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Match Information | Gloucestershire v Durham

16 May 2023

LV= County Championship: Gloucestershire v Durham

Thursday 18 May – Sunday 21 May 2023

 

Visitor Information

Gloucestershire take on Durham in the LV= Insurance County Championship starting on Thursday 18 May at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.

Attending the match? Then find out all that you need to know below…

 

Before the day

Pre-Match Day Information – Ticket Buyers

If you’ve purchased a ticket it will have been emailed to you already, so you can either print it out at home or have it scanned via your mobile phone at one of the entrances – you must bring one form of your e-ticket with you to the match.

Please read all of the important information that accompanied your e-ticket. It details how to use your e-ticket, which entrance of the Stadium you should arrive at and what’s expected of you at the match.

Access for this fixture is either at the Nevil Road entrance (BS7 9EJ) or the Ashley Down Road End entrance (BS7 9BU).

Pre-Match Day Information – Members

Eligible Gloucestershire Cricket Members will be able to gain entry using just their Membership card. This includes Full, Premier, Young Adult and Junior Memberships.

Access is also available for BS7 gym members.

Please allow sufficient time to enter the Stadium. The Club reserves the right to conduct bag searches which may cause queues when entering the ground – please be patient and bear with us. Our best advice is to book your ticket in advance and arrive early.

 

Weather

Forecast

The weather is expected to be dry for the duration of the match with sunny spells throughout. However, should there be unexpected inclement weather then there will be covered areas for Members to make use of during the match.

Please note, your ticket is covered by our Wet Weather policy. If inclement weather intervenes, you may be entitled to a full refund of no more than the match ticket value subject to the following terms; 15 overs or less – a full refund. 15.1 overs to 29.5 overs - a 50% refund. In no other circumstances can tickets be exchanged or money refunded.

For full details of our refund policy, please visit;

www.gloscricket.co.uk/ticket-exchange-and-refund-schemes/

 

Arrival

Timings

Gates open - 09:00, Match Starts - 11:00

Advanced tickets are available for the match, alternatively you can purchase tickets on the gate. Remember, it’s cheaper to buy in advance.

Pedestrian access for this fixture is either at the Nevil Road entrance (BS7 9EJ) or the Ashley Down Road End entrance (BS7 9BU).

Ticket Prices

Ticket Type	Advanced (Online)	On the Gate
Adult	£18	£23
Concession	£16	£21
Junior (18 & Under)	£5	£7
Eligible Members	Free	Free

 

Buy Online

www.gloscricket.co.uk/buy-tickets

We’re a cashless venue!

Please be aware that ALL of the Seat Unique Stadium is now cashless, so bring along a debit or credit card for all food, drinks and merchandise purchases. We are sorry, but we do not accept cash for ticket purchases on the gate.

 

During your Visit

Seat Allocation

All match tickets are unallocated, so you can choose where you wish to sit when you get to the Stadium. Unfortunately you are unable to reserve seats. May we take this opportunity to remind you that personal belongings must not be left unattended under any circumstances.

Keep your Eyes on the Ball

Please remember to WATCH THE BALL at all times. Either during pre-match practice or when a four or six is hit, the ball could be coming your way, into the stand at speed. Keep your eyes peeled to ensure you’re not taken by surprise or even injured.

See it. Say it. Report It!

If you find yourself sat near someone drinking or behaving irresponsibly, please let us know and the stewards will resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Either speak to a steward or report the behaviour anonymously via text message to the following number: 07860 027799.

 

Food and Drink

We’re a cashless venue!

Please be aware that ALL of the Seat Unique Stadium is now cashless, so bring along a debit or credit card for all food and drink purchases.

Catering in the Ground

We are delighted to announce that the food & drink offering around the Stadium is now operated by the Club which will allow Glos Cricket to provide an enhanced offering of food and drink throughout the season.

Thatchers Bar & Kitchen

Our on-site Café will be open throughout the game offering a selection of Paninis, Jacket Potatoes, Sausage Rolls, Pieminister Pies with a selection of fillings, Sandwiches and Pastries. A daily hot special will also be on offer during each day of the game. Tea & Coffee will be served throughout the day. There will also be a selection of Gluten Free options available. Please do let us know of any dietary requirements you may have before ordering.

