Being in the heart of the country, Villa Park has a fantastic central location, less than 2 miles from the M6, with over 1000 free car parking spaces available on-site and within easy walking distance of Aston and Witton train stations and other public transport links. During the 1930s the earth and timber terraces with wooden crash barriers were completely replaced by concrete terracing and metal barriers, a process first begun by Rinder. In addition to the basic facts, you can find the address of the stadium, access information, special features, prices in the stadium and name rights. Phone - International: +44 (0)121 327 5353. Aston Villa training ground news | the club are making strides off the pitch and have invested heavily in improving the academy setup, including building a new mini stadium at Bodymoor Heath [27] A later report by accountants Deloitte Haskins & Sells found that the bills were inflated by only 10% but that there were "serious breaches of recommended codes of practice and poor site supervision. HOME. The vaccination centre has been set up in the Holte End stand and it is hoped to play a pivotal role in vaccinating people in the Birmingham area. This website provides information on all aspects of our operations. The roof was originally planned to be a goalpost structure, the same as the Holte End and North Stand, but the plans were changed to a simpler cantilever design. Birmingham City is de andere voetbalclub uit Birmingham en tevens de grootste rivaal. An elegant ground floor suite situated at the traditional Holte end of the stadium. Aston Villa have been forced to close their training ground after suffering a “significant coronavirus outbreak”, with the club’s FA Cup third-round clash with Liverpool now in doubt. The Trinity Road Stand became an air-raid shelter and ammunition store while the home dressing room became the temporary home of a rifle company from the 9th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Stage two began in February 1977 and was officially opened in late October. Here at Villa Park, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding corporate and sports hospitality in Birmingham with exceptional service, whether it be in our 95 executive boxes or one of our stylish restaurants. [44][45] Behind the North Stand is the "Villa Village" made up of club and ticket offices as well as a club shop. [13] Several months behind schedule, the almost-complete stadium opened with a friendly against Blackburn Rovers on 17 April 1897, which ended as a 3-0 win, one week after Aston Villa had completed the League and FA Cup 'Double'. In addition to the basic facts, you can find the address of the stadium, access information, special features, prices in the stadium and name rights. Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Kingsbury (Warwicks) Bodymoor Heath Training Ground is Aston Villa Football Club's training ground, located at Bodymoor Heath in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. By December it was fully operational and had a capacity of 13,501 seats, bringing the Villa Park capacity to 40,310. Aston Villa's home since 1897, Villa Park is one of a select few that has staged international fixtures over three different centuries, the first senior international taking place in 1899. Aston Villa were forced to cancel training and close their training ground after two rounds of testing returned multiple positive cases of COVID-19. Sixteen international matches have been hosted at the stadium in total. On matchdays, taxis can be ordered from the security lodge on Witton Lane, which is situated behind the North Stand, or by using telephones situated in the Holte Suite foyer or the Trinity Stand reception. Aston Villa's motto is "Prepared" and you can make sure that you're prepared for your trip to Villa Park by booking into one of our Birmingham hotels. @Aston Villa – 2020-10-29T11:18:00Z Having been out for almost a year, the snapshots have fans excited to see him edging closer to a return. It saw slight refurbishment before the 1996 European Championships to join the corners with the lower tier of the North Stand, improve legroom and increase the curve of the terracing to improve sightlines. [22], Villa Park remained in much the same state for another 30 years, with no major developments until the late 1950s. Stadium address: Villa Park, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HE, Phone - International: +44 (0)121 327 5353. [70], Villa Park has been a venue for musicians from multiple genres as well as preachers. Delve deeper into the history of our home ground and find out all the information you need for making a visit. [32] It was announced at the 70th birthday gala of chairman Doug Ellis that the stand was to be renamed the "Doug Ellis Stand", a move that caused some controversy among Villa fans with some still referring to it as the Witton Lane Stand. Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC, Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6HE. Villa Park has 42,785 seats[36] split between four stands. You may disable these but this may affect website functionality. Bodymoor Heath Training Ground is Aston Villa Football Club's training ground, located at Bodymoor Heath in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. Although much larger than the other stands, the stand has roughly the same roof level as the other three sides. Their previous venue, Wellington Road, faced increasing problems including an uneven pitch, poor spectator facilities, a lack of access and exorbitant rents. Former manager Martin O'Neill expressed his desire to have Villa fans seated in the North Stand to improve the atmosphere at Villa Park. Our Tour Guide - The Fantastic Mick - was an encyclopedia of knowledge , tit bits of gossip , and stats- that even the most ardent and Loyal Aston Villa Fans , would find fascinating- while those not as deep into either football or even Villa ( we had a Nottingham Forest fan on our tour) would still find interesting. Hospitality and Events. [46], Aston Villa have initial planning permission to rebuild the North Stand in the same style as the Trinity Road Stand. Address: Trinity Road Birmingham B6 6HE Telephone: 0121 327 2299 Fax: 0121 328 5575 Ticket Office: 0333 323 1874* Pitch Size: 115 x 72 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Villans Year Ground Opened: 1897 Undersoil Heating: Yes Shirt Sponsors: W88 Kit Manufacturer:Kappa Home Kit: Claret and Blue Away Kit: Light Blue and Claret Ian Hopson Manager. [26] The floodlights were first used in November 1958 for a friendly match against the Scottish side Heart of Midlothian. Nassef Sawiris Co-Chairman. The main two bus routes servicing Villa Park are the no 7 and no 11. Villa say a "large … In the south-west corner, between the Holte End and the Trinity Road Stand, there is a three-storey pavilion-like structure, which is used for corporate hospitality. Tony Dorigo on England, Italy and a short stint with Souness at Torino. In the 2019-20 season, the 23-year-old scored six goals and bagged one assist in 22 appearances. The Holte End is a large two-tiered stand at the south end of the stadium. [66] The second was a Pool A match between Australia and Uruguay the next day with Australia winning 65–3 in front of 39,605 spectators. View results. Our unique stadium is the perfect venue for any event. [12] The committee immediately engaged an architect who began preparing plans for the site, which included construction of a new 440 yards (400 metres) cement cycle track to replace the existing cinder one. It has been the home of Aston Villa Football Club since 1897. Their previous venue, Wellington Road, faced increasing problems including an uneven pitch, poor spectator facilities, a lack of access and exorbitant rents. Aston Villa England » Premier League (step 1) Football visits: 74,987 (48.7% of our users have been here) Other visits: 1,802: Capacity: 42,785: Address: Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HE, England: Record attendance: 76,588 Aston Villa v Derby County 2nd March 1946: Modern record attendance: 42,640 Aston Villa v Liverpool 11th August 2007 rivalry, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Villa_Park&oldid=1013593034, Sports venues in Birmingham, West Midlands, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 March 2021, at 13:28. Nevertheless, during the 1993–94 season, the newly rebuilt Witton Lane Stand became the Doug Ellis Stand. You have come to the right place. The ground is situated near Fazeley, in the Tame Valley, by the side of … [52], Villa Park has been the venue for several Cup competitions. As well as casual jobs as match day staff, Aston Villa Football Club is also home to other events, conferences and experiences, even outside the football season. The site was purchased from a farm er by then Aston Villa Chairman Doug Ellis in the early 1970s. Christian Purslow. You can view the guide via https://www.accessable.co.uk/aston-villa-football-club. The club has initial planning permission to redevelop the North Stand, which will increase the capacity of Villa Park from 42,785 to about 50,000. FOOTBALL … Villa fans coach parking. Aston Station is approximately 15mins on foot from Villa Park. [31] The stand was fully operational by January 1994 at the cost of £5 million with 4,686 seats, which brought Villa Park up to a capacity of 46,005. The club's address is: Aston Villa FC. Fax: 0121 328 5575. Looking for a gift for an Aston Villa fan? Wednesday 23rd October 2019 10:30AM. Dean Smith. Birmingham. The new design meant that the club had to realign Witton Lane and, as a condition of the planning permission, pay £600,000 to compulsory purchase the houses along Witton Lane and upgrade the road from a B to an A road, as well as moving its utilities. It had stood since 1922 and seen several renovations and additions. Route end to end destination: Walsall to Birmingham New Street Duration of journey and frequency of service: Birmingham New Street - Witton: 9mins; Walsall to Witton: 15mins. Reservations for Villa coach … Tel: 0333 323 