Welcome to The New Lawn
Here’s everything you need to know about making your first visit to The New Lawn.
Planning Your First Visit
We've gathered some frequently asked questions about a first-time visit to The New Lawn. We're certainly not like other football clubs, so please use this guide to find out how you can make the most of your first visit.
You can buy tickets in three different ways.
Online - The easiest way is to purchase tickets online via our ticketing page (fgr.co.uk/tickets).
Telephone - The second option is to call our ticket office on 0333 123 1889 and order your tickets over the phone. The ticket office is open 9am-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
In-person - The third way to buy tickets is by attending The New Lawn during our weekday opening hours (you can find information here).
If you want to purchase a ticket on the day of a home match, please check social media and our website beforehand to ensure that there is still availability as certain fixtures may sell out in advance.
We strongly encourage our supporters to bring along a backup copy of their ticket for home games. We advise that fans take a screenshot of their ticket prior to their visit to The New Lawn, just incase you can't load it due to connectivity issues once you get to the stadium.
Our ticket prices for the 2024/2025 season can be found below. Please note, these are the prices for home games in the National League, and prices are likely to be different for cup competitions.
We believe that our young fans are the future of the football club - and that's why all Under-11s can attend our home games for just £1. All U16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note: There is a £2 print charge for on-the-day tickets.
| Concession | Seated | Standing |
| Adult | £21 | £17 |
| 65+ | £17 | £14 |
| U21 | £13 | £9 |
| U16 (with an 18+) | £7 | £6 |
| U11 (with an 18+) | £1 | £1 |
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is located in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Our club address is The New Lawn, Another Way, Nailsworth, GL6 0FG.
Public Transport – You can catch a train to Stroud station, and get the number 63 bus from Stroud town centre. Please note that the last service on the 63 bus is around 8pm, Monday to Friday, so it will not get you back from mid-week games. Bus timetables can be found using this link.
Park and Ride – For Saturday/weekend games, we operate a local park and ride service from Renishaw on Stroud Road (postcode: GL5 5EY and What Three Words: ///relished.hits.feared). Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and costs £5 per car (contactless/card payments only). The service opens from 12:30pm for a Saturday 3pm kick-off.
Supporters will be made aware via the website and social media if there are changes or additional P+R services running. Please note, P+R is only currently available for Saturday/weekend fixtures.
Bike – You can cut your carbon emissions completely by cycling to The New Lawn. We have bike racks available for guests (these are found next to the Green Man pub on the way to the South Stand) and Nailsworth is part of the National Cycle Network. More information can be found here.
Cars – There is very limited parking at the stadium which is reserved for blue badge holders and hospitality guests. We always encourage you to leave your car at home, car share or use public transport where possible. Please don't park along the Tinkley Lane to approach the stadium – this is a single-track road that often gets very congested on a matchday.
You’ll spot the ticket office as soon as you come through the main gates to The New Lawn. You can collect pre-ordered tickets here, and buy tickets on the day of the match. Our stadium is now cashless, all areas of The New Lawn accept card and contactless payments.
There is no general admission parking at the stadium or official parking within the immediate local vicinity.
Park and Ride - We advise first-time visitors to use the Park and Ride facility at Renishaw, South Entrance, Bath Rd, Stroud GL5 5EY (Please note P+R is only currently available for Saturday/weekend fixtures). The P+R opens as 12:30pm for 3pm kick-offs, and the service costs £5 per car.
VIP/Hospitality - All on-site parking is strictly for VIP, hospitality and pre-booked disabled badge holders.
Season Long Parking - Season-long parking is available to season ticket holders at the local primary school. Season-long parking includes all League, Cup and Friendly fixtures. To enquire about season-long parking, please email reception@fgr.co.uk or call 0333 123 1889.
| Category | Season-Long | Single Match |
| School Car Park | £255 | £15 |
| Disabled Parking | £170 | £10 |
Disabled facilities – We have a limited number of seats with level access at the front of the East Stand, as well as a platform for disabled fans with lift access. There are disabled toilets around the stadium, including one in the Green Man, two either side of the East Stand concourse and one opposite the board room.
Complimentary tickets for carers – If you need to be accompanied by a carer or assistant, we’ll give them a free ticket. You’ll need to present documentation to show one of the following:
• You’re on the medium to high rate Disability Living Allowance (mobility or care)
• You receive the Enhanced Rate Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• You receive Severe Disablement Allowance
• We can also accept a letter from your GP.
To enquire about our disabled facilities and ticketing, call 0333 123 1889 or email reception@fgr.co.uk.
Disabled parking - We have a limited number of disabled parking spaces for blue badge holders. These can be booked up to four weeks in advance at £10. To avoid disappointment, book early by calling 0333 123 1889.
