Woodock Sport Centre, Aston University

Thursday 7th January 2010

The Woodcock Sports Centre is situated on Aston University's main ceity centre campus easily accessed by car or train. The address for the venue is:

Woodcock Sports Centre,
Woodcock Street,
Aston University,
Birmingham,
B4 7ET

Maps of Aston University

Campus Map (pdf).

City Centre Map (pdf).

Aston University on Google maps.

Travelling by car

From whichever direction you are approaching Birmingham, Aston University is best reached from the M6 motorway (not the new M6 Toll, which bypasses the city).

  • Exit the M6 at Junction 6, and follow signs for the A38(M) to the city centre. Ignore signs to 'Aston'.
  • Stay on the A38(M), Aston Expressway, for approximately two miles until you reach the third exit. This is just after you pass the overhead 'End of Motorway' signs. Aston University is signposted from here. You will see the Aston University Main Building on your left.
  • Take the LEFT filter lane here, and at the Lancaster Circus roundabout (next to the Fire Station) take the first exit left into James Watt Queensway
  • Take the first left turn into Aston Street, which immediately after you come off teh round-about.
  • Follow Aston Street right to the very end, and turn left again; the Woodcock Sports Centre is on your left.
  • Free parking is available in the car park to the right of the Sports Centre as you face it from 6pm on weekdays and at weekends.

Please note: some visitors to Aston have reported that their satellite navigation systems have directed them off the motorway too early, onto ring roads and less obvious routes. We recommend drivers use maps initially and try to adhere to the directions above. Aston University’s postcode is B4 7ET.

Travelling by Train

Birmingham New Street Station is the nearest main-line station to Aston University, a short, flat 15 minutes walk away through the main shopping areas of the city. The station has direct lines to most parts of the UK and many local services.

Some regional and national services arrive at Birmingham Snow Hill and Moor Street stations, which are a short ten minute walk from campus.

Travelling by Bus

Because of our central Birmingham location many bus routes pass close to the Aston University campus.

To plan your journey by bus, visit the Travel West Midlands website.

Walking from the City Centre

Take a look at our interactive map of the route.