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Club: Aston Villa FC | Opening: 1897 | Capacity: 42,785 seats

History and description

In the late 19th century, Villa Park was part of a pleasure ground that consisted of a football and cricket pitch, athletics track, and a small grandstand. Aston Villa at that time still played their home matches at the Perry Barr ground, but in 1897 moved to the superior Villa Park.

Before they moved in, they had already built a new main stand and accompanied this with open terracing on the remaining sides. The stadium was bowl-shaped back then, and could hold about 40,000 people.

Aston Villa opened their new ground on the 17th of April 1897 with a friendly match against Blackburn Rovers (3-0).

In the next two decades Villa Park got gradually expanded, and in 1913 lost its bowl shape when the cycling track got removed. Plans were made to expand the stadium to a capacity of 130,000, but the First World War brought these to a halt.

Works continued after the war though, and were concluded in 1923 when the new Trinity Road Stand opened. At that time the stadium could hold about 80,000 people.

Villa Park recorded its highest attendance in 1946 when 76,588 people attended a match against Derby County.

In the next decades only smaller changes were made, which included cover for the Holte End and a refurbishment of the Witton Lane Stand in 1964.

Villa Park was one of the playing venues of the 1966 World Cup, hosting three group matches.

The stadium underwent a next change in 1976 when a new North Stand opened in place of the Witton Lane End. The new stand led to heavy debts though, and no further changes were made until the 1990s.

In 1993 the new Doug Ellis Stand opened, followed by the demolition and reconstruction of the Holte End. The transformation of the stadium into an all-seater was completed when the North Stand got fitted with seats.

Villa Park hosted three group matches and a quarter-final during the 1996 European Championships .

In 1999, it hosted the last ever European Cup Winners’ Cup final between Real Mallorca and Lazio Roma (1-2).

In 2000, the classic Trinity Road stand from the 1920s got demolished and replaced by a new stand. In recent years tentative plans have been made to expand the stadium to a capacity of 50,000 by rebuilding the North Stand, but its is unlikely that these will be executed any time soon.

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(photos of the present Villa Park below)

Getting there

Villa Park is located toward the north of the city of Birmingham at approximately 2.5 miles from the city centre.

If arriving by car from outside the city, the stadium is best reached from the M6 motorway. Take exit 6 and follow the signs for the A38 (not the A38M). On the island turn right (A5127), and follow the signs to Villa Park.

If coming from the east, one can also take exit 7 from the same motorway, and then follow the A34 south for a few miles. Passing Alexandra Stadium make sure to stay in the nearside lane and leave the carriageway before the flyover. Follow the signs for matchday parking.

If using public transport, the stadium is best reached by train . Aston Station and Witton Station are just a short train ride away from Birmingham New Street Station. Witton Station is closest, a 5-minute walk to the stadium, whereas it takes 15 minutes to walk from Aston Station.

Alternatively, the stadium is served by bus 7 and 11. Bus 7 leaves from Upper Bull Street in the city centre.

Address: Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HE

Eat, drink, and sleep

Villa Park is located in a typical English urban area. This means that there are a few pubs around as well as some easy eating options, though if you have more time on your hands, Birmingham’s city centre might be a better option.

If you arrive by car, you could stop at the Star City shopping centre just off exit 6 of the M6. It has the typical food outlets you tend to find at a shopping centre as well as various entertainment options. The nightlife in Birmingham’s city centre is mostly located west and south of Birmingham New Street Station.

There are few hotels in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. The Holiday Inn Express located across Star City shopping centre is probably closest, but is mostly convenient if you get in by car. You can about just walk to the stadium from there.

Further toward the centre, there are a Campanile Hotel and Premier Inn . They are affordable and get good reviews, but are again most of all convenient for those arriving by car. If travelling by public transport, it is likely best to find a hotel in Birmingham’s centre, and take a bus or train to the match.

For all hotels near Villa Park click here . For all options in the city centre go here .

Tickets for Aston Villa matches can be bought online , by phone +44 (0) 800 6120 970, or at the Villa Village store at Villa Park.

Tickets can also be bought at the same store before the start of the match. Aston Villa only very occasionally sell out.

Aston Villa have divided their home games in three pricing categories. Tickets for category A matches, the most expensive, range in price from £25.00 for a lower-tier seat at the North Stand to £45.00 for a central seat at one of the long sides. Tickets for category VV matches, the cheapest, range in price from £20.00 to £37.00.

Attendances

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Stadium Tours

Aston Villa organise guided stadium tours. Tours run three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and selected Sundays. Tours do not run on matchdays, the afternoon before, or the morning after a match. They generally start at 10:30 in the morning.

Tours cost £12.95, and can be upgraded with a lunch on Sundays. Tours can be booked online , or by phone +44 (0) 800 612 0970.

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Relevant Internet links Avfc.co.uk – Official website of Aston Villa FC Visitbirmingham.com – Official tourist information for the city of Birmingham Londonmidland.com – Check train times and buy tickets. Networkwestmidlands.com – Bus maps, timetables, and journey planner.

Villa Park …….. it’s unique and holds a very special place the hearts of the football community , It’s a very honest stadium and has stayed loyal to the English style of football ground, they could of gone down the same path as other Football clubs did , from the mid 90’s there has been many symmetrical wrap around stands/stadiums that lack character and imagination , When it comes to atmosphere, few match Villa Park and the passionate supporters. To put it short……. Villa Park is the grand old lady of football, not just here in England but worldwide . Founding fathers.

As a Villa fan of 40+ years, it has always felt special entering this great stadium. A full Holte End is a sight to behold, and when it’s in full song it takes some beating. A fitting ground for a great club!

villa park the best english stadium i have been to

pity they dont have team to go with it

I’ve been on most of the big grounds, old and new, but give me Villa Park any time. Which is hard to admit as a Baggie Boy!

The Home – the Birthplace – of League Football. The first stadium in to host England international fixtures in three different centuries…this place is THE stadium.

A club followed by Prime Ministers and Kings, it’s tempting to wax lyrical about the Football Club itself alas now is not the time to talk about Aston Villa’s many sporting achievements… let’s instead focus on why this ancient ground is of universal significance. Other grounds rightly claim their own histories but no club ground can claim Villa Park’s history: quite simply this is the birthplace of the world’s most popular sporting competition and format.

For any fan of any club around the world that plays and enjoys league football, Villa Park is worth a visit. This is the birthplace of YOUR game, this is where the game as we know it burst into life…

(For those interested, look into “William McGregor” and delve deep into Villa and football history.)

A true british traditional football ground with a great atmosphere. Every stand is different and stands alone with its own character . The sheer size and noise of the holte end really does have to be experienced.

I’ve Visited every premier league ground following United and Villa Park is by far the best. It has character, history and a certain look to it that stands out. You can create a excellent atmosphere in the away end and the view is quality. Villa fans can be loud on occasions.

Must go for any proper football fan

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Stadium Tours – Aston Villa, Birmingham

Villa Park

Home to Aston Villa Football Club, Villa Park, is a major sporting venue Birmingham with an illustrious history.

For visitors and football fans, the stadium tours offer unique perspectives on the world of football not to mention the club’s history.

