Delboy Dave Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 Alright guys - going to old Trafford tomorrow night for the first time, plan on driving up so does anyone know te best place to park etc? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 29 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 29 January, 2013 C'mon, with all the legends on this board (s Clarke hypo Bearsy Turks Milton roader etc) someone must be able to help a old Trafford virgin like me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 From footballgroundguide.com: There are lots of small private car parks near to the ground, otherwise it is street parking. Peter Bennett suggests parking at Old Trafford Cricket Ground (cost £10). Try to arrive early (before 1pm) as if you arrive later, it takes ages leaving the car park after the game. Gareth Hawker adds; 'I parked at the Salford Quays Lowry Mall, a ten minute walk away from the stadium, the cost of which was £3.50. There was virtually no traffic on leaving, and the road takes you straight onto the M601 which joins up with the M62/M6. This avoids the congestion of the traffic heading South'. This car park also offers free parking for four hours if you spend £5 or more in the shopping centre and then get a store to validate your receipt/car parking ticket). There is also the MediaCityUK Multi Storey Car Park located at Salford Quays, it has 2,300 spaces and is only a ten minute walk from Old Trafford (see more details below). Alternatively: Park in Altrincham town centre and take the Metrolink to the ground (20 minutes). Some pubs such as the Bricklayers Arms in Altrincham town centre, will allow parking for the afternoon, as long as you enjoy a pre match drink (they also do good food). Kevin Dixon-Jackson adds; 'You can get the Metrolink to Old Trafford from Ladywell Halt, in Eccles, where there is also free secure parking. It is about a 15 minute journey on the tram and costs £1.20 return. You can reach Eccles from the M60 (take the Carrington spur J8 A6144(M)) or M602 Motorway (leave at the first junction for Eccles, turn right, and right again at the lights, onto Eccles New Road. Secure parking is immediately on your right). You are only 200 yards away from the Drinking Capital which is Eccles town centre!' My Tip For Parking & Getting Away After The Game: Going along the A56, as the stadium emerges in front of you, follow the signs for Old Trafford Cricket Ground, which means that you will bear off the A56 to the right. At the end of the park on your left and before you reach the Cricket Ground, turn right into Great Stone Road. Just over the hill you will see a pub called the Quadrant, which is next door to a chip shop. There is plenty of street parking in this area, up to around 1.15-1.30pm. You are only a ten minute walk away from the ground. The Quadrant pub itself, I found okay to have a drink in. After the game, head away from Old Trafford (keeping the Quadrant pub on your left) along the side streets. You will reach the A5145 (Edge Lane). Turn right down here and you will eventually join up again with the motorway and avoid all those traffic jams on the A56. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey88 Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 If I was you I would park at the Lowry shopping centre. Only a ten minute walk from the ground and its pretty well sign posted. You can get a few hours parking free aswell if you spend a fiver so ideal if you want to go in a grab a bite to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonroader07 Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 I have been there on one occasion, we parked about five miles away and got a taxi to the ground, after the game we went into a pub nearby untill the rabble had gone and then got a cab back to the car, hope that helps COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 In the old days you could usually find somewhere in Trafford Park, which is a massive industrial estate, but even then lots of the firms there were makng a few bob out of charging. You might be lucky if you go early enough and find a single yellow area, given it is an evening match. There are indeed spaces in or near the Lowry as Mikey says, but bear in mind there will be c 70,000 fans with the same idea. Personally I'd park near a station in a suburb, such as Sale, and go in on the Metro. I once did that on the old train line before it was converted to trams, wearing my scarf. Frankly I would not recommend that approach! Best station to get off at is Warwick Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 I live up this way and regularly go to OT. If you pick the side of the stadium that goes to the Trafford Centre there is loads of parking in the industrial estate that you'll pay about a fiver for. Given the size of the place getting in, parking and getting out again is relatively easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 29 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 29 January, 2013 Thanks alot for your advice chaps! Got plenty of options - was a bit worried with the amount of people going it would be a nightmare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 I always park at Altrincham and go in by the Metro. There is a car park right by the Metro station and the cost of parking plus return ticket is probably less than for parking at the ground. The Old Trafford stop is about a 10 minute walk from the stadium. It might seem a fiddle but the big advantage of the game is that going back to Altrincham by the Metro gets you well clear of the gridlock, so it can actually be a quicker getaway. Also I was put off parking at Old Trafford by having my radio and the contents of my boot stolen in 94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 I always park at Altrincham and go in by the Metro. There is a car park right by the Metro station and the cost of parking plus return ticket is probably less than for parking at the ground. The Old Trafford stop is about a 10 minute walk from the stadium. It might seem a fiddle but the big advantage of the game is that going back to Altrincham by the Metro gets you well clear of the gridlock, so it can actually be a quicker getaway. Also I was put off parking at Old Trafford by having my radio and the contents of my boot stolen in 94. whats it like getting out on the metro afters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 29 January, 2013 Share Posted 29 January, 2013 Thanks alot for your advice chaps! Got plenty of options - was a bit worried with the amount of people going it would be a nightmare! Parking is never a problem. Getting away afterwards...nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Parking is never a problem. Getting away afterwards...nightmare. Too right. I visit relatives in Manchester fairly often. Trying to come home after a Man u match is anightmare. Not only is the A56/A556 choc a block ,but even the M6 is busier than usual right down to near Stoke. How their fans get home to Surrey by bed time is beyond me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 Never had a problem getting on the Metro after a game. The crowd has thinned a bit by the time you reach the station and it is fairly well stewarded and nothing like the Upton park queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 30 January, 2013 Share Posted 30 January, 2013 I live up this way and regularly go to OT. If you pick the side of the stadium that goes to the Trafford Centre there is loads of parking in the industrial estate that you'll pay about a fiver for. Given the size of the place getting in, parking and getting out again is relatively easy. I live here also and work at Exchange Quay next to OT. Bangkoksaint is right. There are loads of carparks for £5 in Trafford Park industrial estate. The further away from the ground the easier to find one. My advice is enter Trafford Park from Junction 9 on the M60 and follow signs to OT. You will see guys waving you to car parks. They start at about 15 mins walk from the ground. Avoid the A56 through Sale and Old Trafford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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