Heading to The Commonwealth Games? Here is what You Need to Know…

With the games in full swing, it is a good idea to prepare yourself before you make the exciting journey to see who will be bringing home the gold medals this year!

Travelling

As you are probably aware, there are travel restrictions in place in and around the locations of any of the events taking place. There is no parking at or near venues other than the limited pre-bookable spaces for blue badge holders. Every ticket to the game, allows access to public transport around the area, making it the best way to travel to and from the games. 

If you’re planning to drive to Birmingham, our Digbeth Car Park is available and is in a great location. There is a Park & Ride shuttle bus service which you should book beforehand!

All of the venues do offer secure cycle parking so if you’re cycling down, there is plenty of space for your bicycle.

Tickets 

If you already have your tickets, ensure they are downloaded on your phone. Alternatively, you can print your copy and have it to hand when requested. Please note, that the lead booker must bring ID and the entire party must enter the venue together. It might be the last day, but there are still some tickets available! Find yours here. 

Arrive Early

As you can imagine, with so many people excited to come and see the variety of different events taking place, it can get extremely busy and queues are very likely. Most venues open 90 mins before the start of an event, offering you the opportunity to take your time to appreciate the space, atmosphere and venue before settling into your seat. 

Bag Limits & Restrictions

Did you know that there are specific things you can and can’t bring with you to any of the Commonwealth Games? There is also a limit on the size of the bags you can take with you, it should not exceed 25 litres or be bigger than 50Hx30Wx20D, you must also be able to open it at any point for inspection. 

Please also note there is a very specific list of prohibited items you can’t bring in with you, including offensive weapons, fireworks, alcohol, laser pointers, drones and many more. The extensive list can be found on the website. Other items are restricted and have a limit on how much you can carry at any event.

Take the stress out of your day by parking at our Digbeth Car Park and enjoy the shuttles and public transport available for all ticket holders. To find out more, visit our website today. 

Events At The Apollo: What To See This Christmas

Are you looking for something special to do this festive season? Then look no further than the Eventim Apollo! The Hammersmith Apollo is putting on plenty of Christmas shows to delight even the most scrooge-like of family members. 

You can pre-book your Hammersmith parking at our car park via RingGo or ParkBee to make sure you have a space. We even have a special evening parking rate of just £15 from 6 PM until midnight. This gives you plenty of time to grab dinner at one of Hammersmith’s trendy restaurants before heading to the show. 

What’s on this December?

Riverdance – December 3rd – December 7th 

Riverdance is celebrating its 25th anniversary and will blow you away with amazing music and dance. While this isn’t strictly festive, it’s definitely going to be a magical experience. In fact, this show is so popular they needed to add an additional date!

The Xmas Xtravaganza – 8th December 

What’s Christmas without a little pageantry? Expected to be the UK’s biggest ever Christmas drag show, Klub Kids & TEG | MJR are promising something special! Hosting by Baga Chipz and The Vivienne, both known for their stint on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, this is definitely going to be an unmissable night! 

There’s plenty of stars from across the pond too with some of RuPaul’s Drag Race US & Canada’s favourite alumni. 

Confirmed cast appearing includes:

• The Vivienne
• Baga Chipz
• Ginny Lemon 
• Latrice Royale
• Olivia Lux
• Priyanka 

There have even been promises of more drag queens to be announced!

Love Actually In Concert – December 11th 

Love Actually has become a classic British Christmas movie since it hit the cinemas in 2003. Now see it like you never have before! The iconic movie will be accompanied by a live orchestra. 

The ticket price doesn’t cover tissues, so make sure to bring your own!

Jack Whitehall – How To Survive Family Holidays – December 20th 

Christmas is a wonderful time of year where we get to see our families all together… Which inevitably means there’ll be a bit of friction. This latest stage show from Jack Whitehall and his parents has been described as ‘Lonely Plants Meets Family Memoir’ and acts as a guide to surviving holidays. 

The Whitehalls discuss the struggles and joys of a family holiday, and offer advice they’ve gained over their five years living and filming together for the hit show ‘Travels With My Father’. They promise to leave you in tears… Fingers crossed they’re of laughter!

Adam Kay – Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas –  22nd December

Adam Kay is doing a live show that gives us a peek behind the scenes of hospital life during Christmas. 1.4 million NHS staff work every Christmas and it’s always an interesting experience. 

Kay will be delving back into his diaries from his best-selling book ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ to show us life behind the blue curtain over the holidays. It’s a love letter to those who spend festive seasons on the front line and an amazing night of comedy for the rest of us. 