Exploring Over a Century of Football History

Established in 1897, Villa Park has been the heart of Aston Villa FC for over a century. The stadium has witnessed countless memorable matches and significant moments in football history, making it a site of pilgrimage for many fans.

Behind-the-Scenes Access

The guided tours of Villa Park provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access to areas usually reserved for players and officials.

Visitors can walk through the players’ tunnel, imagining the roar of a matchday crowd as they step onto the pitch. The tour also includes visits to the dressing rooms, where players prepare for games, offering a glimpse into the pre-match rituals and atmosphere.

The Manager’s Dugout and Pitchside Experience

A highlight of the tour is the opportunity to sit in the manager’s dugout. Visitors can experience the manager’s view of the game and feel the intensity of matchday decisions.

Additionally, walking along the pitchside gives a sense of the scale of Villa Park and the excitement that fills the stadium during matches.

The Trophy Room and Club Achievements

The tour includes a visit to the trophy room, where the club’s silverware is displayed. This area celebrates Aston Villa’s achievements , including league titles and cup victories, and is a testament to the club’s success over the years.

Interactive Museum and Memorabilia

Villa Park tours also offer access to the club’s museum. Here, visitors can explore the history of Aston Villa through interactive exhibits and an extensive collection of memorabilia, including historic kits, match balls, and photographs.

This part of the tour is particularly enlightening, weaving the story of the club and its place in the broader narrative of football.

Insights from Knowledgeable Guides

The tours are led by knowledgeable guides , who share anecdotes and facts about the club’s history, players, and key matches. Their insights add depth to the experience, making it enjoyable for both die-hard fans and newcomers to the sport.

Experience the Atmosphere of Villa Park

Beyond the physical spaces, the tours capture the spirit and atmosphere of Villa Park. Visitors can almost hear the chants of fans and feel the excitement that fills the stadium on matchdays, making the tour an emotionally resonant experience.

A Must for Football Fans and Cultural Enthusiasts

Villa Park stadium tours are a top Birmingham visitor attraction for anyone interested in football or looking to experience an integral part of the city’s cultural and sporting landscape.

The tours provide an engaging look at the world of professional football, blending sporting history with the thrill of the game.

Address – Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE Telephone – 0330 053 6010

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ASTON VILLA: VILLA PARK STADIUM TOUR

Join us for an unforgettable day out at one of English football's most historic venues. Soak up the atmosphere and walk in the footsteps of Villa's finest players, both past and present, in an amazing experience which highlights the club's proud history. Note: Children's ticket prices apply to U14s.

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Imagine the roar of the crowd as you emerge from the players' tunnel and out into the 42,640-capacity stadium. Get a real feel for how the players prepare in the hours leading up to a match by paying a visit to the players' lounge and dressing rooms. As well as major domestic honours including seven League championship titles, seven FA Cup wins and five League Cup successes, Villa are one of just a handful of English clubs to have won the European Cup. Celebrate our success by having your photo taken with the European Cup, First Division and FA Cup trophies, which are now on permanent display. This exciting tour, during which you're accompanied by an informative and passionate guide, allows access to areas that are only available to players and officials. We promise you a tour you will never forget, so have your cameras ready for those personal mementos of your visit.

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What's included?

  • Audio guide
  • Museum entry
  • Experience the new Emirates Stadium Tour
  • Access to behind the scenes areas of the stadium such as the Players Entrance, Home and Away Dressing Room, Head Coach’s Office, Players Tunnel, Pitchside, Home Dugout etc..
  • Choose commentary from Lee Dixon, Charlie George or Nigel Mitchell (English only)
  • Free personalised tour certificate
  • Entry/Admission - Emirates Stadium

What's not included

- Match ticket

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Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore behind the scenes at Arsenal Football Club and let a host of Arsenal stars share their matchday experiences with you on a self-guided audio tour of Emirates Stadium. Get ready to take your place in the changing room, walk down the tunnel and hear the roar of 60,000 fans. Tours available in 9 languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese

The self-guided tour includes a trip to the spectacular, interactive Arsenal Museum which includes exclusive exhibits including Michael Thomas' boots from Anfield '89, Charlie George's 1971 FA Cup final shirt and Alan Smith's shirt from 1994's European Cup Winners Cup Final. Plus much more.

New for summer 2020 - To celebrate Arsenal winning a record-breaking 14th Emirates FA Cup, come and have your photo taken with the famous trophy on an Emirates Stadium Tour

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Aston Villa's Villa Park Stadium tour: What it costs, what to expect and what fans have said about it

A look at what you can expect from a stadium tour of Villa Park

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Have you ever wanted to stand in the footsteps of the Aston Villa players?

Ever wanted to take a look in the manager's office?

Or maybe get a closer look at some of the club's silverware?

Guests can see everything from the players’ tunnel to the manager’s bench, and take a picture with the European Cup, First Division and FA Cup trophies.

Villa Park has been home to guided stadium tours for a number of years and now thanks to Groupon you can get even more for your money with a special deal.

How much does it cost on Groupon?

  • £10 for one (1) child ticket to a Villa Park stadium tour with an Under Armour T-shirt (up to 49% off)
  • £35 for one (1) adult ticket to a Villa Park stadium tour with an Authentic Home Match Shirt

How do I book?

You can buy the vouchers via Groupon here , telephone booking with the Groupon codes can be made at 0333 323 1874

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What can I expect?

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How do you fancy looking out onto Villa Park's hallowed turf? Or would you love to check out the first team dressing room?

If the answer is yes, join us for an unforgettable day out at one of English football's most historic venues.

Soak up the atmosphere and walk in the footsteps of Villa's finest players, both past and present, in an amazing experience which highlights the club's proud history.

Take the manager's position on the bench and give your verdict on the game in the post-match interview room.

Imagine the roar of the crowd as you emerge from the players tunnel and out into the 42,640 capacity stadium.

Get a real feel for how the players prepare in the hours leading up to a match by paying a visit to the players lounge and dressing rooms.

This exciting and informative tour allows access to areas that are only available to players and officials.

We promise you a tour you will never forget, so have your cameras ready for those personal mementos of your visit.

But the fun doesn't stop there.

As well as 19 major domestic honours, including seven League championships, Villa are one of just a handful of English clubs to have won the European Cup.

Celebrate our success by having your photo taken with the splendid European Cup, First Division and FA Cup trophies, which are now on permanent display.

You can then head over to Villa Village to purchase your print, presented in a traditional Villa frame.

For an extra treat, why not make a day of it, and choose the option for a Sunday tour with lunch.

Please note, tours do not take place on matchdays.

During the close season, we cannot guarantee access to all areas of the stadium at all times due to general maintenance work being undertaken.

What have people said about it?

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What better way to judge the experience that through the review site, Trip Advisor .

Here are a few fan reviews...

