⚠️ Important accessibility note:

Bescot Stadium station does not have step-free access. Supporters who require accessibility assistance should instead travel to Walsall station (a short taxi or bus ride from the ground), where full accessible facilities are available. Allow extra time if using Walsall station and pre-book special assistance if needed.

📍 Walking Route from the Bescot Stadium Station (2 mins):

Exit the station and cross the River Tame via the footbridge. Continue across the M6 footbridge – the stadium is directly in front of you. The away end entrance is signposted clearly from here.

📍 Arriving via Walsall Town Station (15–20 mins walk or short taxi):

Walsall station is about a 15–20-minute walk from the ground and has full accessibility facilities. A taxi from Walsall station to the stadium costs around £5–7. Many fans prefer to spend time in Walsall town centre pubs before getting a taxi or bus to the ground.

From the South / London (M1/M6):

Continue on the M6 to Junction 9 (Wednesbury). Take the A461 towards Walsall. Bear right onto the A4148 (Wallowes Lane) and turn right at the second set of traffic lights. The ground is on your left. Watch for the Bell Inn pub – turn left here into Walstead Road (signposted Bescot Stadium), continue for two miles past the Tiger pub on your left. The away end entrance is on your right.

From the North / M6 Northbound:

Leave the M6 at Junction 9. Take the A461 towards Walsall. Bear right onto the A4148 and turn right at the second set of traffic lights. The ground is on your left.

From Birmingham (A34/A41):

Take the A34 or A41 out of Birmingham city centre towards Walsall. Follow signs for the Bescot Stadium – it is well signposted throughout the approach roads.

✅ Blue Zone – Away Supporters Car Park (RECOMMENDED)

The dedicated away car park is located off Bescot Crescent next to the Park Inn Hotel, signposted as the Blue Zone. Around £7 per car (card only). The entrance is the second entrance on Bescot Crescent – do not take the first entrance (that is for home fans). This car park usually allows a relatively quick getaway after the match.

🅿️ Green Zone – Home Car Parks

The main home fan car parks (Green Zone) cost around £7 per car. Note: the Green Zone is locked two hours after the final whistle – any vehicles left after this time will be locked in. Plan accordingly if you intend to stay for a post-match drink nearby.

🚆 Bescot Stadium Railway Station Car Park

Parking is available at Bescot Stadium railway station at a modest cost. A useful option if you want to combine driving part of the way with the two-minute walk to the ground. Check westmidlandsrailway.co.uk for pricing and availability.

⭐ Hub Bar & Restaurant – Park Inn by Radisson (adjacent to away end)

The Park Inn Hotel is directly next to the away car park on Bescot Crescent – you cannot miss it. Its bar and restaurant welcome away supporters and show Sky Sports. A reliable, comfortable pre-match option right on the doorstep of the ground. Good food is available too if you want a proper sit-down meal before kick-off.

🍻 Bar in the B.A.T Stand – Inside the Away End

There is a licensed bar inside the B.A.T Stand concourse for away supporters. Beer, soft drinks and standard matchday refreshments are available. Note the stadium is cashless – card or contactless only. The bar can get busy close to kick-off, so arrive with time to spare if you want a drink inside.

🍻 King George V – Wallowes Lane (15 mins walk)

The nearest traditional pub to the stadium is located on Wallowes Lane opposite Morrisons Supermarket. A 15-minute walk from the ground – get out of the car park, past McDonald’s, turn left into Wallowes Lane, and the pub is at the end on the left. A decent local with a mixed home and away crowd on matchdays.

🏙️ Walsall Town Centre – RECOMMENDED for a full pre-match experience

For the best selection of pubs and food, head into Walsall town centre (a short bus or taxi ride from the ground). Highlights include: St Matthew’s Hall (Wetherspoons in a magnificent pillared building on Lichfield Street), The Tap & Tanner (Darwall Street, modern pub with TV football), the Black Country Arms (Walsall High Street, traditional real ales and live music), and The Pitch (near the bus station, large modern sports bar). Get a taxi to the ground for around £5–7.

💡 Pub Tips: Avoid the Fulbrook pub near the ground – it has a history of being unwelcoming to away supporters. The Saddlers Club at the ground has been closed for some time. Champy’s Bradford Arms (505 Pleck Road) – a traditional pub and Indian/Nepalese restaurant under the same ownership for over 30 years – is worth knowing about if you’re heading that way. Roughly a 15-minute drive from the stadium.

💡 Food Tip

Birmingham city centre is just 12–15 minutes by train from Walsall and has one of England’s best food scenes. If you’re making a full day of it, consider eating in Birmingham before catching the train out to Bescot – the options are far superior to the immediate ground area.

