Direct away-end plan
Book Dimensions or private parking, use the Green Star or White Horse, then approach the Bycars Stand.
League Two · Burslem
Port Vale
Vale Park · Hamil Road · ST6 1AW
15,695stadium capacity
Bycars Standvisiting supporters
Ground directionsMake a day of it
Plan your Port Vale away day
The simplest Vale trip is built around the north side of the ground, designated parking and an away-friendly pub. A longer plan can use Hanley or Stoke, but needs more transport time.
Bycarsplan for the north sideGreen Starclearest pub optionHanleylargest hotel choice
Rail via Longport
Allow for the uphill walk and choose a pub outside the home-only Burslem centre cluster.
Stay in Stoke-on-Trent
Use Hanley for the widest hotel and restaurant choice, with a taxi or bus to Burslem.
A sensible 3pm plan
11:30 - reach north Stoke-on-Trent or check into a Hanley hotel.
12:30 - use the Green Star or White Horse; do not rely on Burslem centre pubs.
14:10 - move to the Bycars gates or away fanzone.
17:00 - expect queues leaving the hill and the designated car parks.
Food and pubs
The Port Vale map marks the Green Star and White Horse as the visiting choices, with Burslem centre and Tommy Cheadle's shown as home-only.
Things to do
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Hanley and the wider ceramics attractions suit an overnight visit. Burslem's heritage is closer, but its matchday pubs should not be treated as away venues.
Hotels near north Stoke
DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent is a practical Festival Park base. Premier Inn Stoke-on-Trent Hanley keeps restaurants and city-centre services close.
Other overnight options
The Borough Arms in Newcastle-under-Lyme is useful for drivers, while Stoke station hotels suit early mainline departures but require a longer matchday transfer.
Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 11 September 2026.