Top 10 Visitor Tips - England v Ireland
3 May 2017
To help you get the most out of your day at The Brightside Ground, we have put together 10 top tips for your visit:
Gates open at 9.00am and we are advising supporters to arrive earlier to avoid any congestion.
1. Travel – There is no public car parking available at the ground on the day, the best way to get here is on a park and ride bus – click here for information. Plan your journey in advance and leave plenty of time to get to the ground. Please note, Nevil Road is closed to motor vehicles from 7am on the day of the match. Click here for more information on Nevil road
2. Bring cash with you to the ground, the food and drink units take cash only. There is one cash point in the club reception.
3. Don’t forget the obvious – TICKETS! You can take a look at the map of the ground here England v Ireland – Ground Map
If you have selected the ‘Print at Home’ option when purchasing tickets, please ensure all tickets are printed.
If you are collecting tickets on the match day, this will be at the Ashley Down Road entrance.
4. There will be plenty of bars selling your favourite drink, including Thatcher’s Cider, Tribute Ale, Guinness and soft drinks.
Please don’t bring alcohol to the ground or on the park and ride as it will be confiscated.
5. Feeling peckish? Get stuck into some food at The Brightside Ground. There will be plenty of options available including we have a selection of food available including Vegetarian options.
6. Bring a raincoat & sun-cream, there is no cover over the stands so prepare yourself for all kinds of the British summer weather!
7. Our stewards will be happy to help on the day. If you have any problem, big or small, please speak to a steward to resolve the issue quickly.
8. Keep a look out for plenty of freebies at the ground such as 4&6 cards.
9. Get familiar with the teams – England have announced a squad which includes Captain Eoin Morgan as captain, Joe Root and Moeen Ali. Click here for team information
Ireland have announced a squad which includes William Porterfield, Ed Joyce and Paul Stirling. Click here for the team information
10. Ultimately, have a great day! We would recommend arriving early to avoid any queues!
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