Parking in The Valley

The Valley Stadium, located in South East London, is the home of Charlton Athletic FC. It has been the home of Charlton since 1919, though it was largely renovated in the early 1990s. The club, who are often referred to by their fans as The Addicks were founded in 1905 and their most successful season was probably in 1937, when they finished second in the top division.

While there is an official car park located at The Valley Stadium, it is reserved for permit holders only. There is also some street parking, but much of this is residents only. AS a result, it is advisable to secure an allocated spot by booking your parking space in advance. Charlton Railway station is a short walk from the ground and provides services into Charing Cross, London Bridge, and London Waterloo.

There are a number of pub located near The Valley Stadium that welcome away fans and serve food, these include The Antigallican, The Rose of Denmark, and The Pickwick. The stadium is also just a short way from Greenwich where you will find the National Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory Greenwich, and The Cutty Sark. These are all great attractions suitable for the whole family. 

Postcode for satnav: SE7 8BL

Does The Valley have its own parking?

There is an official stadium car park at The Valley. However, this is reserved for permit holders only.

Is there on-street parking around The Valley football ground?

On-street parking is available near The Valley football ground. This is limited and, like most of London, much of the area is only available for residents’ parking.

What restrictions are in place on event days?

A local residents parking scheme is in operation on the streets around The Valley, which means that there is very little on-street parking available in close vicinity to the stadium.

What public transport options are available for getting to The Valley?

Charlton Railway Station is only a five minute walk from The Valley stadium. Bus routes 161, 472 and 486 stop outside the stadium.

What’s the capacity of The Valley?

The Valley is a 27,111 capacity sports stadium.

How many away fans does The Valley hold?

There is typically an allocation of 3,000 for away fans at The Valley.

What is the away end at The Valley?

Away fans are located in the Jimmy Seed (South) Stand. This stand is named after the 1947 FA Cup winning manager of Charlton Athletic.

What’s the address for The Valley football ground?

The address for The Valley football ground is Floyd Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL.