From here you can get a ferry into the city centre which takes about ten minutes you can download the ferry times online. To comply with current safety regulations, supporters will need a reserved seat to ensure that the correct number of supporters are in the designated rail/barrier seating blocks. Despite the early setback, Notts settled quite well and continued to play some nice football, but there was next to no creativity in the final third. Our form of late has been terrible but you never know with a derby, and even if there was little chance of going up or down this season, it would be nice to get one over on our friends down the M4. Fairly easy to get to and generally Ive found both Rovers and City fans to be friendly folks. I took a train to Bristol Temple Meads and then embarked on the long walk to the ground. Best laid plans and all that, despite Monday 2nd being a full-on shopping day, it's also a pretend bank holiday so the Park and Ride was closed. I was staggered at how improved the ground is from my last visit 10 years' ago. As part of the development works at the ground, its roof was further extended to meet the new stand in the South East corner and the stand itself was refurbished. The Dolman Stand identifies via a seating pattern BRISTOL. I recommend this place. The atmosphere was fine with no issues from the home supporters. In terms of parking, I had a pre-arranged space booked on someone's drive, which turned out to be more trouble than what it was worth. I would fully recommend this to all away fans who drive. Ashton Gate it is not forty minutes as previously experienced away from Temple Meads, it is a twenty minute walk if you know which way it is through the residential streets of Bedminster. I then had a pint and a pie in the ground. Tickets you can trust: 100 million sold,100% Buyer Guarantee. For the first time since April 2014, the stadium will have supporters in all four stands - with West Stand lower tier being opened at a limited capacity for home fans. 3. Due to the inconvenient train times of First Great Western we had a choice of getting to Bristol Temple Meads for either 11:39 or 13:50. The Pumphouse is a rather nice pub which overlooks the harbour and has a pleasant outdoor seating area. Adults 42 (37) Over 65s/Under 25s 39 (34) Under 22s 36 (31) Under 19s 23 (21) Under 12s 17 (15) After the game I walked back into Bristol City Centre obviously in good spirits and then onto Temple Meads Station, overall it took about 40 minutes. Ashton Gate Stadium has undergone some major transformation recently with the building of two new stands and the refurbishment of a third. Ashton Gate, although not a very good hunting ground for us, is a place I would gladly return in the future. You can use some of the numerous lounges for business conferences, perhaps, or host a dinner dance at the home of Bristol City. Greatly preferable to walking back. The Ashton Gate ground is completely unrecognisable from its previous state and looks imposing and well-constructed. Red and White Away Kit: Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. The away end was okay but as you can imagine the other three sides looked a lot nicer but still reasonable. It has perspex panels built into the front of the roof, to allow more sunlight onto the playing surface. image/svg+xml. He passed away in 1993. Established in 2012. I ended up in the Sports Bar and Grill underneath the South West corner of the ground. The atmosphere in the away end was great and the Bristol City fans created a good amount of noise too with the most passionate supporters located in the left corner of the stand opposite. So, well over five miles walked in the day, but all easy enough and pleasant. As usual, I didn't buy any food or drinks in the ground. They were happy for the away fans to stand throughout and greeted everyone enthusiastically when doing security searches and serving food/drinks. I will be contacting the management of the building for their comments. I had a beautiful cheese and onion pasty, which would be a certain contender if I was to hold my own Food Ive Eaten at the Football 2017 Awards. The plans would have an impact on some existing Season Card holders, who will receive a letter this week from City Chief Executive Officer Mark Ashton, regarding the proposed changes. City fell to defeat on final day as Birmingham City ran out 2-0 winners at St. Andrew's. One definitely follows Huddersfield Town more in hope than expectation. This link will go live until 10am Wednesday, March 25th. Ashton Gate is becoming a big building site! So we waited it out in a pub full of Villa fans. There is a thriving string of food and drink huts around the ground (largely for home supporters) and a large, open bar within the main home end. Ashton Gate Stadium Switch service tension on/off Filter by Seats. This will include a home for the Bristol Flyers basketball team and an urban village. However for me, I enjoy the atmosphere of such stands and although one cannot deny it lacks in the comfort stakes, I had mixed feelings when one of the friendly stewards informed me that this stand was due for demolition at the end of the season. We decided that we would be driving down to Bristol, and having lost the crucial game of rock, paper, scissors, I was our designated driver! Ipswich however had a player sent off for a dangerous tackle. 