We can’t wait to welcome you as Lightning and Southern Vipers do battle at our historic home in the Charlotte Edwards Cup on Sunday 29 May.

Should you be joining us, kindly read on to make the most of your visit.

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

 

Ticket information

Tickets for the fixture are available now, priced as follows:

  • £10 adults
  • £5 under 21s
  • £3 under 16s
  • Free for under 5s (with an accompanying adult)

Secure your seats here… 

 

Seating areas

Seating for this fixture will be unreserved, meaning you are free to reside wherever you wish. Kindly note, however, that only the Fox Road, Larwood and Voce and Hound Road Stands will be open – along with the Pavilion, which will be reserved for Nottinghamshire members.

The Derek Randall Suite, within the Hound Road Stand, will also be available for all spectators as an indoor viewing facility.

 

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 and do not feel comfortable within a confined space, feel free to pop outside the ground and visit one of the external windows instead.

 

Hours of Play

Gates open at 10am, with the toss set to take place at 10.30am. The scheduled hours of play are as follows:

  • First innings: 11am
  • Interval: 12.15pm
  • Second innings: 12.30pm
  • Close: 1.45pm

Kindly note that all times are subject to change, while there is a provision for an additional 60 minutes to make up for any time lost. 

 

 

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 and Hound Road.

You’ll need your match ticket, or your membership card or season ticket, at the ready to gain entry. 

 

Travel Information

 

Car parking

Parking can be booked in advance at Bridge Field (NG2 6AP), which is located on Bridgford Road, a five-minute walk from Trent Bridge. Spaces must be booked in advance, priced at £3 for members and £5 for non-members. Book your parking here…

Kindly note that parking will not be available at the Nottinghamshire Sports Ground or at Nottingham Forest for this match, due to Nottingham Forest’s involvement in the Championship Play-Off Final. All ticketholders who originally booked parking at the Nottinghamshire Sports Ground will be able to use their pass to park at Bridge Field.

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).

As an added incentive to take the tram, NET will be running its £3 return event ticket offer (see travelling by tram, below).

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.

NET will be running its £3 return event ticket offer for all match ticket holders and members.

To take advantage of the deal, you need to select the Event Ticket option from the ticket vending machine before boarding the tram, and make sure you have your match ticket to hand for inspection.

Additionally, as above, you can also purchase a group ticket for £6, which is for up to two adults and three children (under the age of 19).

 

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 pay via contactless means or 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.

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. 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 

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

 

Food & Drink

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

 

Long Room

Situated inside our Pavilion, the Long Room will serve bacon cobs in the morning, and hot cobs at lunchtime, with a full bar and hot drinks also available. 

 

Derek Randall Suite

Located on the first floor of the Hound Road Stand, the Derek Randall Suite offers a full bar, including hot drinks, and will also be open as an indoor space from which to watch the cricket.

 

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.

 

Alcohol and fancy dress

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.

We also request that you refrain from visiting our venue whilst clothed in inappropriate fancy dress outfits that are liable to cause offence to children and young families. 

 

 

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

 

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.

 

Scorecards

Scorecards will be available from our Club Shops, priced at 50p.

 

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.

Baby changing facilities are available in the Hound Road ladies’ toilets 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

If you are in need of First Aid, kindly contact your nearest steward, who will be happy to assist. 

 

 

Accessibility at Trent Bridge

Wheelchair viewing positions are available in the Hound Road Upper Tier. 

 

Multi-faith room

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle to pray, a multi-faith room has been set up in Squash Court Two situated just next door to our Ticket Office. Please see a steward or volunteer if you need directions. 

 

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.

 

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.

 

Contacting the Ticket Office

Members of our friendly team will be available in the Ticket Office to resolve any issues you may encounter, and will be contactable throughout at questions@nottsccc.co.uk or 0115 899 0300.

 

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…

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

 

Following the action online

If you can't make it to the game, you will be able to follow the action as it happens via our Trent Bridge Live stream.

We will also post regular updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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