Seat Unique Stadium: visitor guide

Start with the wicket and the view you enjoy. Mike Procter is on the western side; Jack Russell and Mark Alleyne occupy the northern arc, with Mound, renamed Graveney from 2027, on the south-eastern side. Club and Wally Hammond turn around the south-western part, while Zaheer Abbas is the southern members’ area. Compare the block on the club’s ground map with your match’s booking layout rather than choosing by a name alone.

The pitch runs broadly north-east to south-west, with Ashley Down at the north-eastern end. The sun rises in the east, moves through the south at midday and reaches the west and north-west later in a summer day. The eastern seating faces the afternoon light; the west gets more morning sunshine. Open rows still need sun protection wherever you sit. Indoor hospitality and members’ rooms are separate from ordinary outdoor cover.

For families, check the low/no-alcohol blocks identified in Jack Russell Stand for the fixture. A low-alcohol area and an alcohol-free block are different choices, so read the actual ticket category. Gloucestershire’s visitor guide places members and eligible guests in Zaheer Abbas for its described fixture, while the Premier Club has its own membership entitlement.

The Pavilion’s indoor rooms and hosted viewing have their own booking conditions. Grace Hospitality, Above the Boundary and private boxes are named products with different food, drinks and seating; ordinary admission does not include them. Check the room and the fixture together. Zaheer Abbas now provides ground-level members’ seating; use your fixture’s booking map.

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Last checked: October 2026

Use Gloucestershire’s official ticket store for domestic admission and the 2027 international page for England’s match. Match tickets, membership, guest tickets and hospitality are separate products.

England men face New Zealand in an ODI on Sunday 19 September 2027, starting at 10:30. Members’ priority began on 2 September 2026, followed by 2026 Bristol international buyers on 9 September and 2023–25 buyers on 16 September. The public ballot closed on 29 September, with successful applicants able to buy from 1 October. The ECB’s We Are England Cricket window is on 12 October; remaining tickets reach general sale on 14 October 2026. The general-sale opening time is TBC.

Hospitality went on sale at 09:00 on 6 October 2026 through the club’s official route. The ordinary 2027 ODI adult and junior seat tariffs are TBC in the material checked. Follow the ticket map for the actual price and available blocks. An international ticket does not automatically include a members’ room, hosted meal or parking.

Official 2027 ODI resale arrangements are TBC; ask the club about returned seats.

Last checked: October 2026

New-member early bird runs to 28 February 2027. Prices depend on the product and seat category shown when you book. Read the full membership options.

County membership

Gloucestershire has published 2027 Traditional membership at £235 for new members from 1 November 2026, covering home Championship and One-Day Cup cricket. The 2027 Full package is £265 at the same new-member early-bird stage and adds home Blast group matches at Bristol and Cheltenham, with women's fixtures included. Compare county memberships →

Sources: Gloucestershire: visitor FAQs · Gloucestershire: ground regulations · Gloucestershire: arriving at the ground · Gloucestershire: getting to the ground · Gloucestershire: membership information · Gloucestershire: facilities inside the ground · National Rail: Bristol Temple Meads station · Bristol Airport: bus and coach connections · National Express: Bristol coach station

Championship cricket at Bristol gives you a long county day, while the One-Day Cup has fifty-over innings and an interval. The verified 2026 Bristol Championship guide is £19 adult in advance or £24 on the gate, with under-16s £6 or £8. The £5 After Tea offer was £5 adult and £2 under-16, bought in person after tea. One-Day Cup adults were £21 early bird, £23 advance and £25 at the gate; under-16s were £6 early bird or £9 later. Individual 2027 tariffs are TBC.

The latest-season 2026 Blast guide distinguishes Somerset from other fixtures: ordinary adult advance/gate prices were £29/£35, or £37/£42 for Somerset. Under-16s were £11/£13, or £12/£15 for Somerset. The club advertises advance discounts and no domestic booking fees in its 2026 FAQs. A new T20 Membership replaces the Blast Pass, with a Flexi option also launching in late November 2026; their prices are TBC.

For 2027, Full Membership includes home Championship, One-Day Cup and Blast group fixtures at Bristol and Cheltenham, plus women’s fixtures. Renewals are £255 until 31 October 2026; new members can buy from 1 November at £265 until 28 February 2027, with £275 from 1 March. Traditional membership covers Championship and One-Day Cup; choose the competitions you want before comparing the price.

