement restrictions may apply. Supporters should follow instructions from stewards and club volunteers at all times.
The Arden Garages Stadium has disabled access listed in facility information, and the ground has on-site parking, but supporters with mobility needs should contact Stratford Town before travelling to confirm the best entrance, parking and viewing arrangements.
Because parking and access around Knights Lane and Duke's Close are sensitive, disabled supporters should not assume they can park close to the entrance without checking in advance. Arriving early is recommended so stewards can assist before the ground becomes busier.
Inside the ground, the most suitable viewing position may depend on crowd size, weather and whether any fixture-specific segregation is in place. Supporters needing step-free access, seating or accessible toilets should confirm arrangements directly with the club.
Regular public stadium tours are not advertised for the Arden Garages Stadium. Stratford Town operate the ground as a working football and community venue rather than a stadium with scheduled visitor tours.
Supporters interested in visiting outside matchday, viewing the facilities, booking the pitch or function rooms, or photographing the ground should contact Stratford Town directly. Any access is likely to depend on club staff, bookings and volunteer availability.
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