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Touring Craven Cottage at Fulham FC

Seeing a Premier League game at Fulham FC in London is, for Paul, the epitome of what Americans will love about watching soccer in England .

Among the perks are small stadiums in the middle of big cities, local rivalries, and a chance to experience sport like we remember it as kids: without so much interference from giant tv screens, corporate sponsors, and luxury boxes..

Craven Cottage, home of Fulham FC

And it’s places like Fulham that I try to get folks to visit, instead of the giant “big six” clubs where the stadium is immense and the tickets really hard to come by . So today I want to take you on a tour of their ultra-charming ground, Craven Cottage. ( Why do I call it a ground rather than a stadium ?)

Years ago, when I was getting started watching English soccer, I chose Fulham as a team to support. I was far from the only American to do this, because many Yanks have played for the “Cottagers” over the years. In 2007, in fact, six or seven Americans were on the team at various times, earning them the nickname “Fulhamerica.” About half the tour group I was in was American, and the club’s current owner also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars, so the connection continues.

The best known of these Yanks is Clint Dempsey, who scored a bunch of goals for Fulham from 2010 to 2012 before leaving for the brighter lights of Tottenham Hotspur (in north London), doing very little there, then cashing out and going home to Seattle of MLS, which made me have to kind of hate him. (I’m more a Portland Timbers fan than a Fulham fan.)

Taking the Tube to Fulham, you might think you’ve gotten off at the wrong stop. Emerging at Putney Bridge, you won’t see pubs or souvenir shops or any such thing – just a bridge over the Thames, a busy street, some old buildings, and a park. The first indication is a sign that might make you think you’re headed for a community center rather than a second-tier professional Football Club. (And here’s my guide to the leagues and clubs of English football .)

Putney Bridge over the Thames — gateway to Fulham Football Club.

Right this way, folks!

From here, it’s a pleasant stroll through Bishop’s Park, along the Thames, until what looks like a warehouse comes into view; that’s the Putney End of Craven Cottage.

A pleasant stroll along the river.

It’s all parks and gardens along the way.

Your first view of Craven Cottage, from Bishop’s Park. (No, that’s not the Fulham lads warming up.)

And oh, how old fashioned and charming is Craven Cottage! The façade (dated 1880) is actually a protected historical building, so it looks the same today, and will in the future, as it did when it was built:

Fans enter the same place and way as they have for decades.

Johnny Haynes Statue

The statue is of Johnny Haynes, for whom that stand is named. He was a hero of Fulham and England back in the 60s. Pele, according to a quote seen often at the ground, called him “the best passer of the ball I’ve ever seen.” A cynical friend (and Arsenal fan) said to me, “I wonder what they paid him to say that!”

Such is the stature of Fulham that just about all of their “wall of fame” type displays have to do with Haynes, who quit playing some 40+ years ago. The place really does feel closer to “community club” than their neighborhood rivals Chelsea.

Before my tour started, I kept walking along the Thames for a bit to grab some lunch at a local pub, the Crabtree. It was a dismal January day, but I can imagine the place would be “heaving” when the weather is nice and “the Whites” have a home game.

The Crabtree, a nice place for lunch or a pint before the game.

Cozy inside the Crabtree

Try to imagine it with sunny weather and happy fans.

Our tour started in what passes for a luxury box at the Cottage; I had dorm rooms about the same size in college, and the few boxes there are have been tucked away in the end behind a goal. Here’s the view from one of them:

View from a “suite” at Craven Cottage.

Right behind another stand is the Thames; one of Fulham’s songs is about being from “down by the river.”

Some days, you can watch footy AND rowing!

It was along here that they used to have a statue of Michael Jackson! The previous owner was a big fan and had it put up; our tour guide said that right away, they had to put up landscaping and security around it to keep fans from tearing it down. On the other hand, people left dolls and flowers and traveled from all over the world to see it. Strange world we live in. (The new owner had it removed, and it’s now in the National Football Museum in Manchester.)

What’s it Like to See a Game at Fulham FC?

Craven Cottage is remarkably small compared to just about all the other Premier League grounds; it holds about 26,000 people and, for perspective, I was standing very near the top of the Riverside Stand when I took this photo:

From the “cheap seats.”

