Port Vale away guide

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.

Stylised illustration of Vale Park in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent

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.

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.

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

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. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

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

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

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

Ground note · unverified

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

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

From the away end

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Places to eat in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent

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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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