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If you're a first time visitor to Lord's, or indeed a regular at the Home of Cricket, here are a few popular questions which you might want to know the answer to

Travel/Preparation

For information on how to get to the Ground, please go to our 'How to get to Lord's' page - click here .

We encourage all visitors to use public transport whenever possible.

There is no car parking at the Ground and restrictions are in place for non-residents to park in the local area between 8:30-18:30 on Major Match days.

If you do need to drive to Lord’s, Westminster City Council offers car parking at the follow locations:

- Pay by phone parking - Local Car Park -  NCP Car Parks

If you are disabled, or travelling with someone who is, then please contact the Club Facilities department on 020 7616 8653 or at [email protected] . They will be able to arrange drop off and pick up arrangements for you.

Lord's is the only international cricket venue in the world where spectators can bring alcohol into the ground.

For Vitality Blast matches, alcohol may only be brought into Lord's by MCC & Middlesex Members and their guests, as well as Debenture Holders and their guests.

For matches in The Hundred, ticket holders are not permitted to bring in any alcoholic drinks to the Ground (which is a variation to the MCC Ground Regulations). If you are an MCC Member or Debenture Holder you may still bring alcohol into the Ground but please enter via the Grace Gate.

For all other matches, spectator may bring alcoholic drinks into the Ground in one of the following descriptions and quantities:

(i) one bottle of wine or Champagne (max. 750ml); or (ii) two cans/bottles of beer/cider (max. 500ml each); or (iii) two cans of premixed aperitifs (max. 330ml each).

Bottles of spirits or fortified wines will not be allowed into the Ground. Amounts of alcohol in excess of these limits. Under no circumstances will any spectator be re-admitted to the Ground at any time during the day if he or she is in possession of any alcohol.

MCC reserves the right to confiscate any quantity of alcohol from any spectator.

Yes, you can bring your own food into the Ground for all matches.

It is also possible to order, one of our exclusive Made In Oldstead picnic hampers created by Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks exclusively for the Lord’s. Orders must be made at least 72 hours prior to the match day and you can collect it at the Ground on the day of your visit.

Find out more and order by clicking here .

There is no dress code at Lord’s for our general public seating areas, but we don’t permit fancy dress.

For information on dress regulations for Hospitality, Members Enclosures and Restaurants please click below.

No fancy dress costumes are permitted for spectators at Lord's.

No flags or musical instruments are permitted at Lord's.

We advise against bringing pushchairs along to the Ground on Test Match Days.

You will appreciate that the Ground gets very full indeed, and unfortunately we don’t have any dedicated space for pushchair storage.

However, for minor matches - including Middlesex's County Championship & Royal London Cup fixtures, there is sufficient space around the Ground to accommodate pushchairs.

Match tickets for all fixtures at Lord's have now been uploaded into the Lord's App. 

By accessing your digital ticket in advance, it will allow for a swift and easy entry to the Home of Cricket on matchday. Digital tickets are also the quickest and easiest way to view and share tickets with other attendees.

The Lord’s App is free to download simply by clicking the relevant button below, or by searching for Lord’s Cricket Ground in your app store.

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Please note, once downloaded, your log-in details will be the same as the one you used to purchase tickets online. Once logged in, you can view your tickets via the Wallet section in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

Need help with your Lord’s App? Simply watch the below video or take a look at our Digital Ticketing FAQs at the bottom of this page.

Match Ticket FAQs

If you're having trouble accessing your match tickets, then please try the following solutions: .

Please make sure you are using the latest version of the Lord's App.

Please ensure you are attempting to access your ticket via the same e-mail address used to purchase your tickets

Please l og-out and log back-in before accessing your wallet again

Please close your app, re-open and refresh the homepage before accessing your wallet again.

Should you not have a smart phone to download the Lord's App,  you can find print at home tickets via your Lord's ticketing account.

• Login to your account at https://tickets.lords.org/   
• Go to 'My Profile' in the top right corner and
• Scroll down to 'Tickets', click on the appropriate match day and then press 'Reprint' in the top right-hand corner. 
• A pop-up screen will appear asking you to 'Choose Items to Reprint'. Click on the specific tickets you require and then click on 'OK'
• A further pop-up screen will appear, click 'OK' and you will receive a confirmation to show your reprint is successful
• Check your email account, the ticket(s) will be in your inbox from [email protected]
• Print the tickets or save the PDF to a phone for presentation at the turnstiles. 

All tickets for the Men's Ashes at Lord's are now available in the Lord's App. Please log-in and visit your app wallet to access there. 

How to download the Lord's app

Tickets for the Women's Ashes, Men's ODI and Blast are also now available in app. 

You only need to enter a code if your ticket has been shared with you by someone else.

If you are the ticket purchaser then you don not need to enter a code and your match tickets will automatically appear in Lord's App wallet at least one month before your match is due to start. 

