Visitor Information | Western Storm vs The Blaze
30 June 2023
The Seat Unique Stadium hosts its second Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy match of the season when Western storm face The Blaze in Bristol this Sunday.
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.
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.
Western Storm vs Central Sparks
Competition: Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy (50-over)
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Date: Sunday 2nd July 2023
Gates Open: 8:30am
Start Time: 10:30am
Tickets for this fixture are 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 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 from reception for £1.50.
The Club shop will be shut for this fixture but a full range of merchandise is available from our online shop at www.gloscricket.co.uk.
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 Thatchers Bar & Kitchen throughout matchday.
- Thatchers Bar & Kitchen will also be serving jacket potatoes, sandwiches, pies, snacks, coffee, tea and soft drinks.
- Multi-unit - Burgers, chips, hotdogs, etc.
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
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 but there will be no food service.
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.
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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.
