St James’ Park is one of the most popular matchday destinations in England. A capacity crowd of 52,000 regularly attend the Premier League games, meaning parking might seem tricky in the surrounding areas of the ground.
However, we are here to tell you the best spots to park and give you insider tips, helping to ease any potential concerns or worries about finding a suitable parking spot on matchday.
Find out our best recommendations and general information about parking near St James’ Park below.
How much is St James’ Park official parking?
Due to the location of the stadium in the middle of the city centre, there isn't an official large car park like you will find at most Premier League stadiums. The best the club can offer is 120 car parking spaces in the vicinity of the stadium, but when you consider the size of the stadium, this is nothing.
Within these 120 spaces are disabled spaces, and fans who want to use these spots should contact the club directly with plenty of notice.
NCP car parks
While the lack of an official car park isn't ideal, the city centre location of St James' Park means you won't be short of (paid) options. There are several NCP car parks nearby, but let’s focus on the top choices that make your experience even easier.
First up is the Newcastle St John Street car park, conveniently located on Grainger Street. It’s just a short ten-minute stroll to the stadium, costing £10 on match days. Make sure to place your booking confirmation on the dashboard, as this car park uses Pay & Display recognition. The postcode is NE1 5JG, ideally situated in the heart of the lively shopping district!
Another fantastic option is the John Dobson Street Car Park, which is perfect for fans. With 550 spaces and six designated disabled bays available through a pre-booking system, it caters to everyone's needs. Parking here costs £14.95 for four to 24 hours, and it’s just as close to the stadium, also a ten-minute walk away. You can save a little by paying through the NCP app, which offers the same time frame for only £11.95.
Both of the above NCP sites are open 24/7, meaning there is no concern for visitors around returning to a locked car park, even with any plans going into the evening after a Newcastle United game. Whichever you choose, you're sure to have a convenient parking experience, allowing you more time to enjoy the excitement of the game!
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Is there any free parking near St James’ Park?
In terms of free car park, forget about it for midweek and Saturday matches, as these simply do not exist in major UK city centres with Newcastle very much included. On Sundays, however, you may find some car parks that do offer free parking. Please ensure you read all parking signs correctly to avoid having to pay a fine or having your car clamped.
Is there any on-street parking near St James’ Park?
Stanhope and Diana Street are the best streets near the stadium where you can find parking spots. From Newcastle Stanhope Street, it is a nine-minute walk to St James’ Park, and parking costs £8.95 for 12 hours at the weekend. Meanwhile, from Diana Street, it is around a 15-minute walk to the stadium. Both options are affordable and convenient for fans on matchdays, so they will be in demand.
Q-Park Stowell Street is another option for fans. It is a five to ten-minute walk to the stadium and is relatively stress-free. However, it is expensive, costing £2.60 per hour. There are only 266 spaces available in the car park, and it is popular on matchdays, but fans can pre-book a space before the game. Fans anticipating a rush to get to the stadium on time and wanting a short walk to the stadium should consider this car park.
When considering road availability and access to other car parks mentioned, it should be noted that road closures may be brought in close to kick off on match day until well after full-time. Common closures can include St James' Street, Strawberry Place and Leazes Park Road.
Insider tips on St James’ Park parking
In our St James' Park stadium guide, Jason Adderley, a visiting West Brom supporter, advised fellow football fans of a multi-storey car park at the Royal Victoria Infirmary on Queen Victoria Road. Adderley claims that the car park provides a quick getaway after the game.
Another FGG tip is to use Newcastle College. This is a handy car park that has room for around 400 parking spaces and is just a 15-minute walk from the stadium. The most up-to-date information indicates that fans can park here for £4 on matchday, but these prices may have risen, so prepare to pay a little more.
The car park's entrance is off a roundabout on Scotswood Road and is a short walking distance from Newcastle Railway Station and the city centre.
Finally, Times Square Car Park should be a consideration when looking for a car parking space for Newcastle away. The postcode is NE1 4AD and there are 635 parking spaces. Parking is reasonably priced, and it's only a 15-minute walk to the stadium.
Blue badge parking
There are approximately 120 spaces available at St James’ Park on matchdays, including 30 free and accessible spots for disabled supporters.
Most of these spaces are given to season ticket holders before the season. On some occasions, spaces are allocated to others, which is decided on a match-to-match basis.
There are designated disabled spaces that require a blue badge in the advised parking spots above. For example, at John Dobson Street Car Park, there are six designated disabled spaces available.
Newcastle City Council have a useful guide on all the disabled parking bays, including an A-Z list of all the spots intended for disabled badge holders in the city. Take a look here.
Is there a park-and-ride system near St James’ Park?
Two park-and-ride services run on matchdays. Both are located close to the A1 motorway and include a shuttle bus that goes directly to the ground. The first of these goes from Gateshead MetroCentre (NE11 9YG), a shopping centre in the city centre.
This journey will take around 20 minutes on matchdays due to the increased traffic in the city. Spaces at the MetroCentre Coach Park will be available for people who use this service.
The return journey will go from Barrack Road, which is located behind the Milburn stand, and the last bus will leave one hour after the match has finished.
The second park and ride service departs from Newcastle Great Park with a similar estimated journey time to the stadium. Both services include free parking with the return costing between £2-£4. It is also worth noting that the first shuttle buses from both services leave two hours before kick-off. The last departure will leave 15 minutes before the match starts.
Go North East provides a useful explanation of the travel services available on matchday near St James’ Park, including the park and ride spots. Click the link here to find out more.
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Alternative options
Generally speaking, public transport should be considered for all football matches. It is better for the environment and quicker than driving, and you don't have to worry about the faff of finding a car park, which is particularly stressful in Newcastle due to the location of the stadium.
Newcastle railway station is within walking distance of the stadium, while there are two bus stops – Haymarket and Eldon Street – which are just a five-minute walk away from St James' Park.
The city is also served by a strong Metro system. Monument Metro Station is served by yellow and green lines and is within a five-minute walk of the stadium, while St James' station will get fans even closer to St James' Park but is only accessed on the yellow line.
General advice
Fans who are looking to do some general research on car parking near the stadium should look at JustPark. This website will provide a map of the city and point out the various parking spots within walking distance of the ground.
You can pre-book spots at several car parks using JustPark, which is useful for people planning their day in advance.
One extra bit of information worth knowing about JustPark is that some people rent their driveways out for parking on the platform. This can be really useful for all football away days, but particularly in Newcastle, where car parking is otherwise limited to pay-and-display car parks in the city centre due to the location of the stadium.