ferguson1 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Going to this with my son and it’s been a long time since I’ve been. My lad is only 12 and it’s his first ever game! I’ve decided to drive and will be getting off the motorway next to Star City but unsure where to park? Is it best/safest to park on Star City and walk over or can I get closer and park somewhere better? Just thinking of the finish time and if my son starts moaning at the distance. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, ferguson1 said: Going to this with my son and it’s been a long time since I’ve been. My lad is only 12 and it’s his first ever game! I’ve decided to drive and will be getting off the motorway next to Star City but unsure where to park? Is it best/safest to park on Star City and walk over or can I get closer and park somewhere better? Just thinking of the finish time and if my son starts moaning at the distance. Many thanks Star City is fine. Plenty of spaces available so just up to whether you fancy a 20 minute walk or not. Also can get back on the M6 at Castle Brom if you're going South rather than wait for ages attempting to join it at the Spaghetti junction. A little closer and the Aston Powerleague has parking but think there's frequent complaints about the junction lights so you could be waiting to get out of it for a fair bit after the match. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 33 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Star City is fine. Plenty of spaces available so just up to whether you fancy a 20 minute walk or not. Also can get back on the M6 at Castle Brom if you're going South rather than wait for ages attempting to join it at the Spaghetti junction. A little closer and the Aston Powerleague has parking but think there's frequent complaints about the junction lights so you could be waiting to get out of it for a fair bit after the match. Cheers Chris, probably just go with Star City then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 4 hours ago, ferguson1 said: Going to this with my son and it’s been a long time since I’ve been. My lad is only 12 and it’s his first ever game! I’ve decided to drive and will be getting off the motorway next to Star City but unsure where to park? Is it best/safest to park on Star City and walk over or can I get closer and park somewhere better? Just thinking of the finish time and if my son starts moaning at the distance. Many thanks Star City is free and about 10-15 minutes extra walking than, say, the Aston Powerleague (I normally park there) where you have to pay £10 for. Really depends on how far you mind walking... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 9 hours ago, ferguson1 said: Going to this with my son and it’s been a long time since I’ve been. My lad is only 12 and it’s his first ever game! I’ve decided to drive and will be getting off the motorway next to Star City but unsure where to park? Is it best/safest to park on Star City and walk over or can I get closer and park somewhere better? Just thinking of the finish time and if my son starts moaning at the distance. Many thanks Loads of free parking at the other side of Aston Park. 10 min walk and no delays getting away after. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted April 21 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21 Ash tree pub is great for £7 and that includes entrance to the pub. Fantastic jerk chicken as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Its a good 30/35 minutes walk to Star City so just something to be mindful of with current weather conditions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Cheers all, I’ll see what the weather is like on the day and what kind of mood my lad is in, and if he’s up for walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withes_shin Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Up for walking? He should be running to get to the ground and skipping all the way back to the car after another fine Villa win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Park under flyover More Lane/Brookvale Road, need to be there at least an hr early together a spot an 15 min walk. Great for after the game to beat the traffic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted April 25 VT Supporter Share Posted April 25 On 22/04/2024 at 18:28, ferguson1 said: Cheers all, I’ll see what the weather is like on the day and what kind of mood my lad is in, and if he’s up for walking I’ve parked here quite a few times, it’s usually a £10, but was a £5 for the Europa games. Only a five/ten min walk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 Thanks again everyone, some really good suggestions. I’m aiming to get close by early, so will go for one of the options suggested Got one very excited boy that’s counting down the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 I normally park on Upper Sutton St and make sure the car is turned around so I can get out quickly or near the Power League (both free). Park Road is also decent but you have to get there early. Short walk to the ground too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django_Zooms Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 You could park at a station e.g. Chester Road & catch a direct train to Aston (or Witton), but after queuing in the cold & dark along the street for hours after the match, due to the shocking lack of trains, your son would leave you for a better Dad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted Sunday at 08:03 Share Posted Sunday at 08:03 Where did you park in the end @ferguson1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted Sunday at 09:09 Author Share Posted Sunday at 09:09 1 hour ago, Brumstopdogs said: Where did you park in the end @ferguson1? Morning, Star City in the end. Motorway was busy arriving and my lad wanted a prematch McDonalds. In all fairness he didn’t moan at all walking in or walking back and was easy back onto the M6 . It was a great evening for us to be fair, despite the end result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted Sunday at 09:25 Share Posted Sunday at 09:25 14 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: Morning, Star City in the end. Motorway was busy arriving and my lad wanted a prematch McDonalds. In all fairness he didn’t moan at all walking in or walking back and was easy back onto the M6 . It was a great evening for us to be fair, despite the end result. Nice one - glad you all had a great evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts