Not state of the art but good enough for the Championship (The City Ground (Nottingham Forest FC))

Member Name: simonh7

Product:	The City Ground (Nottingham Forest FC)
Date:	24/03/09 (56 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Attracts decent attendances, close to the city centre

Disadvantages: The shoddy Main Stand

The City Ground is home to Coca Cola League Championship side Nottingham Forest and is situated beside the River Trent, approximately a 15-20 minute walk from Nottingham city centre. It is easily accessible from the city centre and from the train station, given that buses 6-11 will take you there (best to get off at Victoria Embankment) from opposite the Victoria Centre and from Broadmarsh Bus Station.
The stadium has a capacity of around 30,000 divided between the Brian Clough stand (double tier), the Upper and Lower Bridgford, the Main Stand (single tier) and the Trent End (double tier). Away fans are sat in the Lower Bridgford and amenities such as players' dressing rooms, tunnel etc are situated in the Main Stand.
Personally I would advise that as a home supporter, you sit anywhere but the Main Stand as it is of the lowest quality. A good view is obtained from the Brian Clough upper and the best atmospehere can be found in the Capital One Corner, between the Clough and the Bridgford.
Facilities in the concourse are fairly standard, with provision for fast food and alcoholic drinks, as well as toilets and a Ladbrokes betting booth. Programmes can also be bought within the ground. If you encounter any problems or have any queries there are always many safety stewards around that you can rely upon. Smoking is not permitted within the City Ground so best you have a fag before you come in as they won't let you back in again if you exit for a cigarette!
The club shop is situated outside the ground and matchday tickets can be bought from here as well as from outside the Brian Clough stand. Tickets are approx. £24-26 for adults and £12 for concessions, such as students. Children's prices vary as the club often put on deals such as 'kids for a quid.' There are plenty of cafes and places where you can grab a snack before or after the game in the surrounding streets. The Trent Bridge Inn is a nearby pub that can be used on matchday for home fans who must show a valid matchday ticket on entry. There is also a restaurant in the Trent End.
Overall, despite once housing a European Cup winning side, the City Ground is a fairly standard stadium with basic facilities, easily reached from Nottingham City Centre.

Summary: Certainly more Championship than European Cup