Exit: No organisation from the Police after the game as 3,500 Swansea City fans were let out exactly the same time as the Bristol fans and there was trouble in the park opposite the ground and a long walk back to the City Centre. 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. Azan Haider is Editor and author at Football Arroyo. Great goal scored by Gayle for us to win 1-0. Often a favourite of football fans looking for a budget chain hotel to stay in, this outlet of ibis offers a terrace, a restaurant and a bar about a mile and a half from the ground. The easiest way to purchase your season ticket is online at: SAFEGUARDING - For any concerns around safeguarding, please. Unfortunately, Bristol City scored with the last kick of the game on the 98th minute but c'est la vie life is never dull watching Charlton. It was advertised as 5 but they were charging 10 on the day which seemed overpriced. From then on our heads dropped and City began to play with a bit more freedom and swagger. It fell nicely to Eliasson who calmly scored. The cobs my friend was waiting for arrived. We anticipate these changes to be very popular with supporters who are looking to renew in these blocks, so we would advise selecting your seats as soon as possible.. I didn't have time to find a pub or even to have a wander around. The Main Stand gives the place a rather lopsided look, but in my view that makes it more interesting preferable to grounds that are the same all the way around. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The City full back charged forward, easily beat our right back, and put the ball into the box. Id been to Ashton Gate late last season and despite a heartbreaking late defeat, had really enjoyed the day. 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. Unfortunately only 2,500 tickets were available for away fans and I lucked out and I had to sit in the home end which was a painful experience with such a crucial game for Birmingham City. The walk from Temple Meads right into the city centre took a good 20 minutes or so and wasnt too complicated. They're called the Sun and the Coopers, as you move around onto Ashton Road. This visit has taken me up into 70+ grounds in total. A superb Wolves counter saw Ivan Cavaleiro release Matt Doherty through on goal. The stewards were friendly and helpful. Notts had been given around 500 tickets but hadnt sold out, so we were allowed to sit where we wanted. A slightly unjust result (a 1-1 draw), but a great day out. You might be able to find a couple of private car parks, of course, and there will be public ones in Bristol city centre. Featuring Interactive Seating Maps, Views From Your Seats And The Largest Inventory Of Tickets On The Web. Pete Smith adds; The Clifton Suspension Bridge that overlooks Ashton Gate, is quite an amazing sight. Off. We took the coach to the game which took just over two hours to get to Bristol and it was a fairly easy journey there. NO ALCOHOL. In terms of the stadiumAshton Gate is a nice solid Championship ground. A poor pass out from defence led to the first Bristol goal and then we conceded a penalty very early in the second half. Up Victoria Street and across Bristol Bridge. Bosom City FC - Ashton Port Stadium Info. A nice change from the modern soulless ring design seen in places like Reading, or Rotherham. Hence we drifted out of the old ground and back to the car to head home and catch our breath. I stopped in The Steam Crane, and The Spotted Cow, which were both pleasant enough pubs. I was looking forward to going to Ashton Gate as I had never been before and I heard it was a top day out. I imagine it could take a while to get out of the Dolman Stand especially if you are up the back of it. It was Bank Holiday Monday, our journey from Surrey was not too bad although Bristol was very busy as we entered the city, the ground was not hard to find. 7. Wolves then continued to go into meltdown as City scored a third. 18,640 attended. The other three parts of the ground are nice but the away end that we were in looked old. There was a crowd of over 20,000 for this midweek fixture, with a rowdy away end, so the atmosphere was lively. If all else fails, search out a Wetherspoons. Neat and tidy, and close to the pitch. Featuring the largest indoor pub screen in the country, and 15 LED screens, Bristol Sports Bar & Pizzeriais the place to watch live sport in Bristol, whilst grabbing a slice of Bristol's finest pizza from Dough Ballers Pizza. Refreshments: There were plenty of pubs on route to the ground which is pretty much hidden away from sight until you reach it. A long day, but the trains were on time, and overall it was a very easy trip. After the game went straight back to our coaches and within half an hour we were on our way. Ashton Gate Stadium Switch service tension on/off Filter by Seats. I have been to Ashton Gate a few times, but not since the re-build so I was interested to see the ground now. