your guide gloucester

Transcription

1 your travel guide gloucester

2 Use this guide to help you plan the best way to get to and from the match and to make the most of things such as the Fanzone while you are in the area. The hints and tips below are followed by more detailed information on getting to your match by different types of transport. The maps at the end of the guide will also help you find the best way around > > If you are travelling longer distances remember air, rail and coach could be a good option. Please book tickets as soon as you can to avoid disappointment > > There is no dedicated spectator parking at the venue except for blue badge holders. Please use Park & Ride > > If you live in or are staying in the area for longer then please consider leaving your car behind and exploring the city by bike, on foot or using the great local bus network > > If you are walking around the city on match day look out for our signs to places like the stadium, Fanzone and station. The Pack, our friendly volunteers, will also be on hand to help you on your way > > Make sure you arrive early and remember that on your way back the station will be much busier than usual. Why not spend some time at the Fanzone either before or after the match it is at Docks > > Many of the transport arrangements for the match are different to normal so please plan ahead even if you have been to the stadium before match schedule DATE FIXTUREs Time Sat Sept 19 Tonga v Georgia 12:00 Wed Sept 23 Scotland v Japan 14:30 Fri Sept 25 Argentina v Georgia 16:45 Sun Oct 11 USA v Japan 20:00 Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of your Rugby World Cup 2015 experience: Go to rugbyworldcup.com for everything you need to know about the Tournament Follow us on for the latest travel advice. Plan your journey at rugbyworldcup.com/ journeyplanner Check what you re allowed to bring there will be security checks on arrival Don t forget your match tickets! Remember that local public transport is often cash only. Please check with the local operator Be prepared for the elements most match venues are outdoors Travel light, you re only allowed one small bag Get to the match venue with plenty of time to spare, and remember that the pre-match show starts 30 minutes before kick-off Download and use the Official RWC 2015 App don t forget to turn on push notifications This is your Tournament, so for every match back a team, wear their colours and let them hear you together you will make Rugby World Cup 2015 great! #RWC2015 2

3 Which option is best for me? Here are a few things to consider when you are planning your travel arrangements. Rail > > Nearest station: Railway Station. 10 minute walk to Stadium, 10 minute walk to the Fanzone at Docks and 5 minute walk to the city centre > > Trains will be busy so book your tickets at as soon as you can and travel early to avoid disappointment > > The station will be busy, particularly after each match. Why not book a later train for the matches on September 19, 23 and 25 and take time out to visit the Fanzone after the game to soak up the atmosphere or visit other attractions in the area before heading to the station Coach > > Please book your coach ticket at as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. It is a good public transport alternative to rail > > Nearest coach station: Bus Station on Market Parade. 10 minute walk from stadium and Fanzone > > You can travel to by National Express Coach from a wide variety of UK cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh > > Private Charter Coaches: On match days there is dedicated parking available at St Oswald s Park & Walk site. Spaces are limited and require a permit. It costs 30 per vehicle. Spaces must be booked in advance. Find further information at Bus > > has an excellent local bus network, including links to the stadium and Fanzone. It may be a good alternative if you are further than walking and cycling distance Car (Park & Ride) > > There is no dedicated spectator car parking at the stadium except for Blue Badge holders > > Please use: Park & Ride at: Hempstead Meadows (Postcode GL2 5DE) or Waterwells (Postcode GL2 2AB) Park & Walk at: St Oswald s, (Postcode GL1 2UE) > > Park & Ride/Walk costs 6 to park. It will run 3 hours before and 3 hours after the match, except Park & Ride sites on October 11 will only run until midnight > > For the Park & Ride sites, the shuttle will cost 3.50 adult and 2.00 child return. The shuttle takes 15 minutes and leaves every 15 minutes to get to and from the stadium. The Park & Walk site is a 10 minute walk from the stadium > > Park & Ride/Walk must be pre-booked. Find further information at at > > If you will be in the area for a few days why not leave your car wherever you are staying and explore all that the city has to offer by foot, bike or public transport > > Visit the Fanzone at Docks while you re in the area either before or after the match. It s a 10 minute walk from the stadium, but don t forget when Park & Ride/Walk closes > > To save on petrol and reduce the number of cars attending the event have you thought about car sharing there are a number of good car sharing sites such as carsharegloucestershire.com blablacar.co.uk and liftshare.com. Search car sharing on line to see which works best for you 3

4 Walking > > The stadium is a 10 minute walk from the bus and rail stations and the Fanzone > > If you live in or are staying in then walking to the stadium may be your best option, particularly when you are leaving the match as local transport is expected to be very busy. Take the opportunity to enjoy all the city has to offer on foot including the Fanzone > > The routes between these areas will be clearly marked and The Pack will be on hand to help you on your way Motorhome / Caravan > > Further information on where to camp or stay overnight available at > > If you need match day parking, motorhomes and caravans can be parked at the Park & Ride sites. These spaces need to be booked in advance, details to come > > There is strictly no overnight parking at these Park & Ride locations Taxi > > There is no set-down or pick-up allowed at the venue on match days > > Spectators should advise their taxi driver to use the preferred set-down and pick-up points at the bus station and rail station. They are a 10 minute walk from the stadium Air > > Nearest airports: Birmingham Airport and Bristol Airport > > Location: Birmingham Airport (60 miles north) and Bristol Airport (50 miles south) > > Birmingham (1 hour by car, 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport). Bristol (1 hour by car, 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport) > > If you are arriving from outside the UK make sure you read the helpful leaflet from UK Border Force to ensure your entry into the country is as easy as possible Bicycle > > The stadium is a five minute cycle ride from the City Centre and 10 minutes from the Fanzone at Docks > > The map of the local area shows the nearest cycle parking facilities to the Stadium Accessible Transport > > Blue badge parking is available close to the stadium. It must be booked in advance. Please phone to book. Once booked you will be ed a parking access pass which needs to be displayed on the dashboard upon arrival at the car park > > If you are travelling into the area by public transport and have restricted mobility please check your options with the relevant transport operator > > City Council can also advise on other blue badge parking options around the area > > No shuttle buses are accessible from the station and the Fanzone The Pack look out for our friendly volunteers 4

