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Ground Name: Ashton
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| What's The Ground
Like? Future Developments Blackthorn Atyeo Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? Dolman Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Looking Towards The Micra Wedlock Stand (photo) Programme & Fanzines Local Rivals Admission Prices Williams Stand (photo) Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2007-2008 Ground Layout Record & Average Attendance Other Places Of Interest Feedback Return To The Main Menu |
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| What's The Ground Like? | |
| The Blackthorn Atyeo stand at one end of the ground is a handsome, covered all seated single tiered stand. It was opened in 1994, replacing a former open terrace and made a great difference to the overall look of the ground. At the other end is the smaller, covered Micra Wedlock Stand housing the away supporters. On one side is the Dolman Stand, which although single tiered is divided into an upper and lower area. The lower part is used as a family area, although this area is largely open to the elements. Opposite, the Williams Stand is an older looking single tiered stand, with several supporting pillars. A small band resides in one corner of the Blackthorn Atyeo Stand which on occasion helps to boost the atmosphere. | |
| Future Developments | |
| The Club have announced that they are no longer planning to further re-develop Ashton Gate but intending instead to move to a new purpose built stadium. The Club have purchased land in the South part of the City not too far away from Ashton Gate (although the Club have not revealed precisely where it will be). It will have a capacity of 30,000 with an option to increase to 40,000 at later stage. The Club have yet to apply for planning permission, however, if things go to plan then Bristol City could be kicking off in the new stadium for the start of the 2011/12 season. | |
Thanks to Matt Allen for providing the photos for this page. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
| Away fans are housed at one end of the ground in part of the Micra Wedlock Stand, which is shared with home supporters. Around 2,800 away supporters can be accommodated in this area. If demand requires it, then the whole of this stand can be given to away fans, increasing the allocation to 5,500. The acoustics of this stand are excellent, so even a small number of away fans can generate some noise. The facilities are pretty standard, plus there are a number of supporting pillars running across the front, which could impair your view. The delicious 'Football's Famous Chicken Balti Pie' (£2.20) is available inside the ground. A day out at Bristol City, in line with the general improvement in football, is now far more enjoyable for away fans than it once was. | |
| Where To Drink? | |
| Alex Webber recommends the Pumphouse and 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. The Robins pub, which is situated a few minutes walk from the away end and was a favourite for away fans has now alas become a pub for 'home supporters' only. Other home pubs that away fans should also avoid are the Quba Ice bar near to the Hen & Chicken pub, plus the Ship & Castle, near to where the away coaches are being parked up. Please note that alcohol is not available to away fans inside the ground. | |
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| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park | |
| Leave the M5 at Junction 18, travel along the Portway (A4)
following signs for the Bristol Airport/Taunton (A38). Over the swing bridge
(Brunel Way),
branching left into Winterstoke Road, and you will see the ground on your left.
Parking at the ground is for permit holders only,
although there is another alternative car park
on Ashton
Vale Road (using the above
directions it is a right hand turn off Winterstoke Road, opposite the
ground), run by You Can Park Ltd. It is
two minutes
walk from the ground, has 400 spaces and
cost £3.50. Spaces can be
pre booked by calling 0871 200 3261.
Otherwise it is a case of finding some street parking. For a map showing the location of Ashton Gate click here (to take you to the Street Map website). To go to a simplified page, containing the directions and pub info, which you can print out click here. |
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| By Train | |
| The nearest railway station is Parson Street which is around a ten minute walk away from the ground. However few trains stop at this station so you are more likely to end up at Bristol Temple Meads mainline station instead. This station is at least two miles from the ground and hence too far to walk, so best to jump in a taxi (around £6). Neil Le Milliere a visiting Exeter City supporter adds '"don't try and walk it from the station unless you really have to and then allow at least 3/4s of an hour for the journey". Chris Davis says; 'there are buses which leave from behind the Atyeo Stand at the end of the game which go to the centre of Bristol and Temple Meads Station at a cost of £1. Although predominantly for home fans, away fans could also use them'. | |
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| Programme & Fanzines | |
| Official Programme £3 One Team In Bristol Fanzine £1.20. Cider'ed Fanzine £1. |
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| Local Rivals | |
| Bristol Rovers, Cardiff City & some fans consider Swindon Town to be local rivals. | |
| Admission Prices | |
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Away Fans* |
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| Disabled Facilities | |
| For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website. | |
| Fixtures 2007-2008 | |
| For the Bristol City fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website) | |
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| Record & Average Attendance | |
| 43,335 v Preston North End, FA Cup 5th Round, 1935. Modern All Seated Attendance Record: 20,007 v Bristol Rovers Division Two, January 16th, 1996. Average Attendance: 2006-2007: 12,818 (League One) 2005-2006: 11,725 (League One) 2004-2005: 11,391 (League One) |
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| Fans Reviews Of Ashton Gate | |
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Mick Hubbard (Doing The 92) 14/10/06 Daniel Peacock (Nottingham Forest) 4/3/06 James Falkingham (Southend United) 29/10/05 |
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| Other Places Of Interest | |
| If you're into historical ships then the first iron hulled, screw propeller-driven steamship, the SS Great Britain is moored at the historic docks. The area around the docks is quite pleasant with some good pubs. Pete Smith adds; 'The Clifton Suspension Bridge that overlooks Ashton Gate, is quite an amazing sight. It was originally designed by Brunel and it goes over the Avon Gorge. As it is very high up the views are superb' For further information on Bristol Tourist attractions then visit the At-Bristol website. | |
| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Football Hotels who are powered by Activehotels, who specialise in locating accommodation near or within a short travelling distance of the football ground. They also have the added advantage over some other hotel booking services that you pay on departure. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. To access their Bristol page click here. | |
| Feedback | |
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