Craven Cottage
Stadium Historic riverside football ground and Fulham FC home
Craven Cottage sits beside the Thames in Fulham and hosts Fulham FC; fans come for matchdays, the riverside pavilion and a compact pitch dating from the stadium’s Victorian origins.
Craven Cottage is a historic football stadium on the banks of the River Thames in Fulham, London, and has been the home of Fulham Football Club since it opened in 1896. The ground is noted for its traditional riverside location and a small ornamental pavilion in the corner known as the ‘cottage’.
The stadium retains a mix of old and modern stands and is valued for its compact pitchside viewing, heritage features and proximity to Bishop’s Park. Matchdays offer close sightlines and a historic atmosphere compared with newer, larger arenas.
Craven Cottage has been developed and refurbished several times while preserving key historic elements, maintaining continuous use as a football ground since the late 19th century. It sits within west London close to local transport links and riverside green space.
Located in Fulham on Stevenage Road, the stadium is a short walk from Putney Bridge and other local public transport connections into central London.
- Heritage: Longstanding home of Fulham Football Club since the ground opened in 1896, with an iconic riverside pavilion known as the 'cottage' in the corner of the ground.
- Setting: Built beside the River Thames in Fulham, providing distinctive riverside views and a compact, intimate stadium atmosphere.
How to Get to Craven Cottage #
Craven Cottage is in Fulham on the north bank of the Thames. The nearest Underground is Putney Bridge (District line) from which the ground is roughly a 10-20 minute walk along the river and local streets; you can also travel to Fulham Broadway and take a short local bus or walk. By road it’s in SW6, reachable from central London via the A3219/Putney Bridge area.
Tips for Visiting Craven Cottage #
- On matchdays or for tours, arrive via Putney Bridge or Fulham Broadway (District Line) and walk along the riverside approach - the riverside entrance and views give the best pre-match atmosphere and avoid the busiest car routes.
- Book a stadium tour on a non-match day to see the historic Johnny Haynes Stand and the cottage pavilion; tours and museum visits sell out on popular fixtures so reserve ahead.
- Most match-going visitors miss the riverside promenade and the small memorials/statues near the Thames; allow time before or after a match to stroll the riverbank for classic photos of the cottage stand from across the water.
Best Time to Visit Craven Cottage #
Best timed for a visit on a non-match day or during shoulder seasons to avoid heavy match-day crowds.
Weather & Climate near Craven Cottage #
Craven Cottage's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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