Vale Park: hotels nearby and stadium guide
Vale Park is in Stoke-on-Trent and holds 19,052 people. Port Vale play their home matches here. This guide covers where to stay close to the ground, how to find it and which matches are coming up. Also known as Vale Park Stadium.
Vale Park: location and hotels nearby
The pin is the stadium. Prices are for the night of Port Vale vs Scunthorpe United, Saturday 7 November. Areas to stay: Smallthorne, Longport, Sneyd Green.
Prices near a stadium jump on matchdays. Book once the fixture date is confirmed, and choose free cancellation in case the kickoff moves for TV.
Getting to Vale Park
The nearest stations and stops, with the walk from each to the ground.
- TrainLongport23 minon foot · 1827 m
- Bus3A6 minon foot · 495 m
- BusMoorland Road, Park Road6 minon foot · 513 m
Forecast for kickoff on Saturday 7 November: partly cloudy, 8°C, 8% chance of rain.
Around Vale Park
Pubs, restaurants and cafés within a 10-minute walk of the ground, and what else to see nearby.
Nearest: Vale Social (1 min walk), Vale Cafe (2 min walk), Pavilion Tearoom (4 min walk), May Street Chippy (4 min walk), Sweet Spice (4 min walk)
Worth a look: Royal Stafford Paint a Pot, Ceramic Shop and Cafe (490 m), Sneyd Hill (1.1 km), Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre (1.2 km), Middleport Pottery (1.5 km)
Places and distances from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Distances are straight-line; the walk is an estimate.
About Vale Park
Next matches at Vale Park
Questions and answers
Where is Vale Park?
Vale Park is in Stoke-on-Trent (Hamil Road, Burslem). The map on this page opens in your maps app for directions.
How do I get to Vale Park by public transport?
The nearest train stop is Longport, about 23 minutes on foot from the ground (1827 m).
Which airport is closest to Vale Park?
Manchester Airport (MAN), about 33.9 km from the ground.
Where can I eat and drink near Vale Park?
Within a 10-minute walk of Vale Park there are 17 pubs and bars, 6 cafés, 8 fast food, 2 restaurants, 3 supermarkets. The closest: Vale Social, Vale Cafe, Pavilion Tearoom.
Is there parking at Vale Park?
OpenStreetMap lists 23 car parks within 800 m of Vale Park. On matchdays they fill early; public transport is usually quicker after the final whistle.
What is the capacity of Vale Park?
Vale Park holds 19,052 spectators.
Which team plays at Vale Park?
Port Vale play home matches at Vale Park.
What is the next match at Vale Park?
Port Vale vs Scunthorpe United on Saturday 7 November 2026, kickoff 18:00 Mecca time.
When did Vale Park open?
Vale Park opened in 1950.
What else is Vale Park called?
Vale Park is also known as Vale Park Stadium.
Where should I stay for a match at Vale Park?
Stay within walking distance of Vale Park so you can walk back after the final whistle, when transport is at its busiest. The map on this page shows the hotels around the stadium with their prices.