We can't wait to welcome you as Kent Spitfires and Lancashire do battle for the Royal London Cup on Saturday 17 September.

Should you be thinking of joining us, read on for further information on how to make the most of your visit, including:

Remembering HM the Queen

Please take your seats in good time ahead of the start of play, as we pay our respects to Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Soprano Lizzie Jones will return to Trent Bridge on Saturday, performing Abide With Me and the national anthem from 10.45am, ahead of a minute's silence.

 

Fancy dress and alcohol

Fancy dress will not be permitted inside our venue for this fixture, as we continue to honour the National Mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II.

At Trent Bridge, we expect everyone to be courteous to their fellow spectators and that all those in attendance conduct themselves with a level of decorum befitting of the resplendent surroundings.

Kindly, therefore, be sure to regulate your alcohol intake accordingly – and help others within your party do the same.

 

Ticket information

Tickets for the fixture are available now, with adult seats priced from £25 and all under 16s £5.

Secure your seats here…

 

Hours of Play

Gates open at 9:30am, with the toss set to take place at 10.30am. The scheduled hours of play are as follows:

  • First innings: 11am
  • Interval: 2.30pm
  • Second innings: 3pm
  • Close: 6.30pm

Kindly note that all times are subject to change.

One hour of extra time is allocated to the final, while Sunday 18 September is available as a reserve day if no play is possible.

 

Where to find us

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is situated in West Bridgford, in very close proximity to both Nottingham Forest and Notts County Football Clubs. Our postcode is NG2 6AG.

As you approach, you can’t miss the circular floodlights.

We are a couple of miles from Nottingham City Centre, a mile or so from the train station, and our city is blessed with one of the best public transport networks in the UK.

We have gates through which to enter the ground situated on Bridgford Road, Radcliffe Road, Hound Road and Fox Road. Your ticket will indicate which gate you should use.

You’ll need your match ticket at the ready to gain entry. 

 

Travel Information

 

Car parking

Kindly note that our car parks at the Nottinghamshire Sports Ground (NG2 5AA) and Bridge Field (NG2 6AP) are now fully booked.

Should you wish to secure parking on the day, spaces can be found at Nottingham Forest (NG2 5FU, accessible from Lady Bay Bridge, £10 for Nottinghamshire members and £12 for non-members).

There is also parking available on the day on the Victoria Embankment.

Please note that the Embankment is no longer accessible via car from the Eastern approach (near Trent Bridge), and must now be accessed via Queens Drive/ Riverside Way to the West. The postcode NG2 2GJ may assist when navigating to the car park:

Anyone travelling by car from outside the city can take advantage of NET’s seven free park & ride facilities located around Nottingham. The most convenient tram park & ride site for the A453 can be found at Clifton South (17-minute tram travel time), while parking is also available at Toton Lane (31-minute tram travel time).

If you have a spare seat in your car, or are looking for a ride, www.nottinghamshare.com, the free-to-use car share website, could save you money on your transport costs.

  

Travelling by tram

The Queens Walk and Meadows Embankment tram stops are located around a 20-minute walk from the ground, with the route from the Meadows Embankment stop proceeding along a pleasant stretch of the River Trent. Alternatively, a stop at Nottingham Train Station can be found just a 20-minute walk away. To help plan your journey, visit www.thetram.net.

Group tickets can be purchased should you wish to travel by tram (priced at £10 on weekdays, and £8 at the weekend), for up to two adults and three children (under the age of 19).

NET's free shuttle bus service for ticketholders will run before the start of play and after the conclusion of the game, picking passengers up from Arkwright in the morning to convey them to the ground, and picking customers up from Bridgford Road at the end of the day.

 

Travelling by bus

Regular bus travel is available to the ground, with bus stops situated on Bridgford Road and Radcliffe Road.

Grouprider tickets, costing £6, allow up to five people to travel together (min 1 adult, max 2 adults) and are available to purchase on the bus, provided you have the exact fare in cash.

Advantageous pricing is also available for individuals if you choose to pay via contactless means. Find out more here, and plan your bus journey at www.nctx.co.uk.

Trent Barton buses, meanwhile, serve West Bridgford and Nottingham via their Mainline (every ten minutes), Rushcliffe Villager, Keyworth and Cotgrave buses. Plan your journey at https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/.

 

Travelling by train

Nottingham Station can be found a 20-minute walk from the ground, with public transport and taxis available to convey you to your destination.

Planned industrial action on the railway network on Saturday 17 September has now been cancelled, with a normal service expected to run.

To plan your journey, please visit the National Rail Enquiries website.