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. Capacity at Ashton Gate is now an impressive 27,000 after the completion of all recent building work. We went back to the Wetherspoons (where the service was even worse than earlier on). 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. The away end isnt too bad, after coming through the turnstiles, you climb a short flight of steps onto the concourse, which isnt cramped. 8.45 for two pints was rather expensive though. Its then an 18 minute walk to the ground. The bar has up to 18 different beers on tap, some of which are produced on site & serves food from lunch time until late. Also Swindon would be bringing around 2000 supporters to the game, so would hopefully it was going to be a good day out even if we didnt get the right result. Inside the stand the facilities are adequate. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? There was a slight confusion as where the bus had to park so a short walk from nearby industrial estate. Our keeper making only one save and Thomas missing an easy chance. I did my research and decided that we would aim for the Park and Ride at Long Ashton and walk from there. Opposite us, City have created an ultras area where the home fans make plenty of noise so, with 3.500 Wolves fans also in attendance, there was an excellent atmosphere. Adults 39 (34) Over 65s/Under 25s 36 (31) Under 22s 33 (28) Under 19s 18 (17) Under 12s 13 (11) Unofficial Web Sites: From the M5 leave at Junction 18 and get onto the A4 then the A38 before following signs. 27,000 (all seated) Address: 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. Normally with this game in the past, it has been a bubble trip* with Swansea City. Getting to Ashton Gate was fairly simple as there is signs to the ground as soon as you come off the motorway. How do you sum up a game like that!? The game seemed to be heading for a hard-fought point each, but then in the 94th minute, Wolves won it. No cans, bottles. The atmosphere around the stadium was relaxed and friendly. The second started a bit more openly, and within 10 minutes, the home side led. Many of the works of art cover entire sides of buildings and were outstanding. SECURE TODAY BEFORE PRICES INCREASE ON 5TH MAY, SAFEGUARDING - For any concerns around safeguarding, please. Back on the M5 within 20 minutes. Several of us, both Bees and City fans were about to join forces and manhandle cars out of the way. The old charming Ashton Gate has largely been knocked down and this was the first opportunity to view what now replaces it. Had a few drinks in the away end bar. Adults 33 (28) Over 65s/Under 25s 30 (25) Under 22s 27 (22) Under 19s 16 (16) Under 12s 10 (10) The gentleman said it was a good place to park for easy exit. It was worth paying 5 for secure parking and then only a 5-10 min walk to the ground. Youll approach the ground from the Atyeo stand end which at least for this season, is where away supporters are housed. Our end was overcrowded but this didn't stop us getting served either before the game or at half time. Check prices for any show by clicking on the name of the event you're interested. Bristol is a picturesque, and friendly City, and the area around the harbour, very pleasant. Sitting where you like can work well. For the moment your only choice for seeing around the venue is by taking an online virtual reality tour, although to be fair it is pretty impressive if you are interested. Just over a mile away from Ashton Gate is this Marriott hotel with a health club, indoor pool, self-parking and two restaurants. Great for my mate who isn't good with steps. i got picked up from Southampton. 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 stadium itself, however, has been through a variety of developments. The Notts fans remained in humorous spirit though, were used to losing I guess! Understand there are plans to revamp the ground but no evidence of this as yet. The drinks selection was comparable to most away ends, with the added bonus of a decent Ale for those who like that sort of thing. It was the sort of pulsating end to end match action that is just what I love about supporting my team. 