Parking in Deepdale

Deepdale, the fourth oldest football stadium in the UK, is the home to Preston North End FC, known to their fans as The Lilywhites. Not only were Preston one of the founding members of the football league, they were the first league champions and the first FA cup winners – consequently, making them the first winners of the double. They did all this without being defeated, so were the first invincibles too.

The nearest station to the ground is Preston Railway Station. Located roughly one and a half miles from the ground, it is about a 30-minute walk to Deepdale. The station provides links to the vast majority of Lancashire, as well as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Match attendance regularly exceeds 10,000, therefore it is easier and cheaper to pre-book a guaranteed parking space near Preston North End FC.

There are a wide variety of pubs, bars and restaurants in the area, including The Old Black Bull and The Academy, though many of the pubs in the immediate vicinity are designated for the home fans. Deepdale shopping centre is located opposite the ground and provides a variety of big name brands and restaurants. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is also only a 20-minute drive from the ground and features a number of rollercoasters and activities for the whole family.

Postcode for satnav: PR1 6RU

Does Deepdale have its own car park?

There is a limited amount of parking available at the ground. This costs £12.50 per car.

Is there on-street parking around Deepdale Stadium?

On-street parking is available and can be found in the streets surrounding Deepdale Stadium.

What restrictions are in place on Preston North End match days?

Avoid parking on any grass verges as there are parking patrols in the area and they are particularly vigilant for this issue.

What public transport options are available for getting to Deepdale?

The nearest train station to Deepdale is Preston Railway Station, which is about one and a half miles away. This makes it about a 30-minute walk.

What’s the capacity of Deepdale?

Deepdale has a capacity of 23,404.

How many away fans does the Deepdale hold and what’s the away end?

About 3,000 seats are allocated for away fans, who are seated in the Bill Shankly Kop stand at one end of the pitch.

What’s the address of Preston North End’s Deepdale Stadium?

The address of Deepdale Stadium is Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, PR1 6RU.