Parking Near The Willows, Salford, England
Where Can I Park for The Willows, Salford?
Free parking is available in the open-air surface car park at the front of The Willows Primary Resource Centre, including Blue Badge parking. Match-day demand may be higher because the ground has a capacity of 11,363. Eccles railway station is 1.1 miles away, with a 22-minute walk to 168A Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JL.
- Address
- 168A Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JL
- Closest listed space
- Secure Stashbee Parking Space in Weaste, M5 5NN, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Eccles railway station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
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The Willows, Salford, pictured with a nearby private parking space offering a short walk and less circling before your visit. Photo: Pexels
Event-Day Parking at The Willows, Salford
The venue address is 168A Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JL. Parking is available on site at The Willows Primary Resource Centre (openspace.nhs.uk). The car park is an open-air surface car park at the front of the building, and parking is free for all users (accessable.co.uk).
Drivers using the venue car park can use the on-site spaces before an event or appointment. Blue Badge parking is provided at the front car park (accessable.co.uk). The Willows ground in Salford has a capacity of 11,363 (fc-utd.co.uk), so match-day demand can be considerably higher than on an ordinary visit.
Named Parking Alternatives Around Weaste Lane
Salford City Council publishes a car-park tariff of free parking for the first 30 minutes, £1.50 for up to 2.5 hours and £3.50 for over 2.5 hours (Salford City Council). Those council rates are useful for a longer visit when the on-site spaces are busy.
The NHS Open Space listing confirms parking available on site at The Willows Primary Resource Centre (openspace.nhs.uk). The venue's ground address is Willows Road, Salford, M5 5FQ (fc-utd.co.uk), while the Willows Centre for Health Care car park is at the front of its building and uses an open-air surface layout (accessable.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of The Willows
Parksy lists a secure parking space in Weaste, M5 5NN, 0.6 miles away, priced at £110 a month. A driveway or private space can suit drivers leaving a car for a longer period rather than only attending a match.
Other priced options include parking at Claremont Medical Centre, 0.8 miles away, at £4.30 a day; Tesco Salford, M6, 0.8 miles away, at £7.15 an hour with 24/7 access; and a private space in Salford, Greater Manchester, 0.8 miles away, at £91 a month. Oaklands Hospital parking is 0.8 miles away at £4.10 a day, while 24/7 MediaCity parking is 0.9 miles away at £4.50 an hour.
The 0.8-mile and 0.9-mile spaces require a longer walk back after the venue has emptied.
Street Restrictions and Match-Day Enforcement Near the Venue
The ground address is Willows Road, Salford, M5 5FQ (fc-utd.co.uk), while the venue address is 168A Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JL. These two named access points place match-day parking decisions close to residential streets around the ground and the centre.
The Willows ground can hold 11,363 people (fc-utd.co.uk). A crowd of that size makes keeping access clear on Willows Road and Weaste Lane particularly important during arrivals and departures. Parking on the venue's free front car park avoids taking a space on surrounding streets (accessable.co.uk).
Rail and Walking Access From Eccles Station
Eccles railway station is the nearest station to The Willows, Salford. It is 1.1 miles from the venue, with a 22-minute walk to 168A Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JL.
Rail is therefore a practical alternative for visitors who prefer not to drive into the streets around the ground. The 22-minute walk from Eccles station provides a direct final leg without needing a venue parking space.
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* 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 The Willows, Salford?
Free parking is available in the open-air surface car park at the front of The Willows Primary Resource Centre, including Blue Badge parking. Match-day demand may be higher because the ground has a capacity of 11,363. Eccles railway station is 1.1 miles away, with a 22-minute walk to 168A Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JL.
Is Parking Free at The Willows?
Yes. The car park at the front of The Willows Primary Resource Centre is an open-air surface car park, and parking is free for all users. Drivers can use the on-site spaces before an event or appointment. Blue Badge parking is provided at the front car park.
What Are the Alternatives If the On-Site Parking Is Busy?
Salford City Council parking is free for the first 30 minutes, £1.50 for up to 2.5 hours and £3.50 for over 2.5 hours. Parksy also lists a secure space in Weaste, M5 5NN, 0.6 miles away, priced at £110 a month, which can suit longer stays.
What Parksy Parking Is Available Near The Willows?
Parksy lists Claremont Medical Centre at 0.8 miles for £4.30 a day, Tesco Salford, M6, at 0.8 miles for £7.15 an hour with 24/7 access, and a private space in Salford, Greater Manchester, at 0.8 miles for £91 a month. Oaklands Hospital is £4.10 a day at 0.8 miles.
What Should Drivers Know About Match-Day Parking?
The Willows ground has a capacity of 11,363, so match-day demand can be considerably higher than on an ordinary visit. Keeping access clear on Willows Road and Weaste Lane is particularly important during arrivals and departures. Parking on the venue's free front car park avoids taking a space on surrounding streets.
Can I Travel by Train and Walk to The Willows?
Eccles railway station is the nearest station to The Willows, Salford. It is 1.1 miles from the venue, with a 22-minute walk to 168A Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JL. Rail is a practical alternative for visitors who prefer not to drive into the streets around the ground.
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