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🏟️ Address: Twickenham Stoop, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, London, TW2 7SX, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Twickenham is well-connected to central London, and so the Stoop is not difficult to get to from the capital or from further afield. It is recommended that you travel by public transport on match days; the nearby Twickenham High Street (Whitton Road) houses several bus stops and the local train station.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Twickenham Stoop. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Official match day parking is in the nearby Rosebine car park which is located less than a 500 m (6 min) walk from the stadium. Car parking spaces are generally available to book on an event-by-event basis, up to 6 weeks before a given fixture. To book accessible parking contact Harlequins supporter services directly by email: supporterservice@quins.co.uk.
Off-site car parking options include the Holly Road car park, which is located a 1.5 km (18 min) walk away, off Twickenham High Street, and has over 150 spaces. There is also car parking off Whitton High Street, which can be accessed via Library Way. It is located a 1.6 km (19 min) walk from the Stoop.
Langhorn Drive, located less than a 50 m (1 min) walk from the stadium gates, is conveniently located for drop-offs and pick-ups. On match days however, this road and nearby roads can become very busy; those travelling by taxi, rideshare, or private vehicle should arrive early should they wish to get dropped very close to the stadium. Otherwise, drop-offs may need be conducted further from the stadium.
Plenty of public bus routes pass along Twickenham High Street, which is not far from the Stoop:
Twickenham is the nearest station to the Stoop, and it is very well-connected via overground services to and from London Waterloo, Clapham Junction, and Reading. The station is a 1.2 km (14 min) walk from the Stoop, including a pleasant stretch along the River Crane.
Accommodation in London can be on the pricey side. However, this huge city has plenty of options available from hostels to luxury hotels and, combined with its sprawling transport network, there are places to stay for all budgets and tastes.
Most of the Stoop's food and drink outlets are situated at the south-west corner of the ground, but the north stand also houses a small number of vendors. There are also bars throughout the stadium concourses.
Drinks purchased at the Stoop must be consumed within the stadium grounds - they cannot be taken beyond the venue gates. Likewise, spectators cannot bring drink into the grounds from outside.
It is not permitted to bring any drinks bottles, cans, or glass of any kind into the stadium.
There are 3 main sets of turnstiles that visitors to Twickenham Stoop can use:
Toilets are located throughout the stadium concourses.
Accessibility
Gates 1 and 3/5 are recommended for disabled spectators, as they are best for reaching the accessible seating areas. The gates themselves can be opened on request by stewards, if spectators with accessibility needs are unable to use the turnstiles.
All permanent vendors, outlets, and bars have lowered counters suitable for wheelchair users, but some of the "temporary" outlets - e.g. food vans - may not have these facilities.
Toilets
There are accessible toilets in the East (DHL) and East (Charles Stanley) Stands at pitch level, as well as 3 sets of accessible facilities located around the stadium's main concourse. These latter facilities may require a RADAR key; speak to stadium staff should you require assistance.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at the Stoop.
Other
Visitors are also encouraged to pick up invisible disability wristbands and "Autism Packs" on Harlequins match days, should they require extra assistance whilst at the ground - spectators can speak to stewards in the south-west corner of the stadium for more information. For £15, spectators can purchase "Fan Radio" sets, which provide live commentary of Harlequins' matches.
Cycling is a great way to get to the Stoop, especially for those travelling from Twickenham and other nearby suburbs. From Twickenham station, for example, it takes less than 10 minutes to cycle to the stadium. There are free bike racks located by gates 1 and 3.
It is a pleasant walk to the Stoop from within Twickenham itself, or from other nearby suburbs if you've the time and energy: for example from Hounslow it is a 3.2 km (38 min) walk, and from Richmond it is a 3.4 km (41 min) walk. With the River Crane and River Thames both not far from the ground, it is easy to find a scenic route to the stadium.
Twickenham Stoop has a capacity of approximately 14,800. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, London, TW2 7SX, United Kingdom.
