We went to Underhill for a pre season friendly at the start of the 07/08 season. Really great day out, the Barnet fans were top notch and created a really good atmosphere when it started raining and we all congregated under shelter in the East terrace which is where Away fans are usually housed, however being a pre season friendly it was a case of find a seat and sit.
The club bar was opened up to all fans and as it was a day where downpour was an understatement we felt it was probably a wise idea to get a drink in the club bar. The staff were fantastic, in particular one lady who had dark hair and seemed to be in charge. She was really friendly, got us towels to dry ourselves off and chatted to us for quite some time. Forget her name unfortunately!
Underhill itself is a strange little ground, it's all built on a slop so if you look at the East Terrace in particular you'll notice quite a dramatic slope. It's does add a lot of character to the ground which does have a very family orientated feeling to it.
We managed to park on a side road about 5 minutes walk from the ground which turned out to be a nasty 5 minute walk as the heavens opened and we go soaked. The game was a typical pre season friendly ending 3-2 to Palace. Relaxed atmosphere, family orientated and in preperation for the new season a few Barnet and a few of us Palace fans had a little sing off. Great laugh and a ground definitely worth visiting in my opinion.
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Travel Information to Underhill Stadium
Directions by Car
North from the M1 leave the Motorway at its Junction 6a (M25) and get into the lane signposted M25 Dartford Crossing and M11 not to Heathrow and Watford. Exit the M25 at its Junction 23 (South Mimms Services and A1) down the slip road to the traffic lights. North from the A1 leave the A1M at its junction 1 (South Mimms and M25). Both routes now follow same directions, Onto the roundabout passing back underneath the M25 flyover and exiting the roundabout onto the A1081 (signposted Barnet). This road is known as the St Albans Road. Go over a roundabout and pass The Green Dragon pub on your right and then the Bridgedown Golf Course also on your right. When you reach the traffic lights with the Digital Village music shop to your right (junction with A1000) turn right into Barnet High Street. At the next set of lights alongside Barnet Church go straight on passing the Police Station on your left. At the next set of lights you will see High Barnet Underground also to your left. Carry on down the hill to find Barnet FC behind the Old Red Lion pub to your right.
West from the M4, M3 or M40 - For ease we would advise that you get onto the M25 and onto its Junction 23 and follow the directions above but if you prefer the North Circular Road A406 as a route into London here goes. Follow the A406 signposted A1 and Wembley passing the huge blue and yellow Ikea building to your left (alas, Wembley Stadium's twin towers used to be visible from this point now you have the beautiful arch adorning the new stadium) and then pass over the flyover (M1 below) and past Brent Cross Shopping Centre also to your left. Proceed on the A406 through two sets of lights and then keep left looking out for the slip road signposted Finchley and Barnet (Charter Way) and onto the A598. Proceed on this road passing Finchley Central Underground on your right and onto where this road joins the A1000 at The Tally Ho pub still signposted Barnet and Whetstone. Carry on through Whetstone passing Audi Whetstone and B and Q both on your left (The road is now known as The Great North Road). Over the traffic lights and past Marks & Spencer on your right. After approx. another mile you will see the Barnet Odeon to your left. Pass under the railway bridge to find Barnet FC behind the Old Red Lion pub immediately to your left.
East from M11 A12 - Again for ease we would advise the M25 route but getting onto the North Circular A406 is an option. Follow the A406 until you reach the A1000 signposted Barnet and Finchley. Turn right onto this road known as North Finchley High Road past the Hollywood Bowl to your right. The floodlights just visible to your right belong to Wingate and Finchley FC. Proceed on this road following the signs of Whetstone and Barnet A1000 then take directions as above from the Tally Ho pub.
High Barnet London Underground Station offers a car park at £2 per car and is clearly signposted from each direction of Barnet Hill A1000. It is approximately 5 minutes walk from the ground. Do not park outside the ground as you are likely to get a ticket or clamped.
The nearest train station is New Barnet which is about 20 minutes away from the ground. The nearest tube station is High Barnet which is approximately 5 minutes from the ground.
