General Info - Bristol City (a)

[ClaretTony]

For any info ahead of the game at Bristol City other than tickets and coach travel.

Links for these threads along with ticket info and Accy Clarets will be in the sticky post.

[infoman]

Coming by road.
Do NOT USE M4/M32 route and don't try to negotiate the roads and streets of Bristol
If you are coming by road use M4/M5 southbound to junction 18(Avonmouth) then follow signs A4 Bristol airport
It looks the long way round but its quicker.
Parking is normally in the streets around the area as long as you are there by 10:00am please don't block drive ways or park on corners.
There is no hard copy match day programmes any more,although the club has sanctioned an unofficial copy of a brochure.

In the home end there is football type programme for children,given away free also available near the John Atyeo statue


TRAINS if your coming by train,please have your tickets issued to Parson Street as it helps us
try and get a new train station nearer to Ashton Gate and its normally the same price
Trains from London or the Birmingham direction arrive in good time for the XX:26 XX:54 past the hour
from Bristol temple meads to Parson Street
It takes you two thirds of the way to the ground and walk the rest of the way or catch the number 24 if you struggle to walk

Special bus's depart from Bristol temple meads to the ground on most match days not sure if they will run,will advise nearer the time.

If you use Parson Street,this will save negotiating the ticket gates/barriers at Bristol Temple meads
Our most famous player,John Atyeo,has a statue by the club superstore between the corner of the Lansdown and South stand.
The congestion zone has arrived which includes some areas around Ashton Gate,even the council don't like us.
Check if your car is compliant HERE
www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-tr ... le-checker




Casualty and Holby City were filmed in the City don't ask me about either of the programmes because I think their both rubbish

The young ones was also filmed in the BS7 area of the City(actually its Bishopston)

Finally the block of flats on the left behind the Dolman stand side as you are in the away end is "the" block of flats in "fools and horses"

Bring your camera and turn up early if you want to take any photo's

Pubs not sure of which ones will be open,possibly best one are in the cumberland road basin area novia scotia pump house and the cottage.

BBC Radio station is radio Bristol which has frequencies and 94:9 and DAB.
and the match commentary will be on BBC radio Bristol
Please circulate to any other football forums and footy fans you may deem fit
If you need any further info,don't be afraid to ask
How are the match day ticket sales going, as there will be no pay on the day and this will not be altered

[Leisure]

Are the drinks and food kiosks still in operation next to the away end?

[infoman]

Yes they are.

[Guppyspotter]

There is also a central low emissions zone to look out for. If your car is diesel it needs to be Euro 6 and petrol Euro 4 or you'll be paying charges or a fine. I live in Bristol and it is a PITA. The stadium is right on the edge and so easy to inadvertently drive into it.

[HB Claret]

There is also a central low emissions zone to look out for. If your car is diesel it needs to be Euro 6 and petrol Euro 4 or you'll be paying charges or a fine. I live in Bristol and it is a PITA. The stadium is right on the edge and so easy to inadvertently drive into it.

I found this out the hard way as I got fined twice and I only passed through the LEZ travelling to visit friends

[Quickenthetempo]

Burnley Police account says we're taking 1500 down on Saturday.
Decent effort

[dougcollins]

I usually find Bedminster is a good shout for food and drink, and not a long walk to the ground.

[Leisure]

There is also a central low emissions zone to look out for. If your car is diesel it needs to be Euro 6 and petrol Euro 4 or you'll be paying charges or a fine. I live in Bristol and it is a PITA. The stadium is right on the edge and so easy to inadvertently drive into it.

To avoid the emissions zone come off the M5 at junc 19.

[Leisure]

Official Parking

Bristol City's official onsite parking is available at either Winterstoke Road Car Park or the old Wickes unit, accessible via Winterstoke Road.

These parking sites are operated by YourParkingSpace and should be booked in advance at www.yourparkingspace.co.uk.

You will need your booking confirmation on the gate to display to matchday stewards. Please check your booking confirmation for which site you have been allocated a space.

Car Park Postcodes:

Wickes Car Park, BS3 2LF

Winterstoke Car Park, BS3 2LQ

Unofficial Parking

Ashton Event Parking, Clanage Road, Bower Ashton, BS3 2JX. Online advanced booking from £17.50 per car, 10 minute walk.
DJ Matchday Parking, Cala Trading Estate, Ashton Vale Road, BS3 2HA. £10 per car, 5 minute walk.
The Big Parking, Hotwells Lane, Kennel Lodge Rd, Bristol, BS3 2JT. £10 per car, 15 minute walk.

[Leisure]

Ashton Gate is a fully cashless stadium for increased speed of service and improved hygiene.

Food and Drink

There are a wide range of bars and food outlets located around the stadium both inside the concourses and outside in the Fan Village.

[Leisure]

SUPPORTER INFORMATION: BRISTOL CITY V BURNLEY
Information for supporters travelling to Ashton Gate

SAFETY & SECURITY
Burnley supporters...don’t forget to keep your eyes out for our familiar travelling safety stewards at Bristol City!

The stewards on Saturday will be Marcus, Matthew and Kamran. You’ll spot them, as always, in their red jackets with Burnley badges.

They’re there to help and support YOU if you need them - or just a regular, friendly face to keep you reassured and answer any questions you may have!

Bristol City and Ashton Gate stadium is committed to ensuring that all supporters that visit Ashton Gate have a safe and enjoyable experience.

If you see or hear any racist, homophobic or any other abuse around the stadium, please report it to the club's text line on 07770 736 047.

Please try and leave your bags at home. Only bags that comply with the Bag Policy will be permitted entry into the stadium. No left luggage/bag drop facilities are available at the stadium.

Please note that umbrellas are among the items not permitted into the stadium.

[aggi]

Anyone know if the sports bar at the ground is away friendly

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/whats-on-burnley-h/

[Leisure]

Bump.

[lewishamclaret]

Anybody know if there'll be march buses today from Bristol Temple Meads

[Leisure]

Anyone know if the sports bar at the ground is away friendly

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/whats-on-burnley-h/

Just rung them and yes it is