We can't wait to welcome Surrey to our picturesque North Nottinghamshire outpost on Tuesday 23 August.

For those who are joining us at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, read on for further information on:

 

Ticketing information

Nottinghamshire members and season ticket holders need only brandish their membership card or season ticket on arrival to gain entry to this fixture. Find out more about memberships here...

Tickets for non-members are priced as follows:

  • Adults: £15
  • Senior citizens (65+): £9
  • Under 21s: £9
  • Under 16s: £8
  • Family ticket (two adults and two under 16s): £38

 

Tickets in advance

There are three different ways to purchase tickets in advance:

- Click here to buy your tickets online.

- Call the Ticket Office on 0115 899 0300.

- Visit the Ticket Office in person, just inside the Dixon Gates near the Smith Cooper stand.

 

Ticket office opening hours

- Monday to Friday: 9.30am-4.30pm

- Opening hours are extended on matchdays.

 

Tickets on the day

You will be welcome to purchase tickets on arrival at the ground, at the prices listed above, by either cash or contactless means.

 

Hours of play

Gates open at 9.30am, with the all-important toss of the coin & team announcement at 10.30am and start of play scheduled for 11am.

The first innings of 50 overs will take place between 11am and 2.30pm, before a 30-minute interval. The second innings of 50 overs will then take place between 3pm and 6.30pm.

Kindly note that these timings are subject to change. 

 

 

Travel information

 

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, coming from the direction of Mansfield, is a left turning 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. 

 

Car parking

The main entrance to the ground will be reserved for players, match officials and disabled parking. However, on-site car parking is available 100 yards past the main entrance on the right hand side, priced at £5 (£3 to Nottinghamshire Members). This will be signposted accordingly on the day. Car park passes can be secured here...

 

Travelling By Train

A regular rail service runs between Nottingham and the nearest stations to the John Fretwell Sporting Complex – Mansfield Woodhouse (2.8 miles) and Shirebrook (1.7 miles). Local taxis will be available at Mansfield Woodhouse station to allow you to complete your journey.

Up-to-date train times and service information can be found at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.

 

Seating

Welbeck Cricket Club provides a picturesque 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, especially if the good weather holds.

However, fold-down chairs will be available at the ground and spectators are also welcome to bring along their own seating.

 

Food and drink

A variety of food and drink outlets will be available around the ground, including: 

  • Big Cheese Melt stall
  • Sherwood fired pizza
  • La Pitta, serving Greek cuisine
  • Welbeck Cricket Club tea/cake stall
  • The Welbeck Cricket Club BBQ
  • Ice cream van

Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and drink, but kindly note that neither alcohol nor glass containers can be brought into the venue. 

 

Interval outfield access

Guests are most welcome to take a stroll on the outfield, or partake in their own impromptu cricket match, during the interval between innings.

 

 

Shop

A Club Shop will be located at the ground, stocking souvenirs, replica shirts, bats, balls and training wear. Scorecards will also be available, priced at 50p.

 

Second-hand book stall

A veritable treasure trove of second-hand tomes will be available at a book stall, situated next to the shop, from 1pm - 3.30 pm. All proceeds will help to buy more publications for the Wynne-Thomas Library at Trent Bridge. 

The volunteers who are staffing the stall will also be pleased to provide information about the new lending service in the Library, the guided tours of Trent Bridge and the opportunities to get involved in the heritage programme.

Please note that the stall will be cash-only.

 

Toilet facilities

Toilet facilities will be available around the ground and will be clearly signposted. Mobiloo disabled toilet and changing facilities will also be on site.

 

Weather Forecast

View the latest weather forecast here…

The weather can take turns during the day, so please bring clothing to cover all eventualities.

 

Following the action online

Can’t make it to the ground? We offer the perfect matchday companion...

When the match is in play you can access a live stream highlights, in-play statistics and a full scorecard by clicking here...

You can also find regular live updates on Twitter and Instagram.