David, Canada: My wife, son and I spent a wonderful afternoon touring Villa Park. We were able to visit areas where the public normally would not be able to see. Players areas, exclusive areas, press areas etc. Walking through the tunnel was a real treat as too was being pitch side and sitting in the players' bench. Villa Park oozes history and heritage! Our tour guide, Diane, was enthusiastic and provided excellent commentary and unique insights. Pitch maintenance procedures were very interesting. A special 10% discount at the Villa Village Store for tour participants was a bonus. This tour on a Friday afternoon, followed by seeing an exciting match vs Brighton on Sunday were definitely highlights of our visit to Birmingham! When you visit Birmingham, be sure to visit Villa Park, we highly recommend it.

Andrew B: After being bought this as a Christmas present from my partner we headed to Villa Park today and had a brilliant tour. We had Arthur as our guide and he was warm, funny and had excellent knowledge and stories associated with the Villa. Very enjoyable tour of the main parts of the stadium that you really want to see and plenty of photo opportunities. Lunch after was also good and again another enjoyable part of our day. Highly recommended and a must for any Villa fan or even someone who hasn't ever been before (my partner will vouch for that as a non football fan)

The Richards Family: Arthur, our guide, did a fantastic job. I know my history on Aston Villa however his was exemplary. Having a guide as passionate, and as knowledgeable, about the club as Arthur makes the tour a more authentic experience. Villa park, home of Aston Villa Football Club, is a marvellous place to visit with a deep history. I encourage everyone, regardless of the club you follow, to visit Villa Park. Thanks, UTV

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Marco B, Belgium: Very interesting tour. We had Mick as a guide. He is an fantastic, warm man ! Our tour was amazing. I will recommend it to all Football fans. Mick gave us all the time to take pictures and ask questions. Very great experience !

Dinky Davies: I did the Stadium tour, with my six year old son. We are both Villa fans and had a brilliant time. Mick our guide made everyone feel involved and gave lots of goodies to all on the trip! Recommend this for all Villa fans.

Hattie03: Really interesting insight into the history of the club and what goes on behind the scenes. Mick was brilliant, really warm and funny and kept us all engaged (including two teenage girls who aren't interested in football!). What an absolute credit to the stadium. Would definitely recommend the tour to football fans of any club, great value for money.

Steve B: Having supported the team for over 35 years, it was great to finally see behind the scenes of this wonderful and historic club. Arthur was a wonderful and entertaining host and the history was well explained together with some lovely anecdotes in a nice gentle style. I have previously gone on the Barcelona & Real Madrid tours and I have to say thet the Villa Park dugout seats are a vast improvement on the Real Madrid ones! The stadium is a lovely mixture of the old and new with the (fairly) new stands contrasting nicely with some of the old stained glass windows in the Suites. A nice touch was the model of the old stadium from 1962 showing the area where the North Stand is now when it was just an open terrace with a partial grassy bank The best parts was undoubtedly when we all entered the pitch from the tunnel and they cranked up the music for us All in all a great day out and the hour and a half went way too quickly

Linski76: I had the pleasure of a tour with Keith. He was very knowledgeable and his passion for his club was a lovely thing to see. He was very patient and allowed the group to go at their pace. Even though I'm a Liverpool fan.. I came away with a real sense of history and respect for Villa! Well done Keith.

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Martyn K: Our tour guide Mike related plenty of anecdotes regarding the players, managers, owners, etc whilst guiding a small group of around 10 people 'behind the curtain' at Villa. His stories and humour really made the whole thing enjoyable and thoroughly interesting, surprising, but never dull. Finally, at the end of the 90 mins plus tour we had a very generous 3 course roast dinner, with drinks on tap.

Roy T: Today we went on the tour taking my disabled son Lee who is profoundly deaf and partially sighted but Mike who was the guide doing the tour was very good and made sure that our son wasn't left out and made time to make sure he was ok with everything that was going on. All in all it was a great tour we really enjoyed it and that's from a blue nose . Thanks again Mike from us all. Eileen and Roy

Alan S, Australia: As an Aston lad now living in Adelaide, I decided to take time out to do the Stadium Tour. As a teenager growing up (as a Villa Fan having lived in Trinity Rd), the option wasnt always available. So, upon returning to Birmingham after many years absence, I was excited and eager to go on this tour. My wife and I were in a small group of eight people which made it more of a personal and intimate experience. We were met by Mick our wonderful host and guide, who was so friendly and welcoming. He conducted our tour in a leisurely, comfortable and jovial manner. Mick went to great lengths to make us and our experience feel special and memorable. In fact we would go as far as to state, that Mick majorly contributed to our visit back to Birmingham (not just Villa Park) in a very very positive way indeed. The friendly and easy manner in which he treated us, his experience and information relating to the club and football in general was fantastic. But, it was Mick's approach and friendliness that contributed to what for us was a totally awesome experience. Since then we have returned back to Australia via other areas of Europe, where commitment and passion such as Mick afforded us, has been very disappointing. Mick's grace and courtesy will never be forgotten. Thank You Mick.....you are a true gentleman and a credit to Aston Villa Football Club.....and Birmingham. Awesome...simply awesome.

Sarah24080: We wanted to do something a little different during the school holidays. So we booked a stadium tour. Diane our tour guide was great. Very informative knew lots of villa history and a great photographer a great credit to the club and very passionate about her job. My 7 year old son loved it and loved listening to the history and seeing the dressing rooms, showers, leading us through the tunnel and lots more (don't want to give to much away) in the words of my very surprised son 'it hasn't been a good day today it's been a fantastic day!'

Not everyone enjoyed it though...

Alan John F: Poor standards of welcome and guides. No in depth knowledge of the clubs history. It seemed all the staff were unhappy with working conditions, redundancies, and lack of motivation. Just like the first team I suppose.

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Dive into football's rich heritage at Villa Park, home to Aston Villa Football Club. This iconic stadium, a cornerstone of the Premier League, invites fans on an unparalleled behind-the-scenes journey, celebrating historic matches and legendary figures since 1874. Experience the passion of English football up close.

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Introduction : For football enthusiasts and history buffs alike, Villa Park, home to Aston Villa Football Club, offers an immersive journey into the heart of English football. The Villa Park Stadium Tour provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into one of the oldest and most iconic stadiums in the Premier League.

A Storied Past : Founded in 1874, Aston Villa Football Club has an illustrious history, and Villa Park has been its fortress since 1897. Over the decades, the stadium has witnessed countless dramatic matches, legendary players, and has even hosted international fixtures, making it a cornerstone in football’s rich tapestry.

What to Expect on the Tour :

  • The Dressing Rooms : Feel the pre-match tension and envision the strategies discussed within these walls. The tour offers access to both home and away dressing rooms.
  • The Players’ Tunnel : Walk down the same tunnel that legends past and present have tread, absorbing the anticipation and energy that electrifies the air on match days.
  • The Dugout : Sit where managers and coaches have directed games, and get a pitch-side view, feeling the expanse of the stadium from the most crucial vantage point.
  • The Press Room : Experience the post-match atmosphere of the press room, where managers address the media after intense games.
  • Heritage and Trophy Display : Revel in Aston Villa’s glorious past with a display of their trophies and memorabilia, a testament to their rich heritage.
  • Holte End : A visit to the iconic Holte End is a must. As one of the most recognized stands in English football, its roar on match days is legendary.

A Guide’s Insight : The tour is led by knowledgeable guides, often with personal connections to the club. Their narratives, filled with anecdotes and facts, add a layer of depth to the experience, making it memorable.