Full members receive six guest tickets: four Championship and two One-Day Cup. Junior under-16 membership is £39; Junior Plus is £69 with a replica T20 shirt. Those aged fourteen and under must be accompanied by an adult. Premier membership adds the Premier Lounge, parking and home knockout matches. Members’ outdoor areas, guest admission and Premier facilities have separate conditions; check the room entitlement before inviting friends.

The ground regulations allow dogs only at the club’s discretion, under proper control and without fouling. Ask permission for the match before bringing a pet. Cheltenham is the county’s main festival outground, at Cheltenham College: its 2026 programme ran across August and included men’s and women’s cricket. The 2027 programme is TBC; check the official festival page before choosing travel or accommodation.

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County matches also take place at Cheltenham College Cricket Festival. Follow the individual ground guide for its match dates, travel and festival arrangements.

Gloucestershire Women’s published 2026 home programme included Northamptonshire at Bristol on 3 May. The side competed in League 2 of both women’s white-ball competitions. Bristol women’s fixture source · Women’s county teams and tickets.

Last checked: October 2026

Gloucestershire’s current ground regulations prohibit bringing your own alcohol for County Championship, One-Day Cup, Blast and international cricket. There is no separate county-day beer or wine allowance. Glass vessels are prohibited too. Leave glass, metal cutlery and sharp objects at home.

The visitor FAQs allow small personal quantities of food and soft drinks. A picnic is a good county-day option within those limits. Empty reusable water bottles can be refilled at the ground’s water points.

Bring a small bag that fits under the seat. The club can search bags as a condition of admission. A numerical size or litre limit and a specific bulky cool-box allowance are TBC in the current information; ask the club before bringing large luggage.

Banners and poles are prohibited by the regulations. Fancy dress must not be offensive, injurious or restrict another spectator’s view. Oversized headwear is prohibited; check unusual flags or costumes with the club.

Last checked: October 2026

SS Great Britain / Bristol Dockyards has a historic ship and dockyard museum. Clifton Suspension Bridge has a bridge and visitor centre. M Shed is a city history museum on the harbourside.

On a day without cricket, choose between SS Great Britain / Bristol Dockyards, Clifton Suspension Bridge and M Shed. Set aside a day off for the dockyard, bridge or harbourside museum. If the cricket runs late, it is easier to enjoy the evening without a timed attraction booking.

The Wellington is a local choice for a meal after cricket. Check its food service and reservation details for your visit, giving yourself room to arrive later if play is delayed. Official Bristol tourism lists other museums, exhibitions and events, useful when choosing a day out that suits your interests and the weather.

The 2027 county programme, gate opening and Cheltenham Festival dates are TBC. Check Gloucestershire’s fixtures and the official Cheltenham Festival page for the venue as well as the date. International and county ticket routes are separate.

2027 county fixtures

• County Championship 2027 fixtures
• Vitality Blast 2027 fixtures
• One-Day Cup 2027 fixtures
• Women’s county cricket 2027 fixtures

What is the current name of the County Ground, Bristol?

Gloucestershire calls it the Seat Unique Stadium. County Ground, Bristol and Nevil Road refer to the same Bishopston venue.

Which station is nearest?

Ashley Down is the nearest station, with a ten-minute walk in the club’s guide. Montpelier is another option, around twenty minutes on foot.

How do I get there from Temple Meads?

Compare a local train to Ashley Down or Montpelier with First Bus 70, which connects Temple Meads, the city centre and Ashley Down. Check your date’s timetable and return service.

Can I bring my own food and alcohol?

Small personal quantities of food and soft drinks are allowed. Own alcohol is prohibited across county and international formats, as are glass vessels and metal cutlery.

Is there parking at the ground?

Parking depends on the fixture, with permit, Premier and prebooked accessible or hospitality arrangements. Read the match’s arrival guide before relying on an ordinary space.

Where should families sit?

Check the Jack Russell Stand’s low/no-alcohol blocks for your fixture. Choose the category shown on the ticket map; low-alcohol and alcohol-free are different.

Do I need to print my ticket?

For ticket help, email tickets@glosccc.co.uk or call 0117 9108000. Follow the delivery instructions supplied with your booking.

What time do the gates open?

Check your match guide or ticket email for the gates-open time before travelling.

What time does play finish?

Check your match guide for the expected finish. Play can finish early or run late.

Can children go on their own?

Children aged 14 and under must attend with an adult under Gloucestershire’s 2027 membership conditions. Ask the club about junior ID, hospitality age limits and the ID accepted at bars before booking.

Arrange accessible viewing and companion requirements with Gloucestershire before buying a standard row. The ground has hardstanding routes, a designated viewing area and Changing Places behind Mound Stand. Read the Bristol accessibility guide.

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