Bristol Bears Parking at Ashton Gate: 2026/27 Season Guide
TL;DR — There is no general public parking at Ashton Gate for Bristol Bears matches, so the nearest pre-bookable spaces are at Matchday Parking at The Clanage, Clanage Road, Bower Ashton BS3 2JX — a 7 minute walk, £19.99 per car. The Clanage sits outside the Bristol Clean Air Zone, so arriving from the A370 you will not pay the £9 daily charge. Streets around the ground are residents’ permit only and enforced on matchdays.
Is there parking at Ashton Gate for Bristol Bears?
No. Ashton Gate has no general public parking on matchdays. The on-site spaces are allocated to permit holders, hospitality guests and accessible bay bookings made in advance through the club.
For everyone else it is a pre-booked off-site space, park and ride, or the bus.
Where to park for Bristol Bears
| Address | The Clanage, Clanage Road, Bower Ashton, Bristol BS3 2JX |
| what3words | ///ranch.wash.wacky |
| Walk to Ashton Gate | 7 minutes |
| Price | £19.99 per car (£24.99 for the Big Day Out) |
| Opening time | Varies by kick-off — shown on each fixture’s booking page |
| Clean Air Zone | Outside the zone |
| Overnight | Not permitted |
At 7 minutes on foot this is the shortest walk of any pre-bookable parking near the ground. The site is staffed on matchdays and gates lock a set time after the final whistle.
Bristol Bears fixtures at Ashton Gate 2026/27
All 13 home fixtures are bookable now. Car park opening times are set against each kick-off, so check the booking page for the match you are attending rather than assuming a standard time.
| Fixture | Date | Kick-off | Car park opens | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Chiefs | Saturday 24 October 2026 | 17:30 | 14:30 | £19.99 |
| Leicester Tigers | Friday 30 October 2026 | 19:45 | 16:45 | £19.99 |
| Bath (Cup) | Friday 20 November 2026 | 19:45 | 16:45 | £19.99 |
| Munster (European) | Saturday 12 December 2026 | 20:00 | 17:00 | £19.99 |
| Harlequins | Sunday 20 December 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | £19.99 |
| Newcastle Red Bulls | Saturday 26 December 2026 | 15:00 | 12:00 | £19.99 |
| Bordeaux (European) | Saturday 16 January 2027 | 15:15 | 12:15 | £19.99 |
| Sale Sharks (Cup) | Saturday 30 January 2027 | 15:00 | 12:00 | £19.99 |
| Exeter Chiefs (Cup) | Friday 19 February 2027 | 19:45 | 16:45 | £19.99 |
| Sale Sharks | Saturday 20 March 2027 | 15:00 | 12:00 | £19.99 |
| Big Day Out v Gloucester | Saturday 17 April 2027 | 15:05 | 09:00 | £24.99 |
| Saracens | Saturday 8 May 2027 | 15:00 | 12:00 | £19.99 |
| Bath | Saturday 29 May 2027 | 15:00 | 12:00 | £19.99 |
The Bristol Bears Big Day Out
The Big Day Out against Gloucester on Saturday 17 April 2027 is the one fixture to plan differently. The car park opens at 09:00, six hours before the 15:05 kick-off, and parking is £24.99 rather than the usual £19.99.
Bears draw their largest crowd of the season for this fixture and the roads around Ashton Gate fill early. If you are coming to one match this season where pre-booking matters, it is this one.
Does the Bristol Clean Air Zone affect you?
Possibly — and Bristol is stricter than most people expect. Unlike Bath, Bristol operates a Class D Clean Air Zone, which does charge private cars that do not meet emissions standards.
- Non-compliant cars, vans, taxis and minibuses: £9 a day
- Non-compliant coaches, buses and HGVs: £100 a day
- Motorcycles: no charge
A vehicle is compliant if it is Euro 4 petrol or later (broadly registered from 2006) or Euro 6 diesel or later (broadly registered from late 2015). Electric and hydrogen vehicles are exempt. Most cars on the road today are compliant, but older diesels in particular are not.
Not paying when you should results in a Penalty Charge Notice of £120 plus the charge, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days. The zone runs 24 hours a day, every day, enforced by number plate cameras.
The good news for matchday
The Clanage sits outside the Clean Air Zone. The zone covers the city centre and surrounding areas, with the Clanage Road roundabout marking one of its southern entry points — so arriving from the A370 you reach the car park without crossing into the charging area.
That only holds for the approach, though. If your route takes you through central Bristol first, you will already have entered the zone that day and the charge applies regardless of where you eventually park. Coming from the M5 and the south-west, you avoid it entirely.
If you are unsure whether your vehicle is compliant, Bristol City Council runs a free registration checker before you travel.
Why not to park on the street
The residential streets around Ashton Gate — Ashton Road, Duckmoor Road, Luckwell Road and the terraces off North Street — are residents’ permit zones, enforced on matchdays. Supermarket car parks nearby operate time limits well short of a rugby match plus the walk either side, and are camera-enforced.
For a fuller breakdown of every option around the ground, including official stadium parking, third-party providers and away-fan routes, see our complete guide to parking near Ashton Gate Stadium.
Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at Ashton Gate for Bristol Bears matches?
No. Ashton Gate has no general public parking on matchdays. On-site spaces go to permit holders, hospitality guests and accessible bay bookings made in advance through the club. The nearest pre-bookable parking is at The Clanage, Clanage Road, Bower Ashton BS3 2JX, a 7 minute walk away.
How much is parking for Bristol Bears?
£19.99 per car for every 2026/27 home fixture, except the Big Day Out against Gloucester on 17 April 2027, which is £24.99.
How far is the car park from Ashton Gate?
The Clanage on Clanage Road, Bower Ashton is a 7 minute walk from Ashton Gate Stadium.
Do I have to pay the Bristol Clean Air Zone charge to park for Bristol Bears?
The Clanage sits outside the Clean Air Zone, so arriving from the A370 you do not cross into the charging area. If your route takes you through central Bristol first, the charge applies for that day regardless of where you park. Non-compliant cars pay £9 a day; most vehicles from 2006 petrol or late 2015 diesel onwards are compliant.
What time does the car park open for Bristol Bears evening matches?
Opening times are set against each kick-off. For 19:45 Friday fixtures the car park opens at 16:45, and for 15:00 Saturday fixtures it opens at 12:00. Each booking page shows the time for that match.
Is parking different for the Bristol Bears Big Day Out?
Yes. For the Big Day Out against Gloucester on Saturday 17 April 2027 the car park opens at 09:00, six hours before the 15:05 kick-off, and parking is £24.99 rather than £19.99.
What time do I need to collect my car?
Gates lock a set time after the final whistle. There is no overnight parking at the site.
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All 13 Bristol Bears home fixtures for 2026/27 are open for booking now, from £19.99 per car.
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Last updated: October 2026.
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