1874. home; News; Team … Aston Villa won 7 direct matches.Wolverhampton Wanderers won 5 matches.6 matches ended in a draw.On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.56 goals per Match. Upper tier seats are claret with "AV" written in blue; the lower tier consists of sky blue seats. At Villa Park students can find evening jobs and weekend work all through the year. [24] German bombs caused £20,000 worth of damage to the Witton Lane Stand, which was remedied by 1954. Aston Villa have revealed plans to build a brand new inner city football academy next to their stadium in Birmingham. [29] Ellis updated the infrastructure, installed a new public address system, carried out plumbing work which included installing new toilets, resurfaced the terraces, and built a new ticket office. The ground is situated near Fazeley, in the Tame Valley, by the side of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, a short distance from Drayton Manor … The second game took place on 30 December 1953 when Midlands Counties played another New Zealand side on their 1953–1954 tour of United Kingdom, Ireland, France and North America. Aston Villa's home ground could host temporary maternity care for expectant mothers during the coronavirus pandemic. The largest ground in the Midlands, it is famous for hosting over 55 semi-finals of the F.A Cup. [55] The first was the United North of England Eleven's final first-class match against a London United Eleven in June 1879. Other singers who have played at the ground include Belinda Carlisle, Rod Stewart and Robert Palmer. [16] In June 1914, another phase of enhancements began at Villa Park to compete with improvements at other grounds around the country, including Everton's Goodison Park, where a new two-tiered stand had just been completed. You can manage your cookie settings and switch off non-essential cookies via the “Manage Settings” below. Villa Park has hosted 55 FA Cup semi-finals, more than any other stadium. [1] These four stands are the Holte End to the south, the Trinity Road Stand to the west, the Doug Ellis Stand opposite the Trinity Road Stand, and the North Stand behind the northern goal. By that time, all four floodlight pylons had been removed to make way for boxes or in preparation for seating, and new floodlights were installed on new gantries on the Trinity and Witton stands. The American evangelist Billy Graham attracted 257,181 people to a series of prayer meetings held at the stadium in mid-1984. On 28 November 2009, a bronze statue of former Villa chairman and Football League founder William McGregor was unveiled outside the stadium. "[64], Villa Park was chosen as the venue for two pool matches in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. [9] The process of fixing issues with the building work continued for several months. Info. Whether its a ticketing enquiry, a matchday issue or a question for the Elland Road Superstore, find the right department to get in touch with Leeds United. Situated in the former grounds of Aston Hall, a Jacobean stately home, the Lower Grounds had … The information below is an approximate guide and we recommend you plan your journey at Network West Midlands or visit West Midlands Railway. Wednesday 11th December 2019 10:30AM. The highest average post-Second World War attendance at Villa Park was 47,168 in the 1948–1949 season;[24] the lowest average post-war attendance was 15,237 in the 1985–1986 season. View results. When the Second World War broke out in September 1939, all construction across the country stopped. [59], Many athletics and cycle events took place at the ground before the First World War,[60] and boxing has been hosted on several occasions. [5], The venue has also hosted two first-class cricket matches. The facelift has seen the curved fascia above the turnstiles replaced with cladding and canopies similar to those in front of the Holte Suite. The club bought the buildings from British Telecom in the 1990s. NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Aston Villa news aggregator, bringing you the latest AVFC headlines from the best Aston Villa sites and other key national and international news sources. Our Aston Villa Shop stocks every Aston Villa gift that a fan could want to give or receive. "[34] The new stand was larger than the old one, taking Villa's capacity from 39,399 to its present 42,785. Construction continued throughout the 1922–1923 season, with the stand officially opened on 26 January 1924 by the then Duke of York, later King George VI. All info around the stadium of Aston Villa U18. The stand had not seen any major work since 1924, and its rear remained a mound of earth. Contact Us. The Premier League football club has lodged an application with the city council to develop the state-of-the-art complex on land off Tame Road, close to Villa Park and Witton station. Trezeguet and Ollie Watkins were the biggest culprits, with both guilty of wastefulness in the first half. The Oak Room in the Trinity Road stand was the first restaurant at a British football