Conclusion : The Villa Park Stadium Tour isn’t just a walk around a football ground. It’s a journey through time, revisiting pivotal moments that have shaped English football. Whether you’re a die-hard Aston Villa fan, a general football enthusiast, or just curious about the history behind one of England’s premier football stadiums, this tour promises to be an enlightening and entertaining experience.

The Holte End – Experience the view from one of English football’s most famous stands and learn about its history.

Players’ Tunnel – Walk down the same tunnel that has seen countless players, including Villa legends, as you experience the thrill of a matchday entrance.

Dressing Rooms – Get a behind-the-scenes look at where the players prepare before a game, with insights into the tactics and preparations.

Pitchside Experience – Walk alongside the hallowed turf of Villa Park, feeling the grandeur of the stadium from the best vantage point.

Press Room – Sit in the same spot where managers and players face the media before and after matches.

Director’s Suite and Dugout – Explore the luxurious side of Villa Park where the club’s VIP guests and managers view the match.

Museum & Trophy Room – Delve into Aston Villa’s storied history, seeing iconic memorabilia and learning about the club’s illustrious past.

Club Store – End your tour with an opportunity to purchase merchandise or memorabilia to remember your visit.

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Birmingham museum and art gallery, symphony hall, black country living museum, historic houses, coombe abbey park, coventry cathedral.

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Villa Park Stadium Tour – Aston Villa – Birmingham

Villa Park is the famous historic stadium of Aston Villa, one of the twelve founder members of the English football league.  Here are a few reasons to take an Villa Park stadium tour;

  • You’re an Aston Villa Fan
  • Visit a Premier League Stadium
  • Historic Stadium
  • Aston Villa are a Founder Member of English Football League
  • World Cup 1966 and Euro 96 Host Stadium
  • Visit Changing Rooms, Players Tunnel and Pitch side
  • Sit in Prince William’s Chair

Book your Villa Park stadium tour online to see availability and times.  Aston Villa stadium is easily reachable from Birmingham city center, so you can choose any hotel which suites your budget .

Aston Villa Stadium - Location

Villa Park stadium is in Aston, a northern suburb of Birmingham.  You can walk from the city center which will take around 40 minutes.  Alternatively, catch the train to Aston or Witton stations.  The nearest train station is Witton which is a 5 minute walk away.  Finally, both buses number 7 and 11 pass by the stadium.

William McGregor Statue

William McGregor Statue

As you explore Villa Park stadium the only statue on show is William McGregor.  But who is William McGregor?  He was not only the first director of Aston Villa but the man who founded the English Football League.  There were twelve inaugural members of the football league including Aston Villa.  Can you name the other eleven?  Here’s a head start, Everton and Burnley are two of them.  Lastly, Aston Villa were runners up in the first ever league season back in 1888 – 1889.

Stadium Tour Meeting Point

Stadium Tour Meeting Point

The Villa Park stadium tour has perhaps the best meeting point of all stadium tours.  Guests are welcome to wait in the VIP lounge which features perfect pitch views.  As a result, this certainly puts you in the mood for what is guaranteed to be an amazing stadium tour!

Villa Park Stadium Facts

Villa Park Stadium Facts

Firstly, the capacity is over 42,000 seats.  However, the largest attendance is over 76,000 spectators which was before the Hillsborough incident when safety rules were not strict.  Of course, the stadium is home to Aston Villa but what else is it used for?  It hosted both 1966 World Cup and more recently Euro 96 matches.  Argentina, Spain and West Germany played here during World Cup 1966.  In addition, a massive 55 FA Cup semi finals were played here.  On to rugby, two 2015 Rugby World Cup final games were held here.  Famous musicians who have performed concerts here include; Rod Stewart, Duran Duran, Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi.

If I asked you where was the 2012 Community Shield was held? you’d probably guess Wembley Stadium .  It was in fact here at Villa Park as Wembley was in use for the Olympics.

VIP Suites at Aston Villa Stadium

What is a VIP match day experience like at Villa Park.  You’ll visit not only the VIP sections but also the corporate boxes.  Additionally, there’s also a kids section you’ll visit which welcomes disadvantaged kids from the area.

Prince William’s Chair

Prince Willam's Seat at Villa Park

Prince William is perhaps the most famous Aston Villa fan but where does he sit when he visits the stadium?  As you tour the VIP areas of Villa Park stadium the guide will point out his seat.  As a matter of fact, you’re welcome to sit in it and enjoy the stadium views he does.

Attention to Detail in the Conference Rooms

Conference Rooms in Birmingham - Archibald Leitch

Trinity Road Stand used to be one of the finest examples of Archibald Leitch architecture in the United Kingdom.  Unfortunately, this stand was destroyed and replaced with a huge modern stand.  An interesting fact is people would travel from all over the world to see this architecture.  On one hand, it’s sad to lose such a piece of history.  On the other hand, Aston Villa football club did the right thing by modernizing their stand and moving forward as a football club.  After all, they’re a football club not a museum.  However, the stained glass windows in the conference rooms have been saved from the original stand.  Finally, if you wish to see real examples of Archibald Leitch architecture, visit Ibrox in Glasgow or Craven Cottage in London.

Aesthetically Pleasing Interior

Villa Park Stadium Interior

Although much of the stadium is either new or refurbished, they’ve definitely maintained a historic feel throughout.  There is no official Aston Villa museum but many historic team pictures and moments are on display throughout the stadium.

Aston Villa Dressing Rooms

Aston Villa Home Team Dressing Room

A visit to the home team dressing room is arguably the best part of the tour.  Not only can you sit by your favorite players shirt but you can also visit the fitness and massage facilities.

Home Team Facilities

Home Team Facilities at Aston Villa Stadium

As you’d imagine, the shower and ice bath facilities are decorated with Aston Villa badges.  Aston Villa fans, I’m sure you’d love to decorate your bathroom like this!

Players Tunnel

Aston Villa Players Tunnel

Walk down the famous Aston Villa players tunnel and onto the pitch, exactly like the players.  As a matter of fact, the tour guide plays the same music as match day.  Escape’ by Craig Armstrong is the song Aston Villa play when the teams come out.  In my opinion, it’s much better than what they play at Old Trafford !  Finally, sorry about my picture, as they were refurbishing the players tunnel when I visited but it should be complete and as aesthetically pleasing as the rest of Villa Park now!

Aston Villa – Champions League Winners

Champions League Trophy at Villa Park

Yes, Aston Villa won the Champions League trophy in 1982.  A replica of this trophy is displayed in the players tunnel.  Alongside it are the FA Cup and old League 1 trophies which they have won a massive 7 times each!  Maybe the tour guide will remind you here that neither Arsenal , Tottenham, Newcastle United nor Man City have ever won the Champions League.

Pitch Side and Dugouts

Villa Park Stadium - Pitchside and Dugouts

Sit in the dugouts where so many famous managers have sat.  As Aston Villa are currently a Premier League team, visitors include the best of the best such as Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.  Previously, in the Championship, visitors included, Marcelo Bielsa and Frank Lampard.  Don’t forget to get a picture of yourself here with the famous Holte End in the background.  Once upon a time the Holte End was the largest Kop in England.

