Arsenal N5 1BU
By car 103 mls, 2 hours 15 mins
Leave the M1 at Junction 2 and onto the A1, following the signs for City (Central London). Keep going on the A1 for around six miles, until you see Holloway Road Tube Station on your right. Take the next left at the traffic lights into Hornsey Road and the stadium is about a 1/4 of a mile further down this road.
There is little parking at the stadium itself or in nearby streets. An extensive residents only parking scheme operates around the stadium on matchdays. It’s probably better to park further out of London around a tube station such as Cockfosters and get the tube to the ground – it is only about 4 miles south of the M25. It has its own car park, but this can be full and it can also be difficult to exit after the game, with most drivers seeking to come out and cross the main road to head north.
Many roads around the stadium are now Low Traffic Neighbourhoods with barely visible signs but £130 fine if you are caught.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The nearest London Underground tube station to the Emirates Stadium is Holloway Road on the Piccadilly line. However, this is closed on matchdays as it relies mostly on lifts to transport passengers to and from street level and this could cause problems when large crowds are in attendance. Fans should therefore alight at the next stop on the Piccadilly line which is Arsenal tube station. It is only a few minutes’ walk from here to the stadium. On exiting the station turn right and follow Drayton Park Road around to the left. Then take one of the large bridges over the railway line to the stadium. Other tube stations in walking distance of the stadium are Finsbury Park on the Piccadilly Line and Highbury & Islington on the Victoria Line.
Otherwise you can take an overland train to Finsbury Park Railway Station from London Kings Cross. It is then about a 10-to-15-minute walk from Finsbury Park to the stadium.
By train journey to London takes approx 2 hours 30 mins, off peak return £46-59 but involves changes – singles may be cheaper. Trains direct to London then back of the tube are likely to be quicker Plus tube between St Pancras and Finsbury Park. Tickets direct to Finsbury Park may be more expensive. Limited availability on cheap seats.
Where to drink
The traditional pub for away supporters was the Drayton Arms but this is now Home supporters only.
The Twelve Pins (formerly the Finsbury Park Tavern) near Finsbury Park Tube Station normally has a good mix of home and away fans and about a ten-minute walk from the ground. There is also a Wetherspoons pub called the White Lion Of Mortimer, which is a five minute walk away from Finsbury Park Tube Station along Stroud Green Road.
Bags
Bags are limited to A4 size so small backpack or handbag. All bags are searched and tags so best to travel with as little as possible. No bottles allowed
All information is provided in good faith but the Foxes Trust cannot be held responsible for any errors. Thanks to Richard @ Arsenal Independent Supporters’ Association and the Football Ground Guide.