Parking in Hillsborough Stadium

Hillsborough Stadium, located in Sheffield, has been the home ground of Sheffield Wednesday FC since opening in 1899. It is also a potential venue for future international World Cup matches. Sheffield Wednesday FC, otherwise known as the Owl, due to their proximity to the Sheffield suburb of Owlerton. Throughout their history they have won four league titles, three FA Cups and one League Cup. Sheffield Wednesday also hold the record for the fastest sending off – Kevin Pressman after 13 seconds – and the fastest shot ever recorded – David Hirst at 114 miles per hour.

The stadium does have its own car park, which can be busy and fills quickly. As a result, it is often much easier and considerably cheaper to book your parking space before arrival. This means no queuing to get in and out of the car park and guarantees a parking space on the day of the event. The closest train station is Sheffield and is roughly three miles from Hillsborough Stadium. There is also a Hillsborough tram stop designated for the stadium and connects directly to Sheffield Train station.

The Railway Hotel is the closest pub and restaurant that admits away fans, while The New Barrack Tavern is also a popular location. There are also some great activities and attractions to make the most out of your visit, including The Sheffield Botanical Gardens, The Kelham Island Museum that explores the industrial past of Sheffield, and the Peak District is a fantastic location for a scenic walk.

Postcode for satnav: S6 1SW

Does Hillsborough have its own car park?

There is no official car park available at Hillsborough.

Is there on-street parking around Hillsborough?

On-street parking can be found around Hillsborough. It is recommended to arrive early on match days to find a parking spot.

What restrictions are in place on Sheffield Wednesday match days?

Some of the roads near to Hillsborough are for permit holders only. Be sure to check for warning signs nearby before leaving your vehicle.

What public transport options are available for getting to Hillsborough?

Sheffield Railway Station is just over three miles away from Hillsborough. The bus station is one minutes’ walk away from the train station and there are bus services that travel from there to Hillsborough. Bus route 53 to Ecclesfield runs every ten minutes to the ground. The tram is another option for travelling from the train station to Hillsborough. They run every ten minutes during the day.

What are the best pubs close to Hillsborough?

The Railway Hotel on Penniston Road is popular, particularly with away fans. The New Barrack Tavern serves a great selection of real ales and imported lagers, as well as tasty, locally made pork pies. This pub is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

What’s the capacity of Hillsborough and how many away fans does it hold?

The capacity of Hillsborough is 39,732, including capacity to hold up to 3,700 away supporters.

What’s the address of Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium?

Hillsborough Stadium is located at Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 1SW.