City Ground
Stadium Historic Nottingham football stadium, home of Nottingham Forest
City Ground on the River Trent is Nottingham Forest’s home stadium and a traditional English football ground. Matchday crowds and stadium tours bring most visitors.
The City Ground is the football stadium used by Nottingham Forest Football Club, located in West Bridgford on the River Trent near Nottingham. It has been the club’s principal home ground since the late 19th century.
The stadium sits immediately beside the River Trent and close to the city centre, making it readily accessible by road and public transport from Nottingham. Matchdays concentrate around the nearby bridges and riverside approaches.
The ground was established for Nottingham Forest in the 1890s and has been redeveloped in phases across the 20th and 21st centuries to modernise stands and facilities while remaining on the same riverside site.
Its riverside setting means views and access routes are often oriented toward the Trent and adjacent sporting facilities, including the nearby cricket ground.
- Location tip: Located on the east bank of the River Trent in West Bridgford, about 3 kilometres from Nottingham city centre and adjacent to the Trent Bridge cricket ground.
How to Get to City Ground #
City Ground is on the south bank of the River Trent in West Bridgford, immediately across the river from Nottingham city centre. From Nottingham Railway Station and the city centre it’s an easy walk across Trent Bridge into West Bridgford - typically about 15-20 minutes on foot (roughly 0.8-1 mile).
There are frequent local buses from Nottingham city centre to West Bridgford and the riverside; taxis are a short ride. If you drive, follow signs for West Bridgford/Trent Bridge and use nearby match‑day parking or public car parks in West Bridgford.
Tips for Visiting City Ground #
- Plan to arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kick‑off to clear security, collect tickets/merchandise, and experience the pre‑match atmosphere without rushing.
- Public transport or walking from nearby Nottingham/West Bridgford is usually easier than driving-on‑site parking is limited on matchdays, so check club travel advice and local bus timetables in advance.
- After the match, take the short riverside walk along the Trent toward Trent Bridge to avoid the main egress points; it's a pleasant way to disperse away from crowd bottlenecks.
Best Time to Visit City Ground #
If you want the full experience, visit during the English football season (August-May) when match days bring the biggest crowds and atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near City Ground #
City Ground's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (590 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 58 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
