Parking at Old Trafford - match day?

**Kieron** · 12-03-2007, 10:51 AM

Hi all,

I'm taking my son to see the United v's UEFA 11 on Tuesday night - just wondered if anybody had any pointers on the ease or difficulty of parking at the ground and how long before the match to be there for to ensure we get parked.

Never been to Old Trafford before so any help would be most appreciated.

Cheers,

Kieron

andykn · 12-03-2007, 11:09 AM

Use the Metrolink (tram) and get off at Old Trafford, its about 5 mins walk.

**Kieron** · 12-03-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by andykn

Use the Metrolink (tram) and get off at Old Trafford, its about 5 mins walk.

I'm driving from Blackpool though, so I'd rather go straight to the ground. My son's only 10 also so don't really fancy trying to get back to a car via a tram along with 60 thousand other supporters.

Thanks for the info though.

ash · 12-03-2007, 11:40 AM

You can buy matchday car parking at £8.00 so your spot will be designated: http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={6C4EE71C-0DF0-4B7E-AECC-E73C241A6DDB}
Read the bottom bit

Best to phone them personally though

madcyril · 12-03-2007, 11:52 AM

Get your A-Z/Tom Tom out,look for Seymour Grove(10 mins from ground),park up an hour before and go to the chippy(Red Dragon)for tea

.It is on the other side from where your coming from but I parked there for years without a problem.When going home you go straight down Chester Rd on to the M602.You could park on the Stretford side but Im not too sure of anywhere.Another place to try is Ordsall Lane but again get there early,it just of the bottom of the M602(Regent Rd).There are a few industrial estate car parks on Ordsall Lane that charge(not sure how much) but may get full fairly quick.

**johnscarlet** · 12-03-2007, 12:49 PM

I use the Old Trafford Cricket Grounds carpark . Only a 5 minute stroll to the ground from there , and quick to get away from afterwards down the back roads . IIRC its about £6 , might be £8 though

John

UKflames · 12-03-2007, 4:20 PM

Another vote here for the cricket ground

Took my old man to see UTD play, we left 5 mins from the end (they were winning 4-0), legged it back to the car and saved an hour getting through traffic.

ash · 12-03-2007, 6:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UKflames

Another vote here for the cricket ground

Took my old man to see UTD play, we left 5 mins from the end (they were winning 4-0), legged it back to the car and saved an hour getting through traffic.

Mmmm.... Watford game?

UKflames · 15-03-2007, 2:34 PM

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Mmmm.... Watford game?

Certainly was, couldn't have asked for better for his first time at OT

ash · 15-03-2007, 5:30 PM

Lucky you! I don't get to go many, with study, work and no money

Mighty Chipster · 06-11-2007, 7:06 PM

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Originally Posted by johnscarlet

I use the Old Trafford Cricket Grounds carpark . Only a 5 minute stroll to the ground from there , and quick to get away from afterwards down the back roads . IIRC its about £6 , might be £8 though

John

Do you mean the Lancashire County Cricket Ground? postcode M16 0PX ??

I want to programme my satnav for this sundays game!

My 6 year old son is over the moon and can't wait to see his first man utd game. (THB - so am I!)

MC

**johnscarlet** · 06-11-2007, 7:14 PM

Yep ,
I tend to park right in the south west corner , at the exit next to B&Q . Walk through the carpark and past the cricket ground , the loos are open should you need to use them and you can walk up the steps to look at the cricket ground . Walk along Warwick Road , cross the A56 and then your into Sir Matt Busby Way . Plenty of outlets to get some food on the way to the ground and lots of stalls selling merchandise . The club won't be hurt as its Nike that make all the money from the Megastore and they have already stumped up anything Utd are going to get

john

thfccambs · 06-11-2007, 9:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kieron

Hi all,

I'm taking my son to see the United v's UEFA 11 on Tuesday night -

Woodywizz · 06-11-2007, 9:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hunts1uk

The original post was in March, Jeff

thfccambs · 06-11-2007, 9:53 PM

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Originally Posted by woodywizz

The original post was in March, Jeff

I know,i was shocked that much it took me months to hit the submit button.

