Barnet Football Club has a rich history, from its formation in through to the modern day. There was a club called Woodville FC that played games in Barnet from before disbanding, and another called New Barnet FC that played from before becoming the Barnet we know today.
The club has played non-league football numerous times during its existence, constantly yo-yoing to and from the Conference. Barnet fans have enjoyed watching some well-known players over the years, with the club being the sort of place that young players learn their craft and older pros end their days playing football we mean, they aren't killed off.
The ground only opened in so its barely had a chance to built up a decent history. Sadly the club is no longer associated with the old ground, so clubs such as the London Broncos and Arsenal reserves are creating their own history there. Barnet chairman Anthony Kleanthous had wanted to move away from Underhill Stadium from as early as the s, believing that the facilities were not good enough for the supporters.
Construction of The Hive Stadium actually began in as a new home for Wealdstone FC, but their investors went into liquidation and building work was halted. It went up for tender in and Barnet won the right to occupy the sight, which they did from the start of the season. Barnet Football Club would ideally like to move back to Barnet at some point, but a long standing feud with the council is restricting their ability to find a new stadium within the boundaries of their home area any time soon.
More details. This Ramada is right on the M1 and is just over two miles from The Hive. Certainly worth a try if you visit the Hive. The game was an FA Cup classic. The first half was a cadgy affair, the deadlock was broken by a classy strike by Brentford.
However, the second half was one of the best halves of football I have seen. Barnet came from behind to take a lead however the visitors were given a controversial penalty, at the time I thought it was a stonewall penalty, but the replays showed there was no contact and the referee was incorrect.
Once Brentford had taken the lead again I thought they would see the game out, how wrong I was, a wonder goal from a free kick levelled the game for the final time and it finished Getting away from the ground was easy. It took me five minutes to get out of the ground and back in my car. The traffic wasn't too bad leaving the area and I was back on the M25 in no time.
I have heard horror stories of the stewards at Barnet FC and being honest I was a little bit worried about what to expect. My experience, however, was a positive one there was only one steward who had an issue and that was with me attempting to film the final whistle of the game. The rest of the stewards I spoke to were polite and friendly and I had no real issues with the stewarding at the Hive. The Magpies had started the season with great away form, it was a new ground and relatively close by.
Took about an hour in the car. Satnav made it easy to find. Parked at the ground itself where there were lots of spaces. No chance to meet home fans as we were in a segregated section of the Main 'Legends' Stand. Not even a picture of Edgar Davids. The atmosphere was like an outdoor library. Only about home fans who were very quiet until the goal. Stewards were friendly but still jobsworth: I got moved on for eating a bag of crisps in an undesignated area!
Food was decent but pricey. I have been to Barnet now and unlikely to go again. This was ground number in total for me! With sixth facing second, I expected a good game of football and Bromley only had a cross-city trip to get there so hoped there would be a decent away following to stoke up the atmosphere.
Me and my mate drove from Norfolk, down the A11 and A14 until we reached the A, then down into Edgware. Traffic was your usual rush-hour madness but we found a side street to park on and it was a 10 minute walk to the ground. It was needing a lick of paint and lacked atmosphere.
After one pint there and deciding that Edgware is not the nicest part of London, we headed back to the ground and went in the bar at the ground which was much better and reasonably priced.
After a drink there, we headed into the ground. We kept ourselves to ourselves and did not really speak to any home fans. Even though they had to move to Edgware to get here, Barnet should be happy to be playing at The Hive. The terrace is small but does a job. In the first half, the game threatened to be quite entertaining with Barnet taking the lead on 10 minutes through Josh Walker. Chris Bush levelled the scores 15 minutes later from a set-piece both sides had decent chances in the first half to go into the interval with the lead.
However, in the second half, it was a very drab affair. The visitors took the lead on 57 minutes through Joseph Kizzi from another set-piece and Barnet never looked like threatening an equaliser after that. Bromley were happy with their three points and shut up shop. With league leaders Halifax only managing a draw in their game, Bromley joined the Yorkshire side at the top of the National League. The atmosphere at The Hive was far from buzzing, with not much of a big-game buildup given to the fixture inside the ground.
There was a decent array of facilities at the ground but queues seemed to take a while to clear when we visited the Legends Bar at half-time.
The stewards seemed friendly enough, even when telling off someone for drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch and did not make a big drama of it. With most fans making a move before the final whistle, it did not take long for the small crowd to disperse. Edgware was still slightly busy after the game but nothing major. The Hive Stadium is a very decent ground with great facilities, average game, poor atmosphere.
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Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Leave ground. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: An excellent day out overall at a smart ground that will look even smarter once the rough edges are polished off.
Myles Munsey Groundhopper 8th November Reason for going: The FA Cup 1st round is becoming a must-do these days. First impressions: As you approach the ground from Canons Park station the open aspect of this ground amidst the numerous training pitches is most pleasant, particularly with the dying embers of the autumn colours still vivid.
The Away End Before the game: I took a packed lunch with me which was consumed in the attractive parkland surrounding the Hive. Getting away: A filthy wet mercifully short walk back to Canons Park and I was comfortably back to Paddington in good time for my train home. Overall: Although the upset never happened, this was a terrific game of full of incident played at a fast tempo. Aidan Cheevers Stevenage 19th September Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away from the ground was rather simple.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Overall, it was a good day out. James Walker Stevenage 19th September Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away was slow due to the usual football traffic for about two miles, leading all the way to the roundabout near the A1. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Yes we lost but the day was still enjoyable on the whole and I won't hesitate to return next season. Adam Houlden Accrington Stanley 10th October Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Plenty of traffic going back into Edgware but got onto the M1 after 20 minutes, so pretty good.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Excellent day, another new ground visited and three more points to take Stanley within one point of top place in the League. Steve Ellis Exeter City 31st October Why were you looking forward to going to visiting the Hive Stadium? How easy was your journey and finding the Hive Stadium? What did you do before the game, pub, chippy….
No home fans encountered pre match 4. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, refreshments etc. Comments on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away afterwards, the coach was waiting behind the North Stand where it dropped us off. Paul Dickinson Doing the 92 31st October Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Thanks to a friendly tip from a steward, I walked back to Queensbury tube station, thereby avoiding having to walk right the ground and avoiding a busier platform, Its only the same 10 minute walk, so I'd recommend this to other fans.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: I really enjoyed this trip and it ticked most of my requirements for a great awayday.
Terry Bingham Exeter City 31st October Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Extremely easy, a short walk through the park back to Canons Park tube station and plenty of trains going to Central London. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A good day out overall despite my teams performance.
Paul Vinson Crawley Town 19th December Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Straight walk back to Canons Park and caught a tube back into Central London with no problems. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It was an enjoyable trip despite at first going down , before bringing it back to then eventually losing ! Thomas Lilley Plymouth Argyle 3rd January Peter Laggan Doing the 92 16th January Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Plus points were that The Hive Stadium is easy to get to from any direction, the strong support in the West Stand made for a good atmosphere although this could have been due to the half price tickets on the day and the location near to Wembley Stadium is impressive.
Dave Oxford United 19th March Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Again, easy. A short walk back to the tube station which is no longer than 10 minutes. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Brilliant day out for the club, but I wouldn't go back as a neutral. Jon Thomson Neutral 19th March Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: No issues, straight out and straight back to the tube, on my way back to central London within 15 minutes.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: The day out was reasonable enough — nothing particularly bad, although Barnet's lack of support made for an unusual atmosphere, that they don't get more fans given the pricing is reasonable is strange.
Christopher Still Oxford United 19th March Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Traffic down the Edgware road was bad, but other than that, it was quite easy to get out of the ground, having paid for a parking token at reception on arrival.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A really good day out at a nice small modern ground. Paul Smith Notts County 19th April Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Very simple walk back through the playing fields and on to an empty tube. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A friendly atmosphere, and a simply journey with a good pre-match pub and half-time bar made ticking off Barnet's new ground a pleasant experience. Paul Willott Neutral 13th August Rear Of New North Stand I had a little wander around the outside of the ground to start with, and was suitably impressed with the facilities on offer on the East Stand; a very smart little club shop and a plush looking bar for home supporters to enjoy.