0117 963 0600 Fax: Tel:01174 058 948. Id been to Ashton Gate late last season and despite a heartbreaking late defeat, had really enjoyed the day. Not just another ninety minutes of football. The Dolman Stand is the largest section of the ground and stands opposite where the Williams Stand, currently sponsored by ETM Recycling, used to stand, while the Atyeo Stand, sponsored by Bateman Skips, was built in 1994 and contains the clubs changing rooms. MansionBet Kit I travelled by train from Sheffield. VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena with Seat Numbers. I stopped in The Steam Crane, and The Spotted Cow, which were both pleasant enough pubs. This led to a scramble for taxis at the station which were in short supply. Posted: Friday, April 28th 2023 Basketball. 43,335 v Preston North End When Roberts went off he would have normally been replaced with Adam Jackson, another big defender, but he was out of action himself through an injury so unfortunately we had to settle for someone less experienced. I had decided, a few weeks ago, to stay overnight at a Travelodge and chose the one at Nuneaton/Bedworth, which was about 115 miles and a two hour journey from Bristol. Mike a visiting Swindon Town fan adds; The away coaches are parked about 300 yards away from the entrance, there are disabled car spaces closer. It was then another five minutes by train to Parsons Street and then around 15 minute walk to the ground. A real traditional style pub that sits right on the harbour, The Cottage Inn serves delicious food and has an outdoor area if the weathers good. The bar has up to 18 different beers on tap, some of which are produced on site & serves food from lunch time until late. 26,399 Bristol Bears v Bath We got a direct train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads. The highlight was the funniest chant I've ever heard, from the Blues fans: "Oh they all talk foonay over there" I was expecting more than two goals this time, given Huddersfield's current form, and was proved right! Both these pubs are around a 15 minute walk away from the Ashton Gate Ground. I had a ticket for the Dolman Stand (35, again a bit pricey), a good view from the upper tier though. As a Blackburn Rovers fan living in Exeter, it was a good opportunity to see a local game. Family Area: I arranged to meet friends at Bristol Station and there were no problems. Youll find many kiosks and stalls offering food, drinks and programmes in wide, clean concourses. It was almost exactly half a century since my only other visit to Ashton Gate, back in the dark days when I followed Birmingham City. There have been a number of rugby union internationals, beginning with England against Wales in 1899. At one end is another new stand. We travelled by train from Hampshire via Reading. We took directions from one of the doormen at the Wetherspoons and I am not sure whether it was really the quickest way and ended up following a bunch of City fans to the ground. Youll approach the ground from the Atyeo stand end which at least for this season, is where away supporters are housed. The Ground has been undergoing some change over the last few years so would be good to see it finished as last time we played them in an FA Cup game midweek, it was still being built. Purchase This House Plan. It was dodgy for a short while. We didn't see any home fans- presumably, they were in pubs nearer the ground. It is a largetwo-tiered which gives the ground a bigger club feel to it. It is fine if you are coming by coach or driving, as there is parking near to the ground. . We also had a look on the outside of the new stand that was being built which looked very posh and looked as if it was coming along nicely. From the biggest touring acts to the most anticipated sports showdowns across the Bristol region, Vivid Seats is your guide to getting to the live event that you love. Ashton Gate looked pretty impressive from this website's pictures. The bus dropped us right outside. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. As for the game, the usual good natured Black Country pessimism is being severely tested by the current players and management. The game was of good quality with both teams creating chances and pushing for the win. The Ground is in a partly residential area so it is a bit hidden though the stands loom over the neighbouring houses. Neat and tidy, and close to the pitch. Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol's premier conference and events venue, features a wide range of function rooms available for both corporate and The Venue Time Lapse Camera View The Webcam Watch as Ashton Gate was rebuilt into a 27,000 capacity state-of-the-art stadium. Ashton Gate is impressive, the away end decent, and the locals friendly enough. When it was opened in 1887 it was actually home to a club called Bedminster FC, but when they joined forces with Bristol South End to form Bristol City in 1900 the new club actually played its games at South Ends old ground, St. Johns Lane. Shaun Derry made two attacking changes at half time in a what have we got to lose sort of way, and Notts continued to press in the early stages of the second half. Notts had been given around 500 tickets but hadnt sold out, so we were allowed to sit where we wanted. Includes row and seat numbers. Ate and drank enough earlier. 