Top 10 visitor tips - England v West Indies

23 September 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 early 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 busclick 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!

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 and soft drinks.

Alcohol is not allowed to be brought into the ground or onto the park & ride buses.

5. Feeling peckish? Get stuck into some food at The Brightside Ground. There will be plenty of hot and cold food to enjoy, 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.

Please note, all bags will be searched on entry into the ground.

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 Eoin Morgan and Joe Root whilst West Indies have included Chris Gayle in their squad. Click here for team information

10. Ultimately, have a great day and send your pictures to @gloscricket! 

 

If you have any further questions before the day, please call the office on 0117 910 8017 and a member of staff will be happy to help.

 

 

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