The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Ashton Gate, Bristol

Everything an away end needs at Ashton Gate — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

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Selected date

Sat 6 Feb

15:00 · v Middlesbrough

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL Championship fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Ashton Gate

Capacity 26,462

Away end

Atyeo Stand (north end)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Bristol Temple Meads

Roughly 35–60 min walk (estimate; crowds may add time)

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Bristol City v Middlesbrough

Saturday 6 February 2027 · 15:00 · Ashton Gate

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Bristol Temple MeadsWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Bristol City v Middlesbrough: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Ashton Gate

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Bristol

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Bristol

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

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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Stylised illustration of Ashton Gate in Bristol
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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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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.

  • The Tobacco Factory — North Street, 15 minutes away — relaxed, mixed crowd and good food. Colours policy unknownMap
  • North Street bars — Southville's main strip is friendly and used to away fans, though it fills fast. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Ashton Gate fan zone — Outside the ground, open from two hours before kick-off, family-friendly. Colours policy unknownMap
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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. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • 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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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

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

Ground note · unverified

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

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Bristol

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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