ground. The Aston Lower Grounds, later renamed Villa Park, was not the first home of Aston Villa F.C. The stadium has hosted several rock concerts, including Bruce Springsteen who played two concerts in June 1988 as part of his Tunnel of Love Tour, and most recently Bon Jovi, who played the stadium in 2013 as part of Because We Can: The Tour. Aston Villa's former CEO, Bruce Langham, has said that the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (Centro) are amenable to the idea as long as it is done at the expense of the club. [73], The highest attendance recorded at Villa Park was 76,588, on 2 March 1946 in an FA Cup 6th round tie against Derby County. The first stage of improvements saw the cycling track removed, new banking at the Holte Hotel End (Holte End), and a re-profiling of all the terracing to bring it closer to the newly squared-off pitch. In 1999, the last final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup took place at Villa Park. Villa Park's North Stand would be used as weekday clinics from Monday (April 27). [1] All of the stands have two tiers except the Trinity Road Stand, which has three. The old Bowling Green pavilion on the Trinity Road became a medical centre, the basement of the aquarium building was converted into a gym, four large floodlight pylons were installed, and a training ground was purchased 500 yards (460 metres) from Villa Park. [10] Negotiations continued for two years before the Villa committee reached agreement with the site's owner, Edgar Flower, to rent the Lower Grounds for £300 per annum on a 21-year lease with an option to buy the site at any point during the term. Briefly played alongside Smith at Walsall and reunited with him in August 2020 as Villa's manager said he was keen to add "more Premier League experience" to his staff. Welcome to the Official Aston Villa YouTube channel. Within a few months of the Taylor Report being published, the first changes were made in line with the report. Website: www.avfc.co.uk. An elegant ground floor suite situated at the traditional Holte end of the stadium. This meant moving the away fans to the northern end of the Doug Ellis Stand across both tiers. The Holte Suite having undergone a complete transformation, is a purpose-built conference … Teams Aston Villa Wolverhampton Wanderers played so far 18 matches. https://www.accessable.co.uk/aston-villa-football-club, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. [20]Several commentators including Simon Inglis consider it to be Leitch's masterpiece; a Sunday Times reporter described it in 1960 as the "St Pancras of football. — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 7, 2021 Saints to sit out [33], The next development at Villa Park was the Trinity Road Stand in 2000. Get directions from and directions to Aston Villa Training Ground Bodymoor Heath easily from the Moovit App or Website. Aston Villa FC Shop - Official Football Merchandise. B6 6HE. Though Villa Park was originally chosen to host the Rugby Sevens competition,[68] the event will now be held at the Ricoh Arena. Aston Villa have called Villa Park home since 1897, though to begin with it was actually known as Aston Lower Grounds. An internal investigation found that £700,000 of the £1.3 million worth of bills were unaccounted for. We make riding to Aston Villa Training Ground Bodymoor Heath easy, which is why over 865 million users, including users in Curdworth, trust Moovit as the best app for public transit. The first patients were vaccinated at Villa Park on 4 February 2021. Aston Villa's Premier League game at home to Everton on Sunday has been postponed because of the ongoing Covid-19 issues at the club. Rent a Villa Park Parking Space. Club Secretary. [74], Villa Park is within a short distance of two mainline railway stations. The two nearest train stations to Villa Park are Witton and Aston. The current pitch stands on the site of the Dovehouse Pool, an ornamental pond that was drained in 1889. Welcome to Aston Villa Corporate Hospitality and Events, Birmingham’s premier sports hospitality and conference venue. Historical grounds can be chosen as well. Under former owner Randy Lerner, there have been discussions on changing the name of Witton Station to Villa Park as is the case with West Bromwich Albion's local railway station, The Hawthorns. Ticket Office: 0333 323 1874. [62] On 26 August 1985, it played host to the first ever American football "Summerbowl," intended to be the English equivalent to the Super Bowl. Here at Villa Park, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding corporate and sports hospitality in Birmingham with exceptional service, whether it be in our 95 executive boxes or one of our stylish restaurants. The Hawthorns capacity: 26,688 Record PL attendance: 27,751 v Portsmouth (15 May 2005) Built: 1900 Pitch size: 105m x 68m Stadium address: The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LF Phone: +44 (0) 871 271 1100 The Hawthorns has been home to West Bromwich Albion since 1900, when it became the sixth ground used by