The Valley is a football stadium in Charlton, in southeast London, and the home of Charlton Athletic Football Club since 1919. With a capacity of roughly 27,000, it is one of the city's historic football grounds, and for more than a century it has been the club's home. For anyone interested in London's football heritage, it makes a rewarding visit, whether or not you follow the team.
What to expect
The Valley is a working stadium rather than a museum, so a visit centres on the matchday atmosphere and the ground itself. The stadium's long association with one club gives it a settled, local character that many visitors find appealing. If you are attending a match, arriving with time to spare lets you soak up the build-up around the ground.
Around Charlton
Charlton sits in southeast London, a short distance from the river and from the wider network of parks and neighbourhoods that make this part of the city worth exploring. Pairing a stop at the ground with a walk through the surrounding streets gives a fuller sense of the area and its everyday life.
- Setting: Charlton, southeast London, England
- Home club: Charlton Athletic FC, since 1919
- Capacity: roughly 27,000
- Best suited to: football fans and visitors interested in the city's historic grounds
Check the club's official channels before you travel, as match days and access arrangements can change.