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The Away End

Championship away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Ashton Gate

Bristol City, Bristol. Away support sits in the Atyeo Stand (approx. 5,500). Nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, 40 min walk or 15 min bus. By road: M5 J18 then A370.

Home fixtures 2026–27

Seasonal calendar

  • Balloon Fiesta — August fiesta weekend brings huge crowds and closures on the south side of the city.
  • Bristol Harbour Festival — Central roads closed in July; use Temple Meads and walk.
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Getting there

  • Bus from Temple Meads — The Metrobus m2 runs to Ashton Gate in around 15 minutes; frequent on matchdays.
  • Harbour ferry — The best approach — the ferry from the city centre docks at Baltic Wharf, a 15-minute walk from the ground.
  • Park and ride — Long Ashton park and ride off the A370 is signposted and quick to clear after full time.
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Safe away spots

  • The Tobacco Factory — North Street, 15 minutes away — relaxed, mixed crowd and good food. Map
  • North Street bars — Southville's main strip is friendly and used to away fans, though it fills fast. Map
  • Ashton Gate fan zone — Outside the ground, open from two hours before kick-off, family-friendly. Map
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Worth the detour

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SS Great Britain

Brunel's ship in the harbour; a proper half-day if you come early.

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Clifton Suspension Bridge

20 minutes from the ground on foot up the hill, with views over the gorge.

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Bristol harbourside

M Shed museum, street food and the water bus back into town.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Tobacco Factory, Southville

    Arts venue bar a short walk from Ashton Gate; Sunday market and no matchday crush.

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  • North Street independents

    Bedminster's strip of micro-bars, bakeries and street art — the local alternative to the ground bars.

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  • Ashton Court Estate

    Deer park and mansion grounds up the hill; excellent pre-match walk with city views.

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Local event

Balloon Fiesta

August fiesta weekend brings huge crowds and closures on the south side of the city.

Transport alert

Season opener

August away ends sell out early and summer engineering works are common. Book travel as soon as tickets drop — everyone is keen in week one.

Ground note

Ashton Gate also hosts Bristol Bears rugby — check for double-header weekends with heavy traffic.

Ground note

The A370 out of the city clogs badly after full time; the ferry or a walk beats the bus.