MEMORIAL STADIUM
Memorial Stadium has been a League ground for 30 seasons
from 1 Jul 2015 to the current day
and from 18 Aug 1996 to 30 Jun 2014
The 185th ground used for a League game
Current capacity: 12,011
Opened: 1996
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Bristol Rovers | 18 Aug 1996 | Current | Bristol Rovers moved in from Twerton Park just after the start of the 1996/7 season (the ground was not quite ready for the first fixture v. Peterborough United FC on August 17th, 1996) to share the venue with Bristol RUFC. The club was also involved in a Football League Play Off Match at the neutral venue of Wembley Stadium. | |
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Bristol Rovers Women | 1 Jul 2024 | Current |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 1996 | Bristol Rovers | Moved from Twerton Park to Memorial Stadium |
| 30 Jun 2014 | Bristol Rovers | Relegated from the League |
| 1 Jul 2015 | Bristol Rovers | Promoted to the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
When Bristol Rovers moved in at the start of the 1996/7 season to share the ground with Bristol RUFC the only facilities were a main stand on the east side and uncovered terracing at the north end. A seated stand was subsequently built on the west side and in May 1998 they became joint owners when the ground was purchased by The Memorial Stadium Co. with each club holding a 50% stake. Just two months later the rugby club called in the receivers and the Rovers were able to assume total ownership as, under the terms of the contract any party not being able to meet the running costs could be bought out for Β£10,000.
The north end was subsequently covered whilst a canvas roofed temporary stand was installed at the south end giving a capacity of 11,917 with 4,000 seats at the start of the 2004/5 season. The pitch size was 110 x 74 yards. The record attendance of 12,011 was attained at the FA Cup 6th Round tie v. West Bromwich Albion (1-5) on March 9th, 2008
The north end was subsequently covered whilst a canvas roofed temporary stand was installed at the south end giving a capacity of 11,917 with 4,000 seats at the start of the 2004/5 season. The pitch size was 110 x 74 yards. The record attendance of 12,011 was attained at the FA Cup 6th Round tie v. West Bromwich Albion (1-5) on March 9th, 2008
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Memorial Stadium, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BF
- Main phone
- 0117 909 6648
- Ticket office
- 0117 909 6648
- Ticket prices
- South Stand, Terrace tickets cost Β£16 for adults and Β£8 for U16s and Β£9 for 65+ when purchased in advance and Β£18, Β£11 and Β£10 on the day.
South Stand tickets cost Β£18.50 and Β£10.50 Β£9.50 in advance and Β£20.50, Β£12.50 and Β£11.50 on the day.
- Food & drink
- The Queen Vic pub on the Gloucester Road, which is around a five minute walk from the ground, although it does get busy A nice little pub, and always welcoming from the Gas Heads for neutrals and away fans but not City fans.
- If driving
- From the West/East
Whether you're coming from east or west exit the M4 at junction 19 and join the M32. Travel along the M32 for just over 3 miles until you reach junction 2. Here, exit the motorway and take the third exit signposted Horfield and Southmead and follow the road through a division and a roundabout both of which have clear signs reading Memorial Stadium. Once through this area you join Muller Road and you should continue to drive along it for over a mile until you come to a signal-controlled crossroads. Signposted right is Horfield Health Centre and Library. At this junction ignore the sign and turn left into Filton Avenue where the ground is located almost immediately on the left.
From the North/South
Exit the M5 at junction 16 (Signposted A38 Thornbury and Filton). At the roundabout head right signposted A38 Filton and join the A38. Travel along the A38 (Gloucester Road) for 4.3 miles as you enter the outer suburbs of Bristol. On your trip you'll pass Filton Airport on your right, the Royal Mail sorting office, an American Golf retail outlet on your left and the Royal George and Wellington pubs. At a set of traffic lights immediately past a small shop called Satellite Warehouse and before Polypipe Timber take an unsigned left turn into Filton Avenue where you'll see the ground is on your right after just a couple of dozen yards.
- Public transport
- From Bristol Parkway itβs a two mile walk about 32 minutes same as it was to Eastville in the old days or you can walk over to the bus station and take the 460 bus to Hornfield Common at Churchfield Avenue and its three minute walk to the ground or First Bus 18, 73, 74 X73 and 319 to Gloucester Road. From Bristol Temple Mead the 8 9 & 70 buses go to the ground get off at Gloucester Road and Filton Avenue
If you are walking then come out of parkway onto Bridle Furlong and turn left and walk down the road after about 400 yards there is a roundabout take the first right into New Road at the Retail Park turn right into Station beside Filton Railway Station cross over the road and at the second left turn into Filton Avenue then itβs a one and half miles down the road till you see the ground.
MAP
Memorial Stadium