⚽ Craven Cottage · South West London
Craven Cottage Seating Guide — Best Seats, Views & What to Avoid
Fulham’s home since 1896 and one of London’s oldest, prettiest grounds, on the bank of the Thames. Four very different stands — the brand-new Riverside, the Grade II listed Johnny Haynes, and the Hammersmith and Putney ends — plus the famous Cottage pavilion. Here’s how to pick the right one.
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Every stand and the Cottage pavilion is tappable. Select one to see its view rating, atmosphere and SPL’s verdict. Colour shows our recommendation at a glance.
Best pick
Good value / mixed
Away section
Landmark
· brighter = closer to pitch
Good value / mixed
Away section
Landmark
· brighter = closer to pitch
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Craven Cottage stands — at a glance
| Section | View | Atmosphere | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith End | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Atmosphere, home end |
| Riverside Stand | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | Best views, premium (new) |
| Johnny Haynes Stand | ★★★ | ★★★ | History; mind the pillars |
| Putney End | ★★★ | ★★★★ | Home + away |
| Putney End — away | ★★★ | ★★★★ | Visiting fans (riverside side) |
| The Cottage Pavilion | n/a | Iconic | Landmark (not on sale) |
⚡ Good to know before you book
Craven Cottage is an old ground with plenty of character — and plenty of pillars. The Johnny Haynes Stand has pillars across the front, and the Putney End has three that can obstruct the upper tier, so check your block before booking either. Away fans sit on the riverside side of the Putney End (blocks P5–P7). Family enclosures are in the corners of the Johnny Haynes Stand. The nicest way in is the Bishops Park riverside walk from Putney Bridge station (District line) — the ‘Green Mile’.
Stand-by-stand breakdown
Hammersmith End
⭐ Best atmosphere
The northernmost stand and Fulham’s home end — a ‘Kop’-style bank of the club’s loudest support, with the hardcore in the back rows and ‘H Block’ (H5). Fulham traditionally attack this end in the second half. Two pillars sit about halfway back, so aim to avoid the seats directly behind them.
�� Verdict: the atmosphere pick at the Cottage — just avoid the seats directly behind the two pillars.
Riverside Stand
⭐ Best views / premium
The brand-new riverside stand, redeveloped between 2019 and 2025 — the tallest and most modern at the ground, a glass ‘boathouse’ backing onto the Thames. It holds the dugouts, the TV gantry, the main hospitality and dining, and the best (and priciest) views in the stadium, with unbroken sightlines and no pillars.
�� Verdict: premium — unbroken views and the best facilities, at the highest prices.
Johnny Haynes Stand
⚠️ History, mind the pillars
The oldest football stand in the league — a Grade II listed 1905 Archibald Leitch design on Stevenage Road, with original wooden Bennet seats, the club shop and ticket office, and family enclosures in its corners. It is full of character, but pillars across the front can clip sightlines, so aim higher up and central.
�� Verdict: character over comfort — aim higher and central to stay clear of the front pillars.
Putney End
Home + away
The southern end, shared between home and away fans, with the Cottage Corner beside the pavilion on the Stevenage Road side. It has a good, lively feel, but three pillars can obstruct the upper half of the stand — so this is another end where your exact block matters.
�� Verdict: mixed — a lively end, but watch for pillars in the upper tier and note the away split.
Putney End — Away Section
⚠️ Away allocation
Visiting supporters sit on the riverside (western) side of the Putney End — blocks P5, P6 and P7, around 2,700 seats. It’s one of the best away days in London: the Bishops Park riverside walk in from Putney Bridge and a clutch of Thames-side pubs on the way.
�� Verdict: the away allocation — riverside side of the Putney End, behind the south goal.
The Cottage Pavilion
⭐ Landmark
The iconic Cottage Pavilion in the south-east corner — a Grade II listed 1905 Leitch building used as the changing rooms, with a wrought-iron balcony of 32 seats for players’ families and the ‘Still Believe’ tapestry draped down its front. It never reaches general sale, and it’s the reason the ground looks like nowhere else in the country.
�� Verdict: a landmark, not a ticket — the most photographed corner in English football.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the best seat at Craven Cottage?
For views and comfort, the new Riverside Stand — though it’s the priciest. For atmosphere, the Hammersmith End. Wherever you sit, check for pillars: the Johnny Haynes Stand and the Putney End both have them.
Where do away fans sit?
On the riverside (western) side of the Putney End — blocks P5, P6 and P7, around 2,700 seats. It’s a popular away day, reached by the Bishops Park walk in from Putney Bridge.
What is the Cottage?
The listed 1905 pavilion in the south-east corner of the ground — it houses the changing rooms and a small balcony for players’ families, and isn’t sold to the general public. It’s the ground’s signature feature.