On Saturday June 25 , the world’s 15 best speedway riders descend on the Millennium Stadium for round five of the World Championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix series.
A crowd of 40,000 is expected to attend the event which starts at 5pm.
The best way to travel to the event is by public transport and coach wherever possible. Those bringing their cars into the city can ease worries over congestion and parking costs by using the Council’s park and ride services.
There are two park and ride sites, one at the International Sports Village (Blue car park, post code CF11 0JS) and at County Hall (Green car park , post code CF10 4UW). Both sites can be accessed from J33 of the M4. Signs should be followed from M4 as they will direct drivers to available park and ride sites at time of arrival
The service costs £10 per car. Please follow the road signs from the M4.
The drop off points and collection points are –
International Sports Village – Tresillian Way north, at rear of Railway Station County Hall – Callaghan Square north, in lay-by by Eversheds
Both car parks will have a staff presence from 8:30am and will open at 9:00am. The first bus will leave at 9:00am. The last bus will leave the pick-up points at 10:30pm, with the car parks closing at 11pm.
Coach parking will also be provided at the bus park, just off Sophia Close .There are dedicated coach parking areas with driver facilities. The cost per coach is £10.00.
Road closures in place for the concerts are as follows –
Small road closures will be in place from 3pm until 9.30pm along Westgate Street, Park Street and Havelock Street
From 2.30pm until 9.30pm, closure of Station Approach and Central Square, except to buses using the bus station.
