Forest Green Rovers

Forest Green Rovers

Ground Name: The New Lawn

Capacity: 4,000

Address: New Lane, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, GL6 0ET

Telephone No: 01453 834 860

Fax No: 01453 835 291

Pitch Size: 100 x 64 metres

Team Nickname: The Rovers

Club Founded: 1890

Year Ground Opened: 2006

Home Kit Colours: Black & White

Official Web Site: www.forestgreenroversfc.com

Unofficial Web Site: www.forestgreenrovers-mad.co.uk

What's The Ground Like?

The stadium was recently opened in 2006. It is dominated by the smart looking Western Thermal Stand at one side of the pitch. This 2,000 all seated capacity stand, has a cantilever roof as well as row of executive boxes running across the back of it. Opposite is a small open terrace, which is only seven steps high. Running along the back of this terrace are 4 floodlight pylons. Surprisingly the team dugouts have been located at this side of the pitch, rather than where you would have expected in front of the main stand. Interestingly both ends have to different degrees been relocated from the old Lawn to the new ground. At the Nympsfield Road end of the ground, is a covered terrace, the roof of which came from the Barnfield Road side of the old ground. Opposite is currently a work in progress with the re-erection of the Trevor Horsley Main Stand. Once this stand is completed then the New Lawn will have a capacity of around 6,000.

Where to Eat & Drink?

The nearest pubs and food outlets are at the bottom of the hill in Nailsworth, which is about a 15 minute walk (and probably longer on the way back as it is uphill). The best option for a drink though is in the clubs own bar, the Green Man, which is built into the back of the Main Stand. However, when a large away following is expected, then the Club reverts to allowing only home fans entrance to it.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

When planning a trip here, don't try and find Forest Green on your road map, look up Nailsworth, south of Stroud in Gloucestershire. The best way to approach is from the M5 and exit at junction 13 and head for Stroud on the A419. At Stroud turn onto the A46 towards Nailsworth. This will bring you into the centre of the town, when you reach the Information Centre take the first right at the mini roundabout which goes up a steep hill sign posted Forest Green. The Lawn is at the top of this hill. Turn left at the roundabout at the 'summit' into the Club car park, which holds 250 cars. The cost of parking is £3 per car.

Nearest Train Station

There is no railway station in Nailsworth itself. The nearest is in Stroud which is three miles away.

Admission Prices

Seating:

Adults £14, Concessions £10, Under 16's £7

Terrace:

Adults £12, Concessions £8, Under 16's £5

Programme Price

£2

Local Rivals

Bath City

Record Attendance

At the Lawn Ground:

3,002 v St. Albans City,

FA Umbro Trophy Semi Final, April 18th 1999

Other Places of Interest

The ground is situated in the picturesque Cotswolds, which is an area that is recognised as having outstanding natural beauty. Great for walking or just browsing around village life. Visit www.visitthecotswolds.org.uk for more details.