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 Stadium Bristol boasts an excellent location with great transport links, as well as complimentary on-site parking. Unfortunately the Sat-Nav decided to take me back to the M5 via the centre of Bristol, which was a little stressful. Ashton Gate Stadium referred by fans as " The Gate ", is a multi-functional football stadium located in the Ashton Gate suburb of Bristol, south-west England. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. Have been before and it hasnt changed much if at all. It was then another five minutes by train to Parsons Street and then around 15 minute walk to the ground. At least we improved in the second half, with a goal at each end. Eventually you see the ground right in front of you, so you cant really go wrong. Another good reason for doing your homework before a visit to Ashton Gate is that the floodlight pylons that homed me in for my first ever visit have long since gone and been replaced by lights mounted on the stands of the ground. I did my research and decided that we would aim for the Park and Ride at Long Ashton and walk from there. No cans, bottles. It's reached the stage when I actually prefer an entertaining 5-2 thrashing to a tedious 0-0 and the accompanying point. I loved the outside bar at the ground, I feel Bolton should have something like that as it lets fans of other clubs interact. ), we decided to use Bedminster Cricket Club as our parking destination. The back of the concourse is really tight too, so you can imagine the usual problems would follow that, too. The cobs my friend was waiting for arrived. There were plenty of pubs on route to the ground which is pretty much hidden away from sight until you reach it. 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. Featuring Interactive Seating Maps, Views From Your Seats And The Largest Inventory Of Tickets On The Web. Also the seating arrangements could have been better spaced, as all the helpers seats were placed in one rather than one wheelchair one seat. However, the inside of the stadium really impressed me. It was a good evening of football and a great way to start the bank holiday weekend! A few comments made by Bristol fans as we walked towards it. It also hosted the 2021 National League play-off final after it was moved from Wembley Stadium to avoid clashes with UEFA Euro 2020 matches. PLAN YOUR VISIT. You can get there on a direct line from either of the main stations as well as from Weston-Super-Mare and Taunton. Bristol City never really got going and their first meaningful shot was about 5 minutes from the end well saved by the Preston keeper. It was attended by 9,821. We at Seat Compare aim to . 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. 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! The away end was brilliant too, a non-stop wall of noise. It was one of those that seems very harsh, but with referees all to keen to send players off, it was poor from Batth to give the referee the decision. Ashton Gate Stadium looked modern and updated. Both these pubs are around a 15 minute walk away from the Ashton Gate Ground. However, my designs on watching the early Chelsea v Arsenal game hit a snag when the pubs showing the game close to the ground turned out to be strictly home fans only. 115 x 75 yards Pitch Type: Ashton Gate Stadium will open its doors for the 2016/17 campaign as Bristol City host Wigan Athletic. Its one of two trips Ill be making to Ashton Gate this season and it couldnt have been as bad as the last time I went, we lost 6-0. 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. The other three stands were around the same size as each other and the views of the pitch were extremely good as we were at the top of the stand giving us a good view overall. But as there were just a few of us we managed to just do our own thing and skip the police and have a few beers on route. The Sports Bar & Pizzeria can also be hired out privately, making it the perfect location for celebration events, including birthdays and weddings. Considering it was a scorching day, I would have rather this had been outside, but as I was so desperate for the loo, it meant going into the concourse first. Facilities at the ground are basic as you would expect from an older stand and the toilets were functional. The hosts beat the visitors 20 with Danny Rose scoring in the 64th minute and Martin Kelly scoring in the 78th minute. these include; Fosters, Butcombe Bitter, Guinness and Thatchers Cider (all 4). Bristol City FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? 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. You can opt for a matchday package in The Heineken Lounge, for example, that would see you receive a three-course meal before the game, a cheese and biscuit selection afterwards, seating on a terrace outside of the lounge for the match itself, half-time refreshments, and more. If you proceed up the stairs and through the double doors, then this leads to a larger area that has a number of refreshment outlets. 