The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Memorial Stadium

Bristol Rovers, Bristol. Away support sits in the South Stand and terrace (south end) (Varies by fixture).Nearest station is Ashley Down, 20–25 min walk (crowds may add time). By road: M32 J1.

Commonly known as The Mem.

Venue information verified: 14 October 2026

Note: Some matchday arrangements need checking with the club.

Matchday reminder: Kick-offs, allocations, transport and local arrangements can change. Recheck official club and travel information before booking or setting off.

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

  • Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
  • Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
  • Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
  • Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.
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Getting there

  • Bus from city centre — Several bus routes run up Gloucester Road towards Horfield, close to the ground.
  • M32 J1 — Quick off the motorway from the M4/M5; the ground is just off the junction.
  • Walk from Gloucester Road — A lively 20-minute walk up from the shops and cafés of Gloucester Road.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • Gloucester Road cafés — One of the longest stretches of independent shops in Bristol, full of good food options. Colours policy unknownMap
  • The Golden Lion — Pub near the ground popular with home and away fans in reasonable numbers. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Ground food huts — Basic but quick, useful if you arrive close to kick-off. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Gloucester Road

Independent shops, record stores and street art along one of the UK's most eclectic high streets.

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Bristol harbourside

20 minutes away by bus or taxi, with the SS Great Britain and M Shed museum.

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Horfield Common

Green space near the ground for a pre-match stretch of the legs.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Drapers Arms, Horfield

    Backstreet local a short walk from the ground, quieter than the main pubs.

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  • Gloucester Road book and record shops

    A run of independent sellers away from the main matchday flow.

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  • Purdown viewpoint

    A short walk uphill from the ground for a surprising panoramic view over the city.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Bristol; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The Memorial Stadium is not served directly by rail, so allow extra time for the bus or taxi from Temple Meads.

Ground note · unverified

Parking near the ground is residents-only in many streets — official car parks are limited.

From the away end

Away-end reviews & seat views

Memorial Stadium · First-hand fan experiences, not official club advice.

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Away days at Memorial Stadium

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Places to eat in Bristol

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Best pubs in Bristol

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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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