WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:30 pm
It's one of the fe grounds I have never been to, is it around Cirencester or somewhere, didn't Nukes live there or something.
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:31 pm
Forest Green, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:32 pm
CHEERS
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:33 pm
In the bottom half of your mankini Gwyn 
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:13 pm
BigGwynram wrote:CHEERS
Your not thinking of a charity walk with that on are you ?
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:14 pm
BigGwynram wrote:It's one of the fe grounds I have never been to, is it around Cirencester or somewhere, didn't Nukes live there or something.
Nukes did live there gwyn but hes moved since you found out where he lived
. Farmer land i think it is .
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:24 pm
Nukes lives in a nuclear reactor, and eats plutonium for fun 
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:15 pm
bluebirdbaz wrote:Nukes lives in a nuclear reactor, and eats plutonium for fun
I Do have that glow Baz
but as said above Gwyn its on the outskirts of Nailsworth 
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:43 pm
Forest Green Rovers
The New Lawn
Capacity: 5,140 (Seats 2,500)
Address: Nympsfield Road,
Forest Green, Nailsworth, GL6 0ET
Main Telephone No: 01453-834-860
Fax No: 01453-835-291
Team Nickname: The Rovers
Year Ground Opened: 2006
Pitch Size: 110 x 70 yards
Home Kit Colours: Black & White
Official Web Site:
www.forestgreenroversfc.com
What's The New Lawn Ground Like?
The club moved a short distance to their new ground at beginning of the 2006/07 season. Now when I mean a 'short distance' then I literally mean only a few hundred yards up the road from their old Lawn Ground which is has now been re-developed for housing.
The ground is situated on the western edge of the picturesque Cotswold town of Nailsworth. The name Forest Green is taken from the area of the town where the clubs home is found. The ground is sited on top of a fairly steep hill and quite exposed to the elements; so warm clothing is advised when visiting. Technically the new ground does not have an official name at the moment as the Club are hoping to attract a corporate sponsor to purchase the naming rights to the stadium. In the meantime, the ground has been dubbed 'The New Lawn'.
The stadium 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 the EESI Stand, which is a covered seated stand that is given to away supporters. This stand is of interest as it was the Trevor Horsley Stand which was transported from the Club's old ground and re-erected at the New Lawn.
What Is It Like For Away Supporters?
Away fans are housed in the EESI Stand at one end of the ground. This stand is covered and all seated and up to 500 supporters can be accommodated. If a larger away following is expected the the open Barnfield Terrace at one side of the pitch can be allocated instead. My visits to The Lawn have been most enjoyable it would be difficult to find a more friendly and welcoming club than this one. In comparison the club is not one of the biggest, but can regularly boast of crowds between 800 to 1,100. If the chance arises, a visit to this Gloucestershire ground is a pleasant days outing in a unique setting.
If you are looking for a Meat Pie, Beef Burger or Hot Dog to buy inside the ground, then you will be disappointed, as the Club has decided not to sell any red meat products.
Where To 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. If you have a bit of time on your hands then there is the Village Inn on the A46 on the North side of the town. This CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed pub is also home to the Nailsworth Brewery.
How To Get There & 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. Please note though that this car park is often full an hour before kick off.
By Train
There is no railway station in Nailsworth itself. The nearest is in Stroud which is three miles away. I would therefore consider getting a taxi from the station to the ground and booking one back for your return. Otherwise as John Aitken informs me; 'You can also take a bus from Stroud to Nailsworth. Stagecoach numbers 93 & 46 both operate from Stroud to Nailsworth. The bus station is behind Merrywalks shopping centre. Route 46 departs from bus stop M. Ask the driver to let you off at Beechwood Close in Nailsworth. It is than a four minute walk to the ground'.
taken off http://www.conferencegrounds.co.uk/
The New Lawn
Capacity: 5,140 (Seats 2,500)
Address: Nympsfield Road,
Forest Green, Nailsworth, GL6 0ET
Main Telephone No: 01453-834-860
Fax No: 01453-835-291
Team Nickname: The Rovers
Year Ground Opened: 2006
Pitch Size: 110 x 70 yards
Home Kit Colours: Black & White
Official Web Site:
www.forestgreenroversfc.com
What's The New Lawn Ground Like?
The club moved a short distance to their new ground at beginning of the 2006/07 season. Now when I mean a 'short distance' then I literally mean only a few hundred yards up the road from their old Lawn Ground which is has now been re-developed for housing.
The ground is situated on the western edge of the picturesque Cotswold town of Nailsworth. The name Forest Green is taken from the area of the town where the clubs home is found. The ground is sited on top of a fairly steep hill and quite exposed to the elements; so warm clothing is advised when visiting. Technically the new ground does not have an official name at the moment as the Club are hoping to attract a corporate sponsor to purchase the naming rights to the stadium. In the meantime, the ground has been dubbed 'The New Lawn'.
The stadium 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 the EESI Stand, which is a covered seated stand that is given to away supporters. This stand is of interest as it was the Trevor Horsley Stand which was transported from the Club's old ground and re-erected at the New Lawn.
What Is It Like For Away Supporters?
Away fans are housed in the EESI Stand at one end of the ground. This stand is covered and all seated and up to 500 supporters can be accommodated. If a larger away following is expected the the open Barnfield Terrace at one side of the pitch can be allocated instead. My visits to The Lawn have been most enjoyable it would be difficult to find a more friendly and welcoming club than this one. In comparison the club is not one of the biggest, but can regularly boast of crowds between 800 to 1,100. If the chance arises, a visit to this Gloucestershire ground is a pleasant days outing in a unique setting.
If you are looking for a Meat Pie, Beef Burger or Hot Dog to buy inside the ground, then you will be disappointed, as the Club has decided not to sell any red meat products.
Where To 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. If you have a bit of time on your hands then there is the Village Inn on the A46 on the North side of the town. This CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed pub is also home to the Nailsworth Brewery.
How To Get There & 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. Please note though that this car park is often full an hour before kick off.
By Train
There is no railway station in Nailsworth itself. The nearest is in Stroud which is three miles away. I would therefore consider getting a taxi from the station to the ground and booking one back for your return. Otherwise as John Aitken informs me; 'You can also take a bus from Stroud to Nailsworth. Stagecoach numbers 93 & 46 both operate from Stroud to Nailsworth. The bus station is behind Merrywalks shopping centre. Route 46 departs from bus stop M. Ask the driver to let you off at Beechwood Close in Nailsworth. It is than a four minute walk to the ground'.
taken off http://www.conferencegrounds.co.uk/
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:53 pm
quote..If you are looking for a Meat Pie, Beef Burger or Hot Dog to buy inside the ground, then you will be disappointed, as the Club has decided not to sell any RED meat products. 
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:22 pm
ninianblue wrote:quote..If you are looking for a Meat Pie, Beef Burger or Hot Dog to buy inside the ground, then you will be disappointed, as the Club has decided not to sell any RED meat products.
Yeh they want to be the most sustainable club. The Father in law is a massive Boro fan but lives in Cirencester and knows the manager, hokaday (?)
He fancies coming with me
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sun Jun 17, 2012 1:50 pm
---------------------------------------------------------> That Way!!!!!!
Re: WHERE IS FOREST GREEN
Sun Jun 17, 2012 2:21 pm
Any ideas on the cost of a taxi from the train station to the ground?