⚽ MEADOW PARK ⚽

Boreham Wood FC – Your Complete Travel Guide for 2026-27

ℹ️ 2026-27 Season Guide: All information has been researched and verified for the 2026-27 National League season. Always check borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk for the latest ticketing and matchday updates before you travel. Note that away fans now have a dedicated fan zone at Meadow Park; the Glass House clubhouse is no longer open to visiting supporters on matchdays. The ground is officially known as the Mangata Pay UK Stadium but is universally referred to as Meadow Park.

🏟️ ABOUT MEADOW PARK

Meadow Park has been Boreham Wood’s home since 1963, though the ground as it stands today bears little resemblance to that early incarnation. The stadium has been progressively developed into a neat, compact 4,500-capacity venue that comfortably meets National League requirements, with a noticeably more polished feel than many grounds at this level. It is also, rather uniquely, a venue shared with Arsenal Women and Arsenal Under-21s, a connection that adds a certain curiosity to the place.

The layout is simple: two covered seated stands running the length of the pitch, with terracing behind both goals. The West Stand, opened by former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger in 2014, is the larger of the two longside stands, fully seated and running the full length of the pitch with no obstructions. Opposite is the Main Stand, smaller and also all-seated. The North Bank (another nod to Arsenal’s famous home end) is a covered terrace. The South Stand at the opposite end is a mix of terracing and flat standing area.

Away fans are located in the South Stand, which is a mix of covered seats and standing, with additional seating available in the West Stand for larger followings. The total away allocation is around 1,250. From 2025-26, a dedicated away fan zone operates within the South Stand area, providing food, hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverages. The formerly used Glass House clubhouse is no longer accessible to visiting supporters.

Boreham Wood FC were founded in 1948 through a merger of local clubs and have spent most of their history in the lower reaches of non-league football. Their rise has accelerated sharply in recent years; they reached the National League in 2016 and have been a consistent presence there since, twice finishing as play-off runners-up. In 2025-26 they finished fourth in the National League and again reached the play-off final at Wembley, where they were beaten on penalties by Rochdale AFC, a painful end to a strong season. Their top scorer Matt Rush netted 33 goals across all competitions. They go again in 2026-27.

The club plays in black and white and is known as The Wood. Their local rivals are St Albans City and Hemel Hempstead Town, though a rivalry with Barnet, also historically based in the same part of north London, has been building.

📊 STADIUM SPECIFICATIONS – 2026-27

🚗 GETTING TO MEADOW PARK

Meadow Park sits on Broughinge Road in Borehamwood, just off the High Street. The nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood, on the Thameslink line, which puts London St Pancras just 25 minutes away and Luton around 35 minutes. From the station, the ground is just under a mile, a 20-minute walk down the High Street and into Broughinge Road, or a short bus hop. By car, Meadow Park is conveniently close to the M1, M25 and A1, with the Brook Road public car park nearby. For London fans in particular, the train is extremely easy to use and probably the best way to get there.

🗺️ STADIUM LOCATION MAP

Meadow Park Address: Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5AL | Parking Satnav: Brook Road Car Park WD6 5HJ

🚂 BY TRAIN – 25 Minutes from London St Pancras

Thameslink Makes This Easy: Elstree & Borehamwood station is on the Thameslink route, giving direct services from London St Pancras International, London Blackfriars, London Bridge and Luton. From St Pancras it’s around 25 minutes, making this one of the quickest National League away trips from London. From the station, the ground is less than a mile: walk down the High Street, turn left into Broughinge Road after passing Elstree Studios on your left, and the ground is on the right. Allow 20-25 minutes on foot.

Journey Times to Elstree & Borehamwood Station:

Getting from Elstree & Borehamwood Station to Meadow Park

💡 Top Tip: The Thameslink service is frequent and fast from central London. Buy your ticket in advance at thetrainline.com; 25 minutes from St Pancras makes this one of the most accessible National League grounds for London-based away fans.

🔗 Train Times & Tickets: nationalrail.co.uk | thameslinkrailway.com

🚗 BY CAR – Well Placed for the M1, M25 and A1

Borehamwood is well placed for drivers approaching from the north and west; the M1, M25 and A1 are all within easy reach. There is no parking at Meadow Park itself; the club directs all supporters to Brook Road public car park (WD6 5HJ), which is less than five minutes from the ground. The Hertsmere Council Civic Car Park is another option nearby.

