AshtonGreat Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 ...is an absolute joke around Ashton Gate. Everywhere around the ground is permit holder only, with the exception of the cricket club, which is absolute daylight robbery at 10 quid a throw. The NCP is cheaper, and that's saying something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Use Justpark. It’s brilliant get within 100 yards of the ground for £6 usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Just now, AshtonGreat said: ...is an absolute joke around Ashton Gate. Everywhere around the ground is permit holder only, with the exception of the cricket club, which is absolute daylight robbery at 10 quid a throw. The NCP is cheaper, and that's saying something. It’s always been a nightmare trying to park around AG. Im fortunate to be in a driving pool from Nailsea and we share the cost of the Ashton Park school. Dead handy! I think there’s a waiting list tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Not much the club can do at the moment, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: ...is an absolute joke around Ashton Gate. Everywhere around the ground is permit holder only, with the exception of the cricket club, which is absolute daylight robbery at 10 quid a throw. The NCP is cheaper, and that's saying something. Whilst I agree that parking around Ashton Gate is pretty dire, it's patently untrue to say that everywhere around the ground is permit holder only. Anywhere this side of North Street is permit free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Robbored said: It’s always been a nightmare trying to park around AG. Only since the council put double yellow lines all over the Cumberland Basin and a clearway along the Long Ashton Bypass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: ...is an absolute joke around Ashton Gate. Everywhere around the ground is permit holder only, with the exception of the cricket club, which is absolute daylight robbery at 10 quid a throw. The NCP is cheaper, and that's saying something. It's ridiculous... especially as many of the roads are empty of cars. The 3 hour limit is also mental when paying. Means you have to be looking for parking at 2pm...as after 5 it's free. So everyone is looking for a space at the same time. It's also had a massive effect on local business. Was speaking to an owner of a bar last night and he said they and others were all struggling because of it. Something needs to be done as public transport just isn't feasible for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Max 10 min walk. Not that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey54 Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Park on the road in Long Ashton and walk in. Takes 15 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield eastend Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Last night I turned down the road by Aldi on North st all side roads permit parking , but 9-5 only plenty of room at 6:30 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Loads of cars got ticketed last night on the estate opposite the TrustFord entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 It is weird that the people expect to be able to park very near the ground. 10 minute walk is quite nice. I used Justpark when in a rush otherwise a nice stroll before and after the game. Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, RedDave said: It is weird that the people expect to be able to park very near the ground. 10 minute walk is quite nice. I used Justpark when in a rush otherwise a nice stroll before and after the game. Lovely .....even the disabled and elderly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: .....even the disabled and elderly? Of course not. What a stupid thing to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: .....even the disabled and elderly? A lot of spaces in the club carpark have been allocated to disabled drivers, AG bus services and P&R have improved greatly. Plans for multi storey carpark included in plans for arena. And there's a massive car park less than half a mile away that no one is allowed to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Public transport to the ground is shocking and don’t even get me started on the shambles that is the park and ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: .....even the disabled and elderly? Depends what you mean by elderly. This elderly person went out for a 20 mile bike ride this morning and an hour's walk with the dog this afternoon. Ten minutes walk from the ground is no problem. Finding space to park though, can be difficult unless you get to the area around 2 to 1.5 hours before KO. Factor in the traffic for night games and it can be a problem. Fortunately though, in most instances the elderly are retired, so can leave home whenever it suits them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, myol'man said: A lot of spaces in the club carpark have been allocated to disabled drivers, AG bus services and P&R have improved greatly. Plans for multi storey carpark included in plans for arena. And there's a massive car park less than half a mile away that no one is allowed to use. The problem with disabled parking is there are more disabled supporters than there are parking spaces....meaning quite a few have to park on the street and as close as possible. The P&R situation is diabolical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, RedDave said: Of course not. What a stupid thing to say. It sounded like you had forgotten about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 hour ago, AshtonGreat said: ...is an absolute joke around Ashton Gate. Everywhere around the ground is permit holder only, with the exception of the cricket club, which is absolute daylight robbery at 10 quid a throw. The NCP is cheaper, and that's saying something. No matter what time I get to the ground, an hour or 2 before KO or 5 mins before, if rushing from work, everytime I need to drive I park in exactly the same place, with loads of spaces, 5/10 min walk from the ground and it’s free. The only drawback is having to wait upto an hour after final whistle for the traffic to clear, but if you filter out slowly, pop in for a pint/coke etc and then wander over, it’s no hassle at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 21 minutes ago, harrys said: Public transport to the ground is shocking and don’t even get me started on the shambles that is the park and ride I was walking down winterstoke Rd after the game with all the buses lined up waiting thinking this is so much better than what it used to be but still not enough. IMO they should make all roads permit holders only but make buses free, if no one drove directly to the ground the buses would get in and out easily this would make things better. No matter what though you always have to contend with normal Bristol traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Somerset Red Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I have no problems but then again i don't mind a 10+ minute walk. Sometimes i park at Ashton Court which is a bit closer than usual but obviously can't do that for night games, still a good 5 minute walk mind and i'm a fast walker so probably more for most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 20 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: It sounded like you had forgotten about them. Weirdo. If you said “I can’t see how fans can’t see that Webster is quality” I wouldn’t say “what about the blind ones?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: The problem with disabled parking is there are more disabled supporters than there are parking spaces....meaning quite a few have to park on the street and as close as possible. The P&R situation is diabolical Maybe the club could arrange a designated drop off/pic up point for the less abled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Pezo said: I was walking down winterstoke Rd after the game with all the buses lined up waiting thinking this is so much better than what it used to be but still not enough. IMO they should make all roads permit holders only but make buses free, if no one drove directly to the ground the buses would get in and out easily this would make things better. No matter what though you always have to contend with normal Bristol traffic. Me and a mate get the bris park and ride on Saturday games. Wigan was a prime example of it being a joke. Got out of the ground and a bus was leaving , fair enough it was full. There was roughly 100 people waiting for another bus which turned up about a half hour after. Luckily managed to get on it but there were lots of people still waiting . I’m pretty sure they would of been waiting quite a while , while the first bus retuned. there is a bus lay-by . Now surely , it’s not difficult to have 3 buses waiting for every park and ride. In no time at all they’re full and on there way. They do have a trouble getting drivers , but just pay the overtime, they charge us a fiver , so they can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 We get there early to find a space to park , and even then we have struggled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAZ MICHAELS Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I hope everyone completed this https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/annual-travel-survey-launched/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Got to say, apart from the absence of any decent information about the service, AG6 was a dream last night. Wont be bothering with the car again to access The Gate and that’s from someone who always has used private transport to get to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 10 minutes walk for me every game, the key is getting down there early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 hour ago, myol'man said: Maybe the club could arrange a designated drop off/pic up point for the less abled? Have you seen the congestion outside KFC after every game? It's absolute chaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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