South Terrace The first 20 minutes were scrappy all round, until Barnet seemed to settle somewhat after that point and emerged as the stronger side in terms of possession and ball control. Plus Points for The Hive 1. Perfectly located for public transport 2. Pleasing on the eye ; it looks like a football ground, not an industrial unit 3. Queuing for food in inclement weather could be unpleasant. Ian Hutley Colchester United 17th September Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: A ten minute stroll back to Canons Park Station and back on the tube into Central London.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: The Hive was a pleasant day out. John Scott Neutral 15th October Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Easy walk back to station , was in central London 5.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Great admiration for Exeter fans who understandably were jubilant and good fun after their trip.
Andrew Wood Mansfield Town 4th February Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Dead easy, quick walk back to tube station, back to London and the South Coast. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It is always a pleasant surprise to see Stags win away.
Jack Richardson Mansfield Town 4th February Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: The away end is located on the right side if your walking back to Cannons Park so we were back to the car within ten minutes. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: An enjoyable day out, wouldn't think twice about heading to the Hive Stadium again.
Darren Adams Luton Town 8th April I haven't been there before and it was my sons first ever away game. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We were out and back in the car within 15 minutes of the whistle, straight out the car park and home by 6pm. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: I left with a feeling that Barnet are quite happy where they are and what they are doing and have a great set up for a small club.
Kevin Dixon Grimsby Town 29th April Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: A ten minute walk back to the car, then ten minutes back to the A1, stopped at Peterborough for tea, and back home by 8. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A cracking day out for the last away game of the season, just a pity the inconsistent team chose to have an off day.
Jamie West Ham United 15th July I was looking forward to the game because it was the first day back of the new season where me and my friends could get together for a day out after a long summer of no football. Also it would be my first trip to the Hive Stadium which was my main reasoning for deciding to go. I live in Guildford, Surrey, so it wasn't too bad of a journey by train and underground.
All I had to do when arriving at London Waterloo was jump on the Jubilee Line straight through to Canons Park Underground station which is about a five minute walk to the away end.
Before the game we went to a Wetherspoons pub at Baker Street called the Metropolitan A pub we tend to use quite a lot when given the chance. We left there about midday and headed over to the ground We got there and the two sets of fans weren't segregated and all I can say is that the Barnet fans were brilliant.
When entering the away end I was genuinely in shock at how well put together the place was. Instead of your usual away concourse, at Barnet you're treated to a massive hall called the 66 Lounge which had massive pictures of Bobby Moore and Sir Geoff Hurst up on the wall either side of the bar, several TV screens, leather armchairs and tables to rest your drinks on.
To the right of us was a good sized Main Stand, but the other two sides of the stadium didn't look as impressive but I understand that Barnet are in the process of redeveloping the stadium so I won't look into that too much.
The game itself wasn't great, with the West Ham XI losing The atmosphere was your standard pre season friendly atmosphere, lots of families there for the day out. The stewards were fine from what I witnessed. The facilities were brilliant, on the inside of the "lounge" was a drinks bar and if you went back outside towards the turnstiles where you originally come in there is a food bar.
Getting away from the ground was simple, all that's to it is a little stroll through a park and then a short yard walk maybe back to Canons Park underground station. An absolutely brilliant day out at the Hive and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Really glad I went despite it being an Under 23 friendly for us. Joseph Jones Doing the 92 26th August This was also a local derby, so I was hoping to experience a decent atmosphere and witness a good game. The journey was fairly nice from Slough, with there being no major problems on any of the trains.
It was a pleasant walk from Canons Park Underground Station, and the ground was fairly easy to find. I particularly enjoyed the greenery around the stadium, as it is fairly rare to find such open space around grounds nowadays. I disembarked prior to the game at nearby Kingsbury, where I was, at first, surprised find so many people at the pubs there.
But then again, it was Rugby League Cup Final day at nearby Wembley Stadium , so that explained the amount of people there. I had a quick meal at a nearby takeaway, and then re-embarked on the journey to Canons Park.
The home fans were some of the most friendly I've met, I felt like I was welcomed on my visit to the Hive. One great thing about travelling by tube to Canons Park, is that you get a great view of the ground as the tracks pass right by the Hive Stadium. The Hive is a very modern ground, and the away end behind the goal in my opinion is a great build.
