Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Review

Slow to gain entry for England vs WI odi, get there early for future games. Atmosphere poor from socialite type crowd..

Visited BS7 Gym twice a week since reopening after lockdown. You need to book a slot before you visit. Which is perfect for me, as I can avoid the busy times.

This ground is very nice.
The County Ground was bought by WG Grace in 1889 (he lived nearby) and although it has had a somewhat troubled existence - more than once the county has considered leaving the ground - it remains the home of Gloucestershire, and is now even host to the occasional ODI. In 1919 the county sold the venue to Fry's, the confectionary firm, who brought in their own groundsman and, for a time, changed the name. In 1933 the county bought it back again. In 1976 they once again sold it, this time to Royal & Sun Alliance, buying it back in 2004.
The venue is not beautiful but it is steeped in cricket history, from the moment spectators enter via the Grace Gates, the role that legends such Gilbert Jessop and Wally Hammond have played is unmistakable. The ground is full of character, fringed by trees, with a solid Edwardian pavillion. The wicket is good, and can favour spinners. Difficult conditions can prevail, as when Gloucestershire played Middlesex here in 1909, when the game was completed in a single day, or when Tom Goddard took 17 wickets in a day here in 1939. In another Gloucestershire-Middlesex game in 1938, Jim Smith made the fastest uncontrived first-class fifty (11 minutes, 6 sixes, 2 fours). Grace scored a triple century here in 1896 against Sussex, a feat matched by Hammond in 1934 v Glamorgan.
The ground now acts as a general sports centre, with squash and tennis courts, and in winter the turf serves as the target for a golf driving range.

First visit had a great day ,helpful Marshall's.
Parking get there early and walk in or a taxi/bus. Close to the action permanent stands have good leg room temporary ones not so much. Great day.

Brilliant. First time visitor from London to watch England v Pakistan. Very friendly staff. They also have a prayer room, which is very handy. The prayer room is located in the gym.

Great little ground. Obviously as I went during the world cup the refreshments were expensive but the seats are comfy for a sports ground. I was in the cheap seats and the views were still good.

Terrible location for a concert. No parking, waited an hour to get served at VIP bar and missed second support act entirely. Poor departure and no thought to getting 15000 plus people back into town. Would not go here again

Attended a concert here as opposed to a cricket match and they just weren't set up for it. The "big" screens weren't fit for purpose - they need to be at least twice as big (they're are only 2) and the queue for the toilets was a minimum of 45 mins. RIDICULOUS!!!!

They allow NO cameras and there web site says no PHOTO GRAPHY

Great venue, great event, could do with a little better signage for which entrance if you're collecting tickets on the day maybe. But top class.

A fantastic day
So much fun, a tense match, but England ladies won a thrilling game

beautiful ground. small one. do take sunscreen with you.

excellent place to watch a game of cricket. normally there is free parking at multiple place and then you get buses for the stadium. Park and ride facility.

1st England shouldn't host cricket WC cos it's always raining 2nd I think these conditions are heavily favouring England cos it don't rain when they play.that know the weather weeks before these matches

Tom Jones concert-well organised but
could have used with help to enable traffic to get away from ground!!

Good viewing of the cricket. Food facilities poor for the average punter compared to other grounds.

Great ground, lots of facilities, and a great result to round off the day. Thanks for the park and ride from Parkway Train Station. (Eng Vs Pak 14/05/19)

A great ground, easy access, facilities are top notch, particularly suites overlooking the pitch. Hospitality is well run, food was yummy & the service was friendly. Well done Brightside

Awesome view of the ground from new pals apartment.

Not the best place to hold a concert because it's in the middle of a residential area. I bet the locals hate it!
Pubs before the start of the event are rammed and queues are way too big.
Parking in the area is bad on a normal day so don't think you'll be parking near by unless you are disabled.
Actual venue is ok but lacks enough toilets and bars.
The toilets which were all portaloos, the queue time was about half an hour, if not longer.
After the event, the roads are gridlocked with taxis and disabled customers.
You will be better off walking away from the venue then hailing a taxi.

Really enjoyed but need to keep an eye as boundary very close

Lovely little ground, only problem is parking when the ground is full.

Used facilities in off season for a training course. Lovely food provided, clean facilities but why was the air con on? Chilly.

Great atmosphere lively game ali scored englands quickest century ever. Lovely food and easy transport.

Great day out and despite awful weather productions 40 Overs of great cricket.

Went to see England vs Pakistan today. Atmosphere was flat, although it picked up early on as we won. I would like a apology from a guy who slammed the drink shutter on my finger as he was packing up! Me and my Dad were waiting for his future father in law by the drink stand and without saying "excuse me" he went ahead and slammed it shut on my finger WITHOUT apologising to me. Thanks to the scumbag, my finger is bruised!

Nice ground with a good atmosphere. Good leg room and views from the stands.

great place and a great cricket game, even if the rain stopped almost half of it

Sitting in the sun, watching top/first class one day county cricket with friends, beer at hand, is one of the joys of early summer. A rather quaint ground set amongst dense housing don't expect much, if any, parking so come by public transport. When in, staff are friendly, the bars and food outlets are not overpriced. All seating is uncovered so bring a hat and sunglasses. Good value tickets. Recommended.

A little outdated but fantasticly close to the action.

Good location with sufficient parking for various events

Had a wonderful birthday celebration for my wife in the grace room watching WI vs. England. Very attentive staff and great environment!

Parking and catering would be a issue during large events

What spoils the once beautiful Cricket Ground is the looming block of flats that completely blight the Victorian ambience.
The actual club house has been restored in a sympathetic way, to keep the integrity of the Victorian tradition, but they obviously used a very different architect [in the brutalist style] for the overshadowing block of flats that looms large all around the side of the ground.
Grace would probably be spluttering into his beard.
A great shame.

Relatively small ground with a capacity of about 7-8 thousand

Lovely ground, friendly staff. Located in amongst houses which can be a bit congested! Def worth a visit.

Tom Jones was brilliant. Venue not so good, if you wanted a drink, food or toilet be prepared to queue.

Great stadium small enough to feel really involved in the game, big enough for great atmosphere.

Pleasant county ground with appropriate numbers of facilities to the size. Fairly short boundaries but pitch usually has a little bit in it. All stands are uncovered so bring sunscreen and an umbrella

Was garbage. Stadium design should have at least covered seats. Instead it's designed like it's a country that never has rain