Wolverhampton Wanderers – Molineux
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Molineux is an all-seater stadium, with a capacity of 28,500. It is the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves to most!)
The majority of the stadium is relatively new, the oldest stand being the John Ireland Stand (subsequently renamed the Steve Bull Stand) opened in 1979. The remaining 3 stands were built in the 1990s, the last of which being the Jack Harris Stand, which replaced the South Bank Terrace in 1993.
The stands running along the sides of the ground are two-tiered, though their unusual oval shape results in those sitting on the halfway line being furthest from the action. The ends of the ground are occupied by large, single tier stands. The Stan Cullis Stand at the North end is topped by the original clock from the Molineux Street Stand, which dates from the 1930s.
There are two James Butler-designed statues outside the ground; an impressive statue of Billy Wright stands outside the main entrance, while a likeness of former player / manager Stan Cullis is located to the rear of the stand bearing his name. Away fans are normally housed in the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand which runs along the East side of the pitch.
How to get to Molineux
By Road:
The Molineux ground is located in Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR.
Visitors arriving from the North should follow the M6 as far as junction 12, exiting onto the A5 towards Telford, joining the A449 for Wolverhampton. Turn right at the intersection with the ring road. The stadium is well signed from the 2nd set of lights onwards.
Away fans driving from the South should exit the M6 at junction 10, following the A454 into Wolverhampton. Turn right on reaching the traffic island that intersects with the ring road and follow signage to the ground.
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By Rail:
Wolverhampton train station is within ½ a mile and a 10-minute walk of the ground. On exiting the station, go straight on as far as the inner ring road. Turn right and follow the ring road. Molineux soon becomes visible on the right.
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By Air:
Birmingham is the nearest airport, at a distance of around 20 miles. There are regular rail connections to Birmingham New Street station, which in turn connects with Wolverhampton. Click here to check the current flight times
Where to Park?
“Football parking” is well signed from the A454 (see above). Otherwise, there are numerous “Pay and Display” car parks in the city centre, within easy walking distance of the ground.
Away Friendly Pubs near Molineux
Molineux suffers insofar as there is no designated pub for away supporters near the ground. The numerous pubs around the ground tend to be designated “home fans only.” There are plenty of pubs in Wolverhampton town centre, but many of these do not welcome away fans. Reports suggest that visiting fans should keep colours covered and exercise great discretion in their choice of watering-hole for a pre-match drink.
Hotels near Molineux
The Britannia Hotel, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1DB is a competitively-priced hotel with a central location, near the railway station and adjoining the famous Grand Theatre. Guests have praised its friendly welcoming atmosphere.
A little further afield, but still with 2 miles of Molineux, the Ramada Park Hall Hotel and Spa, Park Drive, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton WV4 5AJ is set in a Grade II listed Georgian country house with 7 acres of gardens. Guests have been impressed by the marble floors and crystal chandeliers retained from the hotel’s distinguished past, combined with modern facilities including a gym and swimming pool. Free on-site parking is available.
What have other Away Fans said about their trip to Molineux?
The majority of visiting fans have been impressed by the looks of Molineux from the outside, many expressing the feeling that little expense had been spared in its refurbishment. However, most visitors have been less impressed by the interior of the stadium.
Many have expressed disappointment at being so far from the pitch, reporting that the view of play was poor. On the upside, the atmosphere within the ground has been reported as good, with vocal, but non-intimidating home fans and relaxed stewarding. Catering facilities are reported excellent, with a good range of pies, hot dogs and burgers, including the delicious “Football’s Famous Chicken Balti Pie,” on offer. However, toilet facilities have been reported as inadequate and cramped.
There’s a “football parking” car park just opposite the ground – cost something like £4, and was really handy – Surprisingly quick to get away after the game too considering its proximity to the ground. don’t try and park in the ASDA car park, as I know of several fans who returned to clamped cars.
It’s only a 5/10 minute walk into the city centre, so if you’re arriving early, it’s worth walking into the centre of Wolverhampton for your pre-match pie and pint – there’s a couple of pubs that don’t allow either away fans or children (we had both!), but we found a decent Lloyds bar that was happy to take our money,a nd we were able to enjoy a decent meal and pint for a reasonable price, before walking back to the ground.
The concourse under Molineux is quite narrow, and gets full quite quickly – once out in the stadium, away fans are normally allocated the lower tier, which makes it hard to generate noise. The rest of the ground doesn’t have that problem though, and once the home crowd get going, they can create an electric atmosphere.
arrived about hour and half before kick off by train which are regular from birmingham new street, was told no beer would be served inside ground and asda next door cant sell alcohol pre match there is no away pubs so went into a home pub unknown by us untill we was surrounded by orange shirts! half time no hot food and poor facillities all round sadly. BUT on possitive side good banter with home fans well policed and no sign of trouble outside ground plus very nice pork scratchings being sold by local butcher for £1 a bag by underpass pre match.
Went for a cup game, and the home support was small and quiet. Palace sold mout their section and were very loud however. felt a long way from all the other stands, which i didn’t like. home fans were freindly enough, lots of bantewr on way to ground and in the famous subway. Can reccomend The Great Western, a lovely old two bar pub behind the station. brilliant, cheap Holdens beers, and lovely food, home and away supporters but a good atmosphere. head right out of the station (not towards the bridge) and down some stairs into a subway, then right down an alley that leads you to the pub.