I was stood in the South Terrace, which was a decent place to watch the game from. The game certainly wasn't a classic. Stevenage took their biggest chance and Barnet were made to pay as they failed to convert their chances as Stevenage won The atmosphere was alright at the best of times, but that was understandable as Barnet were losing for most of the game. Getting away from the ground was alright, however it wasn't the best as I was caught up in the rush of away fans, who were understandably in a boisterous mood as they'd just won against their local rivals.
Other than that, the journey had no major delays. I enjoyed my visit to The Hive, the fans were friendly, and the stadium is very pleasant.
I would definitely recommend visiting this ground, as it is a good ground for the level, and you are sure to enjoy yourself. Laurence Wild Exeter City 12th September Barnet is one of our regular games and following many happy memories at their former Underhill ground we wanted to see what the Hive Stadium was all about. I always enjoy a London away day on the tube. It was q uite a complex journey from St Pancras taking various tube lines to eventually get on the Jubilee line up to Canons Park in Travel Zone 5.
The Hive Stadium is a ten minute walk from the station. I a rrived with just 15 minutes to kick off so straight to the ground. The Club have a silly queuing system where you have to first buy a ticket from a two man booth before scanning your way through the turnstile.
The Hive Stadium is very smart. The away end fantastic with quite frankly amazing facilities for a League Two Club. It has a very nice furnished away bar with sofas.
The vocal home support of Barnet seemed to emanate from the Main Stand, which is a seated stand on one side, despite there being terracing behind the goal for home fans. It was a n even game in the first half and Barnet scored shortly after half time before an Exeter City masterclass saw the Grecians snatch two late goals to storm to the League Two summit. The food was excellent. Stewards friendly. Toilets lovely. An excellent day at the Hive Stadium and one to be repeated!
However, Barnet need to sort out the ticket system though. Frank Alsop Coventry City 7th October Another ground to be ticked off the list, so I was looking forward to it. I had also heard good things about the Hive Stadium. It was an easy journey, although the early kick off made for a much earlier set off.
The Hive Stadium was very easy to find and I parked at the ground itself. I g ot to the ground with 30 minutes to spare so no time for pre-match refreshments — although the bar behind the away end looked to be well stocked.
Quaint would be a good way of describing the Hive Stadium. The away end was excellent offering good views — be aware that the seat number on your ticket is where you'll sit — no open policy.
The other stands were quite full but not much in the way of an atmosphere from them. It was a po or game — Coventry City were not on top form and Barnet were trying to stop a run of defeats.
The stewards were friendly and had plenty of banter. It was a nightmare getting out of the car park. There is only one exit from the car park at the ground so I didn't get on to the road out of town for over 45 minutes.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:. It was a g ood day out overall — with friendly fans and stewards. The Hive Stadium in some respects is a nice throw background. Andy Watson Doing the 92 11th November I had passed the Hive a few times when going to Wembley Stadium by tube and had a free First Class train journey to London that day and I wanted to tick this one off having done Underhill in the past.
Out of Canons Park tube station turn left, cross the road and walk through the playing fields, to the stadium. The home fans were friendly. I talked to one on the way and one inside the ground itself. The consensus from them and other fans are that the facilities are great but it is a shame that the ground is not in Barnet itself.
One said he used to go with his Grandad to Underhill, but his relative can't make it to the Hive. I jokingly said on way to the ground there might be more entertainment in the match going on in the playing field. Many a true word said in jest see later.
This was after queuing for 10 minutes to get a ticket from the ticket office. Looks like you get a good view from the away end especially toward the back Overall the Hive Stadium is neat and tidy. Decent viewing from three sides. The atmosphere was okay but the highlights of the first half were the London Underground trains that were visible behind the Main Stand.
At one point you could see two tube trains crossing at the same time. The excitement! However the game did have a few odd chances here and there but no side dominated at all.
To be honest neither side looked like scoring until a cracking shot from Colchester seven minutes from time. Barnet tried to get level but Colchester saw out the game. As straightforward as getting there. I was on the tube just before pm and in Central London about pm.