 

Taxis

A taxi rank can be found 200 yards from the ground on Bridgford Road, adjacent to the large West Bridgford Co-op. Fares to and from the station will cost around £7. If you need to call for a taxi, some of our local operators include: Royal Cabs 0115 9608 608, Trent Cars 0115 950 5050 and Yellow Cars 0115 981 8181.

 

Travelling by bicycle 

Supporters planning to take their bikes to Trent Bridge are welcome to chain their bikes to the fence on the Bridge Field Car Park on Bridgford Road. Please bring a chain to secure your bike.

Bike parking will be available from two hours before scheduled start times until an hour after close of play. Kindly note that bikes are not allowed inside the ground for this fixture.

 

Finding your seat 

Your ticket will include details of which gate you should use to enter the ground. This gate will be the nearest entrance to your seats, and our friendly team of stewards will be on hand to ensure you can find your spot swiftly and safely. 

Please be mindful to keep your eye on the ball at all times during the players' warm-ups and during the match, and note that our usual ground regulations continue to apply.

 

Food & Drink

A selection of refreshment options will be available around the ground, all via cashless payments only. 

 

TBI Courtyard

  • Catch of the Day, serving fish & chips (V)
  • The Grill, serving prime beef burgers 
  • Leg before Fillet, serving fried chicken (including halal options)
  • Donut and coffee stall
  • The Sound Bar, serving draught beers, wines by the glass/ bottle, soft drinks and alcohol-free beers, with a live band performing at intervals throughout the day
  • Clarke’s Crafty Ones, serving craft beers, gluten-free beers, alcohol-free beers, wines by the glass/ bottle
  • Barrel and Bean, serving artisan bean-to-cup coffees, alcohol-free beers, cask ales, wines and soft drinks and hot drinks, plus hot pasties from midday.
  • Ice cream van

 

 

PKF Smith Cooper Concourse

  • Bars serving draught beers, Pimm’s, wine, soft drinks and hot drinks
  • Sweet and slush stall
  • Ice cream van
  • Delilah grilled chorizo or halloumi baps, located near the Dixon Gates
  • Big cheese melt stall, located near the Dixon Gates

 

Radcliffe Road Concourse

  • Bars serving draught beer, alcohol-free beer, Pimm's, wine, soft drinks and bean-to-cup coffee (with hot drinks available at the East bar)
  • Jim and Tonic, serving artisan gin concoctions

 

Radcliffe Road Stand

  • The Sobers bar, located in the Sobers Hall on the second floor, serving draught beers, wines by the glass, soft drinks and alcohol-free beer.
  • Bars on level three, serving bottled beers, soft drinks, wine by the glass and hot drinks. 

 

Scoreboard (between Radcliffe Road Stand and Fox Road Stand)

  • Keeton's Corner, serving draught beers, carafes of wine, soft drinks and hot drinks
  • Chin Chin fine wine and champagne bar

 

Fox Road Stand Concourse

  • Gallops Farm, serving burgers and sausages
  • Fresh pizza stall
  • Vegetarian Rasoi - Indian Street Food (v)
  • Bar serving draught beers & soft drinks
  • The Ebar, a self-serve beer and cider bar
  • Ice Cream van

 

Hound Road Concourse

  • Hound Road bar, serving draught beers, Pimm’s, alcohol-free beers, soft drinks and hot drinks

 

Pavilion

  • The Long Room, a members-only facility offering a full bar

Spectators will be permitted to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drink. However, supporters are not permitted to bring glass containers or alcohol into Trent Bridge.

 

Recycling your beer cups

Beer will be served in branded, reusable cups, with spectators paying a £1 deposit. Each drink will be served in a fresh cup, with no deposit required in exchange for the existing vessel.

Supporters have two options in terms of what to do with their final cup of the day:

  1. Take it home as a souvenir.
  2. Return it to the bar and regain your £1 deposit.

Kindly note that beer cup returns will be accepted from those aged 18 and over only.

 

Water dispensers

Water dispensing facilities will be available around the ground if you wish to use your own refillable water bottles

 

Picnic hamper collection

Pre-ordered picnic hampers can be collected from behind the Hound Road Stand between 9am and 11am.

 

Bringing your own food and drink

Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and soft drinks, but please avoid glassware and metal cutlery. Please be reminded that bringing alcohol into the ground is not permitted.

 

Reporting discrimination

If you are aware of or witness discrimination at any level of cricket in Nottinghamshire, including matches at Trent Bridge, we urge you to report it to us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action. 

You can do so by sending a text message to 88440 with further details, starting your message with ‘Notts’.

