Football fans can cheer on Walsall’s Saddlers team at the 11,300-capacity Bescot Stadium. It replaced the club’s former home at Fellow’s Park in 1990.
The Banks’s Stadium is easy to reach, situated less than a mile from junction 9 of the M6 motorway. There is also a railway station within walking distance and plenty of parking spaces.
1. Watch a Match
If you’re looking for a place to watch a football game in the heart of the Midlands, Bescot Stadium is a great option. The moderately-sized stadium is located less than a mile from the M6 motorway and has a train station within walking distance.
The Bescot Stadium is the current home of Walsall FC and replaced the club’s previous ground at Fellows Park. The stadium has five bars and two conferencing suites that are often rented out for corporate events.
Getting to the Bescot Stadium from Palfrey is easy with Moovit’s all-in-one transit app. Get directions and see schedules, costs, and trip times.
2. Visit the Club Shop
The club shop at the Bescot Stadium is a fan favourite and sells a wide range of merchandise. It is also a good place to pick up your match tickets.
The Bescot Stadium (also known as Banks’s Stadium) is an all-seater football ground in Palfrey, Walsall. The stadium is located close to the M6 motorway and is easily accessible.
Getting to the Bescot Stadium is easy as it’s just a short walk from Bescot station. If you’re using public transport, Moovit is an excellent app to help you plan your trip.
3. Take a Tour of the Stadium
The Bescot Stadium, also known as Bank’s Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is home to Walsall Football Club and opened on 18 August 1990. The 11,300 capacity stadium replaced the Saddlers’ previous home at Fellows Park.
It’s very easy to get to which is a delight in a league full of stadiums on isolated retail parks with horrendous public transport links. The ground also has loads of obstructing pillars which is great for all you Against Modern Football weirdos who think that football was better in the days when you had to strain your neck for ninety minutes.
4. Enjoy a Gameday Buffet
If you’re looking for something to eat before the game, try the Co-op Place buffet. It’s a great choice for foodies and football fans alike!
Getting to Bescot Stadium is easy thanks to the great public transport links in this part of town. Buses are frequent and run regularly from the city center. Trains are also available at Bescot Stadium station and arrive in Walsall from Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. Check Moovit’s all-in-one app for step-by-step directions from the nearest bus or train stop to the stadium.
5. Head to the Bar
Unfortunately the Saddlers Club which is situated just outside the away end is no longer open for home and away supporters. The nearest pub is ‘King George V’ located on Wallowes Lane and there are also a couple of bars within the ground.
The Poundland Bescot Stadium is a moderately sized football stadium built at the outset of the nineties replacing Walsall FC’s former home at Fellows Park. It is a short drive from junction 9 of the M6 and has good public transport links. The stadium is also a popular conference venue.
6. Head to the Away End
The Banks’s Stadium is really easy to get to which is an absolute delight for a league where stadiums are often situated on isolated retail parks with horrendous public transport links. The Bescot Stadium Railway Station is just a two minute walk from the turnstiles and is served by trains from Birmingham New Street.
The away end is located in the Kia stand behind one of the goals and can hold up to 2,000 supporters. The concourse is a little dated and queues can get large at half time but the food kiosks serve up decent pies & burgers at reasonable prices.
7. Head to the Aston Manor Road Transport Museum
Located in Aldridge, the Aston Manor Road Transport Museum is home to a collection of buses, prestigious cars and charming commercial vehicles from days gone by. The museum is a small, yet exceedingly popular independent museum that welcomes visitors daily.
The Saddlers moved to Bescot Stadium in 1990 after 104 years at Fellows Park. The stadium is located less than a mile from Junction 9 of the M6 motorway and has a mainline train station within easy walking distance. The stadium is also well serviced by buses. During the daytime, Diamond bus services 45 and 46 run every 20 minutes from Bradford Place in Walsall town centre.