100% Guaranteed. Following the recent changes, Ashton Gate is now looking very smart. It was definitely a game of two halves with the turning point being when Marc Roberts, our central defender, limped off the pitch just before half time when Barnsley were 1-0 up. I hope I feel as happy at the end of the season. The stand has quite a high roof with a strip of perspex running across the top of the upper tier just below, to allow more light to get to the pitch. The Ground is in a partly residential area so it is a bit hidden though the stands loom over the neighbouring houses. The away end itself is the least impressive stand. All the stewards I met were most helpful. City fell to defeat on final day as Birmingham City ran out 2-0 winners at St. Andrew's. I got the 08:51 from Weymouth and I was joined at Dorchester by my friend and fellow Dorset Pie Charlie. This visit has taken me up into 70+ grounds in total. We then walked to the station. By User:BadboyIain (Photo by User:BadboyIain.) Yes Shirt Sponsors: Overall that match was very entertaining and I was happy with our performance in the first half. I wasnt unduly surprised; indeed I would have been disappointed if it had been anything else as Ive always found the Bristol City lads to be loud and loyal in quite some number for a club that for its relative size hasnt enjoyed all that much success in my lifetime. Ashton Gate looks a lot more impressive after its refit, and the Bristol City fans are rightly very proud of it. Thomas missed an absolute sitter for Barnsley. Thankfully our train didnt leave until 17:49 and we got back with about ten minutes to spare. Had full English breakfast and a couple of drinks before trying to find The Nova Scotia pub. The train journey meant that we could visit a few pubs on the way. Capacity at Ashton Gate is now an impressive 27,000 after of finalizing of all recent building work. Ashton Gate is a stadium in Ashton Gate, Bristol, England, and is the home of Bristol City and the Bristol Bears. You might be able to find a couple of private car parks, of course, and there will be public ones in Bristol city centre. Also although I was there a good 20 minutes before kick off and all the programmes were sold out and no more were made available. The Ashton Gate ground is nice. Ashton Gate is a super ground, with a good atmosphere. After a 20-minute wait to exit the car park, we were back on the road just before 8, and back home just after 10:15. Again not sure of the decision as they climbed over barriers and dual carriageways to get there. 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. The stadium is not completely pillar free meaning there are no restricted views throughout Ashton Gate. Although Ashton Gate is impressive, the ground seems to lack atmosphere and identity. But as there were just a few of us we managed to just do our own thing and skip the police and have a few beers on route. Once we got onto the motorway it was a smooth ride home. Azan Haider is Editor and author at Football Arroyo. It wasnt until half way through the second half that Preston broke the deadlock with a set-piece free kick routine, and that pretty much lifted the roof off the old stand; but within 10 minutes the roof was lifted off again as City equalised with a well taken goal. On route we passed several pubs which clearly have signs saying Home Fans only. Parking No on-site parking. As well as being the home of Bristol City and Bristol Rugby, the ground has been used to host England Under-21 internationals, such as the one against Uzbekistan that took place in 2010. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. Ashton Gate Stadium has a seating capacity of 27,000 seats. 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. All Ashton Gate Stadium tickets are backed by the Vivid Seats 100% Buyer Guarantee. There have been a number of rugby union internationals, beginning with England against Wales in 1899. They have an enormous screen showing the early kick off, and other smaller ones showing Sky Sports News. We then went into half time level at 2-2, which then lead to a Bristol City second half onslaught and them eventually winning the game 8-2. They also served nice food in the clubhouse. Have been many times but always good to see it this time of year rather than in Winter when it doesnt hold quite the same appeal. The stand is also located quite close to the pitch and with good stand acoustics, a good atmosphere can be created. The atmosphere was brilliant in the first half from both sets of supporters however second half Bristol singers gave up and it was left down to Ipswich to create a party. From the Cricket Club car park, it was straight out without hassle, so I would recommend. Yet another very eventful weekend one way and another. It seemed a long journey home in the dark. Address:King Street Brew House, Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4RR Seats Plan 2020/21 Bristol City Seasonality Comedian (Season Card 2020/21) . And it turned out that this the match was going to be 2nd v 1st in the league, so a Wolves game with a lot riding on it coupled with visiting a city that has a deserved reputation for good beer. The easiest way to purchase your season ticket is online at: SAFEGUARDING - For any concerns around safeguarding, please. As such the atmosphere was pretty flat, and only livened up for the home fans to vent their anger at manager Lee Johnson for taking off Lee Tomlin and Tammy Abraham after 55 minutes. 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. 30 more years passed before another big change - erection of a new main stand with press and executive seats. The players were not at it from the outset and Bristol City comfortably beat us 3-1. 