Hayes Lane Stadium — Attraction in London

The staff were helpful and friendly but as a wheelchair user, it was tough to navigate. I contacted in advance to ask if I needed to book a particular space but was told it was general admission.

Getting in was no problem. e-Tickets worked fine and there was a large gate which was opened for us by a polite and courteous member of staff.

Once in however, we were directed to "The Away End" which was at the opposite side of the stadium. Paths around the outside of the pitch were rugged and sloped and very uneven. Even with my carer to push me I could hardly get over some of the bumps.

When we got to the away end, there were no ded8cated wheelchair bays and the advertising hoardings were so high that anyone sitting at the front in a wheelchair would need to be 7ft tall to see over the top of them.

Eventually we found a wheelchair access area in the home end, which was not ideal as we were away fans but it had an OK pitch-level view.

The small food area was nice and although busy, it had no steps and an access ramp.

However when I went to use the disabled toilet, it was blocked by a massive fold-out table. I was unable to access the toilet on my own and had to phone my carer to ask him to help me to move the table as there were no staff in sight.

I cannot fault the staff we met who were all polite and friendly but if this stadium is to be regularly used as a Women's Championship home ground, there needs to be some money invested to make it more accessible, starting with a few more viewing areas for fans in wheelchair and flat, even access to the area all of the way around the pitch.

Please do not neglect fans with disabilities. We appreciate that this is an old ground but every fan deserves to feel safe and...

Very easy to find, there is parking however it is limited and was closed when we went, however there is plenty of parking on local roads, the stadium is also close to bromley centre (20 minute walk) and there are busses that go past. Clubhouse seems nice, lots of seats inside and looked like a good selection of drinks that were reasonably priced. Food around the stadium was as expected. Seats were plastic and in good condition, good view of the pitch from seats, good sound system so able to hear...

Very good all round. Friendly stewards and admitted in to the ground well before 1pm as well. Good leg room in the away seats. Decent screen that's big enough to be seen from the other end of the stadium. Concession stand didn't open until just before half time so the queue was massive. People were waiting 10 minutes before half time but they wouldn't open. Other than that, can't say...