anyone know the best/any place to park up at Sunderland on setdy???

never been to sunderland in my life so i aint a clue where to go.</p>

cheers in advance.</p>

 

There is a big carpark at the Stadium! Other than that it is side streets around the area!

 

ok then, cheers.

 

According to the grounds guide...

How To Get There By Car And Where To Park

Exit the A1 at the Durham/Sunderland exit and take the A690 towards Sunderland. After about eight miles, turn left onto the A19, signposted for the Tyne Tunnel. Stay in the left hand lane and take the Sunderland slip road onto the bridge over the River Wear. Turn right onto the A1231 following the signs for Sunderland. Go straight over four roundabouts into Sunderland. Then go through two sets of traffic lights and you will see the Stadium car park on your right, about a mile after the traffic lights. However there is only limited parking at the ground, so alternatively, you can park in the city centre and walk to the ground (about 10-15 minutes). The traffic for a couple of miles around the ground was solid when I went so allow plenty of time for your journey.

There is also a 'Park & Ride' scheme in operation on matchdays, free for both home and away supporters. This is situated at Sunderland Enterprise Park, which is well signposted just off the A1231. Buses run every five minutes, for 90 minutes before kick off and continue after the game until everyone has gone.


I can vouch for the "Park & Ride" thing being good, but it is NOT for people in colours or people unable to stand in silence for 10-15 mins!!! We did it after the 3-2 win, and although we were perfectly OK we wouldn't have recommended coming "out of the closet"!!