Away day travel - You can book coach travel to away matches for yourself plus a carer or assistant if needed. Find out more about booking away day travel by clicking here.
Further information - If you have any questions or specific requirements you'd like to discuss, please call us on 0333 123 1889 or email reception@fgr.co.uk. We'd be happy to help.
VIP Hospitality - Hospitality at The New Lawn has three options:
1 - VIP Dining in the Carol Embrey Suite
2 - The Black and White Lounge
Bookings can be made via our partner Seat Unique: https://hospitality-fgr.seatunique.com/.
3 - Private Suites can be booked by emailing hospitality@fgr.co.uk
There are four main areas of The New Lawn.
The North (Community) Stand - This is a standing terrace often populated by families and local community members. It's a friendly atmosphere and a chance to catch all the action from behind the goal.
The South (EESI) Stand - This is another standing terrace from which all the noise comes! So if you like a raucous atmosphere, chanting and drums, this is the place for you!
The East (Candriam) Stand - This is an all-seater stand with great pitch views and remains close to all the action. This stand also includes our hospitality with VIP dining in the Carol Embrey Suite, The Black and White members bar, and a selection of private VIP boxes. The East Stand is also great for families!
The West (DFNS) Stand - This stand is exclusively available to visiting fans. The West is a mixture of standing terraces with a limited number of undercover seats. It's unusual for away fans to have a whole side of the ground, but we feel this adds to the atmosphere and allows us to engage more first-time fans at The New Lawn. Please note that this stand is uncovered and therefore it's advised you prepare accordingly for adverse weather conditions.
Your guide to The New Lawn.
East Stand – The East Stand is seated only, with a vegan food and drinks kiosk in the concourse. The upper floor ie exclusively for hospitality and VIP dining experiences. The stand has disabled access, seating and toilets.
West Stand – This stand is for away fans only, with a combination of seating and standing areas and a kiosk serving vegan food. Access is through gates 9 and 10.
North Stand – This is our Community Stand, It's standing only but suitable for families and local groups such as football clubs and schools. There is a vegan food and drinks kiosk. The entrance is to the right of the ticket office.
South Stand – For home fans rather than families with small children, this stand has vegan food and drink facilities and a pop-up bar.
Main Reception – Reception is located in the East Stand and is the destination for general enquiries or problems on a matchday.
Sustainability - Sustainability is central to everything we do at Forest Green Rovers. From solar panels and electric vehicle charging points at The New Lawn to our vegan menu, we are proving that sports clubs can lead the fight against climate change.
And it is working.
FIFA described FGR as 'the greenest football club in the world'. We're the first and only vegan football club and the first to be certified as carbon neutral by the United Nations.
For the 2024-25 campaign, we will be running a digital matchday programme.
You will be able to access the programme via our social media channels prior to kick-off.
Food, Drink and Merchandise
We’re the world’s first vegan football club, and our food is legendary. Time and again, visiting fans remark on how tasty our fresh, healthy vegan food is – the award-winning Q Pie, spicy pasties, veggie burgers and more. They’re available from food and drink outlets in all four stands.
Our food has become such a phenomenon that we’ve launched our own food brand. Devil’s Kitchen is taking our healthy, tasty vegan food into schools, colleges and universities around the country. Soon you’ll be able to purchase Devil’s Kitchen products from the supermarket.
Devil’s Kitchen foods are made at our purpose-built production facility in Gloucestershire, using locally sourced ingredients. We’re developing Devil’s Kitchen into a hub of vegan food innovation and a beacon of sustainability in UK food manufacturing. Try it – it’s good!
For more information visit www.thedevilskitchen.co.uk or call 01453 790135.
There are three bars open to supporters on a matchday.
The Green Man - The Green Man is found on the ground floor of the Candriam East Stand and is a home supporters bar with plenty of space to sit and enjoy a drink and order food ahead of the game. The Green Man bar closes at kickoff. Truck Norris BrewDog Bar - Truck Norris is a retired Brewdog bar on wheels and is found in our Away Fan Zone (to the right of the ticket office). It's for exclusive use with away fans who can enjoy a Brewdog beer or two in the build-up to the match. Truck Norris closes at kickoff.
Club Shop - We have a club shop on-site across from the ticket office which is open both before and after games on matchdays.
We try to keep a healthy stock of all three FGR kits and traditional items like club pin badges, books and scarves.
Occasionally we will stock sustainable products from our club partners.
Online Shop - For those unable to visit the club shop, you can also order FGR matchday kits, training gear, travel wear, leisurewear and accessories through our online shop at fgr.co.uk/shop.