5 Where is the Fanzone? Docks,. See the maps on the following pages. How much does it cost to get in? Entry is free and everyone is welcome. When is it open? Friday 18 September 17:00-22:30 Saturday 19 September 11:00-22:30 Sunday 20 September 11:00-20:00 Wednesday 23 September 11:00-22:30 Friday 25 September 16:00-21:00 Saturday 26 September 12:00-22:30 Sunday 27 September 11:00-20:00 Saturday 03 October 13:00-22:30 Sunday 04 October 13:00-19:00 Saturday 10 October 13:00-22:30 Sunday 11 October 11:00-22:30 What is there to do? In addition to being able to watch Rugby World Cup 2015 matches, there will be a fun collection of Rugby themed activities to encourage and enable everyone to have a go, from inflatable Rugby obstacle courses to throwing walls. The Fanzone will have bars and food to keep you sustained throughout the day. Where do I find out more about the Fanzone? For further information please visit: rugbyworldcup.com/fanzones What s the best way to get to the Fanzone? It is very central, as you can see from the map, but here are a few hints and tips: By car: > > There is no dedicated parking for the Fanzone By public transport: > > The Fanzone is located a short walk from central, the train station and the hub of the local bus network On foot: > > Look out for signs between the Fanzone and stations. The Pack, our friendly volunteers, will be on hand to help you on your way By bike: > > Cycling to the Fanzone could be a good option. It s a short cycle form the city centre and a 10 minute ride to the stadium 5

6 Bus Station Station Station Hen ER2015-MAP-003-KSM-6.ai 1 17/08/ :12 deacon adow Denmark Road A417 Edwy Parade Deans Way Denmark Road St Mark Street Sebert Street Stadium Recreation Stadium St Oswalds Retail Park Gavel Way St Oswalds Retail Park Oxford Road Road St Oswald s Road St Oswalds Park & Walk Swan Road Mercia Road Supermarket Dean s Way Sweetbriar St Recreation Sherbourne Street Road St Catherine Street Priory Rd St Oswalds Road A417 Gouda Way Oxford Road Recreation St Mary s Street Archdeacon Street Mount Street Alvin Street Road Clare Street The Quay London Road Black Dog Way Pitt Street St Mary s Sq Archdeacon Street Royal Oak Road Worcester St Westgate Street ern Blue Badge Cathedral shire Royal Hospital Northgate Street Folk Museum Bruton Way MAP Quay St 10 minutes to Stadium 15 minutes to Docks Fanzone Market Parade Waterwells & Hemstead Meadows Park & Ride Shuttle Bus St John s Lane Westgate Street Berkeley St The Quay The Oxebode Southgate Street Bearland River Severn Kings Square Bull Lane Barrack Square Castle Meads Market Parade St Michaels Tower Guildhall Tourist Information Centre Longsmith Street Barbican Road Cheltenham Rd The Eastgate Shopping Centre Ladybe legate St Stadium A40 A38 A417 Blackfriars Priory The Soldiers of shire Museum Commercial Street A40 A417 Glouc oucester e Greyfriars Street Severn Road Barnwood Road Station Kyneburgh Tower FAN ZONE Docks River Seve rn Main Basin Barnwood Eastern Avenue A430 See Main Map Victoria Dock Parliament Street Southgate St FAN ZONE Docks Coney Hill St Paul s Tredworth sted Hemste 15 minutes to Stadium Barge Arm A38 A430 Waterways Museum Finlay Rd Linden Brunswick Road Brunswick Albion St Abbeydale Painswick Road Hemstead Meadows Park & Ride Square Norfolk Street The Docks Llanthony Road Podsm smead A38 M5 Matson Robinswood Hill Country Park Montpellier Tuffley Spa Road Upper St Leonards Stroud Road A38 Spa Rd Southgate Street Key Spectator Walking Route Walking Route Time Stadium High Orchard Fanzone Railway Station FAN ZONE M5 Permitted vehicles Cricket only Blue Badge Parking St Ann Way Bus Station Waterwells Park & Ride Park & Walk Bus Stop Park & Ride A430 Trier Way Spectator Shuttle Bus Trier Way Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown Copyright

7 Denmark Road Denmark Road Road gsh lm Square Kin o Square Stadium St Oswalds Park & Walk Edwy Parade Edwy Parade Vine Terrace St Mark Street St Mark Street Sebert Street 1 Stadium Dean s Way Dean s Way North Stand Swan Road Road East Stand West Stand South Stand 2 MAP 3 Guinea Street Sweetbriar Street Sweetbriar Street Union St Worcester Parade Skinner Street St Catherine Street Road A430 Hare Lane Park Street Gouda Way Alvin Street Recreation Road Gouda Way Black Dog Way Blue Badge Park Street 10 minutes to Station Dean s Walk Key Stadium Hospitality Entrance 1 Gate Spectator Walking Route Permitted vehicles only Blue Badge Parking Spectator Information Ticket Office First Aid Toilet Snacks & Refreshments Bar Sponsor Activation Merchandise Outlet 15 minutes to Docks Fanzone Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown Copyright

8 The Webb Ellis Cup is protected by Trade Mark and Copyright. TM Rugby World Cup Limited All rights reserved. Information correct at date of publishing. Please check Rugby World Cup website for latest information rugbyworldcup.com