Twerton Park (Bath)

Twerton Park is a football stadium in the Twerton suburb of Bath, England. It is used for football matches and is the home ground of Bath City. From 2020 the ground also became the home stadium for Bristol City Women.

General information

Arena capacity: 8,884 spectators

Address: Dominion Road, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1DB

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 51.3787°N 2.3951°W

Year of construction: 1909

Field: grass lawn with dimensions of 101 x 69 m

Seating plan of Twerton Park

This is an old classic looking ground that just oozes character. On one side are two seated covered stands. The oldest of these is the Main Stand, which looks as if it has been there from almost when the ground opened in 1909, but probably dates later than that. It has a raised covered seating area, which means that spectators have to climb a small set of stairs to enter it. It has a steeply angled roof which points sharply downwards, with windshields to each side and a number of supporting pillars across the front.

Below is a small uncovered terrace area, in front of which are the team dugouts. Beside the Main Stand is a smaller more modern structure, which is all seated, covered and has a couple of supporting pillars. This stand is known as the Family Stand and is now allocated to away fans.

On the other side off the ground, is a rather old but quaint looking covered terrace that runs the full length of the pitch. At one end is large steep open terrace that is known as the Bristol End, which is also given to away fans. There is a noticeable slope to the pitch that descends from this area down to the other end of the ground. This open end has a small shallow terrace that has nets behind in an attempt to stop balls being kicked out of the ground. The ground is completed by a set of four traditional floodlights in each corner of the stadium.

If segregation is in force, then the majority of away fans are housed in the Bristol End, which is an open terrace located at one end of the ground. The terrace is set back a bit from the pitch, with a tarmac walkway in-between it and the pitch. If the weather is not that great, then it may be a better idea if you can to go for one of the 230 seats given to away supporters in the Family Stand, as at least this is covered, although there are a couple of supporting pillars to contend with that may impede your view, but at least you will be dry.

Where to buy tickets?

Bath City have made their ticketing scheme remarkably simple to understand. There is no categorization of tickets and you don’t pay a different amount to sit in a different part of the ground. The only thing that affects the cost of your ticket is your age, and whether you’d like to buy a family ticket. You will pay slightly more if you buy your tickets on the day than if you buy them in advance.

You can buy tickets through the club’s official website or by calling in the box office. Just be aware that if you don’t buy online there may be a surcharge.

How to get there?

Although this may not be the most direct route, it does have the advantage of avoiding Bath City Centre, which is normally heavily congested.

Alternative route from the M4

Exit M4 at junction 19 for the M32. Follow the lane signposted A4174 leaving the M32 at the first junction you come to. Turn left at the roundabout at the bottom of the slip road. Continue on the ring road until you reach a roundabout where the A4 joins the A4174 ring road. The A4 will be signposted Bath. Turn left at this roundabout and go along a dual carriageway until the next roundabout. Go straight across this roundabout and go through Saltford until you reach another roundabout. Take the second exit going past the Globe pub. Proceed up a hill and down the other side where there is a left hand turn at the bottom, signposted Twerton (Newton Road). Take this turn and proceed for about 1 mile. Entrance to the stadium is on the right, the access road being next to McColl’s.

From M4

Exit M4 at junction 18 and follow A46 signposted Bath. After 8 miles before tunnel keep in left hand lane (Bath A4) to roundabout. Take 3rd exit and follow signs for A4 Bath. After 1 mile turn left at traffic lights signed A4 Bristol/A36 Warminster. Follow A4 signs around southern perimeter of the city for 3 miles. After passing Bathwick Tyres on the left, in 100 yards at traffic lights turn left, signposted Twerton, through a railway arch with a 11ft 6in height restriction.* Twerton Park is 200 yards on the left after a row of shops.

*For drivers of vehicles unable to negotiate the railway arch, continue along the A4 for a further 2 miles, through a set of traffic lights and onto a dual carriageway to “The Globe” roundabout. Take the 1st exit off roundabout (Combe Down, Newton St Loe), and follow for 1 mile and take the left turn at the bottom of the hill signposted Twerton (Newton Road). Follow this road for 1 mile to enter Twerton. Entrance to the stadium is on the right, the access road being next to McColl’s.

From the south (VIA A36)

Enter Bath on A36. At the roundabout take 1st exit (Bristol A4). Follow A4 signs around the southern perimeter of the city for 3 miles. After passing Bathwick Tyres on the left, in 100 yards at traffic lights turn left, signposted Twerton, through a railway arch with a 11ft 6in height restriction.* Twerton Park is 200 yards on the left after a row of shops.

