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Mark Alleyne Stand, Bristol: view, shade and what to expect

Mark Alleyne Stand curves around the north-eastern part of the County Ground, Bristol, between Jack Russell and the Graveney Stand, still called Mound in current accessibility directions. Its ordinary outdoor rows have an angled view across the field. The accessible viewing area is towards the Mound side, so name the viewing place as well as the stand when arranging tickets.

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At a glance: Mark Alleyne Stand

PositionAngled boundary view
Roof coverUncovered seating
MorningMixed
AfternoonSun
Step-free accessRow A level access

The view

Following the curve

Compare the block with the wicket on Gloucestershire’s ground map. Seats nearer Jack Russell have more of an end-on feel; moving towards Graveney brings you towards a side-on perspective. A higher row opens up the field view, while lower rows put boundary fielders closer.

Row A and accessible viewing

AccessAble records step-free level access to Row A, with steps to the other rows. The club separately identifies an accessible viewing area between Mark Alleyne and Mound. Arrange the right place and nearby companion seating with the ticket team; a standard Row A purchase is not the same booking as a designated wheelchair position.

An afternoon in the sun

The ordinary seating is uncovered. Mark Alleyne gets a mix of morning sun and shade and faces the afternoon sunshine. Take a hat, sun cream and a waterproof for the seated part of the day. For a long Championship visit, use the interval to refill water and stretch your legs on the hardstanding circuit.

Club’s ground plan · First-hand access survey

Positions follow the official ground plan and north-up satellite orientation.NJack RussellStandGraveney(Mound)Zaheer AbbasStandWally HammondStandClub StandMike ProcterStand A + BMark Alleyne StandAshley DownEndPavilion End

● Afternoon sun

A general guide for a sunny summer day; front rows catch more sun.

County cricket at Bristol, with the modern Bristol Pavilion beyond the outfield and a floodlight beneath an overcast sky.

Cricket at the County Ground, Bristol

Photo: Ruth Sharville, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Food, drink and toilets

The perimeter has hardstanding routes, with refreshments set out in the fixture guide. Ask staff about the nearest suitable toilet from your row or viewing position. Changing Places is behind neighbouring Mound/Graveney; discuss that route when booking if the facility is essential to your visit.

For the Mark Alleyne Stand at Bristol, small personal food and soft drinks are allowed; own alcohol, glass vessels and metal cutlery are prohibited across county and international formats. Bring an empty reusable bottle for the water points. For the Mark Alleyne Stand at Bristol, bags must fit under the seat, and the ground’s catering and retail are cashless. Read the ground regulations.

Who it suits

Mark Alleyne suits visitors who like an angled view and an afternoon outdoors in the sunshine. Row A offers a useful starting point for enquiries about level-access ordinary seating. Practical tip: tell the club whether you want Row A or designated accessible viewing, so it can arrange the correct ticket.

Tickets for this stand

For the Mark Alleyne Stand at Bristol, buy the public seats opened for your match through Gloucestershire’s official ticket store. County admission, international seats and room bookings have separate conditions.

Latest verified season; individual 2027 prices TBC
2026 Bristol guideAdultUnder-16
Championship: advance / gate£19 / £24£6 / £8
Blast: other fixtures advance / gate£29 / £35£11 / £13
Blast: Somerset advance / gate£37 / £42£12 / £15

Prices depend on the seat category shown when you book.

For the Mark Alleyne Stand at Bristol, the 2027 New Zealand ODI reaches general sale on 14 October 2026 after priority and ballot windows; its opening time and stand tariffs are TBC. Check the official international route or buy county tickets. Last checked: October 2026.

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