blueowl1946 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The train only takes you two thirds of the way? Still a bloody long hike to the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxtongent Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Not thinking of going to Bristol, but appreciate the post. It only makes me think of the times I have been on the Supertram coming to Hillsborough from Halfway. This is th etram which passes the Railway Station, and seeing as it goes through Hillsborough barracks, a stranger would be entitled to think 'this tram will take me to the ground called 'Hillsborough'" How msleading is this since the nearest stop to the ground is called Leppings Lane, and requires a change of tram. Easy for those of us who know it, but confusing for strangers. Incidentally, which are the 'away' pubs around H'boro'. This is any pub where a visiting supporter can call and have a pre-match pint IN PEACE. I don't know if it's because I look like a bobby or traffic warden, peculiar since I always wear a Wednesday jacket and walk with two sticks, but I'm frequently stopped and asked. I honestly don't know. and I prefer to be helpful rather than obnoxious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Love this. Very informative. But even better the tone of it ,which has made me laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timrud Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I walked to and from the main train station last season, with a bit of jogging as I had to catch the last train back to London. It was bloody miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Drewswfc said: Is there anywhere I can park my camper up for the night not to far from center? Pub car park ect. Needs to be quite big Gypo's park anywhere....................................................................................................................................Joke obviously . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Drewswfc said: Is there anywhere I can park my camper up for the night not to far from center? Pub car park ect. Needs to be quite big Dont park under the Clifton Suspension Bridge unless you need a new roof and claim off the insurance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 8 hours ago, infoman said: IMPORTANT Please buy your tickets in advance,as there has been no Pay on the day for away fans so far this season Coming by road. Do NOT USE M4/M32 route and don't try to negotiate the roads and streets of Bristol YOU WILL GET LOST If you are coming by road use M4/M5 southbound to junction 18(Avonmouth) then follow signs A4 Bristol airport It looks the long way round but its quicker. Parking is normally in the streets around the area as long as you are there by 1pm please don't block drive ways or park on corners. If you are coming by train there is a local train service to PARSON STREET from Bristol Temple Meads 12:26 13:26 13:53 and 14:26 Good train times as most trains from the North arrive at quarter to the hour or quarter past the hour it takes you two thirds of the way to the ground and then walk the rest of the way. You will pass Sainsburys on the left with restaurant,Robins pub again on your left hand side When you approach the ground I suggest you walk past wickes using the pavement as the concourse area behind the big new stand gets very congested with bodies Please make sure you get your train ticket showing PARSON STREET We are trying to promote PARSON STREET for football fans till Ashton gate halt comes on line. Return from parson street is at 17:37pm If there are at least three of you get a taxi Make sure the taxi driver drops you in the Ashton Road end as it a very long walk round from the other end Casualty used to be filmed in the City, don't ask me about the programme as I think its rubbish The young ones was also filmed in the BS7 area of the City(actually its Bishopston) Finally the block of flats on the left behind the dolman stand side as you are in the away end is "the" block of flats in "fools and horses" Pubs possibly best one are in the cumberland road basin area novia scotia pump house and the cottage. Buy your match day programme before you enter the away end. BBC Radio station is radio Bristol which has frequencies of BBC DAB The other lot have the 94:9frequencey Pubs: best ones are along the Cumberland Roads area,suggest park your car and then walk to the ground. In season 2016/17 on a tuesday night 1,429 visited Ashton gate and in 2015/16 1,427 fans visited Ashton Gate. If you need any further info,feel free to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infoman Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Final push to get as many of you to Ashton Gate on Saturday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 10:51, Buxtongent said: Not thinking of going to Bristol, but appreciate the post. It only makes me think of the times I haveI been on the Supertram coming to Hillsborough from Halfway. This is th etram which passes the Railway Station, and seeing as it goes through Hillsborough barracks, a stranger would be entitled to think 'this tram will take me to the ground called 'Hillsborough'" How msleading is this since the nearest stop to the ground is called Leppings Lane, and requires a change of tram. Easy for those of us who know it, but confusing for strangers. Incidentally, which are the 'away' pubs around H'boro'. This is any pub where a visiting supporter can call and have a pre-match pint IN PEACE. I don't know if it's because I look like a bobby or traffic warden, peculiar since I always wear a Wednesday jacket and walk with two sticks, but I'm frequently stopped and asked. I honestly don't know. and I prefer to be helpful rather than obnoxious. I honestly agree with this..Ive been going to Hillsbro since 1986 and I have no idea where away fans drink...All I know is that they get shunted into the graduate and the huntsman in town...and then shunted onto the tram..thats bloody awful.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thanks for the important tv info. Very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acquiescefc Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Just going thru Bedminster. Jesus what a kip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol City Matt Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 24/02/2018 at 10:08, Drewswfc said: Is there anywhere I can park my camper up for the night not to far from center? Pub car park ect. Needs to be quite big Don't worry, every pub comes with spaces for our gurt lush tractors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madfan Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 It would be good if you could keep us updated on the weather - Blizzard Saturday ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Casualty? We've got a dozen or so first team players that could be suitable for starring roles in that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonOWL Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Are you google? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarNigel Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 24/02/2018 at 10:51, Buxtongent said: Not thinking of going to Bristol, but appreciate the post. It only makes me think of the times I have been on the Supertram coming to Hillsborough from Halfway. This is th etram which passes the Railway Station, and seeing as it goes through Hillsborough barracks, a stranger would be entitled to think 'this tram will take me to the ground called 'Hillsborough'" How msleading is this since the nearest stop to the ground is called Leppings Lane, and requires a change of tram. Easy for those of us who know it, but confusing for strangers. Incidentally, which are the 'away' pubs around H'boro'. This is any pub where a visiting supporter can call and have a pre-match pint IN PEACE. I don't know if it's because I look like a bobby or traffic warden, peculiar since I always wear a Wednesday jacket and walk with two sticks, but I'm frequently stopped and asked. I honestly don't know. and I prefer to be helpful rather than obnoxious. This post has fried my brain. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On 24/02/2018 at 12:45, Flat Owl said: Dont park under the Clifton Suspension Bridge unless you need a new roof and claim off the insurance.... Are you a Manic Street Preacher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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