Villa Park Stadium - Press Room

All post match interviews are held in the Aston Villa press room.  What’s more, you have access on the stadium tour where you can sit and pose for pictures.  Wouldn’t it be realistic if you had an Aston Villa shirt on for this picture!

Flash Interview Rooms

Flash Interview Rooms

Have you seen the quick interviews they do with players after the match?  These are created in front of advertisement boards.  You’re welcome to take pictures or maybe make a quick little interview in front of these iconic flash interview boards.

The Real Championship Playoff Trophy

Championship Play Off Trophy

When I visited Villa Park stadium, I was lucky they had recently won the Championship play off trophy.  For this reason, I was able to hold and take pictures with the real trophy itself.

Villa Park Stadium Model

Villa Park Stadium Model - Archibald Leitch

What did the famous Archibald Leitch stand which people traveled from all over the world to see look like?  Ask the guide to show you the incredibly accurate model of the former Villa Park stadium.  If you’re lucky he may also give you a recent match day program too.  As I mentioned earlier, existing works by Archibald Leitch still exist at both Craven Cottage in London as well as Ibrox in Glasgow .

Enjoy your visit to Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham

Villa Park Gift Shop

Be sure to visit the Villa Store, either before or after your Villa Park stadium tour.  Even if you’re not a Villa fan, there’s lots of Birmingham inspired merchandise.  Most importantly, all who take the Aston Villa stadium tour get 10% everything in store.  I highly recommend this tour, the guides are excellent which makes it one of the best stadium tours in Britain.

Interested in rugby?  Check out Twickenham and Murrayfield stadiums.

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History of the stadium

Villa Park has been the home stadium of Aston Villa since 1897 when the Birmingham outfit left their Wellington Road ground. It also boasts its own rich heritage and a real atmosphere.

Just a smattering of stadiums have served as the Villans’ home since Aston Villa Cricket Club founded them in 1874. Their first formal fixtures took place at Aston Park between 1875 and 1876. Wellington Road then served as their base until 1897 but plans to leave began in 1894.

Increasing issues at Wellington Road convinced Aston Villa to begin seeking out a new site to host their stadium. An uneven pitch and poor spectator conditions meant their Perry Bar site was not fit for purpose. So, Frederick Rinder led the bid to head to the Aston Lower Grounds.

Rinder masterminded Aston Villa’s move to Villa Park

Aston Villa football stadium, 1907

The Aston Lower Grounds was originally a popular amusement park and gardens in the 19th century. It also hosted Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show in 1887 but would become the home of Aston Villa in April 1897. The Villans would beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0 in the first clash there.

Aston Villa were not unfamiliar with the Aston Lower Grounds having used an adjacent multi-sport area in their formative years. Known commonly as the Magnificent Meadow, the Aston Park site also held cricket, cycling and athletic events alongside Aston Villa’s initial fixtures.

Negotiations took years before Aston Villa secured their contract to lease the Aston Lower Grounds with an option to buy it. While the ground would go on to be renamed Villa Park in the early 20th century as the stadium became more weightily associated with Aston Villa.

Changes to the infrastructure also occurred in line with the Aston Lower Grounds becoming Aston Villa’s stadium, Villa Park. Rinder continued his immense influence over the site during his tenure as the club’s chairman by overseeing the rebuilding of their two end terraces.

The outbreak of World War I curtailed Rinder’s vision for a huge stadium capable of hosting 104,000 spectators. Escalating building costs after WWI also delayed Aston Villa’s effort to erect the Trinity Road stand. They would finish the project in 1923 with new dressing rooms.

Villa Park benefited from football’s post-WWII boom

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Aston Villa continued to redevelop Villa Park in the 1930s with the construction of the Holte End terrace. The Villans also benefitted from the boom that football enjoyed following WWII as attendances rocketed. They drew a record crowd of 76,558 in March 1946 against Derby.

But major changes were afoot during the 1950s and 1960s as Aston Villa installed floodlights and a roof for the Holte End. A modern cover also replaced the iconic barrel-shaped roof on the Witton Lane stand. While the North Stand later replaced the Witton End terrace in 1977.

Further major changes followed during the 1990s, too, as the Taylor Report ruled that all top clubs should have all-seated stadiums. The directive forced Aston Villa to demolish the Holte End after the 1993/94 season. It took them seven months to replace it with a two-tier stand.

Aston Villa also replaced the Witton Lane stand with a two-tier structure, which took on the name of their chairman, Doug Ellis. While the summer of 2000 saw the final piece of the first Villa Park fall as the Villans demolished the Trinity Road stand to erect a three-tier structure.

Aston Villa have plans in the pipeline to redevelop Villa Park

More plans are also in the pipeline today for Aston Villa to redevelop their stadium and see Villa Park’s capacity soar to around 60,000. The Birmingham natives have drawn up plans to demolish the North Stand for a new state-of-the-art stand, whilst adapting the Trinity Stand.

Phase one of Aston Villa’s redevelopment project will increase Villa Park’s capacity to around 50,000. The club hope to modernise their stadium, whilst also serving as a catalyst for local regeneration beside Birmingham City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority.

How to get to Villa Park

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Fans can get to Villa Park through a number of means with Aston Villa’s stadium located just 2.2 miles from Birmingham city centre. Its location ensures visitors can get to Villa Park from all major road networks. While various forms of public transport also frequent the stadium.

Aston Villa offer official matchday parking for fans wishing to get to Villa Park by private car. Permit holder-only parking restrictions are in force in the immediate area in which Villa Park is situated. A traffic exclusion zone is also in force around their ground for pedestrian safety.

Additionally, Aston Villa also offer free cycle storage at the Villa Village Car Park behind Villa Village House. While fans can walk to the stadium from Witton rail station in 10 minutes and from Aston rail station in 15 minutes. Birmingham Airport is around 30 minutes away by car.

Bus services also offer fans an alternative way to get to Villa Park when attending Aston Villa matches. The main routes which serve the ground are the 7, 11A and 11C but 65 and 67 stop within walking distance of the stadium. ARRIVA buses also run unique weekend game routes.

Stadium tour information

Aston Villa offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at their stadium with tours of Villa Park. They run three variants with weekday, weekend and legends tours available. Each tour includes a guided look around the ground, photo opportunities and a 10% discount in the club’s store.

Fans who attend tours of Villa Park get a chance to go pitchside at Aston Villa’s stadium and access the home dressing room, the player’s entrance and the tunnel. They also get access to the press conference area and the media centre. While all guests also get a Villa lanyard.

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Aston Villa have called Villa Park home since 1897, though to begin with it was actually known as Aston Lower Grounds. At the time it was a sport ground that was situated in a Victorian amusement park in the grounds of Aston Hall. Aston Hall was a Jacobean stately home and, though current Villa fans might suggest that their future looks like it will resemble a Jacobean tragedy, the stadium has a storied history.

Up until the start of the First World War the perimeter of the pitch at Villa Park was surrounded by a cycling track and was the location for numerous cycling meetings and athletic events. The now defunct UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup saw its last ever final played at Villa Park in 1999, whilst the ground is also the only one in the country to host international football in three different sports.

