Last updated on October 18th, 2023 at 07:17 pm
Villa Park is home to Aston Villa Football Club, part of the English Premier League. The arena opened in 1897 at Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE, United Kingdom. Along with hosting EPL games, Villa Park has hosted numerous F.A. Cups and international tournaments over the years.
Here is the complete guide to Villa Park Stadium parking for matchday!
How Much is Parking for Aston Villa Football Club?
Official parking lots at Villa Park are for permit holders only. Permit holders can park at Birchfield School, Broadway School, Powerleague, Aston Social Club, and Aston Power School.
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Fans looking for unofficial matchday parking, which doesn’t require being a permit holder, can expect to pay around £25. Parking prices tend to vary due to how far you are willing to park away from the soccer stadium. If you plan to drive to the arena to find unofficial parking, consider giving yourself plenty of time before a match to look for an open parking space. Finally, there are traffic exclusion zone areas around the stadium, so read the signs to ensure parking in the correct area.
Villa Park Accessible Car Park Options
According to the team’s official website, all accessible parking requests must occur by speaking to the Disabled Liaison Officer. Fans should visit this link to contact the Disabled Liaison Officer of Aston Villa Football Club for blue badge parking at the arena. If possible, fans should contact this Disabled Liaison Officer weeks before matchday.
Should I Take Public Transport to Villa Park Stadium?
Fans looking to take the train to the game can use the Witton and Aston train stations due to their short walk to the football arena. The Witton Station is a five-minute walk to the stadium, while the Aston Station is a fifteen-minute walk.
Along with the train, fans can utilize several bus routes that bring fans near the football arena. Those bus routes include the 7, 11A, and 11C. Fans should review the bus routes before heading to the soccer stadium on matchday to know which lines they should take.
Finally, with the stadium being about two miles from Birmingham City Centre, cycling is another popular form of public transportation. Fans taking their bike or a public bike to the game can take advantage of the free parking via the cycle rack at Villa Village Car Park. Using your bike to leave the arena after a game might be the fastest way of leaving the stadium due to the foot and car traffic around the stadium.
Is There Tailgating / Pubs Around Villa Park Stadium?
There are numerous pubs around Villa Park Stadium for fans to venture to before an AVFC matchday with friends and family. These places include The Aston Tavern, The Witton Arms, The Holte Pub, and The Tennis Court. From there, home and away fans make their way from the pubs to the stadium to get ready for kickoff.
Greg Kristan, owner of The Stadium Reviews, LLC and TM Blast, LLC, brings his extensive experience visiting over half of the MLB ballparks, along with numerous MLS, NHL, NBA, and NFL venues, to provide in-depth coverage on the bag policy, food options, and parking. He has also been interviewed about his experiences on several sports podcasts.