Birmingham Speedway

[Teromaafan]

38 minutes ago, IainB said:

I must say the parking "issue" really does make me think twice about going to Birmingham, I only went the once last year and had to pay £3 for the privilege of parking on the gypo car park. The One Stop was a perfect solution for me and most others in previous years, so it's a shame that the promotion couldn't come to some arrangement with them as it seems that some say that this is possibly still usable. Like I said in an earlier post I nearly parked on-street last time I went but saw a load of signs on lamp posts that I didn't recognise that looked like they could be parking restrictions so didn't chance it.

 

PS.

Incidentally I'm going to Villa Park in June to see GnR, I've never been before so any advice on parking for that would be greatly appreciated, I would call Axl but he may put the phone down laughing 😉😂

Axl will struggle to park himself, he usually rocks up about an hour late!

[Petecc]

2 minutes ago, IainB said:

I'm a big boy... I own a car 🚗

Then you should be able to pay a tenner (minimum) for parking and not forgetting to check for the ulez zone.

[GiveusaB]

37 minutes ago, IainB said:

I'm a big boy... I own a car 🚗

I think Pete's suggestion of the train might be wise?

Basically, you could park a little further away from VP and get the train in....the traffic around the stadium can be slow, even when a match isnt on?

The Cross City line is cheap and frequent and your car might be safer parked further away...

[IainB]

5 minutes ago, GiveusaB said:

I think Pete's suggestion of the train might be wise?

Basically, you could park a little further away from VP and get the train in....the traffic around the stadium can be slow, even when a match isnt on?

The Cross City line is cheap and frequent and your car might be safer parked further away...

okay, thanks, that's good to know, that's generally what I do when going to concerts in London, but there I can be sure that the underground will be running 24/7. I'll look into that, thanks 👍

[stevebrum]

3 hours ago, IainB said:

I must say the parking "issue" really does make me think twice about going to Birmingham, I only went the once last year and had to pay £3 for the privilege of parking on the gypo car park. The One Stop was a perfect solution for me and most others in previous years, so it's a shame that the promotion couldn't come to some arrangement with them as it seems that some say that this is possibly still usable. Like I said in an earlier post I nearly parked on-street last time I went but saw a load of signs on lamp posts that I didn't recognise that looked like they could be parking restrictions so didn't chance it.

 

PS.

Incidentally I'm going to Villa Park in June to see GnR, I've never been before so any advice on parking for that would be greatly appreciated, I would call Axl but he may put the phone down laughing 😉😂

I will continue to use the one stop shopping centre when I go.

Others have shared info about parking terms and opening times to park.

i get the ‘official’ parking time only allows until 8pm which should rule out parking for the speedway.

however if a 4 hour parking is allowed ( as stated on the signs) then what is to stop anyone going to the Asda at 6 or 7 (to get an official receipt) and parking till end of the match?

As others have pointed out KFC is open after 8pm and the Gym is 24 hrs so people WILL park there officially after 8pm.

Personally I see no issue with parking at 6.30 or 7pm, shop for a receipt and then use the 4 hr free parking line if challenged.

i get that the club can’t and won’t promote the one stop as a parking place but as a customer (which you would be if you use the centre to purchase for a receipt) and more so if you get a KFC on the home after the match I can’t see how you would get a parking ticket that would be enforced.