Parking in The County Ground

The county ground has been the home to Swindon Town FC since 1896. It was the first football league club to install floodlights and was also used as a prisoner of war camp during world war two, with huts on the pitch used to house detainees. Also known as the Robins, Swindon are ranked as the 47^th most successful English football team of all time domestically.

The ground is roughly 25 minutes away from Swindon Train Station, which is an important railway junction and provides services to London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. It can be easier and cheaper to pre-book a guaranteed parking space near the County Ground.

There is a specially designated bar for away fans, called Bar 71, while there are a wide variety of pubs, restaurants and bars in the local area including The Merlin, The County Hotel and even the Cricket Club, which is available when there is no cricket on.

Postcode for satnav: SN1 2ED

Does The County Ground have its own car park?

There is parking available at The County Ground for £10 per car. Spaces at the stadium car park cannot be reserved in advance so it's recommended to arrive early to ensure there is an available space.

Is there on-street parking around The County Ground in Swindon?

On-street parking can be found in the area and there are also a few car parks that offer match day parking, for example at the St Joseph Catholic College on Ocotal Way. 

What restrictions are in place on Swindon Town Football Club match days?

Whilst there are not specific restrictions in place for Swindon Town FC match days, it is important to check for signs showing parking restrictions before leaving your vehicle when parking in an on-street parking bay.

What public transport options are available for getting to The County Ground?

The nearest train station is Swindon. This station is about 25 minutes away from The County Ground and it offers regular services connected to London, Bristol, and Cardiff.

What’s the capacity of The County Ground?

The capacity of The County Ground is 15,728.

How many away fans does The County Ground hold and what’s the away end?

Up to 1,200 away fans can be housed in The County Ground. They are located in the Arkells Stand at one side of the pitch.

What’s the address of Swindon Town’s County Ground?

Swindon Town’s County Ground is located on County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED.