The Wembley Guide: Luggage Storage, Bag Policy, and Everything Else

A day at Wembley Stadium is one of those experiences that stays with you. The scale of the place — 90,000 seats, the arch visible from miles around, the atmosphere before a match or concert that builds from the moment you leave the Tube — is unlike most things you will do in a city that does not short on landmark events.

But a day that deserves to be remembered can also go wrong in small, preventable ways. The wrong bag gets turned away at the gate. Transport chaos turns a 20-minute journey into an hour. You spend the first act dragging a suitcase through a crowd looking for somewhere to leave it.

This guide covers what you actually need to know before you arrive: transport, timing, the bag policy, what to do in the area, and where to store your luggage so none of the day is wasted.

Getting There

Wembley is well served by public transport and the strong advice is to use it. Road access on event days is restricted in the immediate area and the car parks fill quickly. The Tube and Overground are the most straightforward options.

Wembley Park (Metropolitan and Jubilee lines) is the closest station, around five minutes on foot from the stadium. It is the busiest station on event days and queues to exit can be long after the final whistle. If you are arriving from central London, Jubilee line services from Baker Street take around twelve minutes — a useful stop if you want to drop bags before heading out to Wembley.

Wembley Central (Bakerloo line and London Overground) is a slightly longer walk, around fifteen minutes, but is considerably less crowded after events. For anyone coming from south or east London via London Bridge, this is often the better option.

Chiltern Railways also stops at Wembley Stadium station, which sits almost directly below the arch and is the fastest option if you are travelling from Marylebone or along the Chiltern line.

Arrive at least 90 minutes before kick-off or showtime. Transport to the stadium is manageable; it is the return journey when 90,000 people leave at the same time that catches people out.

The Bag Policy: Read This Before You Pack

Wembley Stadium enforces one of the stricter bag policies in the UK, and it catches out a significant number of visitors every year.

The rule is simple: one small bag per person, no larger than A4 size (roughly 21x30cm). Anything larger will be refused entry at the gate. There are no cloakroom facilities inside the stadium, and the stewards at the turnstiles do not have discretion to wave oversized bags through.

This applies to:

• Backpacks
• Tote bags above A4
• Handbags above A4
• Camera bags
• Any luggage, regardless of what is inside it

If you are arriving in London on the day of the event, coming straight from the airport, travelling with a suitcase, or simply bringing a bag that does not meet the size limit, you need to store it before you arrive at the stadium. Turning up with the wrong bag and realising at the gate is one of the most common avoidable problems on event days.

Stasher has 10+ luggage storage locations within walking distance of Wembley Stadium. If you are attending a show at the OVO Arena Wembley, which sits immediately adjacent to the stadium, Stasher also has 10+ locations covering the arena. Store your bags before you arrive at the gates and the rest of the day takes care of itself.

Before the Event: Making the Most of the Area

Wembley Park has transformed significantly over the past several years. The area around the stadium now has a range of food, drink, and entertainment options that make arriving early worthwhile rather than something to endure.

London Designer Outlet, directly beside the stadium, is the largest outlet shopping centre in London. If you have time before the event, it is a reasonable way to spend an hour and has a range of food options including Franco Manca, Five Guys, and various independents.

Boxpark Wembley is a short walk from the stadium and one of the better pre-match or pre-show options in the area. Street food traders, bars, and a large outdoor screen showing sport make it a genuine destination on event days rather than a fallback.

Wembley Park Boulevard connects the Tube station to the stadium and is lined with food and drink options that open early on match and concert days. The walk itself is part of the Wembley experience, particularly on a busy day when the crowd thickens as you get closer to the arch.

Making a Full Day of It

Many visitors combine Wembley with a broader London day, arriving into the city in the morning and heading to the stadium in the afternoon or evening. The good news is that Stasher’s coverage across London makes this easy to plan regardless of where you start.

If you are arriving into King’s Cross or St Pancras, there are 30+ Stasher locations within walking distance of the station. Coming in through Paddington? There are 40+ locations there. Spending the afternoon in the West End before heading north? Covent Garden has 40+ Stasher locations and is well connected to Wembley via the Jubilee line. With 620+ Stasher locations across London in total, wherever your day begins, there is a storage option close to your starting point.

After the Event

Avoid the first wave of the post-event crowd if you can. Most of the 90,000 people leave within the same 30-minute window, and Wembley Park station becomes very congested immediately after the final whistle or last song.

Staying for an extra 20 to 30 minutes — in the stadium, at Boxpark, or simply outside the gates — means a noticeably calmer journey. The wait is worth it on almost every occasion.

If you stored bags at a Stasher location near Wembley, collect them at your own pace. Most partner locations have flexible closing times that accommodate late collections, and Stasher’s 24/7 availability at many locations means you are not racing a clock.

Luggage Storage Near Wembley: What Your Options Are

Given the bag policy, luggage storage on event days is not optional for many visitors. Here is how the platforms compare.

Stasher: 10+ Locations from £1.99/day

Stasher has 10+ partner locations near Wembley Stadium and a further 10+ near the OVO Arena, covering both main venues at the complex. Partners are vetted hotels and shops with individual review histories. Every booking includes a £1,000 guarantee per bag. Pricing starts from £1.99/day, with larger bags priced higher and additional fees at checkout.

Beyond Wembley itself, Stasher’s 620+ locations across London mean you are covered wherever the day starts — King’s Cross, Paddington, Covent Garden, London Bridge, and hundreds of locations across the city in between.

On Trustpilot, Stasher holds a 4.9/5, the highest rating of any luggage storage platform globally.

Bounce: One Known Location, £3.50/day

Bounce has one listed location near Wembley Stadium Station, charging £3.50/day. Their wider London network of 571 spots means options if you want to store bags elsewhere in the city, but immediate Wembley coverage is limited to a single location compared to Stasher’s 10+. On Trustpilot, Bounce scores 4.2/5.

Radical Storage: £5.00/day at Wembley, Despite the £1.90 Headline

Radical Storage advertises London storage from £1.90/day. Near Wembley, the actual rate at the Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park Station locations is £5.00/day, more than double the headline figure. Their wider London network of 665 locations provides alternative options, but their Trustpilot score of 4.2/5 sits considerably below Stasher’s 4.9.

LuggageHero: £6.49/day Plus £1.99 Service Fee

LuggageHero offers Wembley storage from £1.49/hour, but the full-day rate at most central locations runs to £6.49/day with a £1.99 service fee per bag added at checkout, making it consistently the most expensive full-day option at the venue. Their guarantee covers £500 per bag, the lowest of the four platforms, and their Trustpilot score is 3.9/5, with around 24% one-star reviews.

The Essentials at a Glance

Wembley on a major event day is genuinely one of the best experiences London offers. The difference between a day that goes smoothly and one that does not often comes down to a handful of decisions made in advance: leaving enough time, knowing the bag policy before you arrive, and having somewhere sorted for your luggage.

Store your bags with Stasher near Wembley Stadium and arrive at the gates with nothing to worry about. If you are making a full day of it, Stasher’s 620+ London locations mean you can drop your bags wherever the day starts and collect them whenever the evening ends.