♿ Accessibility

There are 10 pitch-level wheelchair bays in the Experienced Energy Solutions Stand for away supporters. Five accessible toilets are located around the ground. A lift is available in the main stand. For accessibility queries, contact the club on 01922 622791 or visit saddlers.co.uk/club/visitors-guide. Note: Bescot Stadium rail station has no step-free access – use Walsall station instead for accessibility needs.

⭐ Park Inn by Radisson Birmingham Walsall – BEST FOR THE GROUND

Right next to the away end on Bescot Crescent (WS1 4SE), this 3-star hotel is the obvious choice if you want to be within metres of the stadium. Modern rooms, on-site bar and restaurant, free parking available. Ideal for an overnight stay without any fuss. Book at radissonhotels.com.

💰 Budget

Premier Inn Walsall Town Centre (Wolverhampton Street WS2 8LR) – a 5–10 minute drive or bus ride from the stadium, in the heart of town with easy access to the town centre pubs. Holiday Inn Express Birmingham – Walsall (approx. 1 mile from ground) offers good value with free Wi-Fi and breakfast options.

🏨 Wider Weekend – Birmingham City Centre

Birmingham is just 15–20 minutes by train from Walsall and offers a fantastic range of hotels, restaurants and nightlife. The Bullring & Grand Central area, the Jewellery Quarter and the revamped Digbeth district are all brilliant – Birmingham is a genuinely great city to explore on a football weekend.

👓 Walsall Leather Museum – FREE

Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian leather factory, this fascinating working museum tells the story of Walsall’s 200-year heritage as Britain’s leather goods capital – the source of the club’s nickname, The Saddlers. Watch craftspeople make saddles and leather goods by hand, just as Walsall workers have done for generations. Littleton Street West, WS2 8EW. walsallleathermuseum.co.uk

🌳 Walsall Arboretum – FREE

A lovely 170-acre Victorian park right in the heart of Walsall, with two lakes, formal gardens, a boating lake, a miniature railway, a bandstand and a café. A peaceful spot for a pre-match morning walk. Particularly popular with families. Lichfield Street, WS4 2AB. Easily reached from Walsall town centre.

⛪ St Matthew’s Church & Town Centre

Walsall town centre has a surprising amount of character. St Matthew’s Church on the hill dominates the skyline and has been the town’s landmark for over 700 years. The town also has a market (open most days), the Saddlers Shopping Centre on Park Street, and a lively independent food and drink scene along Digbeth and Darwall Street.

🎨 New Art Gallery Walsall – FREE

A genuinely world-class gallery in a striking modern building on Gallery Square, WS2 8LG. Home to the Garman Ryan Collection – an extraordinary personal art collection featuring works by Van Gogh, Monet, Constable, Degas and many others. One of the most remarkable free galleries in England. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 12pm–4pm. thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk

🏗️ Birmingham – THE Day Trip (15 mins by train)

Birmingham is one of England’s most exciting cities and is superb value for a football weekend. The newly developed Grand Central at New Street, the Bullring, the Jewellery Quarter (brilliant independent bars and restaurants), the revitalised Digbeth area, Brindleyplace by the canal and the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (currently being restored) all make it a brilliant complement to an away day at the Bescot.

⚰️ Black Country Living Museum – DAY TRIP (Dudley, 20 mins by car)

One of England’s best open-air museums, this extraordinary living reconstruction of an early 20th-century Black Country town features costumed workers, a recreated high street, pub, fish and chip shop, canal trip and much more. It’s exceptional – a genuine must-visit for anyone interested in industrial and social history. Tipton Road, Dudley DY1 4SQ. bclm.com

🚆 The train is the simplest option

Bescot Stadium station is genuinely two minutes from the away end – it’s one of the most convenient rail connections in League Two. From Birmingham New Street, it’s around 10–12 minutes. Drive to a Birmingham Park & Ride, get the train in, then change at New Street for Bescot. Easy.

💳 Go cashless – the whole stadium is card only

Food, drink and parking are all cashless. Only match programmes require cash. Make sure you have a contactless card or phone payment ready before you arrive – there are no ATMs at the ground.

🍻 Head to the Park Inn or the town centre for pubs

There aren’t many pubs within walking distance of the Bescot itself. The Park Inn Hotel next to the away end is your best nearby option. For a better pre-match experience with more choice, head into Walsall town centre first and get a taxi or bus to the ground closer to kick-off.

🚗 Second entrance for away parking

If driving, make sure you use the second entrance on Bescot Crescent (Blue Zone) for the away car park – not the first entrance, which takes you into the home sections. It’s signposted, but easy to miss if you’re not paying attention.

⏰ Green Zone parking closes 2 hours after full-time

If you’ve parked in the Green Zone (home fan areas), remember it’s locked two hours after the final whistle. Factor this in if you plan to stay for a post-match drink at the ground. The Blue Zone away car park is more flexible for a quick exit.