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. Away fans were accommodated in half of the Atyeo Stand, blocks 39, 40, 41. From what Ive been told, the new home end was once the away end, with away fans now finding themselves in the old home end. We got out of the ground no problem and made our way back to the Nova Scotia pub. The stewards were also friendly and helpful throughout the whole match. But once again, we shot ourselves in the foot with some pathetic defending. The lower level (100) sections start with rows AA through FF, then A through R. The upper level (200) sections start with row A. It then all changed as Royals scored in the 72nd and 86th minute to level the scores and in the 93rd minute Royals claimed an incredible come back to win 3-2, to send the Royals fans absolutely crazy. Overall the re-development is not the worst by a long shot, it has been delivered to a high standard and has avoided the meccano feel of others, but does feel a little soulless and has lost parts of its appeal from the old Ashton Gate due to a lack of features to add character. The atmosphere was mediocre. The total capacity of fans allowed into Ashton Gate Stadium varies by event. The stadium is not completely pillar free meaning there are no restricted views throughout Ashton Gate. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was good for a derby game and the atmosphere went up when about 800 Swansea fans arrived late due to the Police holding them back in the city centre. I took a train to Bristol Temple Meads and then embarked on the long walk to the ground. The couple of home fans I spoke to seemed friendly enough, although they had just seen their team win 4-0 to go top, so they were probably feeling quite chipper! Madison Square Garden Seat Map. Bristol City have had some ups and downs since they were formed properly in 1897. Ashton Gate is a super ground, with a good atmosphere. Once we got onto the motorway it was a smooth ride home. The two newer stands (behind the opposite goal and to the right of us) looked brilliant and it's a shame they don't currently open the upper tier of the Lansdown Stand. One Team In Bristol Fanzine 1.20. Outside the away stand there is a few food and drink stalls so good refreshments. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game. Also, Reading are doing unexpectedly well at the moment. VENUE INFO. Never seen such a long queue for a train toilet! Thank you for your contribution totwitter.com/i/web/status/1DB, Bristol Bears Ashton Gate Seating Plan: Ashton Gate has four stands in a typically . Ashton Gate Stadium is shared with Bristol Rugby Club. We travelled by train from Hampshire via Reading. Great day out. Bristol played there on a number of occasions since the 1920s, . With us being down to 10 men, I think the supporters really stepped up and dragged the team through. This will include a home for the Bristol Flyers basketball team and an urban village. Adults 33 (28) Over 65s/Under 25s 30 (25) Under 22s 27 (22) Under 19s 16 (16) Under 12s 10 (10), Atyeo Stand: With a 5:30pm kick off time, we left home at about 12:30, and the Motorway gods were very much on our side, as we cruised down the M5, and arrived in Bristol just after half two. For example seat 1 in section "5" would be on the aisle next to section "4" and the highest seat number in section "5" would be on the aisle next to section "6". When the fixture list came out, then a trip to Ashton Gate was one of the first that I looked out for, as it's only down the M4. Despite the incident after the match we got back to the supporters buses and had a police escort back to the motorway. Vivid Seats has Ashton Gate Stadium tickets for all the concerts scheduled for 2023 and 2024. . I had a KFC which is situated on a retail park more or less right next to the ground. As usual, we away fans were situated in the Wedlock Stand, a stand which is truly past its sell-by date, with nothing but plastic seats minus even the basic provision of a back riveted to former terracing. Unless there is a large following then the seats are unreserved, so if you want a particular view then make sure you get into the ground early. This wasn't really matched by the City fans who had turned up in good numbers but were a little quiet. . Thomas missed an absolute sitter for Barnsley. As my train to Bristol Parkway was delayed (by over an hour so will get afull refund which was a bonus in the end!) I travelled by train from Sheffield. Its an incredibly exciting time as we enter the final few months of the season, however work has already begun on planning for 2020/21. There were plenty of pubs on route to the ground which is pretty much hidden away from sight until you reach it. Having not been until last year, I cant comment on the old stadium, but the new one is certainly very impressive. It certainly wasnt a case of attack v defence for 90 minutes, but City taught us a lesson in patience and clinical finishing. Midway through the first half, their goalie spilled a shot and Hal Robson-Kanu nipped it to get our second. Although dont make the mistake that some fans do and queue at the first refreshment kiosk located inside the turnstiles. Internally the appearance of the stadium would benefit from a club crest. