you could of done with that in january sparky warky as for parking if you want to pay a fiver like i do then when you reach the round a bout outside ashton gate follow the signs for avonmouth keep in the far left lane and you should see signs for a football fan car park turn left and at the bottom of the road should be 2 fit blondes give them a fiver and then will show you where to park (your car that is) its a 5 minute walk to the ground and quite a few away fans park there
Follow the M5 to J19,leave slip onto the B369 follow that rd for approx 4 miles, keep heading for Bristol,straight through 2 sets of lights,down a steep bendy hill,go passed a police dog/horse training building at the bottom of the hill,100 yards further turn left through a gateway of Bedmister Down Cricket club,safe parking,approx £5 and 10 minute walk from the ground.. Have an enjoyable visit.. http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/bs3_2ej/