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Holte End Interior

Villa Park Seating Plan and Where to Sit

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Villa Park has stands on all four sides of the stadium and a running track around the perimeter, separating the supporters from the pitch somewhat. Where you’ll want to sit will differ depending on your strength of support.

  • The Holte End – Traditionally the place for Villa’s most loyal and passionate supporters to sit, The Holte End has two large tiers and a curved structure to allow for excellent sight lines wherever you sit. Built in 1994-1995, the stand has no executive boxes but there is a large hospitality suite in the concourse area.
  • The Trinity Road Stand Stand – The most recently built of Villa Park’s stands, The Trinity Road Stand is the side of the ground where you’ll find the club offices and director’s boxes. It is made up of three tiers with a row of boxes in between tiers two and three. In the corner that joins this stand with The Holte End is a three-storey pavilion structure that houses the club’s corporate hospitality.
  • The North Stand – The oldest of the stands in the ground, The North Stand is two tiered and has a double row of executive boxes running between the tiers.
  • The Doug Ellis Stand – Another two tiered structure, The Doug Ellis Stand has more executive boxes running between the tiers. Away fans occupy the Northern end of both tiers of this stand.

Aston Villa Ticket Prices

Like most top clubs, Aston Villa operate a tiered system for their games. Matches are broken down into categories depending on the team that Villa will be hosting. Category A matches tend to be the top teams and also includes Villa’s rivals like Birmingham City.

Category B matches are usually the mid-table teams, whilst category C games will be against the newly promoted or less successful teams. The prices within the categories are then broken down further depending on where in the ground you’re sitting.

Here we’ll give you the most expensive & cheapest tickets for adults and concessions in each category. Aston Villa determine that concessions are for over 65s, 18-20 year olds, students in full-time education and members of the Armed Forces.

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  • Category A: £27 – £50 / £16 – £32
  • Category B: £23 – £36 / £10 – £26
  • Category C: £20 – £33 / £10 – £23

How To Get Aston Villa Tickets

The quickest and best way to get tickets is to visit Villa’s dedicated ticketing website. If you would rather speak to someone on the phone or are making group bookings, however, then it’s worth calling the ticket office if you’re after hospitality tickets. You may find people outside of the ground offering tickets, but these people are to be avoided.

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Getting To Villa Park

Villa Park is quite easy to get to thanks to its location not far from the motorway and with train stations nearby. It’s also a friendly ground for pedestrians as the club employs a ‘traffic exclusion zone’ around the stadium on match days.

Train – There are two stations near to Villa Park. Aston Station is is about 15 minutes walk from the ground and will take about 5-10 minutes to reach by train from Birmingham New Street, whilst Witton Station is about 9 minutes from New Street and takes around 5 minutes to get to the ground from there.

Bus – The number 7 and 11 buses both stop really near to Villa Park, whilst the 65 and 67 buses both stop within walking distance of the stadium.There are also Villa Special Bus Services operated by the club.

Car – If you’re travelling from the North then leave the M6 at junction 7 before following the A34 south, then following signposts to the University Of Central England, the A4040, at which point the ground will be well signposted. From the South take the M1 to the M6 then exit at junction 6 for the A38(M). Take the first right then get onto Wilton Road from the roundabout.

By Air – Birmingham International Airport has a direct train route to Birmingham New Street where you can change to get the train to either Aston or Witton stations.

Taxi – A taxi from Birmingham Airport to Villa Park will take between 20-30 minutes and prices will vary depending on the company you use and the time of day you’re travelling. From New Street Station it will cost £8ish and take around 10 minutes, traffic depending.

Parking Near Villa Park

Aston Villa imposes a ‘traffic exclusion zone’ on match days, so you won’t be able to park all that close to the stadium. The club themselves recommend avoiding parking in residential areas, but in truth there are numerous roads you can park on that are around ten minutes walk from the ground and will be free. There are also a few unofficial car parks near to the ground where you can park for between £5 and £10.

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Villa Park Hotels

Villa Park is around 10 minutes drive from the centre of Birmingham, so your hotel options are plentiful. You can stay in any city centre hotel and be able to get to the ground easily enough, but we’ve picked 3 for you here depending on your circumstances.

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Hotel Campanile, Birmingham - £40+

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Hampton By Hilton, Birmingham City North - £75+

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Staying Cool At The Rotunda - £167+

Pubs and bars near villa park.

Having spent quite a lot of time in Birmingham, I can tell you that the people of the midlands know how to have a good time. The pubs are always busy, and none more so than these three.

The Aston Tavern

The witton arms, the square peg.

Just as you’d imagine for a top end football ground, Villa Park has plenty of excellent facilities off the pitch for the match going supporter. You can expect quick service from the bars and kiosks in the concourse areas and you can be assured a friendly, exciting atmosphere.

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Hospitality

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Given the amount of executive boxes that Aston Villa have around the ground, it’s no surprise that the hospitality options are numerous. The club offers a host of packages targeted at pretty much every budget. You can take them up on a match by match or seasonal basis.

There are 3 restaurant and 4 lounge packages available and each takes a step up in exclusivity from the last, but all should see you very well fed before the game. If you want to go all out then the Director’s Club Premium is seriously plush. A champagne reception, a private reserved table pitchside, a 5 course menu and complimentary drinks are just some of the perks here. There will also be a Q and A with a former player.

If that all sounds a bit too fancy then either the 82 Restaurant, the McGregor Lounge, or one of the Doug Ellis box’s might be more to your liking. You will get much more privacy in one of the box’s while the restaurant is a more casual affair than the Director’s Club but still offers great food and a sense of that VIP treatment.

One slightly more unique option is the Gas Lamp Premium package, because as well as all the nice extras like meals, drinks and Q and As with former players, you watch the game from behind glass at one end of the pitch rather than on the terraces. So you can enjoy the comforts of the lounge throughout the game not just before and after it.

Private Hire

Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and retirements, Villa Park has seen them all. The caterers have won awards and there is ample free parking near to the ground. The club can cater for parties of various sizes and you’ll also have a dedicated event co-ordinator for you to deal with directly.

Villa Park prides itself on being one of the most unique venues around for Asian Weddings as well as being a generally spectacular venue for all weddings. They also offer Christmas Party deals. There are numerous banqueting options available, too.

Stadium Tours & Museum

Tours of Villa park usually take place twice a day, Tuesday – Sunday. They are at 10.30am and 1pm. Prices are slightly higher at weekends and you can also include lunch with your ticket for an additional fee.

Tours cost £18 for adults on weekdays and £20 at weekends. Under 16’s are always £12.

As well as seeing the first team dressing rooms, the post-match interview room, and the officials’ room, you’ll also walk down the tunnel to pitch side and get a chance to sit in the manager’s seat in the dugout. Villa have also started to display their trophies, including the FA Cup, Division One Trophy and European Cup, so you’ll be able to have your photo taken professionally with one of them if you like.

They run legends tours too for £40 per adult.

