Access Guide
Contact Details
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Disabled Supporters
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- The telephone number for disabled visitors is 0371 811 2012.
- The email address for disabled visitors is [email protected].
- To view the web page for disabled visitors click here (opens in new tab).
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Ticket Sales
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- The telephone number for ticket sales is 0371 811 1905.
- To view the web page for ticket sales click here (opens in new tab).
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Hospitality
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- The telephone number for hospitality enquiries is 0371 811 1955.
- To view the web page for hospitality click here (opens in new tab).
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Parking
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- The telephone number for parking enquiries is 0371 811 2012.
- To view the web page for parking enquiries click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Stamford Bridge is located off Fulham Road, in West London. There are various routes to the stadium.
If you are coming from the north, east or west then exit the M25 at junction 15 and take the M4 east bound towards London. Continue on the M4/A4 to Hammersmith, over the Hammersmith fly-over for a further 1.5 miles before turning right onto the A3320 (Earls Court Road). Continue along the A3320 for approximately 1 mile passing Earls Court Tube Station. Turn right onto the A308 (Fulham Road) signposted towards Fulham and Putney. Stamford Bridge is 600 yards on the right.
If you are coming from the south cross the river at Wandsworth Bridge and head up Wandsworth Bridge Road. At the junction with New King’s Road, turn right and then immediately left. This will take you up to Fulham Broadway. Turn right onto Fulham Road and the ground is 400 yards on the left.
On matchdays Fulham Road can be closed to traffic up to two and half hours before kick-off until two and half hours after the final whistle (the length of closure depends on the fixture). - On non matchdays parking is available on the outer concourse. Blue Badge parking bays are located next to the Millennium Hotel.
On matchdays there are 3 Blue Badge parking bays available next to the Millennium Hotel and 3 Blue Badge parking bays available in the Fulham Broadway Shopping Centre car park.
Please contact the club for more information.
- Stamford Bridge is located off Fulham Road, in West London. There are various routes to the stadium.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- To view the route from Fulham Road Bus Stop M please click here (opens in new tab)
To view the route from Fulham Road Bus Stop U please click here (opens in new tab)
To view the route from Fulham Road Bus Stop V please click here (opens in new tab)
To view the route from Fulham Road Bus Stop W please click here (opens in new tab). - For more information on Transport for London please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is West Brompton.
- West Brompton Station is approximately 1 mile from Stamford Bridge or a 20 minute walk away.
To view the route from West Brompton Station please click here (opens in new tab). - For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on West Brompton Underground Station please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Fulham Broadway.
- Fulham Broadway Underground Station (District Line) is approximately 260 metres from Stamford Bridge or a 5 minute walk away.
To view the route from Fulham Broadway Station please click here (opens in new tab). - For more information on Fulham Broadway Underground Station please click here (opens new tab).
Traffic Exclusion Zone
- On matchdays Fulham Road can be closed to traffic up to two and half hours before kick-off until two and half hours after the final whistle (the length of closure depends on the fixture).
Car Parking and Drop Off
Outer Concourse
- The outer concourse has either a tarmac or a block paving surface. All stands are accessible via the outer concourse.
There are some slight slopes located along the concourse. - On matchdays there are independent food stalls and mobile counters selling matchday programmes located around the concourse.
On the Shed End Wall there are photographs and information about Chelsea legends. - All entrances into the stadium have step-free access but there are some very easy slopes along the outer concourse.
There is a steep slope leading up to the East Stand Lower and Upper turnstiles. - Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
- There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
- There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on match days.
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Stand(s)
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- For more information on the East Stand - Lower Tier (Family Section) please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the East Stand - Upper Tier please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Matthew Harding Stand - Lower Tier please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Matthew Harding Stand - Upper Tier please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Shed End Stand - Lower Tier please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Shed End Stand - Upper Tier please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the West Stand - Lower Tier please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the West Stand - Upper Tier please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Visitors Stand - Lower Tier please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Visitors Stand - Upper Tier please click here - (new tab).
- Ticket Office(s) View
- Shop(s) View
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Bar(s) / Restaurant(s)
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- For more information on Frankie's Sports Bar and Diner please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Tea Bar please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on Under the Bridge please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the 55 Restaurant - Copthorne Hotel please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on 1905 Suite please click here - (new tab).
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Main Reception / Hospitality
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- For more information on the Main Reception please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the East Stand Reception and Hospitality please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on Ossie's please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the West Stand Reception and Hospitality please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the West Stand Executive Boxes - Level 2 please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the West Stand Millennium Hospitality and Suites please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Dixon Suite please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on Jimmys please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Champions Club Hospitality please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Centenary Club - Copthorne Hotel please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the Health Club and Spa - Matchday Hospitality please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on SW6 Lounge please click here - (new tab).
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Outside Access (Shed Wall Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Shed End Stand.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 175cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
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Comments
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- This entrance is also used as the exit.
Outside Access (Shed End Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located near the Shed End Stand lower entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- This entrance is also used as the exit.
Shop (Ground Floor)
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Inside Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the aisles.
- The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
- The flooring throughout the aisles is tiles.
- There is some flooring in aisles with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is poor colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of areas.
- Background music is played.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a/are payment counter(s) available.
- The payment tills are located to the right as you enter the Shed End entrance.
- The till(s)/counter(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the till(s)/counter(s).
- There is a clear accessible route to the till(s)/counter(s).
- The nearest till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Shed End entrance.
- There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The till(s)/counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The height of the till(s)/counter(s) is/are medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section at the till(s)/counter(s) with a height of 76cm or below.
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter the Shed End entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the Shed End entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the store.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Shed End entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low.
Shop (First Floor)
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Inside Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the aisles.
- The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
- The flooring throughout the aisles is tiles.
- There is some flooring in aisles with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is poor colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of areas.
- Background music is not played.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The shirt printing counter is located to the left as you exit the lift, on the first floor. The souvenir photo collection counter is located to the rear of the first floor.
- The till(s)/counter(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the till(s)/counter(s), via lift.
- There is a clear accessible route to the till(s)/counter(s).
- The nearest till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 6m from the lift.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the some of the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- Some of the tills/counters are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The height of the till(s)/counter(s) is/are high (110cm+).
- There is not a low section at the till(s)/counter(s) with a height of 76cm or below.
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
Step(s) (Boot Room, Childrenswear and Womenswear)
- There is a/are step(s) located to the left as you exit the lift, on the first floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Boot Room, Childrenswear and Womenswear.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
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Comments
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- Staff are available to provide assistance in these areas.