I spent some time around Leicester Square before heading back to St Pancras and the train home. The journey started off poorly as at Baker Street I got on the same tube as a group of Colchester fans, of whom 2 or 3 were very foul mouthed.
Me and another woman headed to the next carriage at the next stop to get away from them. Then at Canons Park one was urinating on the platform. Coming down the steps I heard two guys commenting they tried to disassociate with one guy in particular who was pulled aside by the Police. After that it was okay. A poor game but always a good day out in London. Mike Weston Swindon Town 1st January We do a lot of away games.
I had never been to the Hive Stadium Barnet before. Plus with it being New Years Day we had more time, so it seemed like a good idea. Easy as anything. We followed the sat nav until it said we were half a mile from the Hive Stadium, then took the next side road. Within minutes we were parked up in a residential street for free, less than 10 minutes from the ground. We had heard the away fans facilities at the ground were good, so that's where we headed. Plenty of home fans greeted us as we walked around the ground, many seemed very keen to direct us to the bar.
The Hive Stadium is a tidy ground if somewhat small. It has a strange "cowshed" type home end for standing, even weirder looking home side opposite the Main Stand that seemed to offer highly exclusive seating. The Away end is very good. Excellent views, plenty of leg room, everything clean and tidy. A massive plus is the away end bar. A huge cavernous bar with loads of bar staff, so little waiting even at half time.
A fine selection of hot and cold drinks in the bar, SKY TVs, so nice to have somewhere warm and dry under the stand. Bit bemused by the lack of seating in such a big room but the pluses outweighed the minuses.
The food on offer was basic though, they could do with a wider menu selection. No pies at all on offer. However having spent many hours at away grounds in crappy cold concrete "bars" this one, being heated and carpeted and clean, on such a cold day, was a very welcome addition to the offering. And, best of all, clean, dry, heated toilets! Facilities that belied the size and position of the club, and would put a great deal of bigger clubs to shame.
Friendly stewards too, all added up to a very pleasant away experience. Leaving with three points was a bigger bonus. One word of warning though. Tempting though it might be, don't bother to park at the ground itself.
Even with a tiny crowd it seemed like carnage trying to get out afterwards, only one exit and converging car parks all trying to empty at once. With us parking close by, we were in the car and on our way pretty quick after the game, way before those still stuck in the car park. The Hive Stadium is a lovely place to watch football and facilities the club should be proud of. We have been to much "bigger" clubs and been treated far worse in terms of facilities and stewarding.
Big up to Barnet for that. Dry warm toilets too! I have to keep saying it to myself….. And when we play at home, I look at the crappy facilities we offer fans and feel a tad of jealousy. Dave Watson Notts County 10th February Barnet's ground is only a 20 minute drive for me so an easy local game. I have been to the Hive Stadium before, but that was before their new away stand had been built. Very, plenty of street parking on a Saturday afternoon although it was a bit busier this time as Spurs played Arsenal at Wembley on a lunchtime kick off and I think people had parked here to get a tube from Canons Park to Wembley.
We found it easy enough to get street parking less than a 10 minute walk away. Went straight to the ground, got there about half an hour before kick off. There's a bar built into the back of the new away stand which is huge and has lots of staff so getting served was very quick.
It has a few tables and chairs about and even a few sofas. They had a good few tv screens showing the lunchtime kick off on Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday at half time. I had a beer and my daughter had a bottle of water although they wouldn't let her have the top to the bottle, she must be a threatening looking 11 year old. I got a tea and a couple of Mars Bars from the same place at half time.
Overall it's the best facilities for away fans that I've seen in the lower leagues. The weather was miserable, wind and heavy rain, so not the best approach to the ground. The Hive Stadium is a great little ground though and feels quite different to other grounds as it's in the middle of a playing field with games being played on pitches around the ground.
The Barnet fans, stewards and the police were all very friendly and plenty of hellos on the walk in. Usual bag search and a very light pat down on the way in.
The game itself was pretty dire, Barnet were bottom of the league and Notts County were in a bad run of form and getting beat by Swansea City in the FA Cup earlier in the week meant there was little confidence. Added to the rain and near horizontal wind meant it was a poor scrappy game. The Notts County fans were in good voice early on but the game sucked any atmosphere out of the place after about 20 minutes.
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