Preparations are well underway for when the Notts Outlaws head to Welbeck Cricket Club for two Royal London One-Day Cup games at the end of July.
The matches against Warwickshire on Saturday 25 July and Glamorgan on Sunday 26 July mark the first Nottinghamshire fixtures staged at an out-ground since the 45-over league match against Durham in Cleethorpes in 2004.
This match-day guide contains all the information you need to ensure maximum enjoyment from your day out at Welbeck.
Hours Of Play
Gates open at 9am, with start of play scheduled for 10:30am. The first innings will take place between 10.30am and 2pm, before a 45 minute interval. The second innings will then commence from 2.45pm until 6.15pm.
Ticket Information & Car Parking
General admission is priced at £10 per day, with a £5 charge for parking. Entry and parking is free to Nottinghamshire Members.
Tickets will be available to purchase from the venue on each day.
Seating
Welbeck Cricket Club provides an out-ground cricket watching experience with a grass bank around the majority of the perimeter of the playing area. A picnic rug may, therefore, be all you need to enjoy the match in this setting.
A quantity of fold down chairs will be available at the ground and supporters are also welcome to bring along their own fold down seating.
Address And Directions By Car
Welbeck Cricket Club is situated at The John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme Road, Sookholme, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. NG19 8LL. Directions: Sookholme Road is the B6407 and is located off the A60 between Mansfield Woodhouse and Spion Kop. The ground is opposite the Hostess Restaurant and 500 metres from the junction with the A60.
Travelling By Train
East Midlands Trains have kindly offered to strengthen the following services from Nottingham to Mansfield Woodhouse on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday 25 July, Nottingham to Mansfield Woodhouse. Departs: 08.26, 08.54 and 09.26 Arrives: 09.04, 09.34 and 10.02.
Mansfield Woodhouse to Nottingham. Departs: 18.14, 19.09 and 19.49.
Sunday 26 July Nottingham to Mansfield Woodhouse. Departs: 08.07 and 9.42 Arrives: 08.47 and 10.22.
Mansfield Woodhouse to Nottingham. Departs: 17.36, 19.18 and 21.07
Standard fares for trains (adults) from Nottingham are from £6.30 return. Fares for groups of 10 or more are £4.65 per adult and £2.35 per child. Purchase via the EMT Sales Team on 03457 125 678 option 4.
Groupsave day tickets at a cost of £4.15 per adult if you travel in groups of 3, 4 or 5 are available.
For each Groupsave ticket, up to 4 children travel for £1.00 per child. (Maximum 8 children per booking). These can be purchased via the EMT Sales Team on 03457 125 678 option 4, or at a station booking office.
A free bus shuttle service will run to and from Welbeck Cricket Club to coincide with the above train services.
Travel By Coach
Places on the Supporters’ Coach, departing the Dixon Gates at Trent Bridge at 8.30am on each of the two days and returning after the game, are available priced at £18 for adults and £9 for under 16s.
Spaces are still available, secure your seats online now using the links below or call 0844 811 8711.
Secure seats on the Supporters' Coach for Saturday 25 July here.
Secure seats on the Supporters' Coach for Sunday 26 July here.
Hospitality
Weekend hospitality packages are available priced at £70 per person, which includes a three-course meal during the interval of each day’s play, along with free parking & entrance ticket.
Hospitality places are also on offer for a single day, priced at £40 per person, including a three-course meal and free parking. A table booking equates to 10-12 places.
To book call 01623 847468 and for more details visit welbeckccc.co.uk.
Welbeck Weekender: Fixtures & Ticket Information
v Warwickshire at Welbeck – Saturday 25 July 10.30am. Tickets available on the gate.
v Glamorgan at Welbeck – Sunday 26 July 10.30am. Tickets available on the gate.
Royal London One-Day Cup at Trent Bridge: Fixtures & Ticket Information
v Kent Spitfires – Monday 17 August 2pm BUY TICKETS
v Hampshire – Wednesday 19 August 2pm BUY TICKETS
Need more information? Call our ticket office on 0844 8118711.