Parking Near Sandy Park, Exeter
Where Can I Park for Sandy Park?
The onsite car park has over 500 spaces, with parking available for up to 15 minutes free, up to 1 hour for £1.50, 2 to 5 hours for £4.50 and 5 to 12 hours for £6.50. Exeter Chiefs supporters cannot use it on match days, when off-site parking opens 3.5 hours before kick-off with a free shuttle bus.
- Address
- Exeter Chiefs Rugby, Exeter, Devon, ENG
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking on Higher Birch Drive, Exeter, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Digby and Sowton railway station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
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Event-Day Parking at Sandy Park
The venue’s own guidance describes an onsite car park with over 500 spaces, with parking available for up to 15 minutes free, up to 1 hour for £1.50, 2 to 5 hours for £4.50, 5 to 12 hours for £6.50 and 12 to 18 hours at the next published band (sandypark.co.uk). Parking can be paid for in advance online or through the RingGO mobile app (maxcourse.co.uk).
Supporters attending an Exeter Chiefs match should use the separate match-day arrangement: the club says there is no onsite car parking for supporters, while off-site match-day parking opens 3.5 hours before kick-off and includes a free shuttle bus (exeterchiefs.co.uk). The distinction matters because conference and venue visitors are directed to the onsite facility, whereas match spectators are directed away from the stadium car park.
Digby and Sowton Parking Alternatives
Digby Park and Ride and Sowton, on Sidmouth Road, are identified as the closest alternative parking locations for the stadium. Both are listed as 10 to 15 minutes’ walk from the venue by the Rugby World Cup travel guide (rugbyworldcup.com). These sites are the named alternatives to the onsite facility for drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate venue entrance.
The Exeter Chiefs match-day guidance says off-site parking opens 3.5 hours before kick-off and provides a free shuttle bus (exeterchiefs.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near the Venue
Parksy lists four priced spaces 0.3 miles from the venue: a driveway on Higher Birch Drive at £13.74 an hour, a space on Bishops Way at £13.75 an hour, secure 24/7 parking on Clyst Halt Avenue at £18.75 an hour and another Bishops Way space at £13.75 an hour.
Two further priced options are 0.5 miles away: a 24/7 space at Etonhurst Close for £25 a day and parking at Tesco Exeter Vale Extra for £3 an hour. The 0.5-mile walk gives drivers a little more distance from the venue entrance, while the daily Etonhurst Close rate can suit a longer visit than an hourly booking.
Match-Day Restrictions Around Sandy Park
Supporters cannot use the onsite car park on Exeter Chiefs match days, according to the club’s match-day parking guidance (exeterchiefs.co.uk). Off-site parking opens 3.5 hours before kick-off and is paired with a free shuttle bus, so match-day access is managed differently from ordinary venue parking.
The Rugby World Cup travel guide directs drivers towards Digby Park and Ride and Sowton on Sidmouth Road, with both sites described as 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the stadium (rugbyworldcup.com). This makes the Sidmouth Road approach the named event-day alternative rather than relying on spaces immediately beside the venue.
Rail and Walking Access to Sandy Park
Digby and Sowton railway station is the nearest station, at 0.4 miles from the venue and a 9-minute walk. The station gives rail users a practical alternative to driving for events at the Exeter Chiefs ground.
Newcourt railway station is another nearby option, with an approximately 10-minute walk to the venue. The Rugby World Cup travel guide also places Digby Park and Ride and Sowton on Sidmouth Road 10 to 15 minutes from the stadium on foot (rugbyworldcup.com).
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.
- National Rail Enquiries
- Getting to Sandy Park | Exeter, Devon
- Match-day parking
- Getting to and from Sandy Park - Rugby World Cup
- Change to parking at Sandy Park
- DIRECTIONS PARKING
- Sandy 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 Sandy Park?
The onsite car park has over 500 spaces, with parking available for up to 15 minutes free, up to 1 hour for £1.50, 2 to 5 hours for £4.50 and 5 to 12 hours for £6.50. Exeter Chiefs supporters cannot use it on match days, when off-site parking opens 3.5 hours before kick-off with a free shuttle bus.
What Are the Onsite Parking Charges?
The onsite car park offers up to 15 minutes free, up to 1 hour for £1.50, 2 to 5 hours for £4.50, 5 to 12 hours for £6.50 and 12 to 18 hours at the next published band. Parking can be paid for in advance online or through the RingGO mobile app.
Where Should Exeter Chiefs Supporters Park on Match Days?
Supporters cannot use the onsite car park on Exeter Chiefs match days. Off-site match-day parking opens 3.5 hours before kick-off and includes a free shuttle bus. Digby Park and Ride and Sowton, on Sidmouth Road, are identified as the closest alternatives, both 10 to 15 minutes’ walk away.
What Parksy Parking Is Available Near the Venue?
Parksy lists four priced spaces 0.3 miles away, including options on Higher Birch Drive at £13.74 an hour, Bishops Way at £13.75 an hour and Clyst Halt Avenue at £18.75 an hour. At 0.5 miles, Etonhurst Close is £25 a day and Tesco Exeter Vale Extra is £3 an hour.
How Far Are Digby and Sowton Railway Station and Newcourt Station?
Digby and Sowton railway station is 0.4 miles away and a 9-minute walk. Newcourt railway station is another nearby option, with an approximately 10-minute walk. Digby Park and Ride and Sowton on Sidmouth Road are also placed 10 to 15 minutes from the stadium on foot.
Can I Pay for Parking in Advance?
Parking at the onsite car park can be paid for in advance online or through the RingGO mobile app. The venue’s guidance describes over 500 spaces, with stays ranging from up to 15 minutes free through to 12 to 18 hours at the next published band.
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