If You’re Driving:

• From the North (M1): Leave the M1 at junction 4 onto the A41 towards Watford. At the first roundabout, take the A411 towards Elstree/Borehamwood. Follow into Borehamwood and pick up signs for the town centre. Brook Road car park is signposted from the High Street.
• From the South/London (M1 or A1): From the M25, join the M1 northbound at junction 23 or take the A1(M) north. Leave the M1 at junction 4 and follow as above. Alternatively, approach via the A41 from Watford.
• From the West (M25): Leave the M25 at junction 22 and take the A1081 towards Borehamwood. Join the A5135 into the town. The ground is just off the High Street on Broughinge Road.

Parking Options:

• Brook Road Car Park (WD6 5HJ): The club’s recommended option is less than five minutes from the ground and the standard choice for visiting supporters. As you might expect, charges may apply.
• Hertsmere Council Civic Car Park: Another town centre option, also within a few minutes of the ground. Useful if Brook Road is full.
• No parking at Meadow Park: The stadium car park is reserved exclusively for players, officials and guests. Do not attempt to park there.

💡 Top Tip: For London-based fans, driving to Borehamwood is genuinely not worth the hassle; 25 minutes by Thameslink from St Pancras beats sitting on the A1 or navigating the North Circular every time. Leave the car at home.

🍺 PUBS & DRINKS NEAR MEADOW PARK

⚠️ Away Fan Zone at the Ground: From 2025-26, Boreham Wood operate a dedicated away fan zone within the South Stand area, with the Glass House clubhouse no longer open to visiting supporters. The fan zone serves food, soft drinks and alcohol. Away fans looking for a pre-match pint should head to the High Street, where the Pick & Shovel has specifically welcomed visiting supporters, or the Wetherspoons for a reliable option.

🍺 Near the Ground & on the Walk from the Station

🍻 At the Ground

🍴 Food Options: The Borehamwood High Street has a solid range of food options on the walk from the station — a Nando’s, a Prezzo, sushi, the full range of kebab/chicken/burger shops and the Wetherspoons for sit-down food. Close to the ground on Broughinge Road, there are convenience stores and a couple of takeaways. Inside the ground, the away fan zone has hot food available.

💡 Pub Tip: The Pick & Shovel has actively welcomed visiting clubs — treat it well. Clubs that confirm it as their pre-match pub in club communications tend to find a particularly warm reception there.

🏨 WHERE TO STAY NEAR MEADOW PARK

Borehamwood itself has limited accommodation, though there are a few options. For most away fans making a weekend of it, London is the obvious base, 25 minutes by Thameslink and with every kind of hotel available. Watford (close to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour) is also nearby for those wanting to combine the trip with another attraction. See our Watford guide for more info on where to stay and more.

💷 Budget Options (£60-90 per night)

💷💷 Mid-Range Options (£80-130 per night)

💷💷💷 Luxury Options (£130+ per night)

🎯 THINGS TO DO IN BOREHAMWOOD

Borehamwood is not a major tourist destination in its own right, but it has one extraordinary claim to fame that makes it genuinely unique: this quiet Hertfordshire town is the UK’s answer to Hollywood. The studios in Borehamwood and neighbouring Elstree have been producing film and television since 1914, and the list of productions shot here reads like a history of popular culture — Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, EastEnders, The Muppet Show, James Bond, and Bohemian Rhapsody were all made here. There’s also a brand-new major attraction opening in late 2026.

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🎬 BOREHAMWOOD EXPERIENCE

⚽ MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE

💭 FINAL THOUGHTS

Meadow Park is one of those grounds that rewards a second look. It’s not spectacular- compact, functional, National League standard- but it’s well maintained, noticeably more polished than many of its peers, and shares its pitch with Arsenal Women, which adds an odd but enjoyable layer of incongruity. Boreham Wood have become one of the most consistently competitive clubs at this level, finishing in the play-off spots multiple times and reaching Wembley twice in recent years.

The real selling point of an away day here is the surroundings. Borehamwood’s film heritage is extraordinary; Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, EastEnders — all made in the studios a few hundred yards from the football ground. A brand-new immersive museum dedicated to this legacy is set to open in late 2026, making this trip even more worthwhile. The Elstree & Borehamwood Museum in the town centre is already a decent free stop.

Getting here from London is trivially easy. Just 25 minutes on the Thameslink from St Pancras to a station where the walls are lined with photos of Hollywood stars. Walk past the studios on your left, stop for food on the High Street, find the Pick & Shovel for a pre-match pint, and head through the gates at Meadow Park. For London-based away fans wanting an accessible National League trip with a genuinely unusual backdrop, this one is well worth the visit.

National League football in the shadow of Star Wars. Only in Borehamwood. ⚽

⚽ Come on the Wood! ⚽

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