Lewes FC

Lewes

Lewes FC offers match day experience at a friendly family club.

Lewes FC is a community football club based in East Sussex but covers the whole of the county. The men's team currently plays in the Ryman Premier and the Ladies in the Women's Premier League.

Lewes  FC operates in the interest of the community and for it’s long term benefit. We are the first football club in the world to offer equal playing resources across our men’s and women’s teams. We are an inclusive football club.

They aso run a mental wellbeing football activity for adults and are start a new disabled multi-sport programme.

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

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 2 XA

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This page was last updated on 24 Jan 2023