Where is Bristol County Ground?

Bristol County Ground is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS7 9LR), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.

How do I get to Bristol County Ground?

The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS7 9LR.

Is Bristol County Ground a protected site?

Yes — Bristol County Ground is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Bristol County Ground?

The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS7 9LR.

Museums · South West England

Bristol County Ground

In or near Bristol.

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The Bristol County Ground (also known as Nevil Road and currently known as the Seat Unique Stadium for sponsorship reasons) is a senior cricket venue in Bristol, England. It is in the district of Ashl

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Ashley Down · 0.5 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

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Official information

Bristol County Ground is a cricket stadium located in Bristol, with a seating capacity of 17,500. It has hosted numerous significant matches, including ODIs, showcasing some of the highest and lowest team scores in the format.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Initially known as Ashley Down Ground, it was bought in 1889 by W. G. Grace and has been home to Gloucestershire ever since. It was sold to local confectionery firm J. S. Fry & Sons and renamed Fry's Ground. The club bought the ground back in 1933 and it reverted to its original name. It was sold again in 1976, this time to Royal & Sun Alliance who renamed the ground the Phoenix County Ground for eight years before changing to The Royal & Sun Alliance County Ground until the ground was again bought by the club and took it up its current title. The ground hosts One Day Internationals, usually one per year, with the addition of temporary seating to increase the ground's capacity. England…

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Coordinates: 51.4772, -2.5842
District: Bristol, City of
Parish: Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode: BS7 9LR
Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
Nearest railway station: Ashley Down — 0.5 km
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Bristol County Ground (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bristol County Ground?: Bristol County Ground is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS7 9LR), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Bristol County Ground?: The Bristol County Ground (also known as Nevil Road and currently known as the Seat Unique Stadium for sponsorship reasons) is a senior cricket venue in Bristol, England. It is in the district of Ashl
How do I get to Bristol County Ground?: The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS7 9LR.
Is Bristol County Ground a protected site?: Yes — Bristol County Ground is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Bristol County Ground?: The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS7 9LR.