Mighty Chipster · 07-11-2007, 8:34 AM

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Originally Posted by johnscarlet

Yep ,
I tend to park right in the south west corner , at the exit next to B&Q . Walk through the carpark and past the cricket ground , the loos are open should you need to use them and you can walk up the steps to look at the cricket ground . Walk along Warwick Road , cross the A56 and then your into Sir Matt Busby Way . Plenty of outlets to get some food on the way to the ground and lots of stalls selling merchandise . The club won't be hurt as its Nike that make all the money from the Megastore and they have already stumped up anything Utd are going to get

john

Thanks John, I will heed your advice!

Would I be right in thinking that it will be slow going getting away from old trafford and onto the main routes?

Woodywizz · 07-11-2007, 8:54 AM

Yep you would be right indeed - traffic is horrendous getting out of town just after the match - unless you know the back roads...like me

Mighty Chipster · 07-11-2007, 2:29 PM

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Originally Posted by woodywizz

Yep you would be right indeed - traffic is horrendous getting out of town just after the match - unless you know the back roads...like me

Any tips?

city fan · 07-11-2007, 2:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty Chipster

Any tips?

Go to a Man City game instead

Woodywizz · 07-11-2007, 2:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty Chipster

Any tips?

Whereabouts are you going home to?

Mighty Chipster · 07-11-2007, 4:02 PM

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Originally Posted by woodywizz

Whereabouts are you going home to?

According to multimap.com: from leaving Talbot road, then Chester road heading towards a56 then to the a556 then m6 j19.

TIA

MC

Juiceloose · 07-11-2007, 4:28 PM

Mighty,

I think you will have to grin and put up with the traffic down the A56 until you get to the M56. Once on the M56 you can either leave at junction 7 and use A556 to M16 J19. A556 is a dual carriageway and does crawl along as well.

The alternative although longer, is to stay on M56 and then then join M6 at junction 20A (Lymm). You will avoid the queues on the A556 and also won't have to queue to join M6.

**johnscarlet** · 07-11-2007, 4:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty Chipster

According to multimap.com: from leaving Talbot road, then Chester road heading towards a56 then to the a556 then m6 j19.

TIA

MC

South then I take it ?
A lot will also depend on what Stand you are in , The closer you are to the Stretford End the longer its going to take you to get back to your car . Quickest I have ever been out was when sitting in the East stand , encounterd very little traffic .
Come out of the Cricket Ground carpark by B&Q and turn left along Great stone road
Take the 3rd exit at the roundabout into Kings Road
Turn left into Cromwell Road follow to the end
Turn left onto the A5145 and then follow signs for the Airport

It misses out the A56 and M60 . It may still be busy though

Juiceloose · 07-11-2007, 4:30 PM

City Fan,

Mighty said he wanted to watch football

**johnscarlet** · 07-11-2007, 4:43 PM

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Originally Posted by johnscarlet

South then I take it ?
A lot will also depend on what Stand you are in , The closer you are to the Stretford End the longer its going to take you to get back to your car . Quickest I have ever been out was when sitting in the East stand , encounterd very little traffic .
Come out of the Cricket Ground carpark by B&Q and turn left along Great stone road
Take the 3rd exit at the roundabout into Kings Road
Turn left into Cromwell Road follow to the end
Turn left onto the A5145 and then follow signs for the Airport

It misses out the A56 and M60 . It may still be busy though

And another tip , when you come off the M56 to get onto the A556 there is an island with a filter lane. Most traffic takes the filter , and its a massive Q just because of the volume . The right hand lane is usually empty and you can cruise right up to the island and turn left onto the A556 quite legally and with no problems . The same again with the M6 junction , ignore the filter lane and go to the main island. Its a bit hard to explain , but if you zoom in with google earth, its a bit clearer

Woodywizz · 07-11-2007, 5:08 PM

Excellent tips John

**johnscarlet** · 07-11-2007, 6:29 PM

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Originally Posted by woodywizz

Excellent tips John

You learn quick when you crawl along in a queue , not once but twice . And then see no traffic at/on the island

kopchoir · 07-11-2007, 7:10 PM

hi looks like you have this sorted another possibility is that you could get the wife to drive park in manchester while she shops then catch the metrolink tram in the centre of manc to old trafford more atmospheric and you have the added bonus of a half time pint as the wife is driving

**johnscarlet** · 07-11-2007, 7:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kopchoir

hi looks like you have this sorted another possibility is that you could get the wife to drive park in manchester while she shops then catch the metrolink tram in the centre of manc to old trafford more atmospheric and you have the added bonus of a half time pint as the wife is driving

If the wife goes shopping you won't be able to afford a half time pint