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Millwall

Ground Name: The Den 
Capacity: 20,146 (all seated)
Address:
Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN
Main Telephone No: 020 7232 1222
Ticket Office: 020 7231 9999
Fax No: 020 7231 3663
Pitch Size: 105 x 68 yards
Team Nickname: The Lions
Year Ground Opened: 1993
Shirt Sponsors: CYC
Home Kit Colours: Blue & White
Away Kit Colours: Black & Red Stripes
Kit Manufacturers: Bukta
Official Web Site: www.millwallfc.co.uk
Unofficial Web Sites:
Independent Supporters Association
House Of Fun
Millwall Online (Vital Football Network)
Antwerp Lions
Millwall Supporters Club

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Contents
What's The Ground Like?
Rear Of The West Stand  (photo)
What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?
Looking Towards The North Stand (photo)
Where To Drink?
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 2009-2010

Disabled Facilities
Record & Average Attendance
Fans Ground Reviews
Hotel Accommodation
Feedback

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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.'

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Rear of West Stand


Rear of West Stand

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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, 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.

Richard Langran a visiting Leicester City fan adds; 'We chose to drive down to Millwall and park away from the stadium. It was somewhat intimidating walking to and from the ground and the Leicester fans were kept back inside the stadium for quite a long time after the final whistle. At least the football was good and we won 1-0'.

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Looking Towards The North Stand


Looking towards the North Stand

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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 & Baker, which is a Fullers pub. 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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East Stand


 East Stand

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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
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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South Stand


South Stand

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Local Rivals
West Ham United, Crystal Palace, & Charlton Athletic.

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Admission Prices
Home Fans*:
West & East Stands (Upper Tier): Adults £25, 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
West 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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Ground Layout


Layout

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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 2009-2010
For the Millwall fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website).

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Disabled Facilities
For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website.

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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
FA Cup 3rd Round, January 10th, 1994.

Average Attendance:
2009-2010: 10,835 (League One)
2008-2009: 8,940 (League One)
2007-2008: 8,669 (League One)

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Fans Reviews Of The Den
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

Scott Lyndon (Southampton) 5/2/03

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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.

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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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Last Updated: 23 May 2010