Lewes FC

Lewes

Lewes FC offers a delightful match day experience at a welcoming, family-oriented club

Lewes FC, a community football club based in East Sussex, serves the entire county. The men's team competes in the Ryman Premier League, while the women's team plays in the Women's Premier League

Lewes FC operates with the community's interests at heart, prioritising its long-term benefits. Notably, we are the first football club to provide equal playing resources for both our men's and women's teams, embodying inclusivity in our operations

Additionally, we offer a mental wellbeing football activity for adults and are launching a new multi-sport program for individuals with disabilities

Accessibility

FC has designated entrances for wheelchair users. The club also has viewing areas in designated bays in the Philcox and Rookery stands. For the lower pitchside entrance is through gate A on Ham Lane – you will need to phone ahead to arrange entry this way. Higher seating area is accessed from entrance D. Please note that the disabled portacabins are on the upper level, to reach this from the lower level you will need to access via south entrance D.
Mobility and/or building
  • Wheel Chair Accessible Entrance

The club also has viewing areas in designated bays in the Philcox and Rookery stands. For the lower pitchside entrance is through gate A on Ham Lane – you will need to phone ahead to arrange entry this way. Higher seating area is accessed from entrance D. Please note that the disabled portacabins are on the upper level, to reach this from the lower level you will need to access via south entrance D

Lewes FC have a few wheelchairs which they can loan

Disabled Parking & Drop-off
  • Designated Disabled Parking

Disabled Parking available in the car park right next to Lewes FC grounds

 Lewes FC has designated entrances for wheelchair users

Toileting/Changing
  • Accessible Toilets
  • Grab/Drop Down Rails

There are 2 accessible portaloos on the upper level, accessed through entrance D

There is just about enough space for a large electric wheelchair and carer, it's very tight but can be done. Phone ahead and discuss

There is a Grab rail but no Drop Down rail

Find the nearest Changing Places toilet  Closest is Friars Walk 0.35 miles away

Outdoors
  • Wheelchair Access to Outdoor Areas
  • Paths
The Unexpected
  • There can be sudden loud noise

High, crowds, tannoy, referee’s whiste, announcements and music. Bells and airhorns
Floodlighting sometimes (ring ahead to enquire)

Please contact Lewes FC with any accessability questions, they will be happy to help you
 

Offers & Events

Location

The Dripping Pan
Lewes, BN7 2XA

This page was last updated on 12 Mar 2025