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City Ground is accessible via several transportation options. Many fans walk the approximately 25-minute route from Nottingham city center. On matchdays, special football shuttle buses run from the city center to the stadium area. Nottingham Station is about a 20-minute walk away. If driving, be aware that parking near the stadium is extremely limited, with most nearby streets requiring resident permits. The club recommends using the park and ride facilities at Queens Drive, Wilford Lane, or Racecourse. Taxis are also readily available but expect traffic congestion in the immediate pre and post-match periods.

The Trent End is the north stand at City Ground and is considered the spiritual heart of Nottingham Forest support. Named for its location facing the River Trent, this stand houses the most vocal and passionate Forest supporters, creating the foundation of the matchday atmosphere. Before big matches, the whole stadium joins in singing "Mull of Kintyre" (with Forest-specific lyrics), which typically starts from the Trent End. The stand was completely rebuilt in the 1990s and now includes executive facilities while maintaining its reputation as the loudest section of the ground. For visitors wanting to experience the most authentic Forest atmosphere, tickets near (but perhaps not directly in) the Trent End offer a perfect balance.

Brian Clough is revered in Nottingham for his transformational impact on Forest, leading them from Second Division obscurity to back-to-back European Cup triumphs. The main stand at City Ground is named the Brian Clough Stand in his honor. Outside the ground, you'll find a prominent bronze statue of Clough with his arms raised in triumph - a popular photo spot for visitors. In Nottingham city center, there's another Clough statue at the junction of King and Queen Streets, depicting him standing with hands clasped. The trip between these two statues is unofficially known as the "Clough Trail." Inside the stadium, the Brian Clough Trophy is contested whenever Forest play Derby County (Clough's other managerial success story), adding extra significance to these fixtures.

City Ground's riverside location makes it one of the most picturesque stadiums in English football. The proximity to the River Trent creates a unique approach to the ground, with many fans walking across Trent Bridge on matchdays, offering stunning views of the stadium and river. This riverside setting has practical implications too - Forest is one of few English clubs whose stadium has occasionally flooded during severe weather. The river location also creates a natural boundary on one side, giving the stadium an asymmetric character compared to many modern bowl-shaped venues. Some fans arrive by boat on matchdays, mooring nearby and walking to the ground. The riverside location also means the stadium is close to Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and Notts County's Meadow Lane Stadium, creating a unique sporting triangle separated only by the river.

Nottingham Forest's distinctive bright red color is officially known as "Garibaldi Red," named after Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi, whose red-shirted followers were famous when Forest was founded in 1865. Forest was the first team to wear Garibaldi Red, making them the oldest existing club to wear red as their primary color. The club's traditional song "Mull of Kintyre" (adapted from the Paul McCartney hit) is sung before important matches, creating one of football's most spine-tingling pre-match atmospheres. Forest fans are known for their "Lighting up the City Ground" tradition during night matches, where phone flashlights create a spectacular light show. The club mascot is Sherwood the Bear, referencing the nearby Sherwood Forest. If attending a match, joining in with the "You Reds" chant will help you feel part of the Forest faithful.