*For drivers of vehicles unable to negotiate the railway arch, continue along the A4 for a further 2.5 miles, through a set of traffic lights and onto a dual carriageway to “The Globe” roundabout. Take the 1st exit off roundabout (Combe Down, Newton St Loe), and follow for 1 mile and take the left turn at the bottom of the hill signposted Twerton (Newton Road). Follow this road for 1 mile to enter Twerton. Entrance to the stadium is on the right, the access road being next to McColl’s.
Please note: If you need to drive through the city to reach, Bath operates a charging clean air zone (CAZ) in the city centre.

Charges apply to buses, coaches, HGVS, taxis, vans, pick-ups, motorhomes, horse transporters and some campers and Land Rovers depending on emission standards. Cars and motorbikes are not charged. To check if charges apply to your vehicle go to www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones.

By Public Transport

Oldfield Park Railway Station is the nearest station to Twerton Park, being located just under a mile away. It is served by trains from Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads. Bath Spa has a more regular service from London Paddington & Bristol Temple Meads and is located just under two miles away from the ground.

Bath Bus Station is located only a few hundred yards from the main Bath Railway station. Exit the station on the north side and turn left. Walk along Dorchester street and within a short while you will see a glass building in front of you. This is the bus waiting area. Bus number 5 runs through Twerton High Street. You need to get off at the first or second stop in that street.

The ground is only a short distance away and the floodlight pylons are clearly visible behind the houses as the ground is on a hillside. Buses run approximately four per hour throughout the day, but may be fewer for an evening match. Although it is not that far, due to traffic, the bus takes about 20 minutes.

Where to eat and drink?

There is a social club at the ground which generally admits away fans, but may not do so for some of the higher profile games. Otherwise if you exit the Club car park and turn right along the parade of shops then you will reach the Old Crown pub. This small traditional pub, has a small beer garden, pool table and has real ale on offer from Moles Brewery. Handily located next to the pub is a fish & chip shop.

About five minutes walk from Oldfield Station on Lower Bristol Road is the Royal Oak. Also on Lower Bristol Road, near to the retail park is the Golden Fleece.

Facilities

Bath City Football Club offers four high quality bars and function rooms that are the perfect venue for every occasion including:

• Birthday Parties;
• Wedding Receptions;
• Christenings;
• Wakes;
• Music Gigs;
• Film Evenings;
• Sporting Events;
• Business Meetings;
• Conferences;
• And more.

There are rooms for 60 to 330 people, each with a fully stocked and staffed bar, which will offer you a personal contact to make sure your event runs like clockwork. With free parking for up to 100 cars, they have the ideal venue for your event.

The unique setting of Bath City’s Twerton Park stadium offers you the choice of four great venues for your event:

Randall’s Bar

Randall’s is their largest space with capacity of 180 people and comes complete with bar, stage, dance floor and a designated DJ area. They host many 40th and 50th birthday parties, wedding receptions, christenings and wakes as well as paid for occasions including film screenings, boxing evenings, gigs and public meetings. Capacity can easily be expanded to 330 by combining Randall’s with Charlie’s.

The other big bar area is Charlie’s with a capacity of 150. It too is a popular party venue with its own bar, HD TVs, dancefloor and even a glitter ball for disco nights! Can be expanded to connect to Randall’s for 330 capacity.

TR Hayes Premier Lounge

This comfortably furnished modern room contains a bar, two wide screen HD televisions and has great views of Bath and its beautiful surrounding countryside. It holds up to 80 people and is used for business events or smaller family occasions such as christenings or wakes.

John Reyonolds Lounge

Looking for something a little more exclusive? The John Reynolds Sponsors Lounge is the room for you. This club room complete with bar is ideal for smaller events or off-site meetings, and holds up to 60 people.

Accessibility

There are 6 accessible parking bays at Twerton Park. If you would like to reserve one, please get in touch at [email protected] and they will let you know if this is possible. Please note that a current Blue Badge is required.

There is a wheelchair accessible entrance at the Bristol End of the stadium which leads to a wheelchair accessible area in front of the Grandstand.
There is a wheelchair accessible toilet by the turnstiles at the Bristol End. Here are some pictures of the access ramp.

Supporters who require a Personal Assistant or Carer can apply for a complimentary PA ticket at [email protected] if they are in receipt of one of the following:

• Higher rate care component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA);
• Enhance Personal Independent Payment (PIP);
• Higher rate Attendance Allowance;
• Certificate of Visual Impairment.

They would greatly value any feedback or suggestions of how they can improve, so please reach out and let them know if you have any.

History

The ground was opened on 26 June 1909 as Innox Park on land that had been donated by Thomas Carr. The opening ceremony involved a parade of scholars, the singing of hymns and a speech by the chairman of the parish council. Innox Park was named the Cities. Twerton Park became Bath City’s ground in 1932.