The following is a guide to Dagenham & Redbridge for away supporters, derived from the information on the DiggerDagger website at http://www.fansfocus.net/dagenhamandredbridge/index.asp?stid=8202060
In the event of segregation, away supporters will be given the Pondfield Road uncovered terrace. Seats are also usually available in the Family Stand. Terrace entry costs £10 (£6 conc, £5 u-16), Stand entry cost £13 (no conc).
Drinks: DiggerDagger recommends that you drink in the Dagenham & Redbridge FC clubhouse. The clubhouse is open to away fans on most match days for a day membership of 50p. Again for major matches the club may be reserved for members only.
The Eastbrook is just past the ground on the right if walking up Rainham Road from the station. It is a family pub with a garden and got some pretty good reviews from the Charlton fans that came over for the FA Cup replay in January 2001.
The Bull is further down the Rainham Road on the roundabout at the top of Ballards Road. From Dagenham East tube station turn right away from the ground. The Bull has a play area for children, a garden and seating at the back, and caters for those who would like a pre-match meal. It is a bit of a trek on foot though.
The Beacon in Oxlow Lane has a decent reputation. Turn left at the lights where the Eastbrook is situated into Oxlow Lane. The pub is 5 minutes down the road passing the Jet petrol garage and is on the right hand side passing a Pizza, Indian and a Chinese.
The Railway is a 5 minutes walk from the ground, situated next to Dagenham East station, turn right out of the station. Opposite is a fish and chip shop. The Railway has a big screen TV. This has an iffy reputation although DiggerDagger is not sure how much of this is justified. There have been some negative comments regarding away fans in this pub, and it is probably the last choice for a local beer despite its convenience for the station.
Food: Various fast food outlets are dotted around the area of the ground, including a couple of fish and chip shops in the area opposite Dagenham East Station and on Rainham Road between the Station and Victoria Road. DiggerDagger cannot vouch for the standard of the fare.
If driving and in need of a burger and fries, there is a McDonalds on the A1306 at the junction with Ballards Road (see the driving instruction below). DiggerDagger can vouch for this one. It is the same as every other McDonalds in the UK.
If you fancy something a little more "East End" there is a Pie and Mash establishment just beyond the Eastbrook pub in Dagenham Road. Again, DiggerDagger cannot vouch for the food quality, although we have been informed that for some visitors this is the highlight of their visit to Dagenham. This may have been because their team left Victoria Road empty handed though.
Directions: From the North: Approach via the M25. From the M25 exit at junction 27 and head south on the M11. At the end of the M11 join the A406 North Circular Road and head south towards Barking. At the junction with the A13 exit the A406 and take the A13 East towards Tilbury, Dagenham and the Dartford Tunnel. Exit the A13 at the signs for Dagenham/Dagenham East and the A1306 with the Warner Brothers cinema on your left. At the second set of lights on the A1306 take the B178 (Ballards Road), turning left at traffic lights with the Ford Plant main gates on your right and a McDonalds immediately in from of you. There is a fairly small signpost for Dagenham & Redbridge FC on this junction which is easy to miss. Now see "Nearly there" below.
From the South: Take the M25 and cross the river at the Dartford Tunnel. Shortly after exiting the tunnel take the exit onto the A13 at junction 31 of the M25. Follow the A13 to the Dagenham/Dagenham East exit. At the double roundabout under the main A13 turn right and pass back under the A13, then go straight on up over the bridge to the traffic lights and turn left onto the A1306. At the second set of lights turn right into the B178 (Ballards Road), with the Ford Plant main gates on your left and a McDonalds on your right. Now see "Nearly there" below.
Nearly there: At the north end of the B178 (Ballards Road) turn left at the roundabout onto Rainham Road South (the Bull Pub is on your left here). Careful approaching this roundabout as it is a 30mph speed limit and there is a camera. After passing Dagenham East London Underground Station (pictured right) which will be on your left, Victoria Road is 400 yards further down on the left.
The ground is about 100 yards down Victoria Road.
Parking: There is limited parking at the ground which usually fills up by an hour before the match at the latest. For major matches, and any where TV is in attendance, access to the car park will be by prior arrangement only. Other parking is available in the side roads near the ground and also fills up fairly quickly before a major game. You ought to find something, but the later you arrive, the further you walk.
Please be careful not to block driveways or other access ways if parking on the side streets in the area.