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The Dripping Pan

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Lewes

Ground Name: The Dripping Pan

Capacity: 3,000 (Seats 600)

Address: Mountfield Rd, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2XD

Telephone No: 01273 472100

Fax No: 01273 472100

Pitch Size: 110 x 72 yards

Team Nickname: The Rooks

Club Founded: 1885

Year Ground Opened: 1885

Home Kit Colours: Red & Black Stripes

Official Web Site: www.lewesfc.com

Unofficial Web Site: None at present

What's The Ground Like?

The Dripping Pan ground has almost been completely rebuilt in recent years, making it one of the better stadiums in the league. The ground is built into the side of a hill; in fact one side of the ground is the side of the hill, with just a path way running across the top of the grassy bank, where some spectators elect to watch the game. Due to the location of the ground you enter at the very top of the terrace and descend into it. One end is a large steep terrace that has unusual looking perspex roof. To one side of this terrace is the Club House and team dressing rooms. Like everyone else the teams have to get down to the ground, so there is a set of stairs running down to the pitch side from the dressing rooms. Knowing how unlucky my team is, I could see visions of our leading striker slipping down the stairs and doing himself an injury before the game had even started! Opposite is a small open new terrace, which if need be for segregation purposes can be allocated to away fans. On one side is a new smart looking Main Stand. This covered all seated stand has been given a bit of a continental feel having sunken dugouts located in front.

Where to Drink?

There is a Club House at the ground which allows in away fans. It even has real ale on offer in the form of the locally brewed Harveys Best Bitter. Otherwise a few minutes walk away is the Kings Head pub.

Where to Eat?

Lewes Town Centre is only a five minute walk away where there are plenty of eating places to be found.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

From the A27 take the A277 towards Lewes. After around a mile you will come reach a set of traffic lights where you turn right into Winterbourne Lane. At the bottom of the Lane you will reach a mini roundabout, where you turn left. Now keep straight along this road crossing two more mini roundabouts and you will reach the ground on your right. There is a small 'pay and display' car park at the ground, otherwise street parking.

Nearest Train Station

Lewes Station is situated around 250 yards away from the ground. It is served by trains from London Victoria & Brighton.

Admission Prices

Adults £10

Concessions £5

Under 14's Free

Programme Price

£2

Local Rivals

Eastbourne Borough

Record Attendance

5,000 v Newhaven

1947/48 Season

Other Places of Interest

Overlooking the town is Lewes Castle which is open to visitors. There is also the nearby the Barbican House Museum. See www.sussexpast.co.uk/lewescastle/

Where to send the Missus:

If there is not enough in Lewes to keep her amused, then the centre of Brighton is a 16 minute train journey away.