Alternatively, telephone 0115 982 3000, email whistleblowing@nottsccc.co.uk, or write to the HR Manager, Trent Bridge, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AG.

 

Matchday entertainment

A host of entertainment will also be available in our concourse areas, including:

  • Steve McGill, a local singer-songwriter performing on the Sound Bar
  • Face painters, situated under the PKF Smith Cooper Stand
  • Glitter tattooists
  • Miss Sparkles, balloon modeller
  • Life of Slime, a chance to decorate your own slime to take home, situated under the PKF Smith Cooper Stand
  • A watercolour portrait artist, creating portraits for you to take home as a memento of your day
  • Dan Magness, football freestyler

 

Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi is available throughout Trent Bridge, which you are very welcome to use at your leisure.

Simply connect to The Cloud from the available list of wireless networks and follow the sign-in or login instructions.

Should you experience any technical difficulties, if you are able to access the internet via other means (such as 4G), helpful guides are available at www.sky.com/wifi or you can email wifiuser@sky.co.uk

Alternatively, the phone number to call is 0844 824 5000.

Our friendly staff will, of course, endeavour to assist you should you struggle with the process of connecting your device to the Wi-Fi.

However, we’re sorry to say that we’re not able to assist with technical issues. This can only be done via the process with Sky above.

 

Trent Bridge Shop

For souvenirs, replica shirts, bats, balls and training wear, our Club Shop is located at the rear of the Radcliffe Road stand, near to the reception entrance on the ground floor.

Smaller retail units will also be available in the TBI Courtyard and near the Ticket Office.

 

Scorecards

Scorecards will be available from the Club Shop, situated on the concourse of the Radcliffe Road Stand, priced at 50p.

 

Illustrated talk - in the squash courts, inside the ticket office building

During the interval between innings there will be an illustrated heritage talk: ‘Trent Bridge – it’s not just cricket’. After a brief history of the ground, the talk will reveal the many other sports that have been played at Trent Bridge since 1838, and what happened at the ground during both World Wars.  Admission is free, and you are welcome to bring your sandwiches and drinks.

 

The Wynne-Thomas Library

Situated behind the Ticket Office, the Wynne-Thomas Library is open from 10am to 11am and during the interval. Spectators are welcome to explore the thousands of books on the shelves, browse the latest cricket magazines and chat to other visitors.

 

Heritage displays

In the Museum Room (off the Long Room in the Pavilion) there is a display that looks at the links between the royal family, Trent Bridge and the county club.

Information panels about Notts’ knights of the realm – Sir Garry Sobers and Sir Richard Hadlee – can be seen on the ground floor of the Radcliffe Road stand, in the waiting areas named after these two giants of the game.

Displays about the varied talents of Peter Wynne-Thomas – our late Historian and Librarian – and his skill as a watercolour artist, cartoonist and illustrator are in the corridor near the Ticket Office.

A small tribute display to Colin Slater – known as Mr Notts County, but a real cricket man too – is on the lower ground floor of the Pavilion.

 

Support the Trent Bridge Community Trust

You will find contactless donation stations situated around the venue, allowing you to make a small donation to our official charity, the Trent Bridge Community Trust, using your debit/ credit card or mobile phone.

Your donations will help the Trust to provide a sporting chance to disadvantaged people across Nottinghamshire, with over £1.5m having been invested into local projects over the last decade.

Initiatives operated by the Trust include:

  • Positive Futures, helping young people at risk of social exclusion to hone their skills and raise their aspirations
  • The YouNG Project, providing placement and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • Healthy Hearts, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle to primary school children
  • Forget Me Notts, supporting individuals with dementia
  • Notts in Mind, using sport to boost confidence, self-esteem and fitness.

Find out more about the Trust here, or make a donation here.

 

Toilet and baby changing facilities

Toilet facilities will be open and signposted around the ground, with stewards on hand to guide you to your nearest facility. These will include a Mobiloo accessible toilet, with an adult-sized changing bench and a hoist, situated to the rear of the Hound Road stand.

Baby changing facilities are available in the William Clarke Stand ladies’ toilets, the PKF Smith Cooper Stand toilets, the Hound Road ladies’ toilets, in the Radcliffe Road Stand (on the concourse, beside Radcliffe Road reception, and on the East wing of the first floor) and in the Fox Road Stand. Please feel free to ask any volunteer or steward for directions.

The changing rooms in the ticket office building can be made available upon request at the Ticket Office as further baby changing facilities accessible to men, or as a quiet feeding area.

 

First Aid

First Aid facilities will be available at the rear of the Radcliffe Road and PKF Smith Cooper Stands.

