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| What's
The Den Like? Rear Of The West Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Looking Towards The North Stand (photo) Where To Drink? Dockers (East) Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Tube/Train South Stand (photo) Local Rivals Admission Prices Ground Layout Programme & Fanzines Fixtures 2011-2012 Disabled Facilities Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation The Den Location Map |
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| What's The Den 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.' | |
| Rear of West Stand | |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
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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, or by train from London
Bridge. The Police are well drilled in
dealing with the coaches and supporters
arriving by train. Once inside the ground
you will generally find the stewards helpful
& friendly. |
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| Where To Drink? | |
| There are not
many pubs located near to the
stadium and those should be avoided by away
supporters. If travelling by train then
it is probably best
to grab a beer around London Bridge
before moving onto the ground. I
would advise keeping any colours covered, even
when drinking in the London Bridge area. There
are bars at the back of the stands at the
stadium, that serve alcohol as well as some
decent food such as chicken and chips. Chris Lynskey a visiting Scunthorpe United fan recommends; 'The Shipwright Arms on Tooley Street, near London Bridge. Come out of London Bridge tube station, turn right and its only 200yds down the road on your right hand side. A lovely little pub which also serves food. We left the pub at 2.15pm to go and catch the train to the stadium and made it comfortably for kick off'. On the Borough High Street by London Bridge is the CAMRA Beer Guide listed Barrow Boy & Banker, which is a Fullers pub and has the benefit of a large screen showing SKY Sports. Further down the High Street is the Borough Market, which on nearby Stoney Street is situated the legendary Market Porter pub. This pub is also a regular listing in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and always has 9 real ales on tap. Mick Hubbard adds; 'Also on Borough High Street is the George Inn, which is owned and leased by the National Trust. It is an outstandingly beautiful building, and the pub itself retains its wooden flooring and wall panelling. It serves its own ‘George Ale’ which went down nicely'. |
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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!). Map showing the location of the Den, Millwall (at the bottom of this page). |
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| By Tube/Train | |
| 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.
Although 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. This line is now closed until sometime in 2010. |
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| Local Rivals | |
| West Ham United, Crystal Palace, & Charlton Athletic. | |
| Admission Prices | |
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Fans*: West Stand (Upper Tier): Adults £30, Over 60's £19, Under 16's £12, Under 12's £7* West Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £28, Over 60's £17, Under 16's £12, Under 12's £7* Dockers East Stand (Upper Tier): Adults £27, Over 60's £17, Under 16's £12, Under 12's £7* Dockers East Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £27, Over 60's £15, Under 16's £12, Under 12's £7* Cold Blow Lane (South) Stand: Adults £24, Over 60's £15, Under 16's £12, Under 12's £7 West Stand (Zampa Lower Family Area): Adults** £24, Over 60's** £15, Under 16's £10, Under 12's £6* Away Fans: North Stand: Adults £24, Over 60's £15, Under 16's £12, Under 12's £7* * Under 12 tickets available only when purchased with an adult or senior ticket. ** Adult & Senior tickets only available when purchased with an Under 16 or Under 12 ticket. In addition Under 21's can purchase tickets at the Over 60's price, providing they are club members. |
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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 2011-2012 | |
| Millwall FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). | |
| Disabled Facilities | |
| For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field 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 | |
| Jason
Jandu (Neutral) 13/8/11 Matt Georgi (Leeds United) 18/10/08 Martin Hart (Visiting Scottish Fan) 24/11/07 Lee Penfold (Neutral) 26/9/06 Chris Stacey (Sheffield Wednesday) 4/2/06 |
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| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. 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. The Hotels listing also includes details of how far away the accommodation is located from the football ground. Access their London Hotels and Guest houses page. | |
| Map showing the location of the Den Stadium and Railway Station | |
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Instructions
for using the map:
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| Feedback | |
| If anything is incorrect or you have
something to add, please e-mail me at duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. |
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