Parking Near Valley Parade, Bradford
Where Can I Park for Valley Parade?
For match days, parking around the stadium is limited, although large stretches of Midland Road and Queens Road are commonly used by supporters. Four daily spaces 0.4 mi away cost £12.
- Address
- Valley Parade, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 7DZ
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Bradford Parking at Utilita Energy Stadium, 318 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Manningham railway station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Parking Near Bradford
Valley Parade in Bradford, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby offering a short walk and less circling before the match. Photo: Pexels
Event-Day Parking for Valley Parade Matches
The venue’s own visitor guidance gives the postcode BD8 7DY and says on-street parking is available around the stadium, with large stretches of Midland Road and Queens Road generally used by supporters (bradfordcityafc.com). This makes those roads the main arrival reference for drivers, but the guidance does not present an official stadium car park for match parking.
A ground guide states that there is no parking at the stadium itself and that on-street parking is extremely limited (aroundthegrounds.org). For a weekend or midweek fixture, arriving with a pre-arranged space is more practical than relying on a space near the ground. Bradford City’s first-time visitors guidance identifies Midland Road and Queens Road as commonly used areas, while the ground guide recommends parking in central Bradford instead (bradfordcityafc.com; aroundthegrounds.org).
Bradford City-Centre Alternatives for Match Parking
The Shopping Centre car park is listed as a central alternative, charging £1.50 for four hours for a weekend match and £3 for a midweek match (awaygames.co.uk). The same guide describes weekend parking there as £1.50 all day (awaygames.co.uk). This option suits drivers who would rather leave the immediate stadium streets and continue on foot towards the ground.
Valley Road Car Park is at 60 Valley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4AA, and is operated through Connect Cashless Parking (connectcashlessparking.com). Its location code is 5297 and the operator lists payment by SMS using 078 6000 6000 (connectcashlessparking.com). These named alternatives provide a choice between a match-specific city-centre rate and a cashless car park in Bradford, without depending on the limited kerbside space around the stadium.
Midland Road and Queens Road Restrictions Near the Stadium
On-street parking around the venue is available, but the club says large stretches of Midland Road and Queens Road are generally used by supporters (bradfordcityafc.com). Those roads can therefore become busy around fixtures, particularly as arriving cars compete for a limited number of kerbside spaces.
A ground guide describes on-street parking around the stadium as extremely limited (aroundthegrounds.org). Drivers using residential streets should treat marked restrictions, signs and temporary event controls as decisive, rather than assuming that an apparently open section of road is available for match parking.
Pre-Booked Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Valley Parade
A Parksy parking space at the Utilita Energy Stadium is 318 yd away and costs £4.50 an hour. A space at Manningham Clinic in Bradford BD8 is 0.4 mi away and costs £2.40 an hour. These options give drivers an hourly choice close to the venue, with the Manningham Clinic space offering a lower listed hourly rate.
Four Parksy spaces 0.4 mi away offer daily parking for £12: secure 24/7 parking at Oak Villas, a 24/7 driveway on Oak Villas, a secure 24/7 parking space in Bradford BD8, and secure 24/7 driveway parking in Bradford BD8 7BG. A 0.4 mi walk is a manageable option after a match, while the space 318 yd away is the shortest listed Parksy walk.
Walking From Manningham and Bradford Rail Stations
Manningham railway station is the nearest station, 0.3 mi from Valley Parade and a 7 min walk. This is the most direct rail option for supporters who want to avoid match-day driving and the limited parking around the stadium.
Bradford Interchange is another rail option, around a 20 min walk from the venue. The longer walk makes Manningham the closer station, while Bradford Interchange can work for visitors whose train service arrives there. Both stations remove the need to search Midland Road, Queens Road and nearby residential streets for a space.
Sources
- UK Government parking rules
- To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.
- National Rail Enquiries
- FIRST TIME VISITORS AND GETTING HERE
- Away Guide | Bradford City
- Bradford City AFC
- TRAVELLING SUPPORTER INFORMATION: BRADFORD ...
- Valley Parade the home of Bradford City | Around The Grounds
- Valley Road 24hr Pay Car Park
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Valley Parade?
For match days, parking around the stadium is limited, although large stretches of Midland Road and Queens Road are commonly used by supporters. Four daily spaces 0.4 mi away cost £12.
Is There Parking at Valley Parade Itself?
The ground guide says there is no parking at the stadium itself and describes on-street parking around the venue as extremely limited. The venue’s visitor guidance gives postcode BD8 7DY and identifies on-street parking around the stadium, including large stretches of Midland Road and Queens Road, as generally used by supporters.
What Are the Best City-Centre Alternatives for Match Parking?
The Shopping Centre car park is a central alternative, charging £1.50 for four hours for a weekend match and £3 for a midweek match. The same guide describes weekend parking there as £1.50 all day. Valley Road Car Park is at 60 Valley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4AA, with location code 5297.
What Restrictions Apply on Midland Road and Queens Road?
Midland Road and Queens Road can become busy around fixtures because arriving cars compete for limited kerbside spaces. On-street parking around the stadium is described as extremely limited. Drivers using residential streets should follow marked restrictions, signs and temporary event controls, rather than assuming an apparently open section is available.
How Much Do Pre-Booked Spaces Near the Stadium Cost?
A Parksy parking space at the Utilita Energy Stadium is 318 yd away and costs £4.50 an hour. A space at Manningham Clinic in Bradford BD8 is 0.4 mi away and costs £2.40 an hour. Four spaces 0.4 mi away offer daily parking for £12, including secure and 24/7 options.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Driving?
Manningham railway station is 0.3 mi from the stadium and a 7 min walk, making it the nearest and most direct rail option. Bradford Interchange is another option, around a 20 min walk from the venue. Both stations remove the need to search Midland Road, Queens Road and nearby residential streets for a space.
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