A general shot of Carrow Road, taken from the inside of the goalmouth.

Away Fans' Guide | Norwich City (A)

Argyle head to Norfolk for a Good Friday fixture against Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Plymouth's best result of the season came in September's reverse fixture, a 6-2 win over the Canaries.

Those making the trip east can find all the information they need with our Away Fans' Guide.

Away Fans' Guide | Norwich City (A)

Getting to the stadium

By Car

Norwich City Football Club is signposted along the major routes coming into Norwich via the A11 and A47, with the postcode NR1 1JE.

From the West (A47):

Exit A47 at A146, following signs for Norwich and Lowestoft. Turn left at the first set of lights at the bottom of the slip-road, then continue to the next set of traffic lights and turn right onto Martineau Lane. Keep in the right-hand lane and at the County Hall roundabout take the second exit. Keep right and turn right at the next set of traffic lights onto King Street – follow this road as it bends to the right over a bridge, with Carrow Road then visible to your right.

From the South (A11):

Approaching Norwich on the A11, take the fifth exit at Thickthorn roundabout onto the A47, following signs for Great Yarmouth. Having joined the A47, follow the directions listed above to access the stadium.

From Ipswich (A140):

Approaching Norwich on the A140, eventually reaching a roundabout as the road meets the A47. Take the third exit at this roundabout onto the A47 towards Great Yarmouth. Follow the road to the next exit (A146) then follow the directions listed ‘From the West’ to access the stadium.

From the East (A47):

Exit the A47 at A146, following signs for Norwich and Lowestoft. Turn right at the first set of lights at the bottom of the slip-road, signposted Norwich, then continue to the next set of traffic lights and turn right onto Martineau Lane. Keep in the right-hand lane and at the County Hall roundabout take the second exit. Keep right and turn right at the next set of traffic lights onto King Street – follow this road as it bends to the right over a bridge, with Carrow Road then visible to your right.

Parking:

For Argyle supporters travelling on unofficial coaches/minibuses please contact the Norwich City ticket office on 01603 721902 for parking information.

Car Parking is available at County Hall, Martineau Lane Norwich, NR1 2DW which is a 10 minute walk from Carrow Road. No Pre-booking available.

Price per match is £6, pay on the day via card or cash. Please note, road closures operate immediately before and after matches outside the stadium to allow pedestrians to leave safely.

Car Parking is also available at Trowse, NR1 2EG which is a 12 minute walk from Carrow Road. No Pre-booking available.

Price per match is £5, cash only.

Resident parking schemes are in place in the streets around Carrow Road and this is strictly enforced and identified through on-street signage. Please DO NOT park in these areas as you will be fined, and please also respect the needs of local residents.

Parking at Morrisons adjacent to the stadium is reserved for store customers only, with penalties imposed for misuse of this car park.

By Rail

Norwich is well connected by train services, including frequent connections through London.

Norwich Train Station is located less than ten minutes on foot from Carrow Road. When walking out of the station turn left and follow Koblenz Avenue to reach the stadium or alternatively walk straight over at the traffic lights and through the Riverside Leisure complex to reach the stadium. A map of how to get from the station to Carrow Road can be found further down the page.

For more information on rail services visit: greateranglia.co.uk

Bus

First Group and Konect Bus provide city and county-wide bus services into Norwich. Norwich Bus Station is located approximately one mile from Carrow Road on Surrey Street (NR1 3NX). Park and Ride services are also operational around the city centre.

For more information on bus services, including an interactive Journey Planner tool, see https://www.travelnorfolk.co.uk/bus/

Canary Konect

The Canary Konect bus route, Route 35 run by Konectbus, is a direct link between The Nest (Norwich's Foundation’s community hub) and Carrow Road stadium, serving Norwich Airport and Norwich Rail Station on the way.

Buses leave The Nest at 08.15 stopping at Norwich Airport, Cromer Road, Aylsham Road, Anglia Square, Norwich Rail Station, and Carrow Park/Riverside on the way, with the last bus departing Carrow Road at 18.05.

On matchdays at Carrow Road, the route starts and finishes at the Thorpe Road (Rail Station) stop 60 minutes before and after the match.

Find the full timetable here: https://www.konectbus.co.uk/35

Bike:

There are a limited number of bike racks available at Carrow Park, Norwich's Foundation’s facility opposite the Carrow Road South Stand car park.

Nearby, there are bays for hireable e-bikes and scooters managed by Beryl, with pick up locations across the city and wider Norwich. For more information on these and to find your nearest bay, bike or scooter, visit: https://beryl.cc/scheme/norwich

Coach:

Norwich is directly linked to London via National Express coach services, with the capital providing further links to a number of other cities across the country.

