We can't wait to welcome you back to Trent Bridge, as Loughborough UCCE visit for the season's maiden encounter upon our hallowed turf from 22 to 24 March.

Should you be thinking of attending, read on for everything you need to know in order to make the most of your visit, including:

 

Ticket information

Entry to the fixture will be free of charge, with Nottinghamshire members not required to brandish their membership card in order to gain entry. You will be able to enter the ground via the Dixon and Hound Road gates.

 

Hours of play

  • Gates open: 10am
  • Start of play: 11am
  • Lunch: 1pm
  • Afternoon session: 1.40pm
  • Tea: 3.40pm (or when 32 overs remain, whichever is later)
  • Evening session: 4pm
  • Close: 6pm (or at the completion of 96 overs, whichever is later)

Kindly note that all times are subject to change.

 

 

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.

 

Travel Information

 

Car parking

Parking will be available, free of charge, at the Nottinghamshire Sports Club, situated off Holme Road (NG2 5AA).

 

Bicycle Parking

Cyclists are able to park their bikes at the ground, in bike racks situated on the PKF Smith Cooper Stand and Radcliffe Road Stand concourses, until an hour after close of play. 

 

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.

 

 

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.

Alternatively, adults travelling on their own can save by tapping their payment card on the bus’s card reader. This will deduct £2.30 if you travel one way, or £4.20 if you travel both ways.

To plan your bus journey visit www.nctx.co.uk, while NCT’s safer travel guidance is available at https://www.nctx.co.uk/safertravel. 

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.

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.

 

Food & Drink

The Long Room Bar will be open throughout the fixture, offering bacon cobs in the morning and hoagies for lunch and afternoon tea, in addition to a full bar, hot drinks and snacks. Kindly note that facilities will be cashless.

 

Viewing facilities

A limited number of stands will be open for the fixture, but you are most welcome to follow the game from the Pavilion or the Hound Road Stand.

The Derek Randall Suite, located in the Hound Road Stand, will be open to allow you to take in the action from an indoor location. Please note, however, that the suite’s bar will not be open.

 

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.

The Club Shop will be open throughout the fixture.

 

Toilet and baby changing facilities

Toilet facilities will be open and signposted, with stewards on hand to guide you in relation to your nearest facility.

Baby changing facilities are available in the Hound Road ladies’ toilets. The squash complex changing rooms 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 PKF Smith Cooper Stand.

 

 

Accessibility at Trent Bridge

Wheelchair viewing positions are available in the Hound Road upper tier.

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

 

Contacting the Ticket Office

Members of our friendly team will be available in the ticket office, and via the windows on Bridgford Road, throughout the fixture to resolve any issues. The team will also be contactable throughout at questions@nottsccc.co.uk or 0115 899 0300.

 

The Wynne-Thomas Library

Since January, the heritage team have been working hard to re-organise the library and get it ready to welcome visitors from around the world.

The work is still continuing, but spectators attending this match are very welcome to visit for a preview. Staff will explain the plans and improvements, and will invite the views of supporters.  For instance:

  • When would you like to visit?
  • What cricket magazines would you like to browse?
  • What books would you like to borrow?
  • What events would interest you?

Situated behind the Ticket Office, the Wynne-Thomas Library will be open on all three matchdays from 12:30 pm until 30 minutes after close of play, with all spectators welcome to attend.

 

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.

 

Weather forecast

View the latest weather forecast here…

 

Following the action online

If you can’t make it to the ground, our live streaming service, social media channels and club website will keep you updated throughout.

Visit Trent Bridge Live here…

 

Kindly note that all information contained within this guide is subject to change.