Matchday Information for Gillingham (A) - 20 December 2024
It’s a trip to Kent on the Friday before Christmas!
Tickets and Travel info is available on the Club site: https://www.ctfc.com/news/2024/november/26/tickets-and-travel-for-gillingham/
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY via Gillingham’s official ticketing site. No tickets will be available from the Cheltenham Town Ticket Office.
Wheelchair users, and those supporters requiring a carer ticket need to book on the phone by calling 01634 300 000
We advise that supporters using concession tickets carry photographic identification confirming their date of birth, in case a member of staff requests to see this on Matchday.
Cheltenham Town fans will be seated in block H of the Gordon Road Stand (which is covered), the away turnstiles are located on Priestfield Road - see the map below:
CTFC colours for this fixture: Red and White shirts/black shorts (home kit)
The Gillingham Fan Guide is available here: https://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/a5-fan-pack-april-2024.pdf
The following information is taken from the Gillingham ‘Visit Us’ page: https://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/club/visit-us
General Info:
Gillingham Football Club MEMS Priestfield Stadium Redfern Avenue Gillingham Kent ME7 2PE
Tel: 01634 300000 Fax: 01634 850986
Finding Priestfield Stadium:
By Road from the South: Exit the M2 at junction 4 onto the A278. Follow signs for Gillingham driving over two roundabouts before taking the first exit off the third roundabout onto the A2. Continue until you come to the next roundabout (Premier Inn to your left) and take the third exit onto the A289. At the first roundabout take the first exit onto Cornwallis Avenue. Continue along Cornwallis Avenue over the traffic lights before turning right into Toronto Road. Take the second left off Toronto into Redfern Avenue, where you will see the Priestfield Stadium on your left.
By Road from the North: Exit A2 at junction 1 (M2) onto the A289. Follow signs for Medway Tunnel. After about three miles take the second exit off the roundabout, again following signs towards Medway Tunnel. At the next roundabout take the first exit. At the next roundabout take the first exit into the Tunnel. On exit follow the A289 over two sets of traffic lights before coming to the Strand roundabout. Take the third exit onto Church Street. Drive up the hill and continue over the level crossing. Take the second left after the crossing and follow Linden Drive to the end. Turn right into Redfern Avenue, where you will see the Priestfield Stadium on your right.
By Rail: Hourly trains on Southeastern’s High Speed service depart from London St Pancras at 20 minutes past the hour, with a scheduled journey time to Gillingham of around 45 minutes. As this is Southeastern's flagship service, tickets cost more than those to Gillingham from other London termini.
Southeastern trains to Gillingham depart from London Victoria at 10 and 40 minutes past the hour (journey time around 50 minutes) and 42 minutes past the hour (journey time around 70 minutes).
Thameslink trains to Gillingham depart from London Blackfriars at 11 and 41 minutes past the hour (journey time around 90 minutes). These trains also stop enroute at London Bridge, from where they depart at 18 and 48 minutes past the hour.
In addition, for midweek matches, Southeastern trains to Gillingham depart London Cannon Street at 16:45, 17:14, 17:44 and 18:15. These trains also stop enroute at London Bridge, from where they depart four minutes after the Cannon Street departure times.
There are frequently weekend engineering works, with changes to timetables and replacement buses. Please check before travelling.
Parking: This is restricted to roads surrounding the Stadium but visiting supporters should note that the following roads are restricted to permit holders only. A list of roads to avoid are as follows: Balmoral Road, Windsor Road, Ferndale Road, Linden Avenue, Priestfield Road, Gordon Road, Livingstone Road, Coulman Street, Beaconsfield Avenue, Harold Avenue, School Lane, Toronto Road, Redfern Avenue and parts of Sunnymead Avenue.
Traffic Wardens often undertake patrols on matchdays so it is strongly recommended you choose alternative parking areas. Suggested alternatives include: eastern end of Sunnymead Avenue, Chicago Avenue, Canadian Avenue, Valley Road, Sturdee Avenue, Woodlands Road, Carlton Avenue, Alexandra Avenue, Larkfield Avenue, Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.
The Gillingham Supporters' Clubs run car parks on matchdays, more information on this service can be found here. https://www.gfcsc.co.uk/
Visiting Supporters Coaches: All coaches should set down supporters at the Croneens Yard car park which is situated in Railway Street. It is a five-minute walk from here back along Gillingham Road to the away supporters entrance at the Priestfield Road Turnstile.
***To ensure supporters' safety, coach drivers and away teams are asked not to attempt to set down or pick up supporters from Redfern Avenue.
The following information is taken from the Grimsby Town Guide for their visit earlier in the season:
Recommended pubs for away fans?
The Fleur De Lis on Gillingham Road is a 10 minute walk from the stadium.
The Cricketers on Sturdee Avenue (ME7 2JR) is another option, that’s also a 10 minute walk away.
There are other pubs in the town centre – some will not allow colours/shirts.
Food available in the area?
Not a lot around the ground but the town centre is only a 10 minute walk away which has plenty of options.
Where is the nearest cash machine to the Stadium?
Sainsburys on the corner of Linden Road and Gillingham Road or there are a couple outside of the train station.
What food and drink is available in the stadium?
Food in the ground is the usual burgers and hot dogs as well as hot and cold drinks. Alcohol is available in the away end.
This is a cashless stadium.
What is the process for supporters looking to bring flags into the stadium?
Please follow stewards instructions on placement.
Is a programme available?
A printed programme will be available to purchase at the ground.