Useful information for Tom Jones concert at Kingsholm

Gloucester Rugby are now embarking upon the final preparations ahead of hosting Tom Jones for what should be a memorable concert at Kingsholm on Friday. Here is some useful information for concert goers.

Please find below useful information relating to the concert:

How to get to Kingsholm Stadium:

By Car

Take junction 11 off the M5 and proceed on the A40 towards the city centre. At the Elmbridge Roundabout take the third exit and stay on the A40. At the next roundabout please take the first left onto the Tewkesbury Road. Go over the next roundabout and the Stadium is on your right hand side approximately 500m.

Concert Park and Ride service

Directions to Park and Ride:

From the North

Leave the M5 at Junction 11, and follow the A40 in the direction of Gloucester. At the first roundabout you approach take the second turning on the left (A417 Southbound). At the second roundabout, go straight across, and enter Barnett Way, with the Lloyds Banking Group building on your left. British Energy is now directly in front of you, continue to follow the road round and past the main entrance to British Energy towards the over flow car park.

From the South

Take Junction 11a off the M5, and follow the A417 in the direction of Gloucester. At the first roundabout, take the second turning on the left, and follow the A417 bypass. At the second roundabout, take the first left into Barnett Way. The Lloyds Banking Group building is on your left. British Energy is now directly in front of you, continue to follow the road round and past the main entrance to British Energy towards the over flow car park.

The Park and Ride bus service is supplied by Swanbrook and the car park supplied by British Energy.

The service will commence at 16.45hrs and run until 19.00hrs, running every 15 minutes taking concert goers to Kingsholm Stadium.

The return service will commence at 22.00hrs with the last bus departing Kingsholm Stadium at 23.45hrs.

The cost of the service is £1 per adult and 50p per child.

The postcode for the Park and Ride site for GPS / Sat Nav is: GL4 3RS.

Parking:

There are a number of car parks located nearby the stadium which are run by Gloucestershire City Council. For more information visit: www.gloucester.gov.uk/LGNL/Transportandstreets/Parking/CarParksinGloucester/CarParksinGloucester.aspx

There is a drop off/pick up point located at the front of the main car park at Kingsholm Stadium for disabled supporters.

By Bus

Many bus routes are available into the main bus station in Gloucester, which is only a 5 minute walk to the stadium. Key routes and service numbers are available by visiting: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/bustimetables

By Rail

The railway station is less than a ten minute walk from Kingsholm Stadium. Turn right out of the station towards Kingsholm from where signposts will lead you to the Stadium. For information relating to train service please visit: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/

Concert timings:

Kingsholm Stadium will open from 17.00hrs with support bands taking stage from 18.00hrs. Tom Jones will be on stage at approximately 20.30hrs, with the concert ending at approximately 22.00hrs. The stadium and its facilities will remain open until 23.00hrs.

Ticket categories

VIP ticket holders will need to gain entry to the stadium via the VIP and Hospitality reception located at the back of the C&G Stand facing the main car park.

General admission ticket holders will need to gain entrance by using either turnstile block 1, 2 or 3 which will all be sign posted accordingly.

Please note that general admission tickets will allow the holder to stand in front of the stage or sit in unreserved seating in either the C&G or JS Security Stands, which are both covered seating areas.

Please note that it will not be possible to duplicate lost, stolen or forgotten tickets on the day of the concert due to health and safety reasons.

Food and Drink offerings

There will be a wide range of food and drink offerings available around the stadium which includes a food court area next to the West Stand.

Food and drink will also be available in the Shogun bar located in the C&G Stand and behind the JS Stand.

A detailed map is provided on the reverse of the ticket along with terms and conditions of admittance.

Please note that you are not permitted to bring your own food or drink into the stadium for the event.

Wet Weather

Please remember that this is an outdoor event. If the weather is unsettled concert goers are advised to wear suitable wet weather clothing.

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