Villa Park at a glance
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Opened: 1897, replacing the club’s Perry Barr ground.
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Famous stands: the Holte End (one of England’s best-known home ends), the Trinity Road Stand opposite, plus the North and Doug Ellis stands.
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Major events hosted: countless FA Cup semi-finals, UEFA Euro ’96 matches, and the 1999 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Final (Lazio v Mallorca).
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International pedigree: a long-standing England venue outside Wembley, used across different eras.
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Non-football use: has staged concerts and large civic events thanks to its bowl layout and transport links.
The neighbourhood: Aston & access
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Location: about 2 miles north-east of Birmingham city centre.
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Landmarks: Aston Hall (a 17th-century Jacobean mansion) sits within Aston Park, just south of the ground—great for a short leg-stretch between sessions.
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Roads: quick access to the A38(M) and M6 J6 (Spaghetti Junction).
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Rail: Witton station is a few minutes’ walk; Aston station a little further.
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Matchday restrictions: local permit zones and temporary traffic controls are common—useful to know if a meeting coincides with a fixture.
AD tips for Villa Park business days
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Check the fixture list. Even academy or cup fixtures can change parking and traffic flow; we plan around it so you don’t get caught.
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Arrive on the “quiet side.” Depending on your meeting entrance, we’ll stage the set-down to avoid the busier fan routes.
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Stay-and-wait clarity. We confirm a nearby holding point and agree text-on-approach—no wandering around looking for the car.
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Multiple attendees? We’ll run a simple shuttle plan or add a second vehicle—great for sponsor groups or back-to-back sessions.
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Rail + road combos. If colleagues arrive into Birmingham New Street or Birmingham International, we’ll sync pick-ups to keep the day flowing.
Why the BMW 7 Series works so well
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Quiet cabin: perfect for pre-meeting run-throughs or post-meeting debriefs.
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Legroom & ride: long-wheelbase comfort makes motorway stretches genuinely restful.
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Connectivity: charging points and stable phone mount options keep calls tidy.
Prefer something larger or different? Our Vehicles include Luxury MPV options for teams and Electric Vehicle saloons for clients who want a lower-emissions ride.
Example itinerary (Southampton/Winchester → Villa Park)
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Outbound: early start, M3→M40 or M3→M42→M6 depending on live traffic; short comfort stop well before Birmingham.
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Arrival: set-down at the agreed entrance; car moves to a pre-planned wait location.
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During the meeting: driver stays close, monitors traffic/rail news, and confirms the best exit route.
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Return: car at the door on text; we’ll target a route that avoids peak M6 congestion and drops you back fresh.
FAQs
Can you handle last-minute overruns?
Yes—stay-and-wait is flexible. We keep you updated on any additional time charges before they apply.
Do you provide day-rate bookings for multiple stops?
Absolutely—ideal for sponsor rounds or venue tours. Ask under Business Travel.
What if we want to add lunch in the city?
No problem. We’ll build a short city stop and stage the pick-up so you step straight back into the car.
Can you do rail station or airport links for colleagues?
Yes—add legs from Airport Transfers or city stations and we’ll sync arrival times.
Book with AD Premium Travel
Good-value fares, friendly drivers, and proper planning for stadium meetings and city visits.
Call +44(0)2380981758, visit www.adpremiumtravel.co.uk, or email enquiries@adpremiumtravel.co.uk. Ready to lock it in? Head straight to Bookings.
