An Edgbaston cricket chauffeur takes care of one of the more predictable traffic problems in Birmingham: a Test match morning. Happily, it's also one of the easiest to plan around properly, as long as you think ahead. Pershore Road and the surrounding streets are busy well before the first ball. Meanwhile, match-day parking near the ground is scarce and expensive, when you can find it at all.
Why Test match mornings are different from a normal day at the cricket
A five-day Test brings a bigger, earlier crowd than a T20 or a one-day fixture. As a result, the roads around Edgbaston reflect that from soon after eight in the morning. Locals know to build in extra time on these mornings. Visitors from further afield often don't, so they end up arriving stressed rather than settled before play starts.
An Edgbaston cricket chauffeur gets you close to the ground
An Edgbaston cricket chauffeur who knows the ground can drop you much closer to the entrance gates than most match-day parking allows. There's no walk from a park-and-ride or a side street half a mile away. That matters more than it sounds on a hot day in the middle of a Birmingham summer. It matters especially when you're arriving in smart casual for a hospitality box.
Leaving at the end of a day's play
The end of a day's play empties the ground all at once, particularly after a close finish. The roads around Edgbaston then feel the effect of it for a good while afterwards. So agree a pickup time and point with your Edgbaston cricket chauffeur before the day even starts. That way, you avoid standing in a crowd trying to flag down a car that may not come.
Hospitality and corporate bookings
Edgbaston hosts a significant amount of corporate hospitality during a Test. A chauffeur suits that kind of booking particularly well. You get reliable timing for clients who may not know Birmingham, and a smart car to arrive in. On top of that, your driver can also handle multiple pickups across a hospitality group, rather than everyone making their own way.
Booking your Edgbaston cricket chauffeur
Test match dates appear well ahead of the summer, so there's plenty of notice. So booking your Edgbaston cricket chauffeur early secures the pickup time you actually want, rather than whatever's left closer to the day. Book online or call 0333 533 3530, and use MYAPEX for a discount on your first booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much earlier should I leave for a Test match day compared with a normal day out in Birmingham?
Build in extra time from around 8am on Test match days specifically. Your chauffeur will already have this factored into the pickup schedule.
Can Apex handle multiple pickups for a corporate hospitality group?
Yes, this is a common request during Test match week. We can arrange it as part of the same booking rather than several separate ones.
Is drop-off closer to the ground than public parking allows?
Generally yes, within whatever access the day's specific road closures and match-day arrangements allow at the time.
