Here’s everything you need to know about Getting to the Gate as Bears Women host Leicester Tigers Women at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday, January 18th (1pm KO).
SHUTTLE BUS
Numerous bus routes run close to the stadium. For those travelling from the centre of Bristol, the First Bus number 24 service drops on Ashton Road, near Ashton Gate. For more information on this service please visit the First Bus timetable here.
Please note: for this fixture we will NOT be running a matchday shuttle service.
RAIL
Parson Street station is our closest rail station and is just a 20 minute walk from the stadium with regular services running between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton.
We are also a 45 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station, the main railway station that services Bristol.
WALKING
The stadium is within walking distance from many landmarks in Bristol.
Fans walking or cycling from the city centre and harbourside are advised that Vauxhall Bridge is closed for repairs. Gaol Ferry Bridge and Bedminster Bridge remain open. Full details visit Restoration of New Cut bridges (bristol.gov.uk).
If you are walking to the stadium you can now use our hand walking trails map to make your journey more interesting – click here to download now!
CYCLING
Bristol has multiple cycling routes and also operate an e-scooter/e-bike scheme via Dott. On site we have 96 cycle racks and a free-to-use bike pump located outside our South Stand.
A helpful Journey Planner provides helpful information such as elevation, route types and pump locations. Plan your route here.
CLEAN AIR ZONE (CAZ)
Those travelling by car should be aware that central Bristol, including many of the roads around Ashton Gate, is now part of the new clear air zone (CAZ) where non-compliant cars will be charged between £9 and £100 per day to drive. For full details please visit CLEAN AIR FOR BRISTOL | Clean Air Zone.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on how to reach Ashton Gate stadium, please check out our website at Getting Here – Bristol Bears Rugby.
