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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Vale Park

Port Vale, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. Away support sits in the Bycars Stand (approx. 2,500). Nearest station is Longport, 20 min. By road: M6 J15/16.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Potteries fog — Late autumn can bring low-lying mist across the Stoke area, occasionally affecting visibility on approach roads.
  • Bank holiday markets — Spring bank holiday events in Burslem town centre can affect parking near the ground.
Stylised illustration of Vale Park in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
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Getting there

  • Longport station — The nearest station, around 20 minutes' walk to the ground through Burslem.
  • Bus from Hanley — Buses run from Stoke-on-Trent's city centre out to Burslem.
  • Driving — M6 J15 or J16, then follow signs into Burslem; the ground has a large car park.
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Safe away spots

  • The Wheatsheaf, Burslem — Traditional pub near the ground, popular with home and away fans. Map
  • Burslem market — Local market in the historic town centre, good for a browse before kick-off. Map
  • Ground concourse — Solid matchday fare including the local Staffordshire oatcake. Map
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Worth the detour

Middleport Pottery

Working Victorian pottery factory offering tours, a short walk from the ground.

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Burslem town centre

The 'Mother Town' of the Potteries, with striking Victorian architecture.

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Ceramics heritage trail

Several historic pottery sites in the wider Stoke area worth exploring.

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Off the beaten track

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

  • The Leopard, Burslem

    Historic backstreet pub with literary connections, quieter than the main matchday pubs.

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  • Westport Lake

    Nature reserve near Longport station, a peaceful pre-match walk.

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  • Middleport oatcake shop

    Local shop selling the Staffordshire oatcake, a must-try before the game.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

Vale Park is one of the largest grounds in the division relative to attendance — the away end can feel sparse on quieter fixtures.

Ground note

Burslem's streets are narrow and can get congested quickly before kick-off.