Loftus Road
Stadium Football stadium and home of Queens Park Rangers
Loftus Road in West London hosts Queens Park Rangers fixtures; football fans visit for matchday atmosphere, local pubs and the stadium’s intimate, old‑school feel in Shepherd’s Bush.
Loftus Road is a football stadium in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, primarily known as the long-time home ground of Queens Park Rangers Football Club. It is an intimate, urban stadium set within a dense residential and commercial area.
Matchday experience centers on the compact stands that bring spectators close to the pitch, and the ground is used mainly for domestic football fixtures. The stadium has been modernised over time while retaining a small, local feel.
The site has hosted football at senior level since the early 20th century and has been associated with QPR for much of its history. Renovations and ownership changes have altered facilities but the ground remains the club’s historic base.
Loftus Road sits in Shepherd’s Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, with public transport links via local tube and bus services to central London.
- Capacity & location: Stadium capacity is around 18,000 seats and it is located in the Shepherd's Bush area of west London, close to White City and Hammersmith.
How to Get to Loftus Road #
Loftus Road (Queens Park Rangers’ stadium) is in Shepherd’s Bush, west London. The stadium is a short walk from several Underground stations: White City and Shepherd’s Bush (Central line) are within roughly 10-15 minutes’ walk, and Goldhawk Road (Hammersmith & City/Circle) is also close (about 5-10 minutes). Numerous London Buses serve the Shepherd’s Bush area and the A219/Loftus Road runs by the ground if you drive (limited matchday parking).
Tips for Visiting Loftus Road #
- Use public transport rather than driving - the stadium is best reached from nearby Tube and Overground stations (Shepherd's Bush/White City/Goldhawk Road areas) to avoid restricted parking and matchday traffic.
- Arrive 30-45 minutes before kick-off to clear security, get through queues and soak up the pre-match atmosphere at local pubs and the concourses.
- Buy tickets from the club's official channels and check QPR's entry and bag policies beforehand to speed entry on matchday.
Best Time to Visit Loftus Road #
Visit during the English football season (August-May) to see matches, but plan for large crowds on weekend and high-profile fixtures; off-season is much quieter.
Weather & Climate near Loftus Road #
Loftus Road's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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