Museums · South West England
Memorial Stadium (Bristol)
In or near Bristol.
Memorial Stadium (Bristol) — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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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 · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Memorial Stadium (Bristol) is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Memorial Stadium in Bristol is a venue recognized for its historical significance and local heritage. It is part of the Bristol Local List, which includes various heritage assets that contribute to the local distinctiveness and community value.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Memorial Stadium is located in Bristol, South-West England. This stadium serves as a museum dedicated to the history of sport in the region. It is notable for its role in hosting rugby and football matches, reflecting the local sporting heritage.
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Background
History
v Manchester United at the Memorial Stadium, 1999]] The site was created on an area of land called Buffalo Bill's Field, after Colonel William "Buffalo Bill" Cody's Wild West Show was held there between 28 September and 3 October 1891. Two years later, in September 1893, Clifton RFC played on the site for the first time. During the First World War the site was converted into allotments, but after the war, Buffalo Bill's Field was bought by the Sheriff of Bristol, Sir Francis Nicholas Cowlin, and given to Bristol Rugby Club. It was opened as the Memorial Ground on 24 September of that year by G. B. Britton, the Lord Mayor of Bristol. Situated on Filton Avenue in Horfield, Bristol, it has…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4862, -2.5831
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS7 0BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol North West
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Ashley Down — 1 km
- Official site
- www.bristol.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Memorial Stadium (Bristol) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial Stadium (Bristol)?
- Memorial Stadium (Bristol) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS7 0BF), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Memorial Stadium (Bristol)?
- Memorial Stadium (Bristol) — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Memorial Stadium (Bristol)?
- The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS7 0BF.
- When was Memorial Stadium (Bristol) built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Who owns Memorial Stadium (Bristol)?
- Memorial Stadium (Bristol) is owned by Bristol Rovers F.C..
- Is Memorial Stadium (Bristol) a protected site?
- Yes — Memorial Stadium (Bristol) is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Memorial Stadium (Bristol)?
- The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS7 0BF.