OPERATIONAL BRIEF: NORWICH
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A pint in Norwich pubs is roughly £4.50–£6.00. Inside Carrow Road, beer is around £5.00. The stadium is strictly cashless.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN NORWICH
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Stadium access – Carrow Road
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Carrow Road is a 10-minute walk from Norwich Railway Station. Simply exit the station and turn left onto Koblenz Avenue.
Warning: Parking near the stadium is very restricted. Use the city center multi-storeys or Park and Ride services.
Away fans are located in the South Stand (The Regency Security Stand), typically Blocks F, G, and H. Entrance is via dedicated away turnstiles.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Professional cameras
- Pyrotechnics
- Bottles/Cans
CRITICAL
Carrow Road is a cashless stadium. Safe standing is present in parts of the away end. Bag policy: A4 size max. Searching is thorough.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated exit routes lead towards the coach park or back along the riverside towards the station.
Exit via the main turnstile gates directly onto the stadium perimeter road. Stewards will direct the flow.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Norwich Airport (NWI) / London Stansted (STN)
Transfer
Norwich Airport is 15 mins by taxi (£15). From Stansted, take a direct train or bus (approx. 2 hours).
Tip
Stansted is a much larger hub with more international connections for European games.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
The Riverside Entertainment Centre, located between the station and the stadium, has many bars and restaurants. The City Centre 'Lanes' offer more traditional pubs.
RECOMMENDED
Riverside / The Lanes offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Tombland
An historic area near the Cathedral with several pubs and plenty of space. It's close to the city center and a 15-20 minute walk to the ground.
POLICE PROFILE
FRIENDLY
Norfolk Police are generally low-key and approachable. They use a community policing style but will act on anti-social behavior or illegal pyrotechnics.