About Aston Villa

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Aston Villa are one of the oldest clubs in English football and are one of only five English teams to win the European Cup, or the Champion’s League to give it its current name. They are also fifth in the list of clubs with major honours to their name, having won seven First Division trophies, seven FA Cups, five League Cups and the UEFA Super Cup.

Though things haven’t been great for Villa on the pitch in recent years, they still hold the record for the number of players that have made international appearances for England at 73. That is equalled by Tottenham but surpassed by nobody.

Villa Park History

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Villa Park lays claim to numerous boasts, not least of which is the fact that it has hosted more FA Cup semi-finals than any other stadium – 55 matches in all. Aston Villa moved to the stadium from Wellington Road in 1897 and as well as football the ground has also hosted boxing matches, international rugby league and rugby union matches and the 2012 Community Shield match between Chelsea and Manchester City.

There is also something of a Royal connection at Villa Park. In 1924 George VI, then The Duke Of York, officially opened The Trinity Road Stand at Villa Park. 77 years later and his grandson, HRH The Prince of Wales, opened the newly renovated Trinity Road Stand. The Prince of Wales’ son, Prince William, is also one of Aston Villa’s most famous supporters.

Future Developments

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Randy Learner, Villa’s hilariously named American ex-owner, promised the fans a redeveloped North Stand that would take the stadium’s capacity to 50,000 when he bought the club in 2006. Sadly these plans never led to anything much, and ten years later in 2016 Randy had sold the club. However, the new owners upped the ante and plans are in place to grow the capacity to 60,000.

Work was supposed to begin in 2023, with the North stand being demolished and rebuilt and the surrounding area developed into a multi use area that would be about more than just football, but despite planning permission being granted there have been delays due to transport concerns.

The club are now at the mercy of the council to a point, as Witton train station needs to be updated and improved before they can break ground on their own redevelopment.

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Ticketing information for our Premier League fixture against Aston Villa, which will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 13th April at 5.30pm (originally 3pm). 

Please note that this match is subject to be possibly moved to Sunday 14th April at 4.30pm, which is determined by UEFA club competition participation.

This will be a Category B fixture ( pricing  and information on  match categorisation ).

New ballot system for Arsenal Members

To ensure fairness and equal opportunity, tickets for home Premier League fixtures will be sold via a ballot system exclusively for Arsenal members. For each match, members have a designated window in which to register either individually or as a group (provided that all members in the group meet the necessary requirements for the relevant ballot).

Timing doesn't matter when it comes to entering our ballots, whether you are an early bird or a last-minute entrant, your chances of winning remain the same. The only crucial factor is that you submit your entry whilst the window is open.

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Ticket Ballot Update: February 2024

From the Arsenal v Brentford Premier League fixture onwards, Silver Members will now be able to enter the Red Member ticket ballot, subject to eligibility. This change has been introduced to assist families and friends who have memberships across both tiers enabling them to apply together providing the following criteria is met:

  • Silver, Silver Cannon and Silver Senior Members can now enter the Red ballot only if in a group where there is at least one Red Member (can be Red, Red Senior or Cannon Red). If this criterion is not met, the application will be removed from the Red ballot.
  • If a Silver, Silver Cannon or Silver Senior Member has already entered the Silver or Silver Family enclosure ballot and then applies in the Red ballot, this member along with the whole application will be removed from the Red ballot, this is regardless of if the Silver Member was successful or unsuccessful in either the Silver or Silver family enclosure ballot.

If you are an eligible member, you will be able to select up to two preferred price bands during the registration process for the Silver and Red Member ballots. You can also select to be balloted into any remaining areas if you are not successful in either of your preferred price bands. A choice of price bands will be offered for all Premier League fixtures. Please note that it may not be possible to offer this option for cup fixtures depending on event requirements, and as such this will be confirmed on the relevant ticket information page for each fixture.

Family Enclosure Ballot

The family enclosure is a designated seating area for Junior Gunner members and Senior Citizen members. To successfully purchase in the family enclosure ballot, Silver and Cannon Silver members must be accompanied by a Junior Gunner member with a maximum ratio of two adults to one Junior Gunner member. 

Please note: Junior Gunners members aged 13 and under must register into the ballot with an adult member aged 18 and over. Any ballot applications that do not meet these criteria will not be able to purchase.

Once the ballot process is complete, all applicants will be emailed regardless of the outcome. Successful applicants will have a  24-hour window  to purchase tickets specifically for the family enclosure area. It is important to complete the purchase within this time frame to secure your tickets in this area.

Adult Red and Cannon Red Members who attend with a Junior Gunner member will also be able to register for tickets in the family enclosure area during this period (One Adult Red/Cannon Red member per Junior Gunner member). Red Senior members may also apply. This service is  not  available through the regular family enclosure ballot, but via the link found above. Please note, Cannon Red members must be aged 18 or over to accompany a Junior Gunner member who is under the age of 14.

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To participate in the ballot for both Silver and Red member tickets, we require you to authorise a payment card. If your application is successful, the payment card you provide will be automatically charged and tickets will be assigned to you. The ballot page when open will display a range of available price bands for your reference. Please keep in mind that successful applicants will be assigned seats to the preferred price band/s selected. Should either of the selections not be available, those that choose to be balloted into any remaining areas will be.

Once the ballot process is complete, both unsuccessful and successful applicants will be emailed. It is important to note that booking fees will be applied to this service. In cases where the number of ballot registrations for a match does not exceed the number of available tickets, all members who entered the ballot will be successful in obtaining tickets.

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New Improvements to the Ticket Exchange

To ensure that tickets are being used by genuine Arsenal supporters and members, we are making a change to the way that Ticket Exchange will operate. Effective from the Liverpool Premier League ballot on 15 December 2023, Ticket Exchange access will initially be limited to members who were unsuccessful in the ballot. The Exchange may open to other members ahead of the game; this will be communicated on a match-by-match basis via the relevant ticket information page.

These unsuccessful members will be given the chance to purchase tickets via Ticket Exchange during their set Membership sales period.

Once the Silver ballot has concluded unsuccessful Silver Members will gain priority access to the Ticket Exchange. Once the Red ballot has also concluded, all unsuccessful members will have access to Ticket Exchange.

Members will not be able to access Ticket Exchange during the exclusive period if they:

  • Have not entered the ballot.
  • Were successful in the ballot (regardless of whether their ticket is resold on Ticket Exchange)
  • Have a membership number that has been suspended or banned for suspicious activity 

If a member is unable to attend a match that they were successful in the ballot for and that match has sold out, they will have the option to post their ticket on our Ticket Exchange platform. This way other fans can purchase tickets and enjoy the match. This ticket information page will be updated once a fixture has sold out and the Ticket Exchange service is available.

The Ticket Transfer service is available for season ticket holders to use once a game is available online (approximately 4-8 weeks before a game).

Both Ticket Exchange and Ticket Transfer services will close 3 hours prior to the match and recipients of tickets via the Ticket Transfer service must have accepted the ticket before this deadline. Please see more information for  Ticket Exchange  and  Ticket Transfer .

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Members can download their Digital Pass from the official Arsenal app. Once the digital pass has been added to an Apple or Android wallet, any purchased tickets will automatically show on the digital pass approximately one week before the relevant fixture -  more information .