Once you have downloaded the Lord's App, your tickets for matches (future and past) can be found in the Wallet tab under My Tickets, in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

Please check that all tickets you were expecting to see are showing correctly. 

If your tickets do not appear please log out and log back in again, making sure you use the email address that was used to purchase your ticket(s). If this doesn't work, please contact the Club Services office via 0207 432 1000 or [email protected] .

To share a ticket, select the ticket that you wish to share and click the Share icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You can choose to share a ticket code via WhatsApp, Email or SMS by following the steps on screen. 

You can share as many tickets as you like, but each person you share a ticket with must download the Lord's App and either sign-in or create an account in order to receive the ticket. 

Please note if you share the same ticket more than once, the latest sharing request will invalidate previous attempts.

For more information on how to share your tickets, click the link below.

Accessing a ticket shared with you is very simple. First, you must download the Lord's App and either log-in or create a new account. 

Once you have received the code sent to you by the ticket purchaser (either by WhatApp, Email or SMS) click on the Wallet tab. Then simply click on 'Got a code?' and paste the code sent to you into the box. Your ticket will then be visible in your wallet. 

For more information on how to access a shared ticket, click the link below.

Yes, multiple mobile tickets can be downloaded to a single Lord's App account. Once selected you can swipe left and right to view all tickets.

If you are accompanying your friends to the Ground, all tickets can be kept on your phone app and scanned in one at a time as you and your companions pass through the turnstiles. 

If you are arriving separately, or, you wish to share the tickets in advance with your family/companions the share function is easy to use (detailed above).

An active ticket is one that has not been scanned in at the gates yet. When viewing your tickets in the Wallet tab, an active ticket will have a dotted moving circle in the top left-hand corner. If this is rotating, you know your matchday ticket is active. 

Please note that each ticket QR code will only work once to avoid duplication of tickets. 

General FAQs

To download the Lord’s App, simply click this link for IOS and this link for android .

You can easily log in via the Home Screen when you first open the App by clicking on the 'Log in or sign up' button. If you are a returning customer, then simply add your email address and password.

If you are new to the Lord's App, then click 'Register' at the bottom of the screen and follow the on-screen instructions.

Your login details will be the same as for your Lord's account (or your MCC Membership account). If you do not have a Lord's account, you must create one or you will not be able to sign up via the App.

Alternatively, while in the Wallet tab in the App, you can find your settings in the top right-hand corner of the screen.  

If you don't have a smartphone and aren't able to download the Lord's App to access your match tickets), then you can still receive a 'Print at home' PDF version of your ticket(s) by logging into your Lord's account online. 

*    Go to Buy Tickets: Marylebone Cricket Club Ticketing (lords.org) and login to your account *    Navigate to 'My Profile' in the top right-hand corner of the screen *    Scroll down on that menu and click on 'Tickets'  *    Tick on the set of tickets you wish to print and then click on 'Reprint' in the top right corner *    Choose some/all of the tickets you wish to reprint and press 'OK' *    You will then see a pop-up screen with 'Click OK to receive the following items' o    Confirmation Email o    PAH Ticket *    Click OK again, and a further pop-up screen will appear confirming the tickets are reprinting.  *    Once you have clicked 'OK' for a final time, the PDF tickets and confirmation email will then appear in your email inbox. *    PDF tickets can be printed or saved to a mobile phone to be scanned in at the entry gates.

If you are still unable to source your tickets via the App or your online account, you may email the Club Services department for assistance via [email protected]. 

A digital ticket is the safest, most convenient, and flexible way to receive your match ticket whilst increasing protection against fraud. It is also an easy way to go green by printing less paper and therefore better for our environment.

It's our effort to make your Home of Cricket experience the very best.

Tickets General

A collection point no longer exists at Lord's, with electronic ticketing now available.

Please download the Lord's App to access your tickets in advance. 

Lord's are moving to Digital Tickets for the 2023 season in an attempt to negate lost tickets. Please download your ticket via Lord's App in advance to ensure you have your match ticket when arriving at the Ground. 

A duplicate Ticket will only be issued to the original purchaser as a replacement for a Ticket that has been printed out, deleted irretrievably and then lost, stolen, mislaid or is defective or defaced. 

If the Ticket Office has to reprint a Ticket, an administrative charge of 10% of the face value will be made for each duplicate.

The latest ticket information can be obtained by visiting tickets.lords.org or by ringing the Ticket Office on 020 7432 1000, or the Members Dedicated Line shown in your Membership Pass.

The latest ticket information can be obtained by ringing by visiting  tickets.lords.org  or by ringing the Ticket Office on 020 7432 1000, or the Members Dedicated Line shown in your Membership Pass.

In certain stands, discounted tickets are available for children under 16-years.

Babes-in-arms may be carried into Lord’s free of charge, so long as they will not occupy a seat themselves.

It is a requirement that a ticket is purchased for any child over three years of age.

A ticket can be upgraded, or downgraded, but that should preferably be done prior to the match.

It varies from stand to stand.