The iconic roof of the Johnny Haynes Stand:

As seen on TV!

And the old-school wooden seats. Who has these anymore?

Smoking definitely not allowed!

Here’s the Cottage itself, rebuilt here after a fire in 1904. Back then, it was a hunting lodge on the western outskirts of London. Today it houses the dressing rooms and VIP lounges for the club.

The Cottage itself.

We all hoped this was a good sign:

Does this mean we might win?

Part of all these stadium tours is going down to the “technical area” on the touch line. You get to sit in the actual seat occupied by such managerial greats as Martin Jol, Rene Mulenstein and Felix Magath!

Front-row seats.

Where it all begins.

You also get to see the Chairman’s Lounge, the board room, and the coaches’ and players’ VIP areas – all of which are about the size of a big family living room in the States.

The cottage itself at the Fulham stadium.

Dressing rooms downstairs, lounges upstairs.

Those are all in the Cottage, and the players’ wives and girlfriends and kids sit in these tiny, old wooden seats on the balcony.

Luxury seating?

But speaking of small and old-fashioned, here is the “field maintenance equipment area”!

That’s right, at Fulham, for years a Premier League club, they mow the grass with the same mowers you’d see back home. Remarkable. They proudly noted, however, that on a recent rainy day in London, when Spurs had to cancel their home game due to an unplayable pitch, Fulham played on. They lost, of course, but still.

Our tour ended in the dressing rooms, which are so tiny it’s comical. As with most clubs, the away room is no-frills at all:

Imagine the greats who have had to sit in here!

Nice “tactics board”!

But even the home room at Craven Cottage is tiny:

The home dressing room might even be smaller.

We got to see the “media interview area” (a sign plastered to a wall outside the dressing room) and the referee changing room (the men have to wait outside while female refs change). We were also told that since there’s no parking anywhere near the place, the Fulham players actually park at a nearby school and get bused over for the games.

My final impression of Fulham was a random moment in the home dressing room. I was standing back in the corner, listening to the tour guide, when I realized I was right in front of a cabinet full of medicine and supplements. One of them was a jar we could all use sometimes:

Can I get a case of this one to go?

Stadium tours are a great addition to a soccer tour of England, and I highly recommend them. I especially recommend touring Fulham’s Craven Cottage, as it is a trip back in time to a simpler – and yes, calmer – time in sports.

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What a great overview of this charming town and soccer “football”. I will absolutely add Fulham’s Craven Cottage soccer tour to my bucket list. Thanks!

Glad you liked it, Kelly! There is all sorts of soccer charm all over England.

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I took my son on the Fulham Stadium tour on the 29/11/23 for his 12th birthday on that day. What a brilliant day the staff are all amazing and gave my Son memories to last him a lifetime. Many Thanks Go do the tour well worth it.

We are glad that you enjoyed your visit! we are also very proud to have played a small part in your son's 12th birthday - what a place to celebrate!

The experience at Craven Cottage stadium was truly fantastic. Our guide, Ed, passionately shared all the details about the stadium and the club's history, truly embodying the spirit of a home team fan. He even simulated the players' entrance onto the field with us visitors, giving a real sense of the atmosphere Premier League players experience every week. The stadium exudes football tradition from every remaining wooden seat in the historic stands. Highly recommended for all football enthusiasts.

Thank you! We have such a unique ground, one that is full of history, charm, culture and tradition. We are very proud to show it off to guests and are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us.

The tour guide Ian was incredibly knowledgeable about the team history, stadium, and players. He was able to share tidbits about the club that not many would know. We were able to see all parts of the stadium and the views were incredible.

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Really enjoyable afternoon at Craven Cottage with my little boy who loves football! Ed who showed us around was fantastic, really knowledgable & passionate about what he does! The ground has so much history and character! Thank you again!!

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All fantastic, recommend you absolutely . We take so many photos and you breathe history in and off the stadium

We are always delighted to see the photo's our guests take and sometimes even end up in them! this ground has so much history and we are so proud to show it off. Thank you for thinking of us to visit!

Great tour! Amazing information by Ian, great conversation. Stadium was beautiful, this was our fourth stadium tour and our favorite by far. Highly recommend as all the staff were super helpful and accommodating.