Match day parking

[Chris87]

I usually get to VP on the train, but have been thinking about driving to matches next season. I live in Shirley.

In terms of match day parking, where should I be looking at? Had a quick Google and KES Aston looks like it might be an option. Could anyone give me some pointers?

Thanks.

[Salsa Party Animal]

you need to park about 15 minutes walk away so you can make exit quicker to avoid traffic.

[Fasth56]

I head for one of the "car parks" in Cheston st. £4 /£5 depending which one you use, or you can park on the street

[CJ]

I've been parking at KES for years. Secure car park, pay as you go is £5 a game, but for the last few seasons I've had a season-long pass - this year it's £95 for all home league and cup games, together with a reserved/numbered space on the car park. Money goes to a good cause and the stroll across Aston Park past Aston Hall to the ground is in my view the best approach to a football ground bar none.

As for getting away after the game - if, like me, you stay right to the end of the game it can be a bit of a queue to get back to the main drag, especially if it's a big crowd. But if you leave before the game finishes, or if it's a lowish crowd (as it's likely to be this season), it's pretty quick to get away. The only problem this year is the M6 roadworks at Jct 6 until December - details on separate Tickets and Travel thread.

[Chris87]

Okay, thanks for the responses everyone.

Think I might give the school car park a go for starters. Will get there early for the first game to try and ensure a space.