spudski Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere before, but I was amazed how much more restrictive parking of up to 3 hours has been added around the streets near the tobacco factory. Its going to be even more of a nightmare to park this season. Spoke to a copper on the street and asked him his thoughts...he said ' its going to be a nightmare and the Police are dreading match days and that he can foresee real problems'...he added...' Blame it on the previous Major'. Where are you going to park? Public transport for me is nigh on impossible, especially evening games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h hills left shoe Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 22 minutes ago, spudski said: Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere before, but I was amazed how much more restrictive parking of up to 3 hours has been added around the streets near the tobacco factory. Its going to be even more of a nightmare to park this season. Spoke to a copper on the street and asked him his thoughts...he said ' its going to be a nightmare and the Police are dreading match days and that he can foresee real problems'...he added...' Blame it on the previous Major'. Where are you going to park? Public transport for me is nigh on impossible, especially evening games. Also there are a lot of double yellow lines being painted on the roads in ashton Vale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 25 minutes ago, spudski said: Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere before, but I was amazed how much more restrictive parking of up to 3 hours has been added around the streets near the tobacco factory. Its going to be even more of a nightmare to park this season. Spoke to a copper on the street and asked him his thoughts...he said ' its going to be a nightmare and the Police are dreading match days and that he can foresee real problems'...he added...' Blame it on the previous Major'. Where are you going to park? Public transport for me is nigh on impossible, especially evening games. @Major Isewater Right pain in the behind aren't you dear... look what you've done now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRERE Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 This is my first season going down for a while so I'll be driving and parking is something I'm wondering about. I parked in Wickes car park on saturday and it wasn't busy but I imagine matchdays are different. There were a few spaces on North Street but that's all paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Don't forget, Sainsburys have a 'parking attendant' now who I've seen sticking tickets on windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 And also don't forget that the road up past Jack FM towards David Lloyd is a Clearway so no parking there. Someone always does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 We're very lucky that we can use a friends driveway so haven't had to worry about parking for a few years. I can't imagine how much of a ball ache it is these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Park and ride - get off at first stop and then walk! Plenty of spaces every match! No good for evening games though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Tbh Peg, parking around AG has always been difficult for many years but this season it's going to be even more difficult. I'm able now to use public transport having moved fairly recently so that's how I'll be getting to the Gate. There are a number of private parking options tha usually charge a fiver per game. I'll send you a pm with ones I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 sadly spud you don't have many options I'm sorry to say, where are you travelling from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 12 minutes ago, WRERE said: This is my first season going down for a while so I'll be driving and parking is something I'm wondering about. I parked in Wickes car park on saturday and it wasn't busy but I imagine matchdays are different. There were a few spaces on North Street but that's all paying. The Wickes Car Park on match days is ran as a Season ticket scheme by City....so I don't think you can just roll up and park there. Unless you need a bag of nails from the store! Costs me £130 for 23 league games. Last season cup games were included, but not this season. It's convenient for me, although can be manic getting out. I don't mind because I just sit and listen to either Talksport, 5Live or Radio Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Always spaces down side streets if you get there early enough, never had a problem finding somewhere to park within a 10-15 minute walk to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Ashton vale is horrendous for football parking now as well. Double yellows most areas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 21 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: @Major Isewater Right pain in the behind aren't you dear... look what you've done now. I'm the current Major but you do have a point . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 12 minutes ago, Monkeh said: sadly spud you don't have many options I'm sorry to say, where are you travelling from? sodding Chippery mate....always parked in side streets around Tobacco factory before. I was getting there around a12.30 last seaon and parking was a struggle then...no chance this season. Can see it detering a lot of people tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 As well as the parking problems, I still find the access to and from the ground pretty woeful. If you park around the Cumberland Basin for an evening match, good luck to you in getting across the parks, over the fences and down the railway track in the pitch black. And if you're an elderly fan, you're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 8 minutes ago, Super said: Always spaces down side streets if you get there early enough, never had a problem finding somewhere to park within a 10-15 minute walk to the ground. Why is there always someone on a parking thread that wants to deny the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRERE Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: The Wickes Car Park on match days is ran as a Season ticket scheme by City....so I don't think you can just roll up and park there. Unless you need a bag of nails from the store! Costs me £130 for 23 league games. Last season cup games were included, but not this season. It's convenient for me, although can be manic getting out. I don't mind because I just sit and listen to either Talksport, 5Live or Radio Bristol. Is it still possible to get one of those tickets? Saves all the hassle and uncertainty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Why is there always someone on a parking thread that wants to deny the problem? Wasn't he asking for places to park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, spudski said: sodding Chippery mate....always parked in side streets around Tobacco factory before. I was getting there around a12.30 last seaon and parking was a struggle then...no chance this season. Can see it detering a lot of people tbh. park at the cricket club, should be spaces there at 12:30 but you'll have to pay, or if you don't mind a bit of a walk park at one of the side streets down near the masonic, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Super said: Wasn't he asking for places to park? OK fair enough, he was, but those side streets are becoming increasingly less common and it is not practical for everyone to get there as early as you need to, to be likely to get a space. Although I'm reluctant to promote it for obvious reasons, JustPark is the way to go these days - in fact I'm amazed how many people still don't seem to know about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: OK fair enough, he was, but those side streets are becoming increasingly less common and it is not practical for everyone to get there as early as you need to, to be likely to get a space. Although I'm reluctant to promote it for obvious reasons, JustPark is the way to go these days - in fact I'm amazed how many people still don't seem to know about it. That's fair enough, Night games certainly are a problem, getting anywhere through Bristol these days is horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Super said: That's fair enough, Night games certainly are a problem, getting anywhere through Bristol these days is horrendous. its prob quicker for spud to walk to bristol then drive through it on a night game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 personally I think its a massive problem. I know people who have stopped going local to me, purely because of the ball ache getting there and finding parking. I'm sure we would get far more 'casual' supporters if parking was easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Try Ashton park £2 all day and only five min walk to ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 9 minutes ago, spudski said: personally I think its a massive problem. I know people who have stopped going local to me, purely because of the ball ache getting there and finding parking. I'm sure we would get far more 'casual' supporters if parking was easier. In broad terms it's most definitely a problem - but you really should check out JustPark if you haven't already. For people like me who come from a fair distance in the car and can't always spare the time to get there hours in advance, it's a no-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 26 minutes ago, WRERE said: Is it still possible to get one of those tickets? Saves all the hassle and uncertainty. You'll need to phone the club....I think they are in short supply though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 11 minutes ago, Coombsy said: Try Ashton park £2 all day and only five min walk to ground Aren't the time limits a bit dodgy there? Not certain, just going from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 44 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: As well as the parking problems, I still find the access to and from the ground pretty woeful. If you park around the Cumberland Basin for an evening match, good luck to you in getting across the parks, over the fences and down the railway track in the pitch black. And if you're an elderly fan, you're screwed. ' . And if you're an elderly fan, you're screwed. ' Most would consider that a bonus . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 You've got to get there early I've just parked up for Saturday's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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