The Grace Room

The Grace Room will be available to members with Grace Rom dining also available for all four days of the match

The bar will also be open for Members to purchase alcoholic drinks during all four days.

Please e-mail hospitality@glosccc.co.uk to book your meal in advance, alternatively, please visit The Grace Room on the morning of each day’s play to check availability and to reserve your space.

The Jessop Suite

The Jessop Suite will also be open to Members during all four days of the match as a covered seating area.

The Hammond Roof and Korev Terrace

Both terraces will be open to Gloucestershire Members for the duration of this match.

Public Bars

Alcoholic drinks will be available throughout the game from the Thatchers Bar and Kitchen at the Pavilion end of the ground and from the Legends Bar which is situated at the Ashley Down Road end of the ground.

All of our bars use eco-cups. These are available for a deposit of £1 per cup, which is refundable at the end of the match from any bar.  When returning your Eco-Cups, please note that you can only return a maximum of 10 cups per person.

Tea & Coffee

The Tea & Coffee trailer will be available at the ground for all four days of the match. This will be located in the main car park.

 

In the Ground

Changing Places

New for 2023 is a Changing Places facility which has been installed behind the Mound Stand. The facility is accessed via ramp and requires a radar key to enter.

Should you need assistance, please contact one of our friendly stewards on the day of the match.

Multi-faith Room

Also new for 2023 is our Multi-Faith room which will be available for spectators to use throughout the game. The facility is located in the main car park.

Retail, Merchandise & Scorecards

Scorecards will also be available at the Club Shop for £1.50, together with all sorts of Glos Cricket merchandise. We have a full range of New Balance training wear available, as well as 2023 T20 replica match day shirts, caps and leisure wear.

Access to Sun Cream

The Green People have made sun cream available at the ground for spectators to access throughout the game.  With the weather expected to be sunny throughout the game, we would advise spectators to use the necessary sun protection.

Sun cream stations are situated at Reception, Pavilion and Legends Bar.

 

Activities during the game

Schools Visits

The Seat Unique Stadium will host 18 schools during our second Schools' Day of 2023. Our Community Team have organised for the visit on Day Two on Friday 19 May.

 

Getting Here

Parking

Limited parking is available in the ground for Gloucestershire Cricket Permit Holders, Premier Club Members and Blue Badge Holders on a first-come, first-served basis.

There will be no public parking available in the Stadium.

Bus Services

The Seat Unique Stadium is easily accessible by bus: Services 17, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 all run within a five-minute walk of the two entrances using stops on the nearby Gloucester Road (Services 72, 73, 74, 75, 76), Muller Road (Service 17) and Ashley Down Road (Service 70).  All buses operate at regular intervals throughout the day.

Train Services

The nearest train station to the Stadium is Montpelier, approximately one mile from the Club and close to other public transport. The station has direct routes through to Bristol Temple Meads and a regular schedule to Bristol Parkway.

Cycling

If you are cycling to the Stadium, you can park your bike at the bike racks located at the Nevil Road End and Ashley Down Road end of the ground. Please note, parking your bike is at your own risk.

 

Ground Regulations

Please familiarise yourself with the following ground regulations.

You will not be admitted to the ground with any alcohol. Food and soft drinks are allowed.

You will not be admitted to the ground with glass or sharp objects, such as corkscrews or pen knives.

Any confiscated items will not be returned.

When in the Stadium, bags must not be left unattended under any circumstances.

For a full list of our ground regulations, please visit:

www.gloscricket.co.uk/ground-regulations

 

Consent to be filmed

Live Match Streaming

The match will be live streamed, so if you can’t make it to the match, keep up with all the action via our live streaming, available in the match centre: www.gloscricket.co.uk/match-centre/

Photography

An official matchday photographer will be in attendance recording the match for promotional purposes.

Consent

By entering the ground, you give your consent to be filmed or photographed for the purpose of either live streaming or promotional purposes.

 

Question?

Please feel free to contact the Club with any questions or feedback by calling 0117 910 8000, or via email at info@glosccc.co.uk

Gloucestershire Cricket want to ensure that everyone has a memorable experience. We hope you enjoy what should be a fabulous cricket match!

#GoGlos 💛🖤

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