DIVISION 1:-
Aylesbury
Barking
B.Stortford
Bognor
Bromley
Carshalton
Dulwich
Ford
Harlow
Northwood
Oxford City
Slough
Staines
Thame
Tooting
& Mitch.
Uxbridge
Walton & H
Whyteleafe
Wealdstone
Windsor & Eton
Worthing
Yeading
Is Whyteleafe a place or the figment
of some property developers none-too-fertile imagination?. Something to
think about whilst contemplating the game in a local boozer, if you find
one. Its not prime beerhunter's territory, although not far from better
options like Croydon or Carshalton. The ground at least is easy to find,
being close to the main road between Purley and Caterham.
If you are using the train there are several local stations- the
directions here courtesy of Whyteleafe's site may be useful!
In fact there's really very little of interest in Whyteleafe itself; if
you are pushed for time and fancy some handpulled ale, your man is The
WHYLELEAFE TAVERN. It is the closest pub to the ground and easily within
walking distance (left out of Whyteleafe station instead of right for
the ground); Bass and London Pride.
Otherwise nearby places offer more attractions, and in Caterham-on-the-Hill
(nearly two miles away on the B2030 (O.S. ref 334558) is the *KING &
QUEEN, probably the best real ale option around. A Fullers house with
the full range of their award winning ales. The building is very old,
formerly three cottages; it has been altered but retains a number of separate
drinking areas. Food available (oriental stuff a speciality)
Also in Caterham, on the B2031, GR 328556, is the *CLIFTON ARMS , Chaldon
Rd, with Bass, London Pride and a guest beer. Food.
In the other direction to the NW is the WATTENDEN ARMS, Old Lodge Lane, Kenley (GR 324582) is up on the hill beyond Kenley Common; a 20 minute walk from Whyteleafe and close to the historic WWII fighter base of Kenley Aerodrome. Awkward to get to by road from Whyteleafe. Much altered but still retaining some character, the usual beers are London Pride, Hancocks HB, and Bass. Recommended by the Whyteleafe webmaster!