Birmingham City away guide — St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.

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Getting there

Bordesley station — Two stops from Moor Street but a limited matchday service — most away fans walk from the city centre.
Walk from New Street — 25 minutes via Digbeth and Coventry Road; well-signed and busy with fans on both sides.
Parking — Street parking east of the ground is heavily permit-controlled; use the Digbeth or Bullring car parks and walk.

Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

Digbeth food halls — Neutral, spacious and 20 minutes from the ground — the safest pre-match option for a group in colours. Colours policy unknownMap
Coventry Road cafés — Excellent Balti-belt curry houses, most open from midday and used to matchday crowds. Colours policy unknownMap
Ground concourse — Basic pies and Bovril; queues are heavy from 14:30 so go early or eat before. Colours policy unknownMap

Worth the detour

Custard Factory, Digbeth

Street art, record shops and independent bars in the old Bird's works.

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Birmingham Back to Backs

National Trust courtyard houses; pre-booked timed tours only.

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Gas Street Basin

Canal-side walk from the centre, 10 minutes from New Street.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

The Anchor, Digbeth
Grade II Victorian corner pub with a huge cask range; quiet at lunchtime and welcoming to travelling fans.
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Warwick Bar & Grand Union canal walk
A towpath loop behind Digbeth that almost nobody uses — 15 minutes of calm before the ground.
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Cafe Artum, Hockley
Record shop and espresso bar in the Jewellery Quarter; good coffee before the tram down.
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Transport alert

Evening kick-off

Check the last train or coach home before you buy — midweek late services can be limited.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Away fans are asked to use the Cattell Road approach; police often close Garrison Lane before kick-off.

Ground note · unverified

Colours are discouraged in the streets immediately around the ground.

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