Exclusively for the Eventim Apollo, this show will be supported by award-winning comedian Mark Watson. 

Make sure you don’t miss out on any of these wonderful shows by pre-booking your Eventim Apollo parking at our car park via RingGo or ParkBee.

Christmas At The Bullring! Enjoying Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market

While we might not enjoy the colder weather and it being dark by 5 pm, there are plenty of upsides to this time of year! Namely the Frankfurt Christmas market in Birmingham! The Christmas market is always a huge attraction in Birmingham and people visit all over the country to enjoy the delights bought over from Germany. This is going to be the first Christmas in a few years we’ll be able to freely travel around the country, so why not make the most of it!? 

Often called the largest, authentic Christmas market outside of Germany, it attracts plenty of tourists. It’s become a firm favourite in Birmingham and always marks the beginning of the festive season! The stalls filled with traditional German gifts and foods span between Victoria Square and New Street. Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something magical at Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market

When is the Birmingham Christmas Market Open?

The Birmingham Christmas market will be open from Thursday 4th November right up until Thursday 23rd December. That’s seven whole weeks of festive fun and delicious german treats to enjoy! 

It’s open every day from 10 am to 9 pm so you’ll have plenty of time to see everything. The only exception will be Remembrance Sunday, 14th November, when the market will open between 1 pm and 9 pm. 

What’s On At The Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham? 

You’ll find a bit of everything at the Christmas Market so it’s perfect for the entire family! For those who love a traditional gift, there’s plenty of handcrafted wooden decorations and delicate glass baubles. You’ll also find plenty of traditional food to eat as you wander around the beautiful stalls, or take home as a stocking filler! 

If you are looking for something more modern, the Bullring shopping centre is just a few minutes walk from New Street. 

Where Can You Eat At The Christmas Market?

As well as all of the traditional stalls, there are plenty of nearby restaurants and cafes to choose from. The bullring is filled with eateries and a walk towards Temple Street will see you spoiled for choice. 

Birmingham Christmas Market: Where To Park?

Of course, it’s no good knowing how magical the Birmingham Christmas market is if you can’t find anywhere to park! Our Digbeth car park is just half a mile from New Street and offers unbeatable value at just £3.50 for all-day parking. 

Birmingham Christmas Market attracts visitors from all over Europe and the UK, so parking can be at a premium. To ensure you get a space you can book your Birmingham parking in advance using our RingGo code 2855. This also makes it easy to add extra time if you decide you need a little more time to finish your shopping. 

Plus, with our car park only being a few minutes walk, you don’t have to worry about carrying all of your Christmas shopping too far. 

Find your nearest car park with Green Parking.

Things To Do In Hammersmith This November

What’s On At The Apollo?

If you’re looking for an exciting night out, the Eventim Apollo is always a good choice! With a wide range of shows and performances, there’s always something for everyone. We have Hammersmith parking just a few minutes walk from the Apollo. It’s the perfect spot to park before the show. 

We even have a special £15 evening rate, from 6 PM to midnight, so you can grab dinner or a drink before the show. The nights are certainly colder, so what’s better than choosing a cosy, indoor show where you can laugh and enjoy yourself. 

Iliza Shlesinger: Back In Action Nov 2nd – 3rd 

American comedian Iliza Shlesinger is coming to our side of the pond to share her irreverent comedy stylings. This show is rescheduled from December 2020 but there are still a few tickets available if you’re quick! 

The Australian Pink Floyd Nov 4th

The Australian Pink Floyd Show has been called ‘The Gold Standard’ of Pink Floyd cover bands by The Times. Performing since 1988, they’ve perfected performing the hits of Pink Floyd and always put on a one of a kind show. 

Bullet For My Valentine Nov 5th 2021 

These Welsh metallers are one of the most recognisable names in metal across the world. They’ve sold over 3 million albums worldwide, have 3 gold albums and set the standard for British metalcore. 

Soft Cell – Nov 15th – Nov 16th

Soft Cell will be performing tracks from their new album ‘Happiness Not Included’ for the first time as well as their debut album ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’ in full. This is sure to be a night of firsts! 

Sarah Millican Nov 19th – Nov 20th 

Sarah Millican is embarking on her sixth national tour, reminding us all why she’s known as a comic national treasure. She’s sure to come with plenty of jokes about life in lockdown that are probably a bit closer to the truth than we’d like to admit! 

Deacon Blue Nov 24th 

Deacon Blue are going to be touring their new album ‘City of Love’ – their fourth album in seven years! They’ll also be playing plenty of crowd favourites alongside their new music. 

If you have any questions about parking in Hammersmith you can get in touch with us at Green Parking.