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Ground Name: The Den |
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| What's The Ground
Like? The North & East Stands (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Eat & Drink? West Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Tube/Train A Closer Look At The North Stand Local Rivals Admission Prices Ground Layout Programme & Fanzines Fixtures 2007-2008 Disabled Facilities Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Feedback Return To The Main Menu |
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| What's The Ground Like? | |
| The ground is a dramatic improvement from the dank and foreboding 'Old' Den and is quite smart looking. The new Den is made up of four fair sized two tiered stands that are of the same height. The corners of the ground are open, apart from one corner where there is a large video screen. Steve Armstrong informs me; 'the stadium is used to film the Sky One Channel TV show; Dream Team, which features an imaginary team called Harchester United.' | |
| The North & East Stands | |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
| Away fans are located at one end of the ground in the North Stand (usually in the upper tier only). Around 4,000 away fans can be accommodated in this end. Like the general improvement in football, a trip to Millwall is not as threatening as it once was. However, it is hardly a relaxing day out and I found the Den to be quite intimidating. The large police presence at the match I attended did nothing to dampen this feeling. I would advise that you exercise caution around the ground and not to wear club colours. The most popular method of travel for away fans to the Den, is by official club coach. The Police are well drilled in dealing with the coaches and once inside the ground you will generally find the stewards helpful & friendly. | |
| Where To Eat & Drink? | |
| I wouldn't recommend drinking around the ground, so best instead to grab a beer around London Bridge before moving onto the ground. There are bars at the back of the stands that serve alcohol as well as some decent food such as chicken and chips. | |
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| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park | |
| There are number of ways of getting to the ground, but the most
straightforward, if not the shortest in distance is to follow the A2 into London from
Junction 2 of the M25. The A2 actually passes the ground. Once you go past New Cross Gate
tube station on your right the ground is about a mile further on. The only awkward bit is
about half way in-between New Cross Gate and the ground where the road splits into two.
Keep to the right following the signs A2 City/Westminster. You will come to the ground on
your right. Street parking can be found on the small estate on your left just past the
ground. There are no sizeable car parks around the ground (typical British Planning!).
For a map showing the location of the Den and the surrounding area click here (to take you to the Street Map website). To go to a simplified page, containing the directions and pub info, which you can print out click here. |
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| By Tube/Train | |
| There are two tube stations that are about
15-20 minutes walk away from the ground. Surrey Quays & New Cross Gate,
both on the East London Line. It is probably best to go by rail, as South Bermondsey Railway Station is only a few minutes walk from the ground. There is a direct walkway specifically built for away fans which takes you directly to the away end and back to the station afterwards. This has made the Police's job of keeping rival supporters apart so much more manageable. If your team brings a sizeable following, then an 'away fan' football special may be laid on from London Bridge. In these instances the police are well drilled in getting away fans into the ground from the special train and safely away afterwards. Although don't be surprised if you are held in the stadium for sometime after the final whistle, before being allowed back up the walkway to the station. |
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| Local Rivals | |
| West Ham United, Crystal Palace, & Charlton Athletic. | |
| Admission Prices | |
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Home Fans*: West & East Stands (Upper Tier): Adults £27, Over 65's £17, Under 16's £14, Under 12's £12 West Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £25, Over 65's £15, Under 16's £11, Under 12's £8 Cold Blow Lane (South) Stand: Adults £20, Over 65's £13, Under 16's £11, Under 12's £8 East Stand (Lower Family Enclosure): Adults £20, Over 65's £13, Under 16's £10, Under 12's £7 Away Fans: North Stand: Adults £20, Over 65's £13, Under 16's £11, Under 12's £8 * Millwall Club members can obtain further discounts on these home ticket prices, if tickets are bought in advance. |
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| Programme & Fanzines | |
| Official Matchday
Programme £3 No One Likes Us (NOLU) Fanzine £1 The Lion Roars (TLR) Fanzine £1.50 |
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| Fixtures 2007-2008 | |
| For the Millwall fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website). | |
| Disabled Facilities | |
| For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website. | |
| Record & Average Attendance | |
| At the Den; 48,672 v Derby
County, FA Cup 5th Round, February 20th, 1937. At the New Den, 20,093 v Arsenal |
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| Fans Reviews Of The Den | |
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Martin
Hart (Visiting Scottish Fan) 24/11/07 Lee Penfold (Neutral) 26/9/06 Scott Lyndon (Southampton) 5/2/03 Lee Roberts (Doing The 92) 30/12/00 |
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| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Football Hotels who are powered by Activehotels, who specialise in locating accommodation near or within a short travelling distance of the football ground. They also have the added advantage over some other hotel booking services that you pay on departure. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. To access their Millwall & general London page click here. | |
| Feedback | |
| If anything is incorrect or you have something to add,
please e-mail me and I'll
update
the guide. |
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