The New Den has an all seated capacity of just over 20,000 although when it was originally built, the plan was to have a seating capacity of between 25,000 to 30,000. Unfortunately, Millwall could not meet the additional cost but given their average attendances of around the 10,000 mark over the past few years, it would appear 20k is sufficient. All four stand are very similar with two tiers and identical height. There are no bad views from any seat within the stadium but advice I'm given is to sit in the upper tiers.
Approximately 4,000 visiting supporters can be catered for and will be situated in the North Stand behind one of the goals. Usually, the upper tier only is given over but each seat has an excellent unrestricted view of the playing area. Facilities are quite good and the food is reasonably priced with chicken and chips coming in at just £3. The Police presence has helped to make a trip to Millwall a much safer and less threatening experience than it was in the early to mid 90's and before.
The New Den seating plan:
For a detailed look into the best and worst places to sit at Millwall's The New Den, check out their team page on 'Where To Sit?' which features plenty of information and photos submitted by fans with views from their seats - Best Places To Sit at The New Den
For obvious reasons, away fans are advised to keep drinking around the ground to a minimum. A few drinks in one of the pubs around London bridge such as The Shipwright Arms on Tooley Street before heading down to the ground seems a good bet. Also around the London Bridge area are many fast food outlets where you'll be able to grab a decent bite to eat.
Parking is difficult to come by here. Street parking is available on the estate just passed the entrance to the stadium but you'll need to arrive early to avoid a sizeable walk back. There are very few private car parks in the vicinity which offers a good insight as to why most fans take the train to the stadium.
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The nearest / closest train station to Millwall's New Den Stadium is South Bermondsey. Make your way to London Bridge and then change after one stop at South Bermondsey station, between platforms 8-16. Trains normally depart for South Bermondsey every 20 minutes.
Please note that not every train which departs from these platforms go straight to South Bermondsey, listen to announcements and check the boards.
Rivals - West Ham, Charlton, Crystal Palace
Visiting supporters are normally accommodated in the upper tier of the North Stand at The Den.
South Bermondsey is the closest railway station to The Den.
For some fixtures, crowd-management arrangements can include a segregated route between South Bermondsey station and the visiting-supporter area.
General matchday parking around The Den is very limited and public transport is normally the most practical option.
The Den is in the New Cross and Bermondsey area of south-east London, close to South Bermondsey station.
Yes, Millwall provides accessible seating and facilities for disabled supporters.
Yes, post-match crowd-management arrangements can vary by fixture and visiting supporters should follow instructions from stewards and police.
South Bermondsey is the closest station, although specific matchday crowd arrangements should be checked before travelling.
Travel: As a season ticket holder living locally in Bermondsey, I took the 381 bus from South Bermondsey to Ilderton Road and walked the final few minutes to The Den. It is a route I know well and makes matchdays simple. The journey was quick, familiar and full of fellow Millwall supporters discussing the final home game of the season.
Refreshments: I kept things simple before kick-off and stopped for a beer at The Blue Anchor near the ground. The pub was busy with regular Millwall supporters reflecting on the season and looking ahead to the play offs if (as expected) Ipswich win and we finish 3rd.. I did not eat anything before the game, preferring just to enjoy a pint and soak up the pre-match atmosphere.
Impressions: Even after years of attending matches, The Den still has a special feel on matchday. From the outside, it is functional rather than flashy, but that suits the club perfectly. Inside, the steep stands and close proximity to the pitch create an intimidating environment. The views are excellent, and the ground feels compact, passionate and unmistakably Millwall.
Facilities: The atmosphere was positive throughout as Millwall looked to finish the season strongly against an already relegated Oxford United side. The home crowd generated good noise from the start, and the mood improved further after both goals. Although the game petered out due to Ipswich winning, supporters appreciated the team’s effort and enjoyed seeing a comfortable 2-0 victory.
Exit: Leaving the stadium was straightforward. The crowd dispersed quickly and there was little congestion around the surrounding streets. I walked back to the bus stop on Ilderton Road and caught the 381 service back towards South Bermondsey without much delay. The journey home was relaxed, helped by the comfortable win and high anticipation of the pay off games to come.
Enjoy: I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. The Den delivered its usual passionate atmosphere, the team secured a deserved 2-0 win and there was a positive feeling around the club. Seeing familiar faces, enjoying a pre-match beer and watching Millwall finish with three points made it a satisfying and enjoyable day overall.
Travel: We took the train from Peterborough to Kings Cross St Pancras and then changed to London Bridge and went from there to South Bermondsey. This is when I forgot how expensive trains are.
Refreshments: We ate at a very grubby Mcdonalds chain at London Bridge where it was messy and the staff were incredibly rude. My advice will be to eat before you go.
Impressions: It's a nice looking ground from the inside, especially at looking at photos of The old Den and comparing them. Atmosphere was dull and boring but there must have been around 2000 supporters in the entire ground. Millwall scoring a last gasp winner didn't bide well with us though.
Facilities: From the away section, the view was really good, unobstructed views but sitting down was difficult especially as I am a tall lad but I stood up the entire game so I didn't really have to deal with that problem
Exit: The walk from the away end is a bit partizan but the tunnel sort of thing you have to walk through is probably for the best.
Enjoy: I did not enjoy the day because we lost and the atmosphere was flat but I would like to see it on a league day and will be going back down when we play there in the league
Ground Name: The New Den
Capacity: 20,146 (all seated)
Address: Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN
Main Tel No.: 020 7232 1222
Team Nickname: Lions
Year Ground Opened: 1993
Site: www.millwallfc.co.uk
