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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Villa Park

Aston Villa, Birmingham. Away support sits in the Doug Ellis Stand (lower tier) (approx. 3,000). Nearest station is Witton, 5 min. By road: M6 J6.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Frankfurt Christmas Market — From early November the city centre is gridlocked on Saturdays if combining with a trip in — allow extra time.
  • Bank holiday engineering — New Street frequently has engineering works over spring bank holidays; check for rail replacement before travelling.
Stylised illustration of Villa Park in Birmingham
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Getting there

  • Witton station — Right behind the Doug Ellis Stand; trains from Birmingham New Street take under 10 minutes.
  • Aston station — A short walk the other side of the park, useful if Witton platforms are jammed after full time.
  • Driving — M6 J6 onto the Aston Expressway; the Aston University car parks are the safest bet and clear reasonably fast.
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Safe away spots

  • Trinity Road pubs — A cluster of traditional boozers on the approach from Aston station, generally fine for away fans in small groups. Map
  • Witton food vans — Burger and chip vans set up by the station on matchdays — quick before the short walk in. Map
  • Birmingham city centre — For a longer pre-match, the Bullring and Digbeth are 15 minutes away by train before you head out to Witton. Map
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Worth the detour

Aston Hall

Jacobean mansion in the park next to the stadium, free to walk the grounds.

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Aston Park

Green space wrapping the ground, good for a pre-match wander.

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Birmingham Back to Backs

National Trust courtyard houses in the city centre, pre-booked tours only.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Bartons Arms, High Street Aston

    Ornate Victorian gin palace a 12-minute walk away, spectacular tiled interior and rarely visited by away fans.

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  • Aston Hall walled garden

    A quiet corner of the park most matchgoers walk straight past.

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  • Witton Cemetery chapel

    Grade II listed Victorian chapel next to the station, an odd but peaceful five minutes before the ground.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Birmingham diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

Witton station's narrow platforms get very congested immediately after the final whistle — allow time or walk to Aston instead.

Ground note

The Aston Expressway runs a tidal flow system; check which direction is open before driving in.