Further information on timetables and tickets: nationalexpress.com

Air:

Norwich Airport is well connected to Europe, with extra connections through Amsterdam, and has direct flights from Aberdeen.

The quickest and cheapest way to get to Carrow Road from the airport would be to catch a bus from the Passenger Terminal. You can catch the 35 Canary Konect, which stops at Norwich City Centre, the Train Station and Carrow Park opposite the stadium – please note up to an hour before and after matches the last stop is at nearby Riverside Leisure Centre. Alternatively, you can catch the 501 Park & Ride bus towards Thickthorn, get off at Castle Meadow and get the Blue Line 25, stopping at the Riverside Leisure Centre just opposite the stadium.

For more information on travelling via Norwich Airport visit: norwichairport.co.uk

Stansted Airport is also in easy reach of Norwich, with direct trains up to every 30 minutes into Norwich Train Station (see Rail information above). Stansted is served by major airports across Europe and beyond.

For more information on travelling via Stansted Airport, visit: www.stanstedairport.com

Tickets

Tickets will be available to purchase at Norwich on the day, from the South Stand ticket office. Sales will be card only, as Carrow Road is a cashless stadium.

Reserved Seating in the South Stand
Adults - £31
Seniors (65+) - £21
18-20 Years - £21
12-17 Years - £16
2-11 Years – £11 (must be accompanied by an adult)

Children under 2 are not permitted entry to the stadium. 

Personal Assistant – Free

Coach travel, which has been subsidised by the football club, has now sold out. 

Any uncollected tickets will be made available on the day at Norwich from the South Stand ticket office. 

Miles Away Coach Travel

Coach travel, which has been subsidised by the football club, has now sold out. 

Departs from outside of the Babcock Devonport End - 4.20am.

Accessibility

Soccer Sight Matchday Commentary

Norwich provide live Soccer Sight Matchday Commentary. Please contact the Ticket Office on 01603 721902 option 1 to book your headset.

Portable induction loops for hearing aids are also located within the Ticket Office.

Accessible Parking

Limited on-street parking around the stadium is available for Blue Badge holders ONLY. For up-to-date information on changes and restrictions, please contact the Blue Badge Parking Scheme on 0344 980 3333 or visit their website.

Please note, Norwich do not have on-site matchday accessible or general parking at Carrow Road.

Accessible Toilets

All of Norwich's accessible toilets are now fitted with the Radar key system for easy access.

Club Contacts

Disability Liaison Officer: Stephen Graham

Telephone: 01603 721902 option 1

Supporter Liaison Officer: Elliot King

Telephone: 01603 721902 option 7

Email: supporterrelations@canaries.co.uk

Food & Drink

Outside the stadium

Before you enter the stadium there is a selection of concessions which are available to all.

A burger van offering burgers, hot dogs, chips and hot and cold drinks, Jason's fish & chips and a hog roast can be found outside the ticket office.

There is also another burger van located near the away end and one across from the Club Shop.

Inside the stadium

There will be a range of products available inside the ground, including:

Pies, Hot Dogs, Sausage Rolls, Vegan Pasties and Cornish Pasties

Lion & Castle

The Lion and Castle Pub, nestled in the Lower Barclay Stand is your ultimate sports haven, with two mega TV screens to catch exhilarating post-match sports. Quench your thirst with an extensive selection of drinks served by their fantastic bar staff. Or ‘do it yourself‘ and pull your own pint from one of the two new ‘state of the art’ beer walls. Hot cooked food is available to order from the bar including burgers, chips and pies pre-match and authentic Italian pizzas post-match.

Open to ALL supporters.

Merchandise

The club shop at Carrow Road will be open prior to the game. For full details, please see here: https://www.canaries.co.uk/club/shops

Cashless Stadium

Supporters should note that Carrow Road is a cashless stadium.

Match Programme

Match programmes can be purchased for £4 from various stalls around the stadium, as well as from the Carrow Road Store.

Security

Argyle supporters are advised of security measures as they enter the stadium.

Norwich would advise all fans bringing bags to the game to review the size of the bag and its contents to prevent delays at turnstiles. For security reasons, Norwich will not be able to store items for supporters during the game.

Key messages:

  • Please arrive early to allow time for the security searches and checks.
  • Bags larger than 40cm x 35cm x 19cm (small bag/handbag) will NOT be allowed into the stadium.
  • Supporters should be vigilant and report anything which causes them concern or which they think may constitute a safety risk to the nearest security or police personnel.

For a full list of prohibited items, please see here: https://files.canaries.co.uk/canaries/ProhibitedItems.pdf