Headingley Cricket Ground Parking: Your Complete Guide to Match Days in Leeds
Everything you need to know about parking near Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, whether you're heading in for a Test match, an ODI, or a Yorkshire CCC home fixture.
Headingley Cricket Ground Parking Guide — Everything You Need to Know
Headingley Cricket Ground on St Michael's Lane is one of English cricket's great arenas, and the home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club since 1890. With a capacity of 18,350, it's the fifth-largest Test venue in the country — and on match days, the surrounding streets in this corner of Leeds fill up fast. The ground has hosted Test cricket since 1899 and now welcomes a packed calendar every year, from Test matches and One Day Internationals to Yorkshire's home fixtures in the County Championship and The Hundred. Whatever's on, the earlier you sort your parking, the calmer your morning will be.
Book Headingley Cricket Ground Parking
Book your parking near Headingley Cricket Ground in advance and you'll skip the stress of circling the surrounding streets on match day. Booking ahead with JustPark means:
A confirmed space before you set off — no arriving early just to hunt for somewhere to leave the car.
A choice of price points — from residential driveways a short walk from the ground to nearby car parks, so you can pick what suits your budget.
The option to extend your stay via the app — handy if a Test match session runs long or you want to make a day of it in Headingley afterwards.
Savings on typical on-the-day rates — book in advance rather than paying whatever's available when you arrive.
Access to quieter residential streets away from the main crowds and coach drop-off points around the ground.
Where to Park Near Headingley Cricket Ground
The ground shares its site with Headingley Rugby Stadium, and on big match days both sets of supporters are competing for the same limited pockets of free street parking in the surrounding residential roads. Some spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis if you arrive early, but they disappear quickly once the gates open.
A private driveway booked in advance through JustPark is the more reliable option — many of the driveways and car parks around Headingley are within a 10–15 minute walk of the ground, in quiet cul-de-sacs away from the main match-day traffic.
Getting to Headingley Cricket Ground by Train and Bus
Headingley sits in a well-connected part of Leeds, with several route options depending on where you're travelling from:
Burley Park Station is the closest to the ground, roughly a 10–12 minute walk from the main entrance — the best option if you're coming in from Leeds, Harrogate, Knaresborough or York.
Headingley Station is just under a mile away, around a 15-minute walk, and sits on the same Leeds–Harrogate line.
Leeds City Station is about 2.2 miles from the ground, roughly a 10–15 minute taxi ride or a 40-minute walk, and the hub for long-distance rail arrivals into the city.
Bus services 19, 19A and 56 run to Headingley from the city centre, with stops right on Cardigan Road/St Michael's Road, and additional match-day services often laid on from stands around Leeds City Station.
If you'd rather park closer to the station and finish the journey by rail, there's also parking near Headingley Station worth considering for the Burley Park end of the walk.
FAQs about Headingley Cricket Ground Parking
Where is Headingley Cricket Ground?
Headingley Cricket Ground is on St Michael's Lane in the Headingley suburb of Leeds, LS6 3BR, forming one half of the wider Headingley Stadium complex alongside the adjoining rugby ground.
How do I get to Headingley Cricket Ground?
The nearest station is Burley Park, around a 10–12 minute walk away, with Headingley Station a little further at roughly 15 minutes. Buses 19, 19A and 56 also run into Headingley from central Leeds, and if you're driving, booking a nearby driveway or car park in advance is the easiest way to guarantee a space.
Is there parking at Headingley Cricket Ground?
There's some free on-street parking on residential roads around the ground, but it's limited and fills up fast on match days. Booking a driveway or car park space in advance through JustPark is the more reliable way to secure somewhere to leave your car.
How many people does Headingley Cricket Ground hold?
The ground has a capacity of 18,350, making it one of the larger Test venues in England — which is part of why parking nearby is at such a premium on the biggest match days.
How do I find out what's on at Headingley Cricket Ground?
Yorkshire CCC publishes the fixture list on its own site, covering everything from Championship and One-Day Cup matches to international Tests, ODIs and The Hundred. Whatever the fixture, it's worth booking your parking as soon as you know you're going, since spaces near the ground book out fastest for the biggest games.
Live Near Headingley Cricket Ground? Rent Out Your Space on Match Days
If you've got a driveway or spare parking space near the ground, match days are a genuine earning opportunity — even if you've no interest in the cricket yourself. Hosts near sports grounds and arenas can earn significantly more than the average listing thanks to demand on event days, and with Scheduled Pricing you can set a higher rate specifically for Test days, ODIs and other big fixtures, then let it drop back down the rest of the time. List your space with JustPark and it takes only a few minutes to get started.
Ready for Match Day?
With Test cricket, white-ball internationals and Yorkshire CCC's home fixtures returning to Headingley every season, parking nearby only gets tighter the closer you get to the day. Book your space in advance, and you can arrive relaxed, on time, and ready for the first ball.
