West Bromwich Albion – Saturday December 2nd, 12.30pm kick off
Directions – B71 4LF
The ground is located on the A41 (Birmingham-West Bromwich Road).
If approaching from outside the area the ground is about half a mile from Junction 1 of the M5. On leaving the M5 take the A41 towards Birmingham, the ground is on your right. Beware though of speed cameras on this stretch of the A41.
Street parking or alternatively there are a few private matchday car parks at some local industrial units near the ground, or at Hawthorns station which costs £4. Most of these can be reached by going down Halfords Lane beside the ground.
Approx 52 miles, 1 hour
Pubs
The main pub for away fans is ‘The Vine’ which is about a 15–20-minute walk from the ground. From Junction 1 of the M5 turn left towards West Bromwich town centre (opposite direction to the ground). Take the first left into Roebuck Street. The Vine is down on the left. You can also street park in this area and then walk to the ground. This pub also offers Indian food and has an indoor tandoori barbeque (from 1pm on Saturdays), plus has a beer garden with children’s play area. The Vine is only a few minutes’ walk away from Kenrick Park Metro station which can be accessed from Birmingham Snow Hill railway/metro station. Turn right out of the station and walk along Devereux Road passing through a residential area. At the end of Devereux Road turn left and the Vine is just over the other side of the road on the right.
The Park Hotel which is just off junction one of the M5 and a 10-minute walk to the ground. You can park on their car park for £5 and away fans are always welcome. There are plenty of families who meet in here before games and it is a very safe environment. There is also plenty of street parking in and around the area of the hotel if you don’t want to pay the £5.
By Train
The closest railway station is The Hawthorns which is about five minutes walk from the ground. The Hawthorns is served by a Metro service from Birmingham Snow Hill station. The Metro service takes eight minutes to the Hawthorns from Birmingham Snow Hill and trains run every 15 minutes.
Train takes approx 1 hour to Birmingham Snow Hill, off peak day return £17-70
All information is provided in good faith but the Foxes Trust cannot be held responsible for any errors. Thanks to the Football Ground Guide