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We look forward to welcoming you to John Bishop at the Cooper Associates County Ground in September!
We’ve compiled some useful information to make your time at the event even more enjoyable so please take a couple of minutes to read through the below:
How do I get to the Cooper Associates County Ground?
By Road: At Junction 25, take the A358 Exit to Taunton/ Yeovil. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit (south) or 3rd exit (north) onto the A358 heading to Taunton/ A38/ Minehead, continuing straight onto Toneway/ A358. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Priory Avenue and the Cooper Associates County Ground will be on your left.
By Rail: Taunton Train Station is a ten-minute walk from the Cooper Associates County Ground. As you leave the Station, turn left into Station Road, heading towards the Town Centre. Turn left onto Priory Bridge Road, and the Cooper Associates County Ground will be on your right.
By Bus: Taunton Bus Station is a five-minute walk from the Cooper Associates County Ground. As you leave the station, turn left onto Castle Green. Turn left at Fat Face and walk down towards the bridge before turning right into St James Street and the CACG will appear on your left.
By Park & Ride: Taunton operate two park and ride services from either the Silk Mills (West – TA1 5AA) or Junction 25 (East – TA3 5LU) sites.
What are the timings?
Box Office Opens: 4pm
Doors: 6pm
Justin Moorhouse: 7:30pm
Sally-Anne Hayward: 8:10pm
John Bishop: 9:05pm
Last Entry: 7pm
Show Ends: 10pm
Bars Close: 10:30pm
Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change.
Everything you need to know about your tickets
If you have e-tickets, please remember to save them to your wallet to avoid issues at the gates trying to download your tickets.
The box office will be located at the Jack White Gate and will be open from 4pm on the event day.
General Admission Tickets
Please review your tickets for instructions on your designated gate for entry.
Hospitality Tickets
Please use the Hospitality Entry Lane located at the Jack White Gates.
Accessible Customers
Please use the Accessible Lane located at the Jack White Gates
Please be aware that the venue operates a no re-entry policy.
Are there age restrictions for this event?
We advise that the event is for over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Can I bring a bag with me?
We will not allow large bags into the venue, but you will be permitted to take small bags in with you. We class small bags as no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm.
Can I bring food and drink with me?
You are not permitted to bring food and drink with you into the venue. However, there will be a wide range of food and drink available to purchase once inside the venue.
Can I record the performances?
The unauthorised use of photographic, video and/or sound recording equipment is prohibited and such items may be confiscated, and any tapes or films destroyed.
Do you accept cash?
The Cooper Associates County Ground is a cashless venue. Vendors and the box office will only accept card and contactless payments.
Where can I park?
There is no car parking on site however there are a number of public car parks situated in Taunton.
A full car parking list can be found below:
Will the weather affect the show?
We can rely on the British weather to be unpredictable so please come prepared with sun-cream and hats if the weather is good and waterproof coats if the weather is bad! No refunds will be given due to inclement weather. Umbrellas are not permitted.
Can I bring my dog?
Animals, with the exception of registered assistance dogs, are not permitted in the Event.
Do you have a lost and found?
Yes, we do! If you misplace something, please check with our lost property department after the show in the Reception of the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion. Alternatively, please contact us after the event and we will endeavor to reunite you with your item!
Are there any items that I can’t bring with me?
The following items are prohibited:
- Sharp objects such as knives and forks
- Firearms, weapons, knives and imitation weapons
- Glass items of any description
- Alcohol
- Food or drink except one unopened (500ml) plastic bottle of water/soft drink *
- Cans, cartons, rigid containers, cool boxes, hampers, rucksacks, large bags, holdalls
- Tables, chairs, and seats
- Shooting sticks or any similar item
- Fireworks, explosives, flares, flammable items/liquids
- Air horns/blow horns
- Own foodstuff (stewards may in certain conditions allow food – e.g. for medical conditions)
- All musical instruments including whistles.
- Gas Containers, naked flames, barbecues, stoves, candles
- Illegal drugs/substances including ‘Legal highs’, prohibited or unsafe items will be confiscated at the owner’s risk without liability to the promoter.
- Lasers or aerosols
- Animals, except those trained to assist the visually impaired.
- Professional camera equipment or visual recording equipment **
- Audio recording equipment
- Balls, frisbees or similar items
- Umbrellas, gazebos, windbreakers, tents & similar structures – ticket holders are advised to bring hooded waterproof clothing if necessary.
- Placards or banners on poles, unlicenced or counterfeit concert / artiste merchandise
- Smoking is NOT allowed in toilets, bars, marquees, food outlets or enclosed areas.
The Stadium reserves the right to refuse entry to any person carrying any other items or substances which may be deemed to be offensive, disruptive, dangerous or likely to infringe any party’s rights, safety or security, or any dangerous article or substance not referred to above.
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