Gloucester
🏟️ Address: Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3AX, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Kingsholm is located on the north side of Gloucester city centre. There is a range of parking options nearby, but none are free, and so the more affordable option is often to travel by public transport, or walk or cycle.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Kingsholm Stadium. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Official match day parking
Match day car parking at one of Gloucester rugby's official park and walk sites can be purchased either per season or on a match-by-match basis. Parking spaces are usually available to pre-book several weeks before a given match - see your chosen fixture for more details.
To book a disabled-accessible car parking space see the Kingsholm Church of England Primary School car parking option, or contact Gloucester Rugby's parking partner EST by email: info@estuk.co.uk.
Unofficial off-site car parking
Parking in nearby off-site car parks is also available, for a fee:
The NCP car parks both have a small allocation of disabled (Blue Badge) parking spaces.
As match day traffic can be busy, those travelling by car are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys.
Disabled fans can be dropped-off at the front of the main car park. Non-disabled ticket holders should be dropped on a nearby road, though travellers are urged to pay attention to any private or residential driving or parking restrictions in the vicinity of the stadium.
As match day traffic can be busy, those travelling by car are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys.
Public buses
The following buses can be used to get to Kingsholm, from a variety of locations within the city and from further afield:
Match day park and ride
Gloucester Rugby's official park and ride service from the Barnwood/EDF Energy site is no longer in operation.
Although many of Gloucester’s accommodation options fit into the mid-range price bracket, it also has a nice selection of more refined options too — both within the city centre and the surrounding countryside.
Spectators are not permitted to bring any food, drink, bottles, or glass vessels into the stadium from outside.
Exact on-site food and drink offerings are typically publicised by Gloucester Rugby 48 hours before kick-off, but Kingsholm's range of match day food options generally includes the following:
There are also match day bars located near all 3 gates.
On match days, spectators should keep an eye out for the Golden Tickets scattered around the stadium - if you find one, head over to a concessions stand and help yourself to a complimentary meal and drink!
It is worth checking which block your ticket is valid for, before entering the stadium. The following gates should be used to enter the following stands and blocks:
Toilets are located throughout the stadium.
Gloucester station is located just an 800 m (10 min) walk from Kingsholm. After turning right out of the station, signposts will guide you down the road to the stadium. The station is connected to much of the UK, providing direct or connected services to Cheltenham and the West of England, the Midlands, Wales, and London.
It is possible to cycle to the stadium from central Gloucester in less than 10 minutes. From some of the city's outer suburbs the journey time may be closer to 20 minutes.
There are covered bike racks at Kingsholm located close to the ticket office on the south side of the ground, with spaces available on a first-come first-served basis.
Kingsholm's central location within Gloucester means it is viable to walk to the stadium from within the city or some of its suburbs. From Gloucester train station, for example, it is an 800 m (10 min) walk.
Accessibility
All of Kingsholm's entrances are equipped with wheelchair-accessible gates. Many of the stadium counters are lowered, and stewards are on-hand on match days to assist where there are no lowered counters.
Toilets
Accessible toilets can be found in all stands; facilities located on upper levels of the stadium can be accessed via lift.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are allowed at the ground, but fans requiring them are encouraged to alert the ticket office or reception know in advance, e.g. at time of ticket booking.
Other
Stewards are dotted around Kingsholm on match days, and are happy to assist disabled fans; for any further enquiries about disabled access, email richardsmith@gloucesterrugby.co.uk, or phone 01452-876578.
Information points
The main reception and ticket office is at the back of the Malvern Tyres Stand, near the main car park and Gate 2. The ticket office typically opens 3 hours before kick-off on match days.
Match day stewards are also on-hand to resolve or escalate any issues.
Kingsholm Stadium has a capacity of approximately 16,115. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3AX, United Kingdom.
