Notts County FC: Former factory behind Meadow Lane to be turned into mega matchday fan zone

A former factory behind Meadow Lane is to be turned into a matchday fan zone. 

The disused industrial building could possibly open in time for this summer’s European Championships, providing a space for 1,000 football fans to enjoy the game amongst food and entertainment. 

The venue, in Iremonger Road, will be called The Nest and provide a similar experience to London’s famous Boxpark. 

Work will soon begin on a comprehensive refurbishment and the installation of state-of-the-art lighting, sound and screens.

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Joe Palmer, CEO of Notts County, said: “Supporters will be able to watch the early and late Premier League kick-offs, sample delicious street food from a top-class rotation of vendors and quickly buy refreshments from a large bar – all within an incredibly short walk of the turnstiles.

“On non-matchdays, the possibilities are endless with the space lending itself perfectly to a variety of events including beer and food festivals, comedy, film screenings, e-sports and much more.

“We can’t wait to begin working with new partners to build a year-round schedule of events that will bring thousands of new people to Meadow Lane, while also providing a host of employment opportunities to the city.”

Palmer added that the club is already making “good progress” on these plans but there is “still so much work to do”. 

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