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Alexander Athletics Stadium

Overview

The Alexander Athletics Stadium is on Stadium Way at Perry Park in the Perry Barr area of north Birmingham.

It has a capacity of 7,600 and was built for the Birchfield Harriers in 1975-76.

Layout @ Alexander Athletics Stadium (Top)

The stadium contains an 8-lane synthetic track with a 10-lane sprinter's home straight.

There are three stands: the Main Stand, parallel to the home straight, and the Knowles Stand and Nelson Stand which flank the Main Stand at acute angles and so provide good views of the bends.

These three stands can hold around 7,000 spectators; an area of covered seating on the rear straight holds an additional 600.

Hospitality @ Alexander Athletics Stadium (Top)

The stadium contains a hospitality suite with a conference room, seminar room and VIP boxes overlooking the track.

The hospitality suite can stage functions (with catering) for up to 80 guests.

High Performance Centre @ Alexander Stadium (Top)

The Alexander Stadium contains a High Performance Centre that includes a 132-metre indoor hall with an 8-lane 110-metre running track, throwing cage, pole vaulting area & jumping pits.

Other facilities include a medical support clinic, recovery area, gymnasium and sports science lab.

The centre coaches athletes of all ages and abilities; the indoor hall may be hired by clubs, schools and individual athletes.

Gym Facilities @ Alexander Stadium (Top)

The Alexander Stadium contains a pulse point gym, power point gym and free weights gym open to the general public.

Activities include aerobics, athletics, boxercise, circuit training, studio cycling, starter fitness, weight watchers, bums, tums and thighs.

Gymnastics and Martial Arts Centre @ Alexander Stadium (Top)

The Birmingham Gymnastics and Martial Arts Centre is based at the Alexander Stadium.

It consists of three martial arts rooms and a gymnastics hall with a floor area of 1857 sq. metres and a spectators gallery with 400 seats.

Public Bars @ Alexander Stadium (Top)

There is a bar at the Alexander Stadium Leisure Centre.

Planned Expansion of Alexander Stadium (Top)

Plans for a Ł10 million refurbishment of the Alexander Stadium were approved in July 2010. Amongst other things, the running track will be resurfaced and a new 5,000-seat stand will be built (News Archive 19/07/10).

The council cabinet approved a revised Ł12.25 million refurbishment in September 2010 which also includes a state-of-the-art gym and office complex. Work will begin in October 2010 and should be finished by June 2011 (News Archive 28/09/10).

It was reported in September 2010 that UK Athletics will be headquartered at the refurbished stadium (News Archive 27/09/10). However, no legal agreement has yet been signed (News Archive 14/10/10) and UK Athletics has refused to confirm the move (News Archive 11/03/11).

2012 Olympics @ Alexander Stadium (Top)

The Alexander Stadium will provide training facilities for the US Athletics team prior to the 2012 London Olympics.

Map of Alexander Athletics Stadium (Top)

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This map shows the existing stands (red), the area under development (orange) and the High Performance Centre (mauve)

Area around Alexander Stadium (Top)

The Alexander Stadium is set in parkland flanked by Perry Reservoir, the Perry Park Industrial Estate, the Tame Valley Canal, the Walsall Road Allotments and the M6.

Pubs Near Alexander Stadium (Top)

The nearest pubs are the Church Tavern (map/300 metres) @ 25 Church Road and the Tennis Courts (map/300 metres) on the Walsall Road.

Please visit our page on Perry Barr for more information about pubs in the area.

Eateries near Alexander Stadium (Top)

There are several restaurants/takeaways within 500 metres of the Alexander Stadium, including:

Shanghai Express @ 388-390 Walsall Road (map/250 metres), Marco's Fish Bar @ 556 Walsall Road (map/500 metres), Indian Thai @ 261 Walsall Road (map/500 metres), Kismat Tandoori @ 290 Aldridge Road (map/500 metres), Pizza Pan @ Aldridge Road (map/500 metres and the Golden Hill Chinese Takeaway (map/500metres).

Please visit our restaurant guide and cafe/fast food guide for more information about places to eat in Birmingham.

Convenience Shopping near Alexander Stadium (Top)

There is a grocery store, newsagent, post office and off license @ 299 Walsall Road (map/500 metres).

Hotels Near Alexander Stadium (Top)

The nearest hotels are the Travelodge and the Park Hotel which are both on the A453 Aldridge Road, roughly 1 kilometre from the stadium (map).

There are 40 other hotels within 6 kilometres of the Alexander Stadium. Please visit our Birmingham hotel guide for more information.

Alexander Stadium By Car (Top)

The Alexander Stadium (B42 2LR) is located on Stadium Way off the A34 Walsall Road, roughly 1.3 kilometres from the Birchfield Roundabout on the A4040 Outer Circle.

Parking @ Alexander Stadium (Top)

There are 75 parking spaces at the High Performance Centre, an additional 30 at the Gymnastics and Martial Arts Centre and around 50 at the Church Road entrance to Perry Park.

Overspill parking may be available at the Perry Barr One Stop (1.2 kilometres).

Taxi @ Alexander Stadium (Top)

Cabs may be booked on the following numbers: 0121 356 1914, 0121 356 8866, 0121 327 3691.

Alexander Stadium by Bus (Top)

The following bus routes pass near the Alexander Stadium: 28A, 46S, 51, 424, 807, 907, 935, 952, 997, 997A, X51, X56.

Alexander Stadium by Rail (Top)

The nearest rail station is Perry Barr on the Walsall-Birmingham-Wolverhampton Line; trains generally run at 30 minute intervals in each direction.

Typical journey times are 15 minutes to New Street, 13 minutes to Walsall and 49 minutes to Wolverhampton.

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