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". Ipswich however had a player sent off for a dangerous tackle. View our interactive Ashton Gate Stadium seating chart to find the best tickets with a view that's perfect for you. New concerts are announced frequently, for both Ashton Gate Stadium and other venues across the %regionName% area. This will include a home for the Bristol Flyers basketball team and an urban village. I can tick off another Camra heritage pub interior. I have to say, the atmosphere crackled and sparked all match and there were times when the home fans were very, very loud. The ground is pleasant and traditional but looks a bit lopsided with the huge stand to our right. Ashton Gate Stadium has undergone some major transformation recently with the building of two new stands and the refurbishment of a third. Buy Ashton Gate tickets at Ticketmaster.com. No problem getting out and the coaches got a police escort to the M5 motorway. So please use this as a warning to supporters of other clubs. Greatly preferable to walking back. Barriers will be put in these blocks so if supporters choose to stand, the barriers will give the optimum safety provision. After that at around 2pm we headed to the ground, from the bridge it was all downhill and very easy, although not well signposted!! Homebuyers who build from the ground up can make this plan their own by choosing from several exciting structural options. The name of which now escapes me! 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! The home fans were quite friendly as were the stewards inside the stadium. Wed got into a decent rhythm in the first half, and went in 0-0 at half time. After the 15 minute walk to the ground, there was enough time for a couple more pints at the ground one outside in the "fans village" (in reality a perfectly pleasant hut outside the ground but optimistic to call it a village) and a pint inside the ground. The only stand left untouched in recent building work was the Ateyo Stand. Go onto the A4044 then the A4 then the A370 before following signs for the ground. I took the 9am train from Sheffield, straight through to Bristol Temple Meads and returned after the game at 7.30pm. A lot of the Swansea fans got rounded up by the Police and arrived about 20 minutes late at the ground. Home to Bristol City F.C, and recently Bristol Rugby club, the 21,497 capacity ground dates back to the start of the 20th century. One Team In Bristol Fanzine 1.20. See the Lusail Iconic Stadium seating plan with seat numbers and rows above and view the complete layout of the venue. Ashton Gate must bring out the visitors' sense of humour after our second goal we were chanting "We're gonna win 6-5" but sadly we didn't! The home fans were friendly enough but the closer you got to the ground the less friendly they became as this was a derby game of sorts. * Home fans can gain a further discount of 5 on these ticket prices if they become club members. Kiosks serve hot/cold drinks and snack foot. Even after Sawyers was dismissed following a total rush of blood as he attempted strangulation of a former Walsall team mate we pressed on. They have endured some success over the years, too. He seemed to be surprised when a miss-hit shot fell to him and he pushed it wide. Not to mention guest speakers and player appearances to make the day memorable. Family Area: The easiest way is to get up to the ground by bus. Ashton Gate is a proper old ground. Lansdown Stand (Centre): Ashton Gate has undergone serious redevelopment in recent years, and is one of the more raucous grounds to visit in the Championship, and it promised to be no different on this occasion. He was about to round goalkeeper Frank Fielding, but was brought crashing down by the keepers outstretched boot. Bristol 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. A lot of our fans went to Bristol that day hoping for a bit of revenge for them beating us at Wembley and also enjoying the last game of the season by dressing up in fancy dress, which a lot of our fans did. On the remaining side is the Dolman Stand which was opened in 1970. The Nailsea and Portishead buses go in the right direction. Its then an 18 minute walk to the ground. It has also been used as the location for a number of music concerts from artists like The Who, The Rolling Stone, Brian Adams, Bon Jovi and Elton John. Otherwise, it is a case of finding some street parking. I was very happy to be in the away end, lots of history with it having been built in 1938! Ashton Gate was good for a small ground. 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. The Main Stand towers over the rest of the ground. I had a ticket for the Dolman Stand (35, again a bit pricey), a good view from the upper tier though. 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. The atmosphere there is fantastic and the away end is perfect for generating an equally good atmosphere. Additional House Plan Options. Just turn right at the bottom of the incline towards the station and head down to the traffic lights, cross the road there and you pretty much head straight on, crossing the river and you come to the main city centre. Bosom City FC - Ashton Port Stadium Info. At least the train was on time again. Bristol is pretty close to South Wales, so depending on where youre coming from its easy enough to get to. Must admit I was quite sad to see the old stand get knocked down as the atmosphere between both sets of fans was brilliant. I chatted to a few Reds fans who I knew then made my way inside the ground. The Notts fans remained in humorous spirit though, were used to losing I guess! 