Parking in Bramall Lane

Bramall Lane, home to Sheffield United, is widely recognised as the oldest football stadium in the UK and was opened in 1855. Sheffield United, nicknamed The Blades because of the cities historic links to the steel industry, have played on the ground since 1889. Brian Deane is attributed with scoring the first English Premiership goal while playing for The Blades in 1992. Today, the stadium can see over 30,000 supporters walk through its gates on any given match day. This can put pressure on parking near the stadium, making it much easier and cheaper to prebook a guaranteed parking space.

It is roughly a 20-minute walk to the ground from Sheffield Train Station, which represents the only station a realistic option to walk to the ground. The station provides connections to multiple cities across the UK including Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, and London St Pancras International. We have a number of cheaper, guaranteed parking spaces located across the city, with many near Sheffield United's stadium. 

While pubs close to the ground tend to be reserved for home fans only, there are a number of pubs suitable for away fans close to the ground. The Sheaf Island is a Weatherspoon’s located roughly 10 minutes away, while The Devonshire Cat is also a popular location for away fans. There are also a variety of restaurants and bars located in the city centre, which is within walking distance of the ground.

Bramall Lane postcode for satnav: Sheffield, S2 4SU

Does the Bramall Lane have its own car park?

Bramall Lane does not have its own car park available.

Is there on-street parking around Bramall Lane?

There is a small amount of on-street parking to be found in the area of Bramall Lane.

What restrictions are in place on Sheffield United match days?

Many roads that are close to stadium are restricted to residents only parking.

What public transport options are available for getting to Bramall Lane?

The only train station which is within reasonable walking distance of the ground is Sheffield Train Station. It is roughly a 20-minute walk from here to Bramall Lane.

What’s the capacity of Bramall Lane?

The capacity of Bramall Lane is 32,125.

How many away fans does Bramall Lane hold and what’s the away end called?

Away fans are seated in the lower tier of the Redbrik Estate Agency, also known as the Bramall Stand, at one end of the stadium. This area can hold around 3,000 away fans.

What’s the address of Sheffield Utd’s Bramall Lane Stadium?

You can find Sheffield Utd’s ground at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.