Visitor Information | Gloucestershire vs Kent Spitfires Carnival Clash
16 June 2023
Gloucestershire host Kent Spitfires at the Seat Unique Stadium on Friday evening in the T20 Vitality Blast.
Shire go into the match looking to bounce back in front of a home crowd following defeat to Somerset last time out.
We look forward to welcoming all of our Members and Ticket Buyers to this Vitality Blast 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 30 minutes before the start of play to avoid encountering long queues at the gates and risk missing the beginning of the match.
Gloucestershire vs Kent Spitfires
Competition: T20 Vitality Blast
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Date: Saturday 17 June 2023
Gates Open: 5pm
Start Time: 7pm
Tickets for this fixture are still available to buy here
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. To gain access, members just need to show their Membership cards at the bottom of the steps leading to the roof. Members will also be able to gain access to the Low and No Alcohol area in the Jack Russell Stand.
T20 Carnival Clash
Hosted at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol, this one-off celebration will bring a Caribbean flavour to the Gloucestershire v Kent Spitfires Vitality Blast fixture. The game will also mark the start of the fringe series of pre-carnival day events culminating in the return of St Pauls Carnival to Bristol’s streets on 1 July after a three-year hiatus
The fundraising evening will feature special pre-match performances from Carnival artists including traditional steel pan and a procession troupe. Music will be provided by Carnival DJs playing Reggae, Soca and Calypso sounds from the islands to cricket fans as they arrive and throughout the evening. Food stalls will also offer flavours from the Caribbean creating a truly authentic experience for fans.
Retail, Merchandise & Scorecards
Scorecards will be available at the Club Shop for £1.50 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 2023 T20 replica match day shirts, caps and leisure wear. The Club Shop is located next near to the Grace Gates entrance.
Charity Partners
Caring in Bristol, Gloucestershire’s City Partner for 2023, are our dedicated Charity Partner for this match. Based in Bristol city centre, Caring in Bristol are passionate about creating a city empowered to solve homelessness. The brilliant Caring in Bristol team will be fundraising during the match vs Kent Spitfires; make sure you pop along to see them by the Grace Gates to find out more about what they do!
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. The activation zone will be available pre-match all the way up to the start of the second innings.
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:
- St Pauls Carnival food units
- Multi-unit - Burgers, chips, hotdogs etc
- Ice Cream Van
- Greek Food Stall
- Italian Vegan food
- Asian Noodles
- 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.
- The Jessop Bar, located on the ground floor of the Bristol Pavilion.
- 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
Limited parking is available for Blue Badge Holders on a first-come, first-served basis. This will be located in the fenced compound in the college car park behind the flats (BS7 9BU). There will be no public parking available in the Stadium.
Road closures
Arthur Milton Street will be closed to all vehicles between 1:30pm and 11pm.
There is no vehicle access via Nevil Road; all taxi pick-ups and drop-offs will take place on Gloucester Road or Ashley Down Road.
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, with the exception of the Jack Russell stand which is allocated for Members and specific ticket holders. Unfortunately you are unable to reserve seats elsewhere in the stadium.
As this match is a sell out, it's important that you and your group sit together and use all available seating. Please do not leave single seats in between groups.
May we take this opportunity to remind you that personal belongings must not be left unattended under any circumstances.
Spectator Behaviour
As much as many of us enjoy a drink and a laugh at a T20 evening, please drink responsibly and consider your language and behaviour. The T20 Blast is 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
Low and no alcohol stand
This season we have introduced a low Alcohol and No alcohol stand. These are located within Jack Russell Stand and are open to all members as well as supporters who have purchased specific tickets.
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.
