Parking Near Saffron Lane Stadium, St Marys
Where Can I Park for Saffron Lane Stadium?
For event-day parking, the stadium has ample free parking, with the entrance on the right when travelling northbound on Saffron Lane. The closest listed Parksy space is on Clifton Road, 0.2 mi away, at £12 a day. Leicester railway station is 1.3 mi away, with a listed 27-minute walk to the stadium.
- Address
- 48 Shakespeare Street, Aylestone Park, Leicester, LE2 7NL
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking Space in Clifton Road, Leicester, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Leicester railway station, 1.3 mi (27 min walk)
Parking Near St Marys
A sports stadium Photo: Pexels / Amar Preciado
Event-Day Parking at Saffron Lane Stadium
Saffron Lane Stadium is at 48 Shakespeare Street, Aylestone Park, Leicester, LE2 7NL, near St Marys. The council page also gives the venue contact as saffronlaneathletics@leicester.gov.uk and lists a telephone contact for parking and transport queries (leicester.gov.uk).
Leicester Coritanian says the parking entrance is on the right when travelling northbound on Saffron Lane and describes ample free parking at the stadium (leicestercoritanian.com). The club also says stadium parking is often used as overflow parking (leicestercoritanian.com). Those entrance details are useful when an event brings heavier traffic to Saffron Lane than a normal training session.
Parksy Spaces Near SLS
The closest listed Parksy option is a driveway space in Clifton Road, 0.2 mi away, priced at £12 a day. A secure space at Pentland Close, Leicester LE2, is 0.3 mi away and costs £10.31 an hour, while secure parking at Commercial Square is also 0.3 mi away and costs £10 an hour.
For a longer walk after a show or match, a space at Holiday Inn Express Leicester is 0.6 mi away at £20 a day, and parking at Saffron Group Practice is 0.6 mi away at £0.80 an hour. Blue Fox Close offers a secure daily space 0.9 mi away for £12 a day. The 0.2 mi Clifton Road walk is the shortest of these listed spaces, while Blue Fox Close leaves the longest walk back to the venue.
Named Parking Alternatives Around Aylestone Park
The venue car park and Parksy spaces are not the only named parking points in the area. Leicester Coritanian identifies the stadium parking entrance from northbound Saffron Lane and says its parking is used as overflow parking (leicestercoritanian.com).
Leicester City’s away-day information says the facility offers 20 spaces on a first come, first served basis, with cyclists entering via Car Park B and showing a match ticket on arrival (fulhamsupporterstrust.com). This provides a named match-day alternative for drivers who are considering a venue-side facility, although the first-come arrangement makes arrival timing important.
Street Restrictions and Enforcement by the Venue
The council also identifies a Stadium Event charge of £102 per hour (leicester.gov.uk). These event-specific figures show why parking arrangements can differ sharply between an ordinary visit and a major stadium booking.
The parking entrance is on the right when travelling northbound on Saffron Lane, according to Leicester Coritanian (leicestercoritanian.com). The club says stadium parking is often used as overflow parking (leicestercoritanian.com), so traffic around the entrance can build when nearby activity is busy. The venue address is 48 Shakespeare Street in Aylestone Park, near St Marys, Leicester.
Walking From Leicester Railway Station
Leicester railway station is the nearest station to SLS, at 1.3 mi from the venue and a 27-minute walk. The station is the practical rail choice for visitors who want to avoid driving into Aylestone Park for an event.
From the station, the journey continues on foot to the stadium at 48 Shakespeare Street. The listed walking time is 27 minutes, making rail a realistic option for visitors who can arrive before the event and leave after the crowd has cleared.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- ST MARYS CITY CENTRE OFF-STREET PUBLIC CAR ...
- National Rail Enquiries
- Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium | Leicester ...
- Matchday Parking - Leicester City Forum
- Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium - Artificial Grass Pitch
- CONTACT | Leicester Coritanian
- Away Day Guide - Leicester City
* 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 Saffron Lane Stadium?
For event-day parking, the stadium has ample free parking, with the entrance on the right when travelling northbound on Saffron Lane. The closest listed Parksy space is on Clifton Road, 0.2 mi away, at £12 a day. Leicester railway station is 1.3 mi away, with a listed 27-minute walk to the stadium.
Where Is the Stadium Parking Entrance?
The parking entrance is on the right when travelling northbound on Saffron Lane. Stadium parking is often used as overflow parking, so traffic around the entrance can build when nearby activity is busy. The venue is at 48 Shakespeare Street, Aylestone Park, Leicester, LE2 7NL, near St Marys.
What Are the Closest Parksy Spaces to the Stadium?
The closest listed Parksy option is a driveway space on Clifton Road, 0.2 mi away, priced at £12 a day. Pentland Close and Commercial Square are both 0.3 mi away, costing £10.31 an hour and £10 an hour respectively. The 0.2 mi Clifton Road walk is the shortest listed option.
Are There Named Parking Alternatives Around the Stadium?
A named venue-side alternative offers 20 spaces on a first come, first served basis. Cyclists enter via Car Park B and show a match ticket on arrival. The first-come arrangement makes arrival timing important for drivers considering this facility, while the stadium parking entrance is on the right when travelling northbound on Saffron Lane.
What Event Parking Charge Is Listed by the Council?
The council identifies a Stadium Event charge of £102 per hour. Event-specific figures show why parking arrangements can differ between an ordinary visit and a major stadium booking. Stadium parking is often used as overflow parking, so traffic around the entrance can build when nearby activity is busy.
Can I Walk From Leicester Railway Station?
Leicester railway station is the nearest station, at 1.3 mi from the stadium and a 27-minute walk. It is a practical rail choice for visitors who want to avoid driving into Aylestone Park for an event. From the station, the journey continues on foot to the stadium at 48 Shakespeare Street.
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