 

Covid safety measures

While Covid restrictions in England have been lifted, we kindly request that you do not attend our venue if you are testing positive for, or believe you may have, Covid-19. Face coverings are a matter of personal choice, however we continue to request that you practice impeccable hand-hygiene throughout your visit.

Should you need to visit the Ticket Office during a busy period and do not feel comfortable within a confined space, feel free to pop outside the ground and visit one of the external windows instead.

 

Accessibility at Trent Bridge

Wheelchair viewing positions are available in front of the PKF Smith Cooper Stand, Hound Road Stand and Larwood & Voce Stand, as well as the Hound Road Upper, Radcliffe Road Lower and Middle tiers and the top of the PKF Smith Cooper Stand.

Please feel free to ask your nearest steward if you have any questions regarding our accessible facilities around the ground, as they’ll be delighted to assist you. 

 

Multi-faith room

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle to pray, a multi-faith room will be available in the Woodhead Hall. Please see a steward or Happy to Help volunteer if you need directions.

 

Buggy storage

Should you wish to store buggies and prams, an area will be available for this purpose in the Woodhead Hall.

 

Junior wristbands

All spectators visiting with children can take advantage of our free wrist band system. Simply collect your band from one of our gate stewards or volunteers.

On the reverse of your wrist band, where details are well hidden from view, simply complete the following information:

•    Parent/guardian’s name
•    Contact phone number whilst in the ground
•    Your stand and seat location
•    Date

These details will then help a steward reunite you with your child should you become separated or should he or she get lost around the ground.

 

Leaving and re-entering the venue

You are most welcome to exit the venue during the course of your visit to explore the surrounding area. Please be sure to check in with a steward as you leave in order to be permitted re-entry.

 

Safety and security

Our stewards will be on hand to ensure you are safe and secure throughout your day at Trent Bridge and should be your first port of call if you see anything that you may consider dangerous or suspicious.

We ask that you travel light and bring only essential items. Bags are best left at home although we do allow small ones through the gates. Your bags will be searched upon entry, so please arrive in good time.

 

Cameras and mobile devices

Please note that the use of any cameras, mobile devices or any electronic equipment for the recording, transmission or communication of match footage, details, statistics, images (on any platforms including but not limited to websites and social media) etc, is not permitted, other than with the proper accreditation. All ground regulations apply.

You can, however, take pictures for your own personal use, providing you do not use specialist equipment such as telephoto lenses, tripods or mono pods.

Accredited photographers will be present during the match and will be taking images for use on our printed marketing materials and digital channels. If you or anyone in your party would not like photographing, then please inform our photographer or your nearest steward.

You can view a full list of ground regulations here.

 

Smoking policy 

Designated smoking areas are assigned in various concourse areas, but smoking (including e-cigarettes) is only permitted in these areas, so please refrain from smoking in your seat.

 

After the match

Just a few hours after close of play, look out for your exclusive email to those that purchased tickets. It includes reaction to the game, photographs and the opportunity to provide feedback on your matchday experience with us. Please feel free to forward this communication to those that attended the fixture with you.

 

Refund Policy: Royal London Cup Final

If, for the day for which the ticket is valid (where the date of the match has changed this means the new date of the match), the venue is unable to admit spectators OR play does not take place OR play is restricted, you will be entitled to a refund of only the match ticket value subject to there being: (a) non admittance of spectators OR zero to 15 overs played and no result is obtained - a full refund; (b) 15.1 overs to 30 overs played and no result is obtained - a 50% refund.  In no other circumstances can money be refunded. 

In respect of tickets purchased in advance for the day on which this ticket is valid, the refund process will be commenced automatically by Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club to the original purchaser only. Any refunds will be processed either by refunding to the debit or credit card used to make the purchase or by BACS payment. 

Please note that in the event that the final is not completed on the scheduled day, there is a reserve day (the following day). In this event, your ticket will be valid for entry on the reserve day and you will still be entitled to claim your refund, if applicable.

For refund queries, please contact our ticket office via questions@nottsccc.co.uk or 0115 899 0300. Further information is available at www.ecb.co.uk/refundscheme. Please allow 30 days for the refund process to take place.

 

Any questions?

If you find yourself in need of assistance, please contact our friendly team at questions@nottsccc.co.uk, or by telephone to 0115 899 0300, and we will come back to you as quickly as we can. Our ticket office will also be open on the day of the final itself.

 

Weather Forecast

View the latest weather forecast here…

We would advise bringing clothing for all eventualities, as wet weather cover is limited in some areas of the ground.