the club after they decided to move to an out-of-town site. A second rugby league game followed three years later on New Year's Day 1912 when 4,000 people turned up to see Australia beat Great Britain 33–8. Initial renovations saw the levelling of the earth and new concrete terraces constructed on the lower tier in preparation for the construction of an upper tier. Stadion ini dipergunakan untuk menggelar pertandingan sepak bola dan merupakan markas dari tim Aston Villa.Stadion ini memiliki kapasitas 42.788 orang. The stand is composed of three tiers with a row of executive boxes between the second and third tiers. As it stands Villa’s FA Cup third … Free parking for Villa coaches is available at Brookvale, the staff parking site on the junction of Witton Road and Tame Road – the post code is B6 7DS . FOOTBALL … Richard O'Kelly … It has been the home of Aston Villa since this date, though the club was founded 24 years earlier in 1874. Wesley Edens Chief Executive. Match Tickets and Matchday Enquiries. [67], Birmingham is the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. We are the UK's leading supplier of official personalised Aston Villa gifts. Villa Park was originally opened in 1897. "[30], In response to the Hillsborough disaster which resulted in 96 fatalities, the Taylor Report of January 1990 recommended that all major grounds be converted to become all-seater as a safety measure by August 1994. Villa Park also hosted the 2012 FA Community Shield, as Wembley Stadium was in use for the final of the Olympic football tournament. For the start of the 2007–2008 season the club released cut-price season tickets for the lower tier of the stand. Originally a large terraced banking with accommodation for more than 20,000 spectators, the current stand was constructed in 1994–1995 and consists of two tiers with no executive boxes. The two tiers are slightly curved in a parabola to provide good sightlines from all seats. The Premier League football club has lodged an application with the city council to develop the state-of-the-art complex on land off Tame Road, close to Villa Park and Witton station. Aston Villa have been forced to close their Bodymoor Heath training ground after a "significant" coronavirus outbreak at the club. For all your claret and blue video content. The game was played between the London Ravens and the Streatham Olympians, and the low attendance of 8,000 meant that the Summerbowl was not repeated in subsequent years. The "R Block" concourse has been expanded to create a larger, brighter open space. On 8 October 1924, a North Midlands XV lost 40–3 to the New Zealand side touring Europe and Canada at the time. [17], As a result of inflation, 1919 quotes for the implementation of the pre-war construction plans came to £66,000, compared to the 1914 quote of £27,000. Aston Villa have revealed plans to build a brand new inner city football academy next to their stadium in Birmingham. In 10 (62.50%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over … Aston Villa are preparing to field a team of youngsters in Friday's FA Cup third-round tie at home to Liverpool after a "significant" Covid-19 outbreak at the club. Stadium address: Villa Park, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HE. TSS Professional Football Academy Trials. The last major development at Villa Park was the building of the new Trinity Road Stand in 2000, which brought the ground's capacity up to 42,785. Tel International: 0044 121 327 5353. In addition, it was a regular venue for FA Cup semi-finals before they were moved to Wembley. The Midlands side lost 18–3. Trinity Road passes through a tunnel formed by the Trinity Road Stand.[40][41]. [25], In the late 1950s, four projects were announced. [42] Since the segregation of supporters in the 1970s, away fans had been situated in the lower tier of the North Stand. It was officially opened in November 2001 by Prince Charles; his grandfather George VI had opened the old stand, 77 years earlier, when he was still the Duke of York.[35]. Upon completion, the Holte was the largest single end stand in Britain. Villa Park, Birmingham Villa Park is a football stadium in Aston, Birmingham, England, with a seating capacity of 42,749. [18] Construction began in April 1922 with the stand partially opened in August. "[21] The final cost of the stand and associated 1922–1924 ground developments was calculated at £89,000, a sum that enraged the club's directors who ordered an investigation into cost and in 1925 forced Rinder's resignation. [72] [63] In 2009 it was announced that the organising committee for the games and the football club had decided that uncertainty around expansion plans meant that the club were "unable to commit fully to hosting matches. [61] On 21 June 1972 Danny McAlinden defeated Jack Bodell in a British and Empire Heavyweight title fight. Aston Villa can confirm that the Club has closed its Bodymoor Heath training ground after a significant Coronavirus outbreak. Read more. Aston Villa FC is een Engelse voetbalclub uit Birmingham.De