2017-2018: 20,953(Championship League). Brown headed against our own bar from a corner and our stand-in keeper had to make a smart save at his near post. A short walk back to the car. A bit pricey though at 35 (although as it turned out it was great value for money) for a seat in the end of the Dolman Stand. I agree with another reviewer the home fans were very quiet and the ground. Our train did eventually leave ten minutes late, and as Bath Rugby Club had been at home, we ended up on a train full of drunken Rugby fans. However we got back to the station just before 1pm and the buses didnt start running to Ashton Gate for another hour, so we decided to kill a bit more time by walking to the ground instead. I parked near the exit as obviously I wanted away fairly quickly after the game. For those who aren't able to walk, there is a shuttle bus and options by train, but traffic around the ground was fairly busy. The Club often places a small beer bar and catering unit outside the visitors turnstiles for away fans to use, which is a good idea. Citys Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was surrounded by no less than EIGHT County shirts on the edge of the box, yet somehow he was allowed the time to create himself some space for a shot before picking his spot and firing into the far corner. The half time came and any apprehension we had was dispelled by an equally impressive Albion showing in the second half. Bristol is pretty close to South Wales, so depending on where youre coming from its easy enough to get to. Use my location Close. Plus their ground has had major changes since my last visit of over ten years ago. I was looking forward to the game as Ashton Gate was a ground that I hadn't visited before. Here are some of our favourite pubs for cider-lovers and non-cider-lovers alike: Some of the areas of Ashton Gate are newer than others, but the quality of the facilities are pretty excellent everywhere in the ground. Ashton Gate Stadium has a seating capacity of 27,000 seats. Anyway, we still parked on the access road to the Park and Ride and from there it was a ten minute easy walk to the ground. Additional House Plan Options. Toilet facilities were a bit cramped but smoke-free. As my train to Bristol Parkway was delayed (by over an hour so will get afull refund which was a bonus in the end!) For starters, The Robins actually reformed as Bristol City FC (1982) Limited in, you guessed it, 1982 after the club endured financial ruin at the start of that decade. Pete Smith adds; The Clifton Suspension Bridge that overlooks Ashton Gate, is quite an amazing sight. Ashton Gate Stadium seating chart and map for sport events and concerts. Its then an 18 minute walk to the ground. View the official Madison Square Garden seating chart for all events, including concerts, basketball, hockey, boxing and more. You may be able to find a couple of private car parks, of course, and there will be some public ones in the Bristol city center. Plus Bristol is a lovely place to spend an afternoon/evening. Outside Ashton Gate is a statue of former Bristol City player John Atyeo. Walked from city centre to the Knights Templar, a Wetherspoons pub. Thats why theyre top of the league I guess. . I have never been to Ahton Gate and was looking forward to us playing them with the added interest of Lee Johnson being their manager, as he was partly responsible for helping Barnsley make the League One play-offs last season. The lineup of performances at Ashton Gate Stadium will vary by year and by season. City missed two chances where their striker cleared the crossbar under pressure. The only concern would be in the winter if the grass was wet. In the 87th minute, Thomas lost the ball on the right wing. This pleases an old-fashioned purist such as myself, and I have enjoyed previous encounters at the ground as it still retains some character of bygone eras. The walk to the ground was straightforward; Exit the Cricket club onto Clanage Road, you then go through a few subways before reaching the main road next to the ground. A great day for Blues and one which which will long live in the memory. There is a bar there and you can also park at a cost of 5 per car.. Travel: I took a train to Bristol Temple Meads and then embarked on the long walk to the ground. Mingled with a few Bristol City fans at the cricket club, all seemed perfectly friendly. Just hope the allocation of tickets to away fans increases and more programmes are made available in the future. As Bristols ground had been rebuilt in recent years it looked like a nice stadium to visit. And to be fair, it was a fantastically worked goal, with some superb one touch football eventually finished by striker Bobby Reid, the Robins top scorer. The ground itself was fantastic. Men's Basketball All gates open 1.5 hours prior to tip off. It was the first game of the season, and in spite of following Barnsley for over 35 years, Ashton Gate is a ground I have never been to. Our plusbus tickets were value for money. View The Webcam #BehindTheTeam View the seating chart for Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and Grandstand. A disappointing result given Barnsley's performance. We walked to Harbourside, and, on recommendation from some Barnsley fans we met on the train, went to check out the times for the ferry, which drops off a short walk away from the ground. All ales are local with the distance to the brewery shown on the chalkboard. The game itself was not terrible however we ended up losing 1-0 but we didnt play that badly and I think we deserved at least a point but never mind. Facilities were good enough and stewards fairly relaxed. 