Bristol City: Ashton Gate

Snapshot

Team:	Bristol City
Nickname:	Robins
Founded:	1886
Manager:	Derek McInnes
League:	Championship

Ashton Gate | Built in 1904

As with many championship grounds, Ashton Gate has been added to and improved when ever funds were available, and as such is not uniformed throughout. However, the reasonable new Blackthorn Atyeo Stand has added to the atmosphere and feel of the ground.

Away fans are housed opposite this stand, in the Micra Wedlock Stand (Ashton Gate doesn’t win too many prizes for its stand naming policy) which is shared with those wearing Bristol City strips. 2,800 allocation is usual for away fans and the acoustics of the stand allow fans to create good noise. The odd pillar can spoil a view but you would be unlucky.

Tickets / Where to sit

Bristol City tickets are available for between £23 - £28 in the home zones.

Away fans should expect to pay around £23. Usual reductions for concessions.

Ticket Office: 0871 222 6666

Getting to Ashton Gate

Train

The nearest railway station is Parson Street which is a ten minute walk to the ground. However most lines tend to take you to Bristol Temple Meads station instead, which is at least two miles from the ground. Cabs cost around 6 quid. It’s a far old walk.

Car

Leave the M5 at Junction 18, travel along the 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 isn’t great but street parking is a realistic option.

Map

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Where to drink

There appears to be certainly more selection for home fans then away when it comes to local boozers. Ones perhaps to be avoided for away fans include, The Robins Pub (formally open to both, but sadly now just for home fans), The Ship and Castle, The Hen and Chicken and BS3 Bar. Away fans can usually enjoy a tipple closer to the waterfront, enjoying access to football on TV, with The Pumphouse and Nova Scotia more welcoming.

Where to eat

The Nova Scotia pub is welcoming to away fans and offers a typical selection of pub food.

Where to stay

Best Western Victoria Square Hotel represents the best value in the area. 1.1 miles walk from the stadium.

Victoria Square, Clifton - 1.1 Miles from Bs3 2ej

Bristol City Programme

Bristol City: £3.00

Bristol City Songs

"Were crap, and we know we are

were crap, and we know we are

thats why we're goin down."

"When the ball hits the goal,

and the linesman says no,

laugh at Warnock!"

Bristol City Shop & Merchandise

(Official) Well Red £3.00 - A good read with plenty of info on the away team. One Team In Bristol Fanzine - £1.20. Cider'ed Fanzine - £1. The BCFC official club shop is a good size with a fair selection of merchandise. Open 9 – 5pm every week day plus Saturdays before and after the match.

Club Records

The Football League (Premier League) runners-up: 1906–07

Second Division (Football League Championship) champions: 1905–06, runners-up: 1975–76

Third Division South (Football League One) champions: 1922–23, 1926–27, 1954–55

Third Division (Football League One) runners-up: 1964–65, 1989–90

Football League One runners-up: 1997–98, 2006–07

FA Cup finalists: 1909

League Cup semi-finalists: 1970–71, 1988–89

Football League Trophy winners: 1985–86, 2002–03, finalists: 1986–87, 1999-00

Club Contact

Address: Ashton Road, Bristol, BS3 2EJ

Main Telephone No: 0871 222 6666

Fax No: 0117 963 0700