Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

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Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by ClaretTony » Wed Aug 28, 2019 3:42 pm

For any general information that could assist for supporters going to the game at Brighton - but not for ticketing or coach travel issues.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Hantsclaret » Mon Sep 02, 2019 2:46 pm

I just booked parking at the ground for 15 quid (anything to save me from the queue at the train station after the game!)

Tickets can be booked through the B&HA ticketing portal.

Cheers

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by cockneyclaret » Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:01 pm

You have 2 ways from London..
From Victoria jump on a Eastbourne train to Lewes (again a queuing system at the station for falmer)
But remember the train splits at Haywards heath!

Or jump on a Brighton train from Victoria, st pancras(5 min walk from Euston) or London bridge

If you want cheaper train tickets use Thameslink (st pancras, farringdon, London bridge) trains to Brighton.
I think it's around £12-14 for a rtn or less if theres more than 3 of you.
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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by 1989_claret » Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:12 pm

Before the game it’s easy enough to just go Euston -> Victoria -> Brighton. There’s a shop outside the station for you to get a beer or two for the train to Lewes and short walk to the ground. The trains to Lewes are regular but absolutely packed the closer you get to kick off as expected.

After the game it’s an effin nightmare with one train about 17:20 for everyone going back to Brighton.

EDIT: looks like they’ve sorted the train situation after the game as they’re showing as running every 10 minutes.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by cockneyclaret » Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:29 pm

They do run every 10 mins.. either way you'll queue lol

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by aggi » Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:29 pm

My preference for after the game (helped by the fact that we've had decent results there the past few seasons) is to have a few beers in the concourse whilst the queue for the train dies down. The bars are still open and there are plenty of TVs. After a couple of beers you can normally get straight on the train.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Granny WeatherWax » Mon Sep 02, 2019 6:15 pm

Hantsclaret wrote:I just booked parking at the ground for 15 quid (anything to save me from the queue at the train station after the game!)

Tickets can be booked through the B&HA ticketing portal.

Cheers
We are in the car for this one, unusually for us as we normally do the train.

Have you used the car park at the ground before? Is it Easy to get off?

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Hibsclaret » Mon Sep 02, 2019 6:30 pm

Hantsclaret wrote:I just booked parking at the ground for 15 quid (anything to save me from the queue at the train station after the game!)

Tickets can be booked through the B&HA ticketing portal.

Cheers
Looks like you have to register on their ‘My Albion Digital’ to do this. Is this how you did it? Looks like you may have to have a season ticket or membership there but not sure?

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Pearcey » Mon Sep 02, 2019 6:31 pm

Last time I parked in the multi storey at Hayward’s Heath and got the train in. We had multiple options on the train back and managed to avoid the huge crowds.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Hibsclaret » Mon Sep 02, 2019 6:39 pm

Pearcey wrote:Last time I parked in the multi storey at Hayward’s Heath and got the train in. We had multiple options on the train back and managed to avoid the huge crowds.
Don’t you have to go via Brighton Central to get to Falmer so you have to change on the way back? That was crowded the last time I did the train there?

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Commy » Mon Sep 02, 2019 6:54 pm

Hantsclaret wrote:I just booked parking at the ground for 15 quid (anything to save me from the queue at the train station after the game!)

Tickets can be booked through the B&HA ticketing portal.

Cheers
Thanks for that info. I've booked on the car park as a nightmare last time parking at the station. Cost £6 there as well so well worth the extra £9.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Pearcey » Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:02 pm

Hibsclaret wrote:Don’t you have to go via Brighton Central to get to Falmer so you have to change on the way back? That was crowded the last time I did the train there?
You can go via Brighton or Lewes on the way back.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Pearcey » Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:03 pm

We went to Brighton before the game because we wanted a look round.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Lord Beamish » Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:18 pm

This is my one and only away game, this season(most probably), and I’m making a weekend of it with friends who live in Redhill. We’re doing drinks in Lewes, pre-match, and a few scoops in Brighton afterwards. Train all the way.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by dougcollins » Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:23 pm

It's become way busier to/from Lewes than it used to be, a lot have cottoned onto that as the way to go.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Hantsclaret » Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:48 am

Hibsclaret wrote:
Looks like you have to register on their ‘My Albion Digital’ to do this. Is this how you did it? Looks like you may have to have a season ticket or membership there but not sure?
You do have to register but no requirement for membership etc

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Hibsclaret » Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:55 am

Hantsclaret wrote:You do have to register but no requirement for membership etc
Thanks Hants. Will do today.

I’ll look forward to receiving all the Seagulls marketing for the foreseeable....:o
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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Hantsclaret » Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:36 pm

I’ve already opted out :D

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Leisure » Wed Sep 11, 2019 4:25 pm

I've received this info from a pub catering for away fans -

The New Oak

Telephone: 01273 551251 / 07907494141

The New Oak is a large pub located just 7 minutes drive from Brighton & Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium. The pub has a dedicated bar for away fans, recommended by Sussex police holding up to 150 people, serving a great selection of beer, cider and real ales from £3.90 a pint, along with a great Pan Asian food menu.
It is ideally placed being 2 minutes from the A27 and A23 and boasts a large car park and free off street parking for coaches if required. The bar has full Sky and BT Sports shown on a large cinema screen and flat screen TV. The New Oak can also provide food or drink packages to speed things up when you arrive, just call in advance for details.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by pompeyclaret » Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:51 pm

Any clarets have any good pick-up/ drop-off locations?

The lady is dropping myself and 2 boys (first away games), so don't want to walk too far, but equally don't want to be stuck in all the traffic. She's occupying the rest of the rabble while we watch the football. Any ideas?

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Bop » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:23 pm

If you’re travelling from the ground back to Brighton the bus is a good option. Quick and cheap.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Paul Waine » Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:48 pm

I used the park and ride service last season. I don't think there was a charge for either the car park or the bus - I think it's covered by their match ticket and free travel scheme. The only draw back was that we were just too late to get in the park and ride just off the A27. We ended up at the race course - a lot longer drive round the back of Brighton - and the same coming back.

We also stood with a few Brighton fans in the rain waiting for the bus back to the car park - but, with our win there was a little bonus to listen in on their after match concerns.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by 1989_claret » Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:07 am

Any Clarets having a drink in Brighton before heading to Lewes on the train?

There’s a couple of pubs outside the station.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Leisure » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:12 am

Bump.

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by Local cricketer » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:23 am

Leisure wrote:Bump.

Are you going to the boozer that doesn't sell shots till 7pm Leisure?

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Re: Brighton (away) - General Info Thread

Post by COBBLE » Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:25 am

At the mention of Lewes its a special day there. I received this message this week.

Just a very brief note to let you know that Lewes FC who play in the Isthmian League will be wearing the GwL logo on their shirts fronts until the end of October. The kit will be launched this Saturday at their game against Potters Bar Town at the Dripping Pan ground ... 3.00pm kick off.

The following report was on the BBC website this morning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49683406" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Lewes are a wonderful club whose principles and values go way beyond the pitch. They are famous for being the first club to pay their male and female players the same. Their decision was a reaction to the amount of gambling sponsorship and money across football ... with the Isthmian League itseif being sponsored by a betting company this year. It will be a pleasure to work with them to raise awareness of the serious harms that gambling causes..

Gambling with Lives will be there ... so if you fancy a day out in Lewes, pop along and say hello.

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