Printed Programmes - As a club, we no longer sell or produce a matchday programme. However, in recent seasons we have invested in our online presence across our website, social media and our official club app.
These three options will provide you with the latest news and matchday build-up ahead of kickoff.
FGR on Social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fgrfc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FGRFC_Official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fgrfc_official
Official FGR App
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fgrapp
iOS Apple FGR App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fgr-the-official-app/id1565936870
Cashless - The Bolt New Lawn is a cashless stadium and therefore does not handle cash at any time. You can only make payments via debit/credit card and contactless.
Families and Things to Do
What actually happens at The New Lawn on a matchday? Below is a useful guide. Please note, these times are based on a 3pm kick-off.
| Event | Time |
| Doors Open | 12pm |
| Park & Ride (GL5 5EY) Open | 12:30 |
| Club Shop Open | 12:30 |
| Turnstiles and Kiosks Open | 13:30 |
| Team News Announced | 14:00 |
| Players Warm Up | 14:15 |
| Kick-Off | 15:00 |
| Last Orders | 18:00 |
Children's Food - The New Lawn food menus include children's favourites such as vegan nuggets, chips, sos rolls, sandwiches, crisps and fruit juices.
Children's Merchandise - Our FGR Club Shop stocks a wide range of children's kits, t-shirts and accessories. Our colourful Club Shop is located just outside the North Stand.
Green Devil Newsletter - Young fans can find a copy of the Green Devil newsletter at food kiosks, reception and the ticket office and learn more about becoming an FGR ambassador.
Neville The Devil - Our club mascot Neville the Devil can always be found wandering the grounds of The New Lawn looking for new friends and photos!
Autographs and Selfies - Due to the size of The New Lawn, there is also access for young fans to often get autographs and photos with FGR players after the match.
EcoTrail - We run a matchday EcoTrail tour with the help of our FGR Community Team. It's part stadium tour and part tour of everything we do differently here at FGR. It includes information about how we power the stadium using renewable energy, and how we have adopted an entirely vegan menu.
It also covers information about our organic pitch, collecting and re-using our water supply and on-site initiatives for promoting nature and wildlife.
To book a matchday EcoTrail tour please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/fgr-community-23370006878
Mascots at FGR – Whether it’s a birthday, big occasion or just a special treat, mascot packages are the ideal gift for all young supporters.
Experience the build-up with a pre-match warm-up on the pitch before walking alongside your sporting heroes in front of The New Lawn crowd.
Becoming a mascot at FGR will provide memories that will last a lifetime.
We have two packages available for matches at The New Lawn.
packages include:
- A tour of the ground and a chance to meet the players
- A kick-around on the pitch during the warm-up
- Leading the players out onto the pitch
- A photo with Neville the Devil
- Matchday announcement at half-time
- Two tickets for the East Stand (including the mascot)
- Reserved car parking
Our Premium Mascot package includes all these things plus a complete replica kit and costs £159.
The Standard Mascot package has all the features listed above but no kit and is £109.
To book a mascot experience, call 0333 123 1889 or email reception@fgr.co.uk.
Please note prices may change for cup competitions.
The Green Man - All home fans are welcome to enjoy a post-match drink in the Gym Bar (found in the East Candriam Stand). The bar is open for an hour after the game and is the perfect way to let the traffic pass before leaving.
Club Shop and Ticket Office - Fans are also able to visit the Club Shop for any last-minute purchases and the ticket office to collect tickets for any upcoming fixtures.
Our official supporters' club run the matchday Rovers Raffle with tickets available to purchase both outside the ground and in the East Stand concourse. Three cash prizes are up for grabs each match day.
Away Visitors
TBNL Away Fan Zone - Away fans are very welcome at The New Lawn. We have an Away Fan Zone to the right of the ground entrance. The Away Fan Zone has a food truck, BrewDog bar, Nijhaus toilets and a large marquee with picnic benches for the exclusive use of away fans. Please note, the fanzone is usually not open for Tuesday night fixtures.
Nailsworth - The local village of Nailsworth is just over a mile away and has plenty of food options and independent shops, however, please be aware that not all establishments welcome away football fans.
Stroud - Further afield, the local town of Stroud has ample pubs and restaurants and is only a short bus or taxi ride away from Nailsworth.
All hospitality at The New Lawn is for both home and away supporters.
You can look to book hospitality using this link.
Any coaches from visiting teams will be parked on the main road outside The New Lawn. During the match, there is a temporary traffic restriction order on the main road, so coaches do not have to move once parked.
Away fans are advised to head to coaches at full time, so drivers have time to vacate the roads within the local area safely.