club werd in 1874 opgericht, en was in 1888 een van de oprichters van de Football League. Assistant Manager. Its replacement began to open in August 1994 with 3,000 seats in the lower tier occupied for the first seating-only game at Villa Park. The main stand was to be built to the east on the Witton Lane side, with the track and pitch fully enclosed by banking. [37] The Holte End is the most renowned stand at Villa Park amongst home and away team supporters. Aside from football-related uses, the stadium has seen various concerts staged along with other sporting events including boxing matches and international rugby league and rugby union matches. No action has yet been taken. [49] In the meantime, the entrance to the North Stand, "R Block", was redecorated internally and externally. [4] It has been the home of Aston Villa Football Club since 1897. [50] In September 2017 Aston Villa chief executive officer Keith Wyness revealed plans to expand Villa Park, announcing that the club was studying several plans to increase the capacity up to 60,000. TRIALS. In 1936 he was voted back onto the board at the age of 78 after the club were relegated to the Second Division. [38] Two large staircases, pediments, Dutch gables and a mosaic introduced in the 2007 season in the style of the old Trinity Road Stand make up the facade, itself inspired by Aston Hall. Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC, Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6HE. [9], After winning the league championship in 1899, Villa's record-breaking average crowd of 21,000[15] allowed the club to invest in a two-stage ground improvement programme. As a result, in 1894 Villa's committee, led by Frederick Rinderbegan negotiations with the owners of the Aston Lower Grounds, "the finest sports ground in the district." Ollie Watkins will return to Aston Villa from international duty a better player after spending time with the England squad. Aston Villa Football Club have worked in partnership with AccessAble, to produce detailed pan-disability guides for Villa Park. [9] This was the first stage in plans drawn up by Villa director Frederick Rinder that saw the capacity of Villa Park increased to 104,000. The further away you park, the easier your journey home after the match will be. Before 1914, a cycling track ran around the perimeter of the pitch where regular cycling meetings were hosted as well as athletic events. "[23] Work on the ground was completed by April 1940, and the stand was immediately mothballed as Villa Park switched to its wartime role. Villa Park also had the honour of hosting the last-ever European Cup Winners’ Cup Final between Italian side Lazio and Spanish club Real Mallorca in 1999, as well as the 2012 FA Community Shield match when Chelsea faced Manchester City. Excellent value for money - scratches the itch of being at a football stadium again - , decent coffee … Phone - UK: 0333 323 1874. Women; History; News. The demolition of the old stand began after the last game of the 1999–2000 season, an event met with an element of sadness from observers such as Simon Inglis who stated that "the landscape of English football will never be the same. In place of the pool, the owners of the Lower Grounds built a cycle track and sports ground that opened on 10 June 1889 for a combined cycling and athletics event before a crowd of 15,000. The complete redevelopment and extension of the Holte End began in early 1939, supervised by Archibald Junior. [62], During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced that midwives from Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust would host maternity clinics at the ground, for expectant parents anxious about going into hospitals. Aston Villa Football Club's home ground will play a pivotal role as one of the vaccination hubs in the region which will help administer the vaccine alongside GPs and pharmacists. By March 1922 this price had reduced to £41,775, and the directors pushed ahead with the plans for the new Trinity Road Stand. [47][48] At the start of the 2010 season, designs were at a conceptual stage, and due to a "multi-year effort to consider business and supporter needs" there was no defined date for construction to start. [24] The highest attendance in the all-seater era was 42,788 on 29 December 2009 in a Premier League game against Liverpool. The stand's design and fittings were impressive for the time, including novelties such as an 'AV' logo spelled out in coloured seats and a double row of executive boxes. His tenure saw executive lounges replace the old offices in the Trinity Road Stand. Welcome to the Official Aston Villa YouTube channel. [54] The 2012 Community Shield was held at Villa Park instead of Wembley due to Olympic Games at the stadium. Villa Park. Allow plenty of time to park and walk to the stadium - the earlier the better. This page provides you with information about the stadium of the selected club. Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC, Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 …