Any new members who purchase their membership close to a fixture, will be sent their tickets via an email attachment, in the event their digital pass is not yet available in the Arsenal app.

Any tickets accepted via the Ticket Transfer service will be sent to recipients via email.

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  1. Villa Park Stadium Tours

    Join us on a Villa Park Stadium Tour and Step behind the scenes, soak up the atmosphere and walk in the footsteps of your Villa heroes in an unforgettable all-access Villa Park experience. ... Register now to receive the latest news, purchase tickets and get exclusive access to Aston Villa content as well as a host of other benefits. Register ...

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    And the Stadium Tours are listed among the city's best attractions by Tripadvisor, recently holding the number one spot. Led by the club's team of knowledgeable, passionate and welcoming guides, tours take place at 10:30am and 1pm. On Sundays, the Stadium Tour begins at 10:30am and includes a three-course lunch. For dates, availability and ...

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    Stadium Tours. Step behind the scenes, soak up the atmosphere and walk in the footsteps of your Villa heroes in an unforgettable all-access Villa Park experience. ... Register now to receive the latest news, purchase tickets and get exclusive access to Aston Villa content as well as a host of other benefits. Register Download our app. Principal ...

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    Stadium Tours. Aston Villa organise guided stadium tours. Tours run three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and selected Sundays. Tours do not run on matchdays, the afternoon before, or the morning after a match. They generally start at 10:30 in the morning. Tours cost £12.95, and can be upgraded with a lunch on Sundays.

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    The tours provide an engaging look at the world of professional football, blending sporting history with the thrill of the game. Address - Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE. Telephone - 0330 053 6010. Sporting Venues.

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    Attractions near Villa Park Stadium Tour: (0.09 mi) Aston Park (0.17 mi) Aston Hall (0.21 mi) Birmingham Murder Mystery Trail (Treasure Hunt) by Killer Trails (0.29 mi) Aston Parish Church (1.60 mi) Exciting Game - Escape Room Birmingham; View all attractions near Villa Park Stadium Tour on Tripadvisor

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    Book your behind the scenes tour of the Arsenal Hotspur Stadium. Prices from £19.95. ... Pre-register. ASTON VILLA: VILLA PARK STADIUM TOUR. Join us for an unforgettable day out at one of English football's most historic venues. Soak up the atmosphere and walk in the footsteps of Villa's finest players, both past and present, in an amazing ...

  8. Aston Villa's Villa Park Stadium tour: What it costs, what to expect

    Alan S, Australia: As an Aston lad now living in Adelaide, I decided to take time out to do the Stadium Tour. As a teenager growing up (as a Villa Fan having lived in Trinity Rd), the option wasnt ...

  9. Visit Aston Villa Stadium Tour

    The Villa Park Stadium Tour provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into one of the oldest and most iconic stadiums in the Premier League. A Storied Past: Founded in 1874, Aston Villa Football Club has an illustrious history, and Villa Park has been its fortress since 1897. Over the decades, the stadium has witnessed countless dramatic ...

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    Villa Park stadium is in Aston, a northern suburb of Birmingham. You can walk from the city center which will take around 40 minutes. Alternatively, catch the train to Aston or Witton stations. The nearest train station is Witton which is a 5 minute walk away. Finally, both buses number 7 and 11 pass by the stadium.

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    Hotels near Villa Park Stadium Tour: (0.17 mi) Aston Hotel (1.28 mi) Travelodge Birmingham Perry Barr (0.35 mi) The Aston Tavern (1.57 mi) Aloft Birmingham Eastside (1.93 mi) Clayton Hotel Birmingham; View all hotels near Villa Park Stadium Tour on Tripadvisor

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    Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 4.14 Villa Park Trinity Rd Birmingham, England B6 6HE United Kingdom Aston Villa FC website Villa Park website Year Opened: 1897 Capacity: 42,682 England's Finest Villa Park is the home of English football club Aston Villa, one of the twelve founders of the English Premier League. Their stadium, Villa Park, was established in 1897 and was given the official name ...

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    In this vlog I am visiting one of my local clubs in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Aston Villa Football Club, the home of the villains at Villa park, one ...

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    Stadium tour information. Aston Villa offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at their stadium with tours of Villa Park. They run three variants with weekday, weekend and legends tours available. Each tour includes a guided look around the ground, photo opportunities and a 10% discount in the club's store.

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    Stadium Tours & Museum. Tours of Villa park usually take place twice a day, Tuesday - Sunday. They are at 10.30am and 1pm. Prices are slightly higher at weekends and you can also include lunch with your ticket for an additional fee. ... Aston Villa moved to the stadium from Wellington Road in 1897 and as well as football the ground has also ...

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  17. Villa Park

    Villa Park is a football stadium in Aston, Birmingham, with a seating capacity of 42,640. It has been the home of Premier League club Aston Villa since 1897. The ground is less than a mile from both Witton and Aston railway stations and has hosted sixteen England internationals at senior level, the first in 1899 and the most recent in 2005. Villa Park has hosted 55 FA Cup semi-finals, more ...

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    Photographs are encouraged through out the whole tour so you can treasure these moments forever, you will be shown around Villa Park by an experienced tour guide to make sure you get every detail and see every bit of Villa park that there is. Adults tickets from £20. Children tickets from £15. Weekend tours available.

  19. Ticketing information: Arsenal v Aston Villa

    Ticketing information for our Premier League fixture against Aston Villa, which will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 13th April at 5.30pm (originally 3pm). Please note that this match is subject to be possibly moved to Sunday 14th April at 4.30pm, which is determined by UEFA club competition participation.

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    About the match. CSKA Moscow is going head to head with Pari Nizhny Novgorod starting on 5 Nov 2023 at 13:30 UTC at VEB Arena stadium, Moscow city, Russia. The match is a part of the Premier Liga. CSKA Moscow played against Pari Nizhny Novgorod in 1 matches this season. Currently, CSKA Moscow rank 8th, while Pari Nizhny Novgorod hold 9th position.

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    About the match. CSKA Moscow Youth is going head to head with Khimki Youth starting on 26 Feb 2021 at 11:00 UTC at Luzhniki Stadium stadium, Moscow city, Russia. The match is a part of the Youth League, Group B. CSKA Moscow Youth played against Khimki Youth in 2 matches this season. Currently, CSKA Moscow Youth rank 1st, while Khimki Youth hold ...

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    CSKA Moscow is going head to head with Enisey Krasnoyarsk starting on 8 Dec 2018 at 12:00 UTC at VEB Arena stadium, Moscow city, Russia. The match is a part ... Manchester United Nottingham Forest - Arsenal Aston Villa - Newcastle United Luton Town - Brighton & Hove Albion Llamas Ruiz P. - Gasquet R. Tauson C. - Giorgi C. Boston Celtics - Los ...

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    Stadium Tours; Download our app. Aston Villa Women. Be The Inspiration; Become a member; Where we play; Aston Villa Women Hospitality; Mascot Experiences; Partners; AVWFC x The Lego Group ... purchase tickets and get exclusive access to Aston Villa content as well as a host of other benefits. Register Download our app. Principal Partners ...