The Meadow: Chesham United
From Chesham United
The reality is that there isn’t a huge amount that we can tell you about the Meadow. It is an extremely basic stadium and there isn’t a large amount of information about it available. In fact, we aren’t even 100% sure when it opened for the first time, for example. In 2018, the club confirmed that it was looking for somewhere else to play its matches. A club spokesperson said that several sites had been identified, with the Meadow being a ‘ball and chain’ that ‘constantly swallows money just to stand still’. It seems as though any plans to move away from the club’s long-term home were shelved as the years went by, however.
The fact that the ground is so basic, relatively speaking, means that there is much less of a need to constantly update things. The truth of the matter is that Chesham United are unlikely to be roaring up the leagues any time soon. As a result, there is no need for the stadium to be trying to compete with the likes of Anfield and Old Trafford. In truth, the leaky roof at Old Trafford means that it isn’t all that different from the open-air nature of the terraces at the Meadow. Offering a capacity of about 3,000, the Meadow is rarely even close to being full, so you’re likely to have plenty of space on your visit.
Stats
| The Meadow Stats | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3000 |
| Average Attendance | 719 |
| Record Attendance | 5000 (Chesham United v Cambridge United (5/12/1979)) |
| Pitch Size | 101 x 64 (6464) |
| Owner | Chesham United Football Club |
| Clubs Hosted | Chesham United |
| Chesham United Stats | |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1917 |
| Nickname | The Generals |
| Club Mascot | Chesh the Robin |
| Rivals | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Kit | Claret & Blue (Home) / Yellow & Black (Away) |
| Shirt Sponsor | Taskmaster |
| Team Owner | Peter Brown |
| Record Goalscorer | John Willis () |
| Record Appearances | Martin Baguley () |
The Meadow Photos
From Chesham United
The Meadow Seating Plan and Where to Sit
The basic nature of the Meadow means that the majority of it is taken up with easily accessible terracing. There is no cover for a lot of the terracing, nor are there huge seated sections of the stadium. If you’re there when the weather is less than kind then you might want to ensure that you’ve got an umbrella and some waterproof clothing.
Chesham United Ticket Prices
For those looking to head along to the Meadow in order to watch a Chesham United game, the following might give you some sense of how much you’ll be expected to pay, given the fact that it was the price of tickets during the 2023-2024 season:
- Adults – £12.00
- Concessions – £10.00
- NextGen (18-23-year-olds) – £8.00
- Under 18s – £5.00
- U12’s – Free
Concession ticket prices are available to those aged over 65, disabled supporters and students, provided they have a valid ID.
How To Get Chesham United Tickets
Clubs that exist in the lower leagues tend to work hard to have good websites in order to ensure that supporters can easily access information about them. This is crucial given the fact that they’re competed against the likes of the Premier League and Championship for your time. The same is true of Chesham United, who ensure that you can buy tickets from the club’s official website, should you wish to. If you’re more of a luddite or simply don’t trust technology, you can buy tickets at the turnstiles on a match day instead.
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Getting To The Meadow
Train – If you’re hoping to get the train out to a Chesham United game then the good news is that you can actually get the London Underground. It is at the far west of the Metropolitan Line, being about ten minutes from the stadium on foot to the station.
Bus – Anyone looking to get the bus out to the stadium can stop not too far from the ground, with all of the 1 the one, 1A the one, 1B the one, 1S the one, the 178, the 190 and
710 stopping just a short walk up the road away.
Car – If you’re planning on driving out to the Meadow then the directions you’ll need to follow will depend entirely on where you’re coming from. If you’re heading in from the M25 then you’ll want to take Junction 18 onto the A404, following the route through Chorleywood before getting into Chesham itself. That route isn’t suitable for coaches, though, so that’s worth bearing in mind. If you’re heading in from the North then you’ll leave the M25 at Junction 20, getting onto the A41 before changing to the A416 to Chesham. Alternatively, you can go through Hemel Hempstead.
By Air – The fact that Chesham is part of the London Underground network means that any of the numerous airports that serve the capital are good enough to fly into. Heathrow and Gatwick are obviously the main ones, with London City being next on the list. You can also look to fly to London Luton if that’s the best option for you, but ultimately it’s London Heathrow that is the best-placed and the most convenient in terms of getting the Tube.
Taxi – If you’re after getting a taxi from the Tube station out to the ground then you’ll probably end up paying somewhere between £5 and £10 for the privilege, given you’re in London.
Parking Near The Meadow
Parking at the Meadow is free, with players, officials and club sponsors having their own area allocated to them. There is also additional free parking available on The Moor, where there is a gravel hardstanding section. The parking on the streets around the ground is limited, but there are some car parks in the town itself that is paid for.
Useful Resources
- Parking - Just Park
Pubs and Bars Near The Meadow
The Jolly Sportsman
The Generals Arms
The George & Dragon
About Chesham United
Chesham United is a semi-professional football club, so anything that they manage to achieve in football is noteworthy. Established thanks to the merger of two teams that already existed in the town, with the new-look one enjoying almost immediate success in the Spartan League. It is not all that surprising to learn that the club has made its way through the divisions in the English Football League pyramid in the years since it was first founded. There have been numerous ups and downs, with few ups being quite as impressive as at the end of the 2023-2024 season when the club won promotion to the National League South.
Boasting a celebrity fan in the form of Alex Horne, known as Greg Davies’ assistant in the Channel 4 show Taskmaster as well as a comedian in his own right, Horne is also a Liverpool supporter and shares his attention between the two. Over the years, Chesham United have enjoyed success in the likes of the Isthmian League, the Spartan League and the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup. The club’s best FA Cup performance came in the 1979-1980 season when they made it to the third round, whilst they were runners-up in the FA Amateur Cup in 1967-1968. They made to the fourth round of the FA Trophy in 1998-1999.
The Meadow History
The reality is that there isn’t a huge amount that we can tell you about the Meadow. It is an extremely basic stadium and there isn’t a large amount of information about it available. In fact, we aren’t even 100% sure when it opened for the first time, for example. In 2018, the club confirmed that it was looking for somewhere else to play its matches. A club spokesperson said that several sites had been identified, with the Meadow being a ‘ball and chain’ that ‘constantly swallows money just to stand still’. It seems as though any plans to move away from the club’s long-term home were shelved as the years went by, however.
The fact that the ground is so basic, relatively speaking, means that there is much less of a need to constantly update things. The truth of the matter is that Chesham United are unlikely to be roaring up the leagues any time soon. As a result, there is no need for the stadium to be trying to compete with the likes of Anfield and Old Trafford. In truth, the leaky roof at Old Trafford means that it isn’t all that different from the open-air nature of the terraces at the Meadow. Offering a capacity of about 3,000, the Meadow is rarely even close to being full, so you’re likely to have plenty of space on your visit.