Visitor Information | Gloucestershire v Durham
21 August 2023
Gloucestershire host Durham at the Seat Unique Stadium in the final group match of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup on Tuesday 22nd August. A win for Gloucestershire would secure second place and a home quarter-final in the knockout stages of the competition.
We look forward to welcoming all of our Members and Ticket Buyers to this 50 over match. 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 15 minutes before the start of play to avoid encountering long queues at the gates and risk missing the beginning of the match.
Gloucestershire vs Durham
Competition: Metro Bank One-Day Cup
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Date: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Gates Open: 09:00
Start Time: 11:00
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.
Members
Eligible Gloucestershire Cricket Members will be able to gain entry using just their Membership card. This includes all 2023 members.
We are pleased to inform all members that access to a section of the Hammond Roof will be available for this matchday as well as access to the members area within the Grace room.
To gain access, members just need to show their Membership cards at the Pavilion reception or at the bottom of the steps leading to the roof.
These areas are also open to Gloucestershire Members guests holding a members guest pass.
Retail, Merchandise & Scorecards
Scorecards will be available at the Club Shop together with a full range of New Balance Glos Cricket merchandise. We have a full range of New Balance training wear available, as well as replica match day shirts, caps and leisure wear. The Club Shop is located next near to the Grace Gates entrance.
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
- Greek Food Stall
- Italian vegan pizza
- Coffee unit
Bars
- Thatchers Bar & Kitchen
- The new Tribute Bar, located behind the Mound Stand.
- Shack bar on the Kennington Road side of the ground.
- Legends Bar, located behind the Mark Alleyne Stand.
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.
Community Day
Community Day arrives in Bristol on Tuesday 22nd August! Come along to test your football skills with Bristol Rovers or take part in other fun-filled games with the likes of Empire Fighting Chance, Royal British Legion and Caring In Bristol. You'll find a whole range of sports teams and organisations scattered around the ground at the Seat Unique Stadium.
Join us and the following clubs/businesses:
Bristol Rovers
Avon & Somerset Police
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Dr Bike
St Austell
Andy's Man Club
Access Sport
GCCC Reaction Wall
GCCC Activation area
Plus many more!
Parking
There will be no parking in the ground for this match. Parking will be available within the compound located in the collage car park via Ashley Down Road for Premier Club Members and permit holders. There are limited spaces for Blue Badge holders inside the ground on a first come, first serve basis.
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 unallocated, so you can choose where you wish to sit when you get to the Stadium. Unfortunately you are unable to reserve seats elsewhere in the stadium.
May we take this opportunity to remind you that personal belongings must not be left unattended under any circumstances.
Spectator behaviour
If you find yourself sat near someone 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.
It is forecast to be hot on matchday; sun cream stations are positioned around the ground.
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.
The Premier Lounge will be open for Premier Club Members only.
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.
