Key facts
| Address | 33 Filton Ave, Bristol BS7 0BF |
| Capacity | 12,300 |
| Build Date | 1921 |
| Record attendance | 12,011 (Bristol Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion, 9 March 2008) |
| Who is the owner of Memorial Stadium? | Bristol Rovers FC |
| Pitch Size | 101 m by 68 m |
| Where is Memorial Stadium located? | 51.48622°N 2.583134°W |
| Nickname | Memorial Ground |
| Surface | Grass |
Description
The Memorial Stadium is the home of Bristol Rovers and Bristol Rugby Club.
A notable thing about the ground is that it has a bar overlooking the pitch, when the kickoff commences, however automatic, electronic shutters come down over the window to the bar so that people cannot watch the game from the bar. I found this mildly amusing at the time.
Pubs
There is a bar inside the ground, there are a lot of trendy bars in Bristol to go drinking – but be warned the ground is a long way from the centre and the traffic is bedlom.
How to get to
The ground is a very long way away from the Bristol Town Centre, it is advised to either get a bus or taxi to the ground. Usually if you head towards the bus station and get on the same bus as people wearing team colours and get off the bus when they do you’ll get to the ground okay.
FAQ
Memorial Stadium in Bristol was opened in 1921. It was originally built as a sports ground for the local community.
The stadium is named in honor of the rugby players from Bristol who died during World War I. It serves as a memorial to these fallen athletes.
The current capacity of Memorial Stadium is approximately 12,300.
Bristol Rovers Football Club, also known as “The Gas,” has been the primary tenant of Memorial Stadium since 1996.
Yes, the stadium has undergone several renovations over the years. One notable renovation occurred in the late 1990s when Bristol Rovers took over the ground. Further improvements have been made to comply with Football League standards.
The stadium has four main stands:
The Thatchers Stand (South Stand);
The Brunel Group Stand (North Stand);
The East Stand;
The West Stand (also known as the Poplar Insulation Stand).
One unique aspect of Memorial Stadium is its slightly unusual layout. Due to the constraints of the site and various renovations over the years, the pitch is not perfectly centered within the stands, which gives the stadium a distinctive character.
While there isn’t a permanent museum, Bristol Rovers occasionally offers stadium tours. It’s best to check the official Bristol Rovers website for current information on tours and any historical displays that might be available on match days.
