Museums · South West England
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
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
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 Ashley Down. The ground is home to Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
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From the Wikipedia article
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 Ashley Down. The ground is home to Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
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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
- 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, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.4772°, -2.5842°.
- Is Bristol County Ground wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Bristol County Ground. Check ahead for specific facilities.