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Had full English breakfast and a couple of drinks before trying to find The Nova Scotia pub. Obviously we kept ourselves well hydrated to be on the safe side, however. 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. Being a Notts County fan based in Dorset, Id earmarked this match as one to get to as soon as the fixtures were released, so had been looking forward to it for quite some time. It was 0-0 at half time. 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. Impressions: It is mostly a modern stadium but still very unbalanced looking in certain parts. Yet another very eventful weekend one way and another. After a short walk to the Ashton Gate ground, we took in the surroundings. 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. Lovely time in the Bristol sunshine pre match, relatively easy trip, decent game if not a classic by any means, good day out all round. There are numerous pubs around the ground (some strictly for home fans) and so plenty of options for a pre match pint of beer/cider. Lansdown Stand (Wings): Yes Shirt Sponsors: Alex Webber recommends the Nova Scotia for away supporters by the waterfront but adds that pubs nearer to the ground such as the Hen & Chicken and the BS3 Bar should be given a wide berth. Bristol City FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). Also, I was keen to see the changes that had been made to the Ashton Gate of old. Sat Nav took me straight there, and it was filling up nicely when we arrived, so if you are going to use this car park, then arriving early is a good piece of advice, especially as they operate on a first come, first served basis. Wasnt exactly full of confidence but it promised to be a good day win lose or draw. The visitor centre is well worth a look, but the bridge itself is breathtaking and should be a World Heritage Site by now. This led to a scramble for taxis at the station which were in short supply. A great match from both sides. 8/10. Staff were friendly and opportunities to drink at the ground were good, so I am definitely looking forward to a return visit next season (if we haven't stormed into the Premier League by then . 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. We ventured north of Temple Meads to a clutch of CAMRA Good Beer Guide pubs no issues were experienced. We got to Bedminster Cricket Club around 12:15pm and went into their social club where you could have a drink and something to eat, they also had Sky Sports on too. The ground has also been used for England internationals, with a match against Wales recorded as early as 1899. 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. Address: Ashton Road, Bristol, BS3 2EJ For E-Tickets (downloaded) and M-Tickets (accessed via a mobile phone app) you will receive an email, . Ale is from the barrel. My mate has problems walking far so he sensibly got us a plus bus ticket for 2.65 each with a railcard. To help you choose the best possible seat for the 2015/16 season Bristol Sport has released a visual seating guide. As usual, I didn't buy any food or drinks in the ground. 100 million sold,100% Buyer Guarantee. A bit of traffic coming on to the M5 but nothingtoawful. Citys Mark Ashton said: I would like to thank you firstly for your support as a season card holder over the course of the 2019/20 campaign. Stewards were friendly and the facilities were adequate. With the largest indoor pub screen in Europe, Ashton Gate Football Stadium is at the cutting edge of sporting and corporate events. Ashton Gate, although not a very good hunting ground for us, is a place I would gladly return in the future. Consumption of customers own food & non-alcoholic drink is permitted providing there are no glass containers or cans etc. The atmosphere was good for a derby game and the atmosphere went up when about 800 Swansea fans arrived late due to the Police holding them back in the city centre. Players such as Onomah and Davies really came into their own. 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. Grass Club Nickname: The stand is also located quite close to the pitch and with good stand acoustics, a good atmosphere can be created. Dolman Stand (Wings): 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. Barnsley remain in the relegation places and Bristol City moved up to eighth. The game seemed to have 0-0 written all over it, until sub Djurcic headed home a rebound for the home side, and the game was done. Ashton Gate is a ground that has oddly benefitted from the failure of the World Cup bid in so much as the plans for a new stadium have been shelved. Nova Scotia Place, Bristol, BS1 6XJ (07794 781189). Posted: Sunday, April 30th 2023 Football. Quite an impressive stadium especially the Main Stand. We got the 73 bus from Parkway to the Drapers Arms micropub on Gloucester Road. If you a coming on public transport, the ground is a long way from the centre of Bristol and a good 15/20 minute walk from Parsons Street (the nearest train station to the ground). It is a two-tiered all seated stand that has a large upper tier and a smaller lower tier. I decided to go to the KFCby the ground, where there was a fair queue but nothing too bad. Ashton Gate has four stands in a typically English style, although The Williams Stand was demolished in 2015 as the club prepared to begin renovations. The hosts beat the visitors 20 with Danny Rose scoring in the 64th minute and Martin Kelly scoring in the 78th minute. I was very impressed with the stadium. Mingled with a few Bristol City fans at the cricket club, all seemed perfectly friendly. