Visitor Information - Western Storm vs Central Sparks & Gloucestershire vs Middlesex T20
2 June 2023
The Seat Unique Stadium hosts its first double-header of the season on Sunday 4 June as Western Storm take on Central Sparks in the Charlotte Edwards Cup and Gloucestershire host Middlesex in the T20 Vitality Blast.
It's two games for the price of one as ticket buyers for either game are entitled to watch both T20 matches one after the other.
The entire matchday will feature two key events; the one-year anniversary of Gloucestershire's partnership with the Her Game Too campaign and our annual T20 Family Day, which will feature a bumper autograph signing session and coaching on the outfield at the end Gloucestershire vs Middlesex.
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.
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.
Western Storm vs Central Sparks
Competition: Charlotte Edwards Cup
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Date: Sunday 4th June June 2023
Gates Open: 8:30am
Start Time: 10:30am
Gloucestershire vs Middlesex
Competition: T20 Vitality Blast
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Date: Sunday 4th June June 2023
Gates Open: 8:30am
Start Time: 2:30pm
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 advised at the Ashley Down Road End entrance (BS7 9BU) or the Nevil Road entrance (BS7 9EJ).
Members
Eligible Gloucestershire Cricket Members will be able to gain entry using just their Membership card. This includes all 2023 members.
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 Partner
Southmead Hospital Charity, Gloucestershire’s Local Partner for 2023, are our dedicated Charity Partner for this match. Located less than two miles from the Seat Unique Stadium, Southmead Hospital Charity use donations from kind-hearted members of the public across five critical areas – making a direct impact on the one million patients treated at North Bristol NHS Trust every year. The brilliant Southmead Hospital Charity team will be fundraising during the Western Storm and Gloucestershire matches; 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.
Her Game Too anniversary & Family Day activities
Throughout the day we will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of Gloucestershire's partnership with the fan-led Her Game Too campaign. The voluntary organisation focuses on ensuring women and girls are welcomed and respected equally within sport. #HerGameToo was first launched in May 2021 and has since partnered with dozens of professional football clubs including Bristol Rovers, Leeds United and Everton.
On Sunday, players from all four teams will wear #HerGameToo branded t-shirts during the warm-ups and for the first time in Vitality Blast history a female umpire, Sue Redfern, will officiate on-field during the Gloucestershire vs Middlesex fixture.
Our annual Family Day makes a return on Sunday and will see children of all ages get the chance to receive coaching on the field of play at the Seat Unique Stadium. An on-field autograph signing session with players from Western Storm and Gloucestershire will also take place at the end of Gloucestershire vs Middlesex.
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
- Pieminster'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
- Greek Food Stall
- Fish and Chips
- Bianchi's Italian Street Food
- Donuts, Milkshakes & Coffee
In addition to the above the Jessop Room, located next to the main entrance to the Bristol Pavilion, will be open for use as a family picnic area for those who bring their own food into the ground.
Bars
- Thatchers Bar & Kitchen
- The new Tribute Bar, located behind the Mound Stand.
- Kennington Road Bar, located along the open side of stadium.
- 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.
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. There will be no public parking available in the Stadium.
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. 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 any alcohol. Food and soft drinks are allowed.
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.
Please ensure you bring waterproof clothing along with an umbrella should there be wet weather.
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.
Can't make the game? The Gloucestershire Cricket Match Centre makes a return this Friday. Visit our website to catch every ball of the match!
Visit our Match Centre
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.
