Away Day Guide: Lincoln City

Away Day Guide: Lincoln City

Lincoln City away day guide

The Grecians are back on the road this Saturday, heading to face Lincoln City in 3pm kick-off in EFL Sky Bet League One.

Here to help you plan your trip to Lincolnshire is a handy travel guide.

Match Tickets

We have been allocated 400 tickets in the Stacey West Stand on sale at the following prices, with tickets also available on the day:

Mears South Stand

Pre-match

Matchday

Adult£26£28
Over 65/Young Adult (18-21)£21£23
Under-18£12£14

Supporters who are buying disabled tickets are entitled to a free carer ticket and tickets are to be charged at £21 for adults or the relevant age band above. 

Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or in person at St James Park or by calling 01392 411 243.

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The Stadium

  • Name: LNER Stadium, Sincil Bank, Lincoln, LN5 8LD
  • Capacity: 10,780
  • Year opened: 1895

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How to get there

Driving

The postcode for the LNER Stadium is LN5 8LD and is 253 miles from Exeter, taking roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes by car.

From Exeter, follow the M5 and M42 and A42 to the M1 before taking the A453 to Nottingham. Then follow the A52 to to the A46 Fosse Way through Newark-on-Trent and into Lincoln. The stadium is well signposted within the city.

Parking

There are several options for parking:

The South Common Car Park (LN5 8LN) is a 5-10 minute walk from the stadium. This is available on a first come first served basis at £7 per match (£6 if booked in advance). Pay on the gate is available, with payment by card only, but booking online via eticketing.co.uk/ imps remains the best way to guarantee your space. There is the rare occasion when the south common is not available due to Lincoln City Council events. Please check the website in advance of the game to check details.

On Saturdays and bank holidays fans can park in Waterside North car park (LN2 5DQ) for just £2.60. Take advantage of this offer by using the Pay by Phone app (59299).

Supporters with disabilities must contact the ticket office regarding parking by calling 01522 880011 or by emailing dlo@theredimps.com.

Train

Lincoln Central train station is a 15-minute walk to the stadium via High Street, Scorer Street, and Cross Street. The journey from Exeter takes just over 5 hours and requires 1 to 3 changes.

Click here to plan your journey.

Grecian Travel

Grecian Travel is now available to purchase here. Please buy your match ticket before confirming your place on the official away travel.

Departure time from outside the old Unit 1 Nightclub is 7am. Other stops:

  • Exeter J29, Honiton Road next to Miller & Carter - EX1 3QS
  • Cullompton Services - EX15 1NS
  • Tiverton M5 J27 Services - EX16 7HD
  • Taunton M5 J25, BP Garage, TA1 2UH

You must book away travel by midday on Thursday, October 2, 12pm. 

Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or via the ticket office during opening hours. 

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At the Stadium

Upon your arrival at the LNER Stadium our friendly and welcoming supporter liaison officers will be located around the stadium and University ofLincoln Fan Village should you have any queries. They will also be at the SLO information desk in the ticket office before the match. Alternatively, you can email slo@theredimps.com before the day of the game.

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LNER Stadium guide

Fan Village

The University of Lincoln family fan village adds to the matchday experience. Situated behind the Rilmac Stand, the University of Lincoln Fan Village is free to all and gives both home and away fans the chance to purchase refreshments. There is also a variety of entertainment on offer, including live football, music and the chance to see some former Imps who may have played for your club too.

University of Lincoln Fan Village features include:

  • Pouring points at either end of the fan village
  • Local businesses serving food on the day
  • Different entertainment to fit in with the theme of the day.
  • A selection of refreshments.
  • Children’s activities
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Matchday Guide for Lincoln

Food and Drink

There are bar and refreshment facilities in the away stand offers a range of pies, burgers, hot dogs, confectionery and soft drinks. All food is cooked and served fresh, so there may be queues at peak times.

Also continuing the local theme, there are mobile catering kiosks around the stadium footprint and in the University of Lincoln Fan Village which are all part of the Lincoln Street Food Collective, from the likes of the ever popular Yellowbelly Sausage Company and Curry Jacks.

Please note that the away kiosks inside the stadium are card only. The nearest cash machine is located at the convenience store on Lincoln High Street (LN5 8HX).

Things to Do

Fancy making a weekend of it? Why not enjoy the delights of Lincoln - after all, we all know what it's like to LOVE a Roman City. 

Lincoln Cathedral

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https://www.visitlincoln.com/blog/5-things-to-do-in-lincoln-for-visiting-football-fans

The Cathedral can be seen from miles around, and even from the stands at LNER Stadium. Explore what was once the tallest building in the world – a place of beauty and tranquillity.

Lincoln Castle

The Castle on the hill was built by William the Conqueror to defend any future invasions of England. And it has stood strong ever since, even in the face of two Battles of Lincoln. Today it holds events, is home to a 1215 copy of Magna Carta, and you can walk the entire walls with stunning views across the city.

Steep Hill

One of the most famous hills in England connects the busy city centre to the cobbled Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln! But fear not, there are plenty of unique shops, tea rooms, coffee houses, and historic pubs along the way to give you a rest and keep you refreshed. 

Brayford Waterfront

The Waterfront is the perfect base for a day in Lincoln with restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, and a cinema for entertainment. You can also take a boat trip to explore more of the area or stay overnight with views from the 4th floor at one of the waterfront hotels.

International Bomber Command Centre

You will often hear echoes of Lincoln’s Royal Air Force past in the stands at LNER Stadium as air raid sirens and the Dam Busters theme are sung by home support. Discover this heritage for yourself just a 20 minute walk away past the South Common at the International Bomber Command Centre.

Find full details at visitlincoln.com/visitingfantips

Total Distance

The postcode for the LNER Stadium is LN5 8LD and is 253 miles from Exeter, taking roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes by car.