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Visitor Information - Gloucestershire v Somerset

3 August 2017

NOTICE -

Due to traffic on M5, the Somerset team are scheduled to arrive later than expected. Start will be delayed. We will keep you updated.

Match Day Information –

We look forward to welcoming the supporters and members of Somerset Cricket to The Brightside Ground, Bristol for our NatWest T20 Blast match on Friday 4 August.

Key Points:-

• There is no car parking available at The Brightside Ground, Bristol
• If you're travelling from Somerset to Bristol for tonight's T20 match, make sure you've planned your journey. The Traffic England website predicts the current congestion to ease mid-afternoon
• A park & ride shuttle service has been arranged for this match
• Nevil road will be closed from 2.30pm to all motor-vehicles

Tickets – 

This match has now sold out.  Please do not travel to the ground if you do not have a pre-purchased ticket as there will be none for sale on the gates.

Please check your tickets before you arrive at the ground.  All ticket purchasers who selected print at home, must also print off the accompanying email.

The main entrance to the ground is the Ashley Down Road entrance, off College Road (Gate 2).  The postcode is BS7 9LU.

If you are collecting pre-purchased tickets, please arrive at the Nevil Road entrance.

Entry for Gloucestershire Members:

Members will need to show their membership card at the gates for entry.

Parking –

There will be no public parking within the Brightside Ground for this match and Nevil Road will be closed to traffic from 2.30pm.

Limited Car Parking for pass holders (including Premier Club members) and Blue Badge holders will be available on a first come first served basis in The City of Bristol College car park.

If using a satnav, you should use the postcode BS7 9LR.

Due to the limited number of parking spaces available, we are encouraging all supporters to travel by public transport where possible. Click here to view to the bus timetable

Please note that for all T20s access gates will only be open two hours before the start of play, no entry will be allowed prior to this.

Park & Ride -

A park and ride service will be in operation for this match.

With no public car parking available inside the ground, we are encouraging supporters to make use of this facility. Click here for more information

Public Bus Service –

The Brightside Ground, Bristol on Nevil Road, is easily accessible by bus: Services 17/17A, 70/71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78/79* all run within a five minute walk of the main entrance using stops on the nearby Gloucester Road (Services 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78/79), Muller Road (Service 17/17A) and Ashley Down Road (Service 70).  All buses operate at very regular intervals, Service 75 and 76 run 24 hours a day.

Train Service –

The nearest train station to the Brightside Ground is Montpelier, approximately 1 mile from the Club and close to other public transport.  The station has direct lines through to Bristol Temple Meads and a regular schedule to Bristol Parkway.

Cash –

We advise that supporters bring cash to the ground as there is only one cash-withdrawal machine available.

Food & Drink –

The Optimum Bar will be serving a selection of food and drink and can be found adjacent to the Bristol Pavilion.

The Stumps Café, which is located at the Ashley Down Road end of the ground (on the main concourse under the apartments) will be serving a range of hot and cold snacks, including pasties and sandwiches as well as hot and cold beverages, including beer, wine and cider.

Additional outlets are located around the ground for food and drink.

All supporters are reminded that due to ECB Ground Regulations, NO ALCOHOL can be brought into the ground for this NatWest T20 Blast Match.

Freebies - 

When you arrive make sure you keep an eye out for the FREE goodies we have on offer such as 4 & 6 cards, Glos Cricket headbands and Clappits.  There’s also the chance to meet our Mascot, Alfred!

Stewarding –

There will be a number of stewards located around the ground, they will be happy to help with any questions you may have.

Seating –

The Brightside Ground is open plan and supporters are welcome to sit in various stands around the ground.  Our family stand is located in front of the apartment block.

Entry/Bag Searches –

Please be aware that bags may be searched on entry to the ground. Please arrive early to avoid any congestion.

Contact Details –

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

Finally –

Don’t forget to send a tweet to @gloscricket using the hashtag #GoGlos and we will get your tweets up on the big screen!

Have a great day!

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