Coming to England v West Indies? Here’s Your One Month To Go Information | Lord’s

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Home of Cricket for what we’re sure will be a fantastic experience for all.

The first Test match at Lord’s this season promises to deliver on all counts. We’ll be saying farewell to England’s greatest bowler as Jimmy Anderson plays in his final Test match. We’ll celebrate Jimmy’s amazing career in style with a sold out crowd to cheer him on.

If you’re coming to Day two of the Test, then dig out your best red outfit and play your part in transforming Lord’s into a sea of red for the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s #RedforRuth day on Thursday 11 July.

The cricket community, including players, staff and broadcasters will unite to support the Foundation and help raise awareness and vital funds for its mission to support families facing the death of a parent from cancer.

It’s sure to be a glorious occasion and an atmosphere to savour. We’ll be in touch with all Day two ticket holders with more information and how you can get involved closer to match day.

We want your time at Lord’s to be special, so please read the following important information about your visit and watch the short film below.

great wine co producer tastings

For the first time our friends at the Great Wine Company will be hosting tastings by the Nursery Pitch on Days 1 and 2. During the sessions, you will taste four different wines with an expert explaining the story behind each drop and the tasting will last for approximately 40 minutes.

Tickets will be £10 per person, open to all ticket holders aged 18+.

Book Your Tasting

As we get closer to the match day, more information on food and drink options around the ground can be found here.

your lord’s picnic hampers

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks and his team return with the much-loved food hampers – Made in Oldstead. There are four different hampers to choose from, all which include a delicious selection of snacks covering breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. The hamper includes two 250ml serves of Banks Brothers canned wine, specifically paired to your picnic menu by MIO’s expert sommelier.

Be quick to pre-order today before they sell out. All hampers must be purchased before match day.

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Match Timings- DON’T MISS THE FIRST BALL!

Arrive early, explore the Ground, soak up the atmosphere and be ready for the action. You can watch the players warm up to festival sounds as we’ve teamed up with Ebony Steel Band, our community neighbours at Notting Hill Carnival, who’ll be entertaining the crowds before match play begins.

The Ground will be very busy and we strongly encourage all spectators to arrive as early as possible, soon after the gates open, to allow extra time for queuing and security checks so you’re in your seat for the start of the match. 

09.00- Gates open - please use the gate/arrival time as shown on your ticket. This will help minimise congestion at the gates 

11.00- Scheduled start of play

13.00 – 13.40 – Lunch

18.00 - Scheduled close of play  

Please remember that Lord’s is in a residential area so please leave quietly and be respectful to those living near to us.  

HAVE YOUR TICKETS DOWNLOADED AND READY 

Before arriving to Lord’s, download your tickets via the Lord’s App. Follow these simple steps:

• Log in using your Lord’s Ticketing account credentials
• Click the ‘Tickets’ icon at the bottom right-hand corner. Please note, the QR code for your ticket will show 10 days prior to your match day. 

The Lord’s App also allows you to share tickets from your phone, find food and drink locations and keep up to date with everything taking place around the Ground.  Alternatively, present a PDF print-at-home ticket at the turnstiles.

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Food And Drink

Good food and drink are synonymous with a day at the cricket, and we have a variety of top-quality fresh food available during the match to suit all. From classic dishes of burgers, fish & chips and hog roast to a delicious selection of street food vendors – including Bao buns, loaded fries, crispy duck, and so much more!

Our food outlets cater to a range of dietary requirements including meat-free, plant-based and gluten-free, speak to your server before ordering. The Lord’s Food Village is our new food & drink retail concept at Lord’s for 2024, where you’ll find great new food and self-checkout kiosks providing a significantly quicker experience with less queuing and more time to enjoy the cricketing action.

Food and Drink

We’ve also partnered with some leading drinks brands, including Veuve Clicquot, whose champagne bar will be back this year, as well as Marston’s who’ll be providing Hobgoblin Session IPA throughout the Ground. Hendrick’s has speciality bars if a refreshing gin is more to your taste.

travel

Coming to Lord’s Cricket Ground on match day couldn’t be easier with plenty of options across the Transport For London (TFL) network.

There are a variety of London Underground stations nearby and some that are beneficial to alight at depending on where you are seated in the Ground itself. These options should be considered for entry and egress.

• For the Warner Stand, Pavilion, and Tavern and Allen Stands, use Warwick Avenue or Edgware Road
• For Mound and Edrich Stands, use Baker Street
• For the Grand and Compton Stands, use St. John’s Wood

​Click the link below for more transport options.

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SECURITY

The safety and security of all those who visit Lord’s Cricket Ground is a priority for the MCC. When you visit, there will be a number security measures you can see, and some you cannot see. This includes search dogs in and around the ground and at entry points. Please follow the guidance given by our stewards and security staff. 

We suggest that you bring with you only essential items or leave bags at home if possible. There are a number of things you cannot bring into Lord’s, similar to every other international sports venue.

These include anything that can be used to injure or harm others, including any sharp knife. Illegal items, such as controlled drugs, are also prohibited. These items and others can all be found under the Lord’s Ground Regulations.

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Ground Regulations

INCIDENTS

We want Lord’s to be a Ground for all.  Please treat everyone equally and with kindness. To report an issue or concern, including inappropriate or anti-social behaviour, please alert a steward in the first instance. 

You can also text 07401 056737 and provide details of the incident and your location within the Ground and member of our security team will liaise directly with you.

Alternatively, to provide feedback or report any issues, please fill in our customer report form.

We stand against discrimination in all its forms and are committed to ensuring that MCC and Lord’s are welcome to all.

REUSABLE CUPS AND WATER REFILL

All alcoholic drinks are provided in reusable cups for a £1 deposit. Please take your used cup back to a bar and receive a fresh cup with your next drink.

At the end of the day, simply return your cup(s) to one of our designated redemption bars to receive your deposit back.

Please help us by returning your used cup or putting it in the redemption bins at the exits instead of putting them in the general waste or recycling. 

Since using reusable cups we’ve stopped over 1.5 million single use plastic cups ending up in landfill.

Please make use of the water refill points around the Ground to refill your bottles.

WIFI

Wifi is available via ‘The Cloud’. For behind-the-scenes access follow Lord’s on Twitter or Instagram by searching for @HomeOfCricket. Fans are encouraged to share their photos and get in touch using the hashtag #LoveLords.

SHOPS

The Middlesex & MCC Members Shop is located behind the Pavilion adjacent to the Harris Gardens providing a range of options to purchase.

Retail shops around the Ground have a range of Lord’s gifts, souvenirs and match-day essentials. The new Lord’s clothing range is also now available.

Shops will close 30 mins after close of play today. The full range of merchandise can also be viewed online at store.lords.org and MCC via mccstore.lords.org.

MULTI-FAITH ROOM

Multi Faith rooms are open during the match and are located in the Pavilion basement (opposite the members shop) and the Edrich stand. 

For those attending with small children, baby changing facilities are available around the Ground. Fully accessible adult Changing Places toilets are available in the Pavilion Basement and in the Compton Stand. Please ask a member of staff for details. 

SENSORY ROOM

MCC has introduced a sensory room to provide a safe and calming space for those with neurodivergent needs that may be finding the match atmosphere overwhelming. The room is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the closest steward, who will be able to guide you. 

MUSEUM

MCC would like to invite you to visit the MCC Museum which is free of charge for all ticket holders. Ask at the Museum for opening and closing times.

FAQS

If you have any questions, please visit the FAQs section of the site for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lord’s.