Villa Park, Lower Grounds

About Venue

Villa Park is an iconic football stadium and large-scale events venue in Birmingham, located just minutes from the city centre with excellent transport links and a strong sense of history. Known worldwide as the home of Aston Villa FC, the venue combines heritage, atmosphere, and modern event infrastructure in a way very few spaces can match.

This is a venue that works incredibly well for conferences, exhibitions, awards dinners, corporate celebrations, and large private events, including weddings. With a wide range of spaces under one roof, Villa Park gives organisers the flexibility to host everything from focused meetings to high-impact events with hundreds of guests, all within a setting that feels memorable and special from the moment people arrive.

What really sets Villa Park apart is how supported planners feel throughout the process. The experienced on-site events team understands complex logistics, tight timelines, and high expectations, making it easier to deliver polished, confident events. Premium options such as exclusive hire, tailored food and drink packages, and branded experiences allow organisers to elevate their event while keeping planning straightforward.
- Iconic stadium setting with a powerful sense of occasion
- Wide choice of event spaces to suit different formats and guest numbers
- Experienced in-house team supporting planning and delivery
- Flexible catering and production options, including premium and VIP packages

Situated in Aston, Villa Park benefits from strong road and public transport connections, with Birmingham city centre, major train stations, and hotels all close by. On-site accessibility, clear arrival points, and late opening hours make it a practical choice for both daytime and evening events, giving organisers confidence that guest experience and logistics are fully covered.


About this space:

The Lower Grounds is the largest event space at Villa Park, located at the Holte End of the stadium and designed to host large-scale events for up to 700 guests. Set across a grand ground-floor suite with a mezzanine level and three additional function rooms, this space is ideal for conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies, and major corporate or social gatherings that require scale and flexibility.

Rich in history and dating back to the 19th century, the Lower Grounds has been fully restored to balance heritage character with modern event infrastructure. A private entrance and dedicated bar create a strong sense of exclusivity, while breakout areas and an outdoor terrace allow organisers to manage guest flow and programme different event moments with ease. This space is particularly well suited to organisers seeking a flagship venue with built-in staging, production capability, and multiple zones under one booking.

- Capacity: Up to 700 guests
- Mezzanine level with three additional function rooms
- Private entrance and dedicated bar
- Stage, screens, projector, and presentation facilities
- Breakout spaces and outdoor terrace
- Natural light, air conditioning, and heating
- Cloakroom, lectern, whiteboards, and flipcharts
- Dry hire option available

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