Parking Near Meadowbank Stadium, Holyrood
Where Can I Park for Meadowbank Stadium?
Meadowbank Stadium has 98 venue parking spaces and up to 3 hours of free parking, but you must enter your car registration number on tablets around Meadowbank Sports Centre. Parksy also lists spaces 220 yd away for £12 a day and 257 yd away for £12 a day, offering short walks to the venue.
- Address
- 67 Marionville Road, Meadowbank, City of Edinburgh, EH7 5UB
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Space in Dalgety Road, Edinburgh, 220 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station, 1.2 mi (25 min walk)
Parking Near Holyrood
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Meadowbank Stadium Event-Day Parking
Visitors to Meadowbank Stadium can use the venue parking, with up to 3 hours of free parking available by entering the car registration number on tablets around Meadowbank Sports Centre (edinburghleisure.co.uk). The venue parking has 98 spaces, and charges apply (deadlydozen.com), so capacity is limited for busy fixtures and events.
Edinburgh Leisure also lists up to 3 hours of free parking at Meadowbank Sports Centre (edinburghleisure.co.uk). Registration on the venue tablets is required for the free period (edinburghleisure.co.uk).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Meadowbank Stadium
Parksy lists a driveway space on Dalgety Road, 220 yd away, at £12 a day, plus a secure garage space in Edinburgh, 257 yd away, at £12 a day. Both are close enough for a short walk to the venue, although the return walk after a match or show still involves the surrounding streets.
Further options include a space near Restalrig Medical Practice, 0.3 mi away, at £5.90 a day; a space near Easter Road, 0.4 mi away, at £3.50 a day; and a secure space in Albion Gardens, 0.4 mi away, at £6 a day. A secure commercial garage in central Edinburgh is also 0.4 mi away and costs £250 a month. The 0.4 mi choices allow a longer walk after an evening event than the Dalgety Road and 257 yd spaces.
Street Parking Rules Around Meadowbank
Edinburgh City FC says there are no special parking restrictions around the stadium, with free on-street parking in surrounding streets including Wishaw Terrace and Dalgety Avenue (edinburghcityfc.com). Those streets can therefore be alternatives when a marked space is available during a match.
The venue's free parking arrangement requires registration on tablets, while an unregistered vehicle does not receive the free period (edinburghleisure.co.uk).
Walking From St Leonards Station to Meadowbank Stadium
St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is the nearest station, 1.2 mi from Meadowbank Stadium, with a 25 min walk to the venue. The route gives rail users a straightforward alternative to driving for events at 67 Marionville Road.
The venue is in Meadowbank, near Holyrood, and the station walk is longer than the approaches from the nearby Parksy spaces. Drivers who leave a car farther away should allow time for the return walk after a show or match, while rail passengers can use the 25 min station connection without relying on the venue car park.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- ScotRail
- To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.
- Transport Scotland
- Meadowbank Sports Centre
- Parking Changes at Edinburgh Leisure
- Parking Notice - Meadowbank Sports Centre
- Match Day Info - Edinburgh City FC
- Visit Us – Meadowbank Shopping Park
- Meadowbank Sports Centre: Event Venue & Parking Info
* 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 Meadowbank Stadium?
Meadowbank Stadium has 98 venue parking spaces and up to 3 hours of free parking, but you must enter your car registration number on tablets around Meadowbank Sports Centre. Parksy also lists spaces 220 yd away for £12 a day and 257 yd away for £12 a day, offering short walks to the venue.
How Does the Free Parking at Meadowbank Stadium Work?
Up to 3 hours of free parking is available at the venue, but registration on tablets around Meadowbank Sports Centre is required. Enter your car registration number on a tablet to receive the free period. An unregistered vehicle does not receive the free parking period, and charges apply beyond the arrangement.
What Are the Closest Parksy Spaces for Meadowbank Stadium?
Parksy lists a driveway space on Dalgety Road, 220 yd away, at £12 a day, and a secure garage space in Edinburgh, 257 yd away, at £12 a day. Both are close enough for a short walk to the venue, although the return walk after a match or show still involves the surrounding streets.
Is There Free Street Parking Near the Stadium?
Edinburgh City FC says there are no special parking restrictions around the stadium, with free on-street parking in surrounding streets including Wishaw Terrace and Dalgety Avenue. These streets can be alternatives when a marked space is available during a match. The venue's free parking arrangement still requires registration on tablets.
What Cheaper Parking Options Are Near the Venue?
Parksy lists a space near Restalrig Medical Practice, 0.3 mi away, at £5.90 a day; a space near Easter Road, 0.4 mi away, at £3.50 a day; and a secure space in Albion Gardens, 0.4 mi away, at £6 a day. The 0.4 mi choices involve a longer walk after an evening event.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Driving?
St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is the nearest station, 1.2 mi from the stadium, with a 25 min walk to the venue. The route is a straightforward alternative for events at 67 Marionville Road. Rail passengers can use the 25 min station connection without relying on the venue car park.
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