Coventry
Updated on 26th September
Home Ground: Butts Park Arena, Butts Rd, Coventry CV1 3GE
The ground is close to the city centre, just to the west of the ring road.
Ticket Prices: Advance adult tickets prices are £18 seated and £15 standing. Prices are £2 higher on the gate. Concessions are available. Advance tickets can be purchased up to 4pm on the Friday before the match.
Child price (age 3-16) is £2 in all areas.
Coventry’s online ticketing system will not be running in time for our match, but advance tickets can be purchased by phone on 02476 231001.
Nearest Railway Station: Coventry station is a few minutes walk from the ground.
From Reading CrossCountry Trains run a direct hourly service to Coventry with a journey time of approx 1 1/4 hours. For those using the train from Reading, it is cheaper to buy a return from Reading to Banbury and another return from Banbury to Coventry.
Both Virgin Trains and West Midland Trains run direct services from London Euston to Coventry, with journery times between an hour and 90 minutes – Virgin trains are quicker, but West Midland look to be a little cheaper.
Travelling by Coach: Coventry Coach Station is on a far side of the city centre from the ground, around a 10 to 15 minute walk.
National Express run a direct service from London Victoria to Coventry with journey times of around 2 1/2 hours.
From Reading-Mereoak, there are no direct services, but services are available changing at Heathrow – however the last service back is before the end of the match.
Car Parks: We are advised that there is ample parking is available at the ground – cost is £5, to be paid in cash on the day.
As a large crowd is expected for this fixture, it is advisable to arrive early.
Disabled Access: Car parking stewards will direct you to the accessible parking spaces.
Wheel chair spaces are located on ground level at the front, there will be
ground stewards to direct you or help you if required.
Match Day: Our match at Coventry is currently scheduled for Saturday 29th September, 3:00pm
We are informed that the away team warm up at the road end of the pitch, furthest from the changing rooms.
Website: http://www.coventryrugby.co.uk
Planning a Longer Visit: For those planning to stay a little longer in Coventry, there is information on Visitor Attractions, Places to Eat and Where to Stay on the Visit Coventry & Warwickshire website.