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out. Seating Plans, maps and tickets for all upcoming events at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. Having torn ourselves away from IK Brunels lovely ship in enough time, we were able to secure some street parking fairly near Ashton Gate, and walk through some lovely parkland towards the ground. Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the Bristol Bears email newsletter. The Main Stand towers over the rest of the ground. Walked from city centre to the Knights Templar, a Wetherspoons pub. Then the police held the majority back and told us to go a in different direction. Worth a trip on its own. Thankfully our train didnt leave until 17:49 and we got back with about ten minutes to spare. The Williams Stand, too, was a fixture at the ground until it was destroyed in 2015 and re-opened as the Lansdown Stand. The pork pies and scotch eggs on offer looked good too. 5. A few of the guys I chatted with were all friendly enough. Thank goodness no one had not had to leave early in an emergency.Needless to say, there was no sign of the elderly gentleman after the game. 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. They were keen, however, to see their team get a scalp and send Blues down into League One, but Blues came away with a 1-0 win to stay up. The area around the docks is quite pleasant with some good pubs. 4. In 1907 they finished as runners-up in the countrys top-tier, that coming immediately on the back of their promotion from the Second Division after they won it in 1906. 30 more years passed before another big change - erection of a new main stand with press and executive seats. The only concern would be in the winter if the grass was wet. Overall Bristol City is a really good day out. To help you choose the best possible seat for the 2015/16 season Bristol Sport has released a visual seating guide. Here are some of the more conventional routes you might wish to look at: Train - Bristol itself has two main train stations in Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway, though Ashton Gate is closest to Parson Street Station. After the full-time celebrations, it was straight back to the car. Having munched on a packed lunch already, we didnt sample the catering, but simply savoured the atmosphere slowly build up prior to kick-off. PLAN YOUR VISIT. Your email address will not be published. Overall that match was very entertaining and I was happy with our performance in the first half. Vivid Seats is your source for any Ashton Gate Stadium sports tickets you need. We parked at the nearby Bedminster Cricket Club which was a few minutes walk from the ground, there were plenty of spaces and there were a lot of Wolves fans having drink there. Bristol Flyers advanced to the BBL Playoff Semi-Finals following an 82-81 victory at SGS College Arena. In between the various stretches of water there are a couple of really nice pubs which welcome away fans and are only within 10 minutes walk of the away turnstiles. It was in much better condition than expected, there were no issues finding the away end or finding programmes etc. One of the added charms of the old Wedlock Stand is that it is shared with quite vociferous home support, and as the two sets of supporters try to out-sing each other, the low roof of the Wedlock Stand could make even a small bunch sound like a roman army in full clamour. We travelled down by car the day before the match and stayed in Bristol City Centre. Good to meet my mate, tick off another ground and drink some good ale. Anyway all's well that ends well. There's quite a good statue of John Atyeo near the main entrance. Neil Le Milliere a visiting Exeter City supporter adds dont try and walk it from Temple Meads railway station unless you really have to and then allow at least 45 minutes for the journey. Main Tel No. Fortunately, the drivers who had caused the blocking in arrived within a few minutes and we were able to get out. The stewards were friendly and helped us to find our booked seats as signposting was non-existent and our tickets referenced ticket gates that didn't exist.