Bristol City fan with local info for next week

[infoman]

Firstly There will be no pay on the day,this will not be altered.Any indication of how many tickets have been sold?
Being on Sky does not help away fans to attend the games

Coming by road.

    Do NOT USE M4/M32 route and don't try to negotiate the roads and streets of Bristol
    YOU WILL GET LOST
    Use M4/M5 junction and come off at junction 18 Avonmouth and follow A4 signs to Bristol Airport


    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.
    If you are coming by train there is a local train service to PARSON STREET from Bristol Temple Meads

    Good train times as most trains from the North as well as the London direction arrive at quarter past the hour and quarter to the hour
    it takes you two thirds of the way to the ground and walk the rest of the way
    You will pass Sainsburys on the left with restaurant,Robins pub again on your left hand side
    When you approach the ground I suggest you walk past wickes using the pavement
    as the concourse area behind the big new stand gets very congested with bodies
    Any less you want to look at the John Atyeo statue

    Please make sure you get your train ticket showing PARSON STREET
    We are trying to promote PARSON STREET for football fans till Ashton gate halt comes on line.
    Split train tickets are available to Bristol(parson street)
   
    If there are at least three of you arriving by train get a taxi
    Make sure the taxi driver drops you in the Ashton Road end as it a very long walk round from the other end


    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 possibly best one are in the cumberland road basin area novia scotia pump house and the cottage.
    Buy your match day programme before you enter the away end.

    Radio commentary be on BBC radio Bristol on all frequenceys

    We now have two big screens at the Gate,
    so if you have bad eyesight sit on the far left hand side as you look at the pitch.
    The match is NOT shown while the game is in play but replays are normally shown from both sides but no controversial incidents.

    Pubs: best ones are along the Cumberland Roads area,suggest park your car and then walk to the ground.
    Please circulate to any other football forums and footy fans you may deem fit.
    If anyone needs any further info don't be afraid to ask
     

[I Ronic]

Thank you for that. Used to have to go to Bristol alot for work a few years ago and still have friends there. I like the City alot. Never been to Ashton Gate though.

[infoman]

unashamed "BUMP"

[ScalleysDad]

Thanks for taking the time. The walk from Temple Meads is about 40 minutes, perhaps a bit longer if you stop and stare, and is not very arduous. You follow the waterfront for much of the way but if you want to add a twist to the journey you can get a water taxi for much of the way. I think there is a timetable online somewhere. If you have to rush to get to the ground it's well worth a dawdle back.

[Milo]

Thanks, appreciate the tips.

[f321ffc]

Thanks for the info, I have been trying to contact Bedminster cricket club as have used their match day parking in the past but phone number seems to be dead.
I was wondering what time the bar will be opening as we would like to grab  a bite to eat and a pint or two before the game.
Can you help on this? Thanks

[f321ffc]

Thanks for the info, I have been trying to contact Bedminster cricket club as have used their match day parking in the past but phone number seems to be dead.
I was wondering what time the bar will be opening as we would like to grab  a bite to eat and a pint or two before the game.
Can you help on this? Thanks

Had response from Bedminster cricket club, opens at 9-30 plenty of matchday parking club house has good food and cheap drinks and short walk to The ground.
Clanage Road
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS3 2JX

[infoman]

Its our 125th celebration,so Bristol City will be wearing a celebration football shirt.
Players from days gone by will also be attending.

Just a heads up about the weather,its chance of a little rain.

Fulham fans attending in the last few years
2015/16 1,309
2016/17 632
2017/18 1,683

Any indication of how many tickets have been sold?