Birmingham Diamond League 2016 Spectator Guide | Page 2

EVENT DETAILS Travel Information Event Timings: Spectator Village Opens - 10:30 DooRs open: 11:30 First Event: 12.45 Last Event: 16:15 DOORS CLOSE: 18:00 Travel Information: The Alexander Stadium is situated only a few miles from Birmingham’s City Centre on the A34. Event SCHEDULE: Travelling by train The nearest train station is Perry Bar which is` around 20 minutes’ walk to Alexander Stadium along the A34. Plan your journey by visiting the National Rail website. www.nationalrail.co.uk Click here to view the event schedule Travelling by bus From Birmingham City Centre you can take the number 51, 52 & X51 bus. Plan your journey by visiting the Network West Midlands website. www.networkwestmidlands.com Travelling by taxi Taxi drop off is located out the ‘Tennis Courts’ pub on the Walsall Road heading into Birmingham. Venue address: Birmingham Alexander Stadium, Stadium Way, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LR Alexander Stadium is located just behind the pub and can be accessed by Church Road. Travelling by car From the M6: All vehicles travelling from the North exit the M6 at Junction 7/A34 and follow the A34/Walsall Road approximately 2 miles before turning left into Church Road for Perry Park car parking. From the South: All vehicles travelling from the South, exit the M6 at Junction 6/Aston Expressway/A34 and follow signs to Birchfield Road/A34. Follow the A34 for approximately 1.5 miles and then turn left into Perry Avenue for Perry Hall playing fields. From Birmingham City Centre: Join the A34 (Walsall) at Lancaster Circus roundabout. Continue on the road for approximately 3 miles taking the right lane for Walsall A34. Turn left onto Perry Avenue for Perry Hall playing fields. Car parking available on site Event parking is available in Perry Park and Perry Hall Playing Fields. Follow directional signage from the motorway junction you leave . Car parks can be accessed from Walsall Road. Blue badge parking will be available at Perry Park. If you require accessible parking please ensure your blue badge is displayed on arrival. There will be a £6 car park charge.