Exeter City make one the shortest trip of the season on Saturday as they travel to face Bristol Rovers in a 3pm kick-off at the Memorial Stadium.
Making the short trip? Check out all you need to know:
Match Tickets
Tickets are now SOLD OUT for the trip to Bristol. Thank you for your support!
There will be no on the day sales at the stadium.
The Stadium
- Name: The Memorial Stadium
- Opened: 1921
- Capacity: 9832
- Address: Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AQ
The Memorial Ground was originally the home of Bristol Rugby Club. Although the Rugby Club are no longer in residence and Bristol Rovers have been residents for over 20 years.
How to get there
By Car
The postcode for the stadium is BS7 OAQ. The trip from Exeter takes around an hour and a half.
The Memorial Stadium is located on Filton Avenue, just off the Gloucester Road (A38) and is approximately 2 miles from the centre of Bristol.
By Train
The nearest train station to the Memorial Stadium is the newly opened Ashley Down Station.
Situated on Muiller Road, Ashley Down is just a short walk to the Memorial Stadium, with services regularly attending the station from Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester.
Click here to plan your train journey.
Taxis
Uber and Private Hire services operate in Bristol, and many are wheelchair accessible and can provide a suitable alternative to the bus or car. The recommended point of drop off is Filton Avenue as this is the only access point to the ground.
Grecian Travel
Grecian Travel is sold out for the trip to Bristol Rovers!
Parking
Supporters travelling to the ground are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible, which should be quicker and easier than driving.
Parking at the Club itself is not available on matchdays and parking in the local vicinity of the ground is often not possible.
Please note that parking on any part of Horfield Common is not permitted. Please do not park on the grass as this is prohibited under local byelaws and causes damage to our much-loved local green spaces. Double yellow lines are now in place throughout much of the local area and supporters are reminded that the UK Highway Code prohibits waiting or parking on double yellow lines at all times.
Park & Ride
Parkway North Park & Ride is located to the east of Parkway rail station on Hunts Ground, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8PU. From here supporters can take the 71 bus southbound and alight at Churchways Avenue, a 5-minute walk to the stadium.
Private Parking
The nearest NCPs are all located in the city centre:
- St James Barton BS1 3LJ - more info here
- Rupert Street BS1 2PY - more info here
- Nelson Street BS1 3DB - more info here
- Broadmead BS1 3AF - more info here
These are all a 45 - 60 minute walk away from the stadium, up the famous Gloucester Road. Alternatively there are several bus routes running from the city centre to Filton Avenue where the Memorial Stadium is located.
Local private car parks include:
Tesco Superstore (15 minute walk from stadium)
Lime Trees Road
Bristol BS6 7XW
Book via MyParkingSpace here
Filton Road Car Park (25 minute walk from stadium)
154 Filton Road
Bristol BS7 0PG
Pay and display
Visitors are also reminded that a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is in operation in central Bristol, with non-compliant vehicles charged between £9 - £100 to drive in the area.
Below is a map of the central Bristol Clean Air Zone.
Visiting supporters also in need of accessibility parking can contact the Club here to request a bay. Please note spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
At the Stadium
The Memorial Stadium is a cashless venue.
There is a dedicated away bar for drinks and entertainment before the game.
Pubs for Away Fans
The following pubs are friendly to away fans, and are within walking distance of the ground:
- The Drapers Arms – 447 Gloucester Road, BS7 8TZ
- The Wellington – Gloucester Road, BS7 8UR
- The Annexe Inn – Nevil Road, BS7 9EQ
The Weather
The forecast is looking great for Saturday, with highs of 19 at the time of kick-off, so make sure you wear some sunscreen!
Total Distance
The total distance from Exeter is 81.6 miles and will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there depending on traffic.