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. From then on our heads dropped and City began to play with a bit more freedom and swagger. He passed away in 1993. Even better for Wolves, from the free kick, wing back Barry Douglas equalised, sending the ball into the net via another deflection. There's quite a good statue of John Atyeo near the main entrance. The trip made even more bearable hearing my team (Dundee United) had won today too. However, you can drag the map around or click on +/- to reveal more hotels in the City Centre or further afield. It certainly wasnt a case of attack v defence for 90 minutes, but City taught us a lesson in patience and clinical finishing. Man of the match went to the PA operator who played the Liquidator before the match for us! The stand to the right of the away end if large and imposing, although the top-tier was completely empty. It had been many years since I had been to Bristol and had always found one of the nicer cities in England to visit. The ground itself is a mix of old and new. The most recent and largest edition is the new Lansdown Stand on the West side of the ground. The away end is the Atyeo Stand behind one of the goals. Like a number of Clubs, Bristol City operates a category system (Gold and Silver) for the pricing of matchday tickets, whereby the most popular games cost more to watch. To help you choose the best possible seat for the 2015/16 season Bristol Sport has released a visual seating guide. Ashton Gate is now nearing the end of a project to re-develop the stadium and is a now new ground, to visit. Unofficial Web Sites: A fourth goal went in five minutes from time to rub salt into the wounds. Away fans were accommodated in half of the Atyeo Stand, blocks 39, 40, 41. Four Town matches this year, four defeats. Here are the cheapest and most expensive ticket options in each category for adults and concessions, presuming that you don't hold a membership card: If youd like to see Bristol City play then your best bet for tickets is the clubs official website. 6. In other words, make a visit to the SS Great Britain a priority! Consumption of customers own food & non-alcoholic drink is permitted providing there are no glass containers or cans etc. It was more impressive than it used to be in it's more complete state especially the tiered stand to the one side of the pitch. 0- 0 it stayed. Enjoy: Ashton Gate is a proper old ground. Costing around 70,000 it was largely funded by the Bristol City Supporters Trust. There have been a number of rugby union internationals, beginning with England against Wales in 1899. Ashton Gate has changed virtually beyond recognition except one stand. Capacity: The Williams Stand, too, was a fixture at the ground until it was destroyed in 2015 and re-opened as the Lansdown Stand. From there, its a short, 5-10-minute walk along the main road to Ashton Gate, which is signposted and clearly visible from the surrounding streets, the new main stand towering over the nearby buildings. Employment fanovation FIFA WORLD CUP Fundraising & Non-Profits Contact Us Stadium History & Facts sustainability News & Updates. We were met by an elderly gentleman wearing a hi-viz Jacket and collecting 10 from the motorists. Id been to Ashton Gate once before, on a gorgeous April day last season, when already-safe Wolves were on the beach so to speak, and were beaten 3-1 by a Tammy Abraham inspired Bristol City. It was a straightforward walk back where I'd come from past the locals up North Street, towards Bedminster railway Station. The last time I visited Ashton Gate was in the 1980's, when it was somewhat basic to say the least. It allowed the noisier Barnsley fans to get together and sing to create a good atmosphere. A few scuffles broke out and the police became somewhat heavy handed, sending in horses to disperse the fans. My original thoughts were that it was quite a ramshackle place. RT @tommyconway__: Thank you for all the support at Ashton Gate this season @BristolCity https://t.co/1O0295U2sV, Bristol City The Harboursideitself was lovely though, and the weather was perfect for sitting outside. The PA announcer reminded fans sitting in the lower section of the Dolman Stand that this would be the last game before the lower section of that stand was rebuilt. It is a two-tiered all seated stand that has a large upper tier and a smaller lower tier. Adults 35 (30) Over 65s/Under 25s 32 (27) Under 22s 29 (24) Under 19s 16 (16) Under 12s 10 (10) The statue was sculpted by Tom Murphy, who also produced a the statue of Bill Shankly outside Anfield Liverpool. Some seats are as much as 41. Bristol Flyers advanced to the BBL Playoff Semi-Finals following an 82-81 victory at SGS College Arena. Ashton Gate could be now the BRISTOL or Bristol Sport stadium. Ate and drank enough earlier. One Team in Bristol. Stands were demolished and rebuilt, others were expanded and the pitch was even relocated; it all came off the back of a new stadium request being blocked. It is a largetwo-tiered which gives the ground a bigger club feel to it. 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. The main drawback with the service is that there are only three buses allocated and they fill up very quickly.. There have been a total of six proper stadium renovations completed over the years with the first happening in 1928 and the latest coming between 2014 and 2016; it was the latter that was the biggest revamp with the club opting for mass changes. Went straight to the ground.
?>
ashton gate seating plan with seat numbers