Visitor Information | England Women vs Australia Women Ashes ODI
10 July 2023
Gloucetershire's Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol hosts the first of three We Got Game ODI between England and Australia in the 2023 Metro Bank Women's Ashes Series on Wednesday 12th July.
Australia lead the multi-format series 6-4 after one Test match and three IT20s, with England looking to level the series in front of a SELL OUT crowd at the Seat Unique Stadium.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the ground on Wednesday. To get the most out of your matchday, please read our Visitor Information in full to find out more about on-site facilities, catering, activities and safety guidelines.
IMPORTANT - All spectators should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of play to avoid encountering long queues at the gates and risk missing the beginning of the match.
England Women vs Australia Women
Competition: We Got Game ODI Series
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Date: Wednesday 12th July
Gates Open: 11am
Start Time: 1pm
Tickets for this match are SOLD OUT. Tickets will not be available to buy on the gate.
Hours of play
Start time: 1pm
Interval: 4:10pm
Second innings: 4:40pm
Estimated close of play: 7:50pm
Ticket buyers
If you’ve purchased a ticket it will have been emailed to your chosen email address ahead of matchday. You can either print your ticket out at home and bring it along with you, or have it scanned via your mobile phone at one of the entrances to the stadium.
Access for this fixture is recommended at the Ashley Down Road End entrance (BS7 9BU) for speed of entry. The Nevil Road entrance (BS7 9EJ) will also be open for access on foot.
Retail, Merchandise & Scorecards
Scorecards will be available at the Club Shop for £1.50 together with a full range of Castore England Cricket merchandise. The Club Shop is located next near to the Grace Gates entrance.
We Got Game & Glos Cricket Activation Zone
Test your skills or get a tune up from one of our coaches in our activation zone, back again for 2023 and located at the top corner of the stadium, to the left of the Grace flats, this year we will have the bowling cage, reaction wall as well as your chance to create your own posters using seed paper to cheer on the team.
We’re a cashless venue!
Please be aware that ALL bars and concessions at the Seat Unique Stadium are now cashless, so bring along a debit or credit card for all food and drink purchases.
Catering in the ground
- Pieminister's range of pies and sides will be available from both the Legends Bar and Thatchers Bar & Kitchen throughout matchday.
- Thatchers Bar & Kitchen will also be serving jacket potatoes, sandwiches, pies, snacks, coffee, tea and soft drinks
- Also available within the Seat Unique Stadium will be:
- Multi-unit - Burgers, chips, hotdogs etc
- Ice Cream Van
- Fish & Chips
- Greek food stall
- Italian Vegan food
- Bianchi's Italian street food
- Italian Street food
- Donuts, Milkshakes & Coffee
Bars
- Thatchers Bar & Kitchen
- The new Tribute Bar, located behind the Mound Stand.
- Kennington Road Bar, located along the open side of the stadium.
- Legends Bar, located behind the Mark Alleyne Stand.
- 6 O'Clock Gin
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.
Parking
There is no public parking available at the Seat Unique Stadium. Unfortunately, a park and ride service is not in operation for this match.
Road closures
Arthur Milton Street will be closed from 8am to 10pm on Wednesday 12th July.
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. 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. 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.
Seat allocation
All match tickets are allocated to seat. Please make sure you sit in the seat allocated to your on your matchday ticket only. If you are unsure of how to find your seat please ask a steward who will be able to direct you to the right place.
May we take this opportunity to remind you that personal belongings must not be left unattended under any circumstances.
Spectator Behaviour
Please drink responsibly and consider your language and behaviour. All cricket matchdays are for all the family, so be aware of those sitting near you and make the evening an enjoyable one for everyone.
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
Keep your eyes on the ball
Please remember to WATCH THE BALL at all times.
Bag searches & ground regulations
A reminder to arrive in good time prior to the start of play to give yourself time to get through the turnstiles.
Bag searches are in place so please take this into consideration when arriving at the ground.
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 for any reason.
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.
No alcohol is permitted to be brought into the stadium along with any glass containers or objects – a full list of ground regulation can be found here – please take the time to review this.
See it. Say it. Report It!
If you have an issue please inform the stewards who will resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Please speak to a steward or make a report anonymously via text message on: 07860 027799.
Want to get in touch about Membership or Ticketing? Please feel free to contact our friendly Membership & Ticketing team by calling 0117 910 8000 or by e-mailing: membership@glosccc.co.uk.