1. It changed the nature of the game dramatically. Bristol equalised in the second half and although Barnsley made it 2-1 they were made to pay by a bad defensive mistake and Bristol levelled the score again before finally sealing Barnsley's fate when scoring the winning goal with Flint heading the ball home from a corner kick. BS3 2LQ, Email: supporterservices@bristol-sport.co.uk. Away fans were accommodated in half of the Atyeo Stand, blocks 39, 40, 41. The bus was full of City fans, we were the only away fans on there but we didnt have any bother. A nice change from the modern soulless ring design seen in places like Reading, or Rotherham. Back on the M5 within 20 minutes. From 2018/19 onwards, whichever division City find themselves in, all Family Area . Kiosks serve hot/cold drinks and snack foot. Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the Bristol City email newsletter. The home support was a bit subdued due to their recent form and possibly their midweek FA Cup loss. Its a good 40 minute walk but its very straightforward; At the bottom of the incline to the station, turn left and cross the bridge, before crossing at the lights and heading down York Road (runs parallel to the river). Some City fans pointed us in a better direction back. Azan Haider is Editor and author at Football Arroyo. Chatted with the locals, all very friendly. No children 5 and under. The statue was sculpted by Tom Murphy, who also produced a the statue of Bill Shankly outside Anfield Liverpool. Manufacturer:Hummel Home Kit: Had a few drinks in the away end bar. The view from our seat was good, although I'm used to watching from the half way line, so the far end looked a long way off! Millwall did come close to grabbing a late winner but the post denied the three points. Maybe youd like to get married at Ashton Gate? Up Victoria Street and across Bristol Bridge. 7. When we parked at the "County Gates" building, (the offices of among others, the Great Western Air Ambulance ) it takes I guess around 50 cars. 100 year later, the All Blacks faced Tonga in a Rugby World Cup group match. VENUE INFO. Ale is from the barrel. One Team in Bristol. The game kicked off and as Id predicted, was a very tight affair with no quarter given and chances going begging at either end. Although Ashton Gate is impressive, the ground seems to lack atmosphere and identity. I had a KFC which is situated on a retail park more or less right next to the ground. Nigel Pearson reflected on a 2-1 defeat after they pushed champions Burnley all the way in Citys final home game of the season. The standard sports stadium is set up so that seat number 1 is closer to the preceding section. I have been to Ashton Gate a few times, but not since the re-build so I was interested to see the ground now. Newcastle where okay in the first half but second half could have been better. Head straight out the main entrance of the station, up to the top of the road and turn right, head straight on passing Mary Redcliffe Church, take the bridge over the river and first right onto Welshback and therell be several pubs available; the Llandoger Trow, Dukes, the Apple, King William etc.. Had a couple in the Apple, fantastic bar on a barge with a great range of ciders. The game was a near sell out Bristol fans by and large were most sporting and stood and clapped in memory of a Blues fan who passed away at St Andrews at the last home game. Matt Greenslade recommends; The Orchard pub is about a ten minute walk from the ground at Hanover Place on Harbourside. To inspire our community through rugby success. Ashton Gate Stadium is shared with Bristol Rugby Club. I thought it was odd that the home supporters have a singing section as far away from the away fans as you could get? Featuring Interactive Seating Maps, Views From Your Seats And The Largest Inventory Of Tickets On The Web. I often watch non-league football instead of the Football League, however this was a great advertisement for the Championship and this was my Football League ground number 27. On entering the stadium I thought the concourse was rather small but I was then advised by one of the stewards to go up to the next level which had a much bigger concourse. Then right on the stroke of half time a hammer blow as we conceded a soft second goal which realistically finished the game. Theyve done a great job redeveloping the ground however I felt the concourse in the away stand was a bit small but nothings ever perfect. The easiest way is to get up to the ground by bus. Site: www.bcfc.co.uk The old East End Stand, for example, was the location for the home supporters until it was demolished in 2014 in order to be rebuilt to more modern standards. The station is just over two miles from the ground, so walking isn't advised! In the summer of 2007, the original wooden seats in the upper area were replaced by modern plastic seats.
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