In the Mound Stand, rows with letters (A-E) and row 16 upwards are under cover.  Rows 1-15 aren’t.

In the Grand Stand, all of the rows with letters and row 11 upwards are covered. 

Members’ Friends’ Enclosures are normally unreserved seating, so it's best to turn up early for more choice.

Late Gate is subject to availability and will be advertised via @HomeOfCricket on Twitter and through the Lord's matchday blog (lords.org/live).

Please note that Late Gate tickets are available to purchase online only via the Lord’s tickets webpage.

The latest ticket information can be obtained by visiting  tickets.lords.org  or by ringing the Members Dedicated Line shown in their Membership Pass.

Rover tickets, for their guests, are only available to be purchased by the following - Full MCC Members on all major match days; for MCC Senior and MCC Associate Members on selective major match days and for Middlesex Members, who hold the appropriate membership level, for Vitality Blast matches. 

Rover tickets admit to the unreserved sections of the Warner Stand, Tavern Stand and, in terms of International match days only, the Lower Tier of the Allen Stand.

In order to prevent overcrowding in individual stands, each member and Rover ticket holder may, on entry to a stand, be issued with a pass which must be presented, together with the Membership Pass or Rover Ticket, on any subsequent re-entry during the day.

Members may reserve seats in these stands prior to play, the precise number of seats (generally no more than four) will be determined on a match-by-match basis and advised to Members in pre-match communications. The Club accepts no responsibility for articles used for this purpose. Seats may also be reserved from 15 minutes before until 30 minutes after the luncheon interval, and during other brief absences not exceeding 10 minutes.

It is not practical to have stewards on hand in all areas throughout the stands, so Members are asked to observe the spirit of fair play.

If they are unreserved Rover Tickets, then your guests can come, however, if they are reserved seats, in the Members’ Friends’ Enclosures then they should be accompanied by you.

No refunds will be given, other than those covered under the appropriate refund schemes.

Please see the  Terms and Conditions  on purchase for more information.

At the Ground

Yes, we have 25 water fountains at Lord's and spectators are encouraged to bring their own refillable bottles to top-up around the ground.

Water fountains can be found behind the Grand Stand, the Compton Stand, the Mound Stand and the Allen Stand.

There are plenty of options for food & drink within the Ground and MCC are proud to present the new and improved Lord's Food Village - find out more .

Unfortunately not. Lord's operates a card only policy at our bars, restaurants and shops.

Lord’s is a cashless ground. We accept payment by debit/credit card and mobile payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, at all tills around the Ground.

As Lord's is a cashless ground, we only accept payment by debit/credit card and mobile payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, at all tills around the Ground.

To access the Cloud please follow the steps below.

1. Check your WiFi is on

2. Select WiFi Zone - The Cloud from the available network list

3. Follow on screen instructions to register or log on

Terms & conditions apply for The Cloud. The Cloud is a BSkyB company.

We have a small cloakroom area in the Pavilion for the exclusive use of MCC Members who are spending their day in the Pavilion.

The Ground gets very full on Test Match days and we suggest you avoid bringing large luggage items with you. You will need to keep your bags with you at your seat at all times. 

For the security of everyone, we search all bags coming into the Ground on Test Match days.

Timings can be affected by the weather, and by the progress of the game, but below is general guide for your day.

The Gates open to ticket holders at 09.00.  Play is scheduled to start at 11.00. 

Please make sure you leave enough time to get into the Ground and to your seat, especially if you want to see the start of play at 11.00.

Lunch is taken between 13.00-13.40, and tea from 15.40-16.00. 

The scheduled close of play for the first 4 days is 18.00 or after 90 overs have been bowled.  

The Ticket Office is open to personal callers during a Test Match from Gate Opening until Close of Play.

No. There are no Tours during the Test match.

However the MCC Museum is open to the public for free on a match day.

When there is a major match at Lord's, the Indoor Cricket Centre is closed for net sessions.

However, on some major match days the Indoor Cricket Centre does offer taster sessions. More information on this will be sent directly to ticket holders.

During the lead up to a major match it is best to call the Indoor Cricket Centre on 020 7616 8612 to check availability.

Access to the Pavilion for watching the Test Match is reserved for MCC Members only.

We operate a pass-out system for all matches at Lord's which allows ticket-holders to leave and re-enter the Ground.

On leaving the Ground, you will be issued with a pass which will be needed to re-enter Lord's. You will also need to show your ticket in order to re-enter the Ground.

No alcohol can be brought into Lord's following a pass out.

We know that items can get misplaced from time to time and we will do our very best to reunite missing items with their rightful owner.

Please use the form below to report any items you have lost on your visit to Lord’s.

Lost Property

Please note, MCC retain lost property in most cases until the end of the match season, the only exception’s being bank cards which are destroyed if not claimed within 3 days of them being handed to us.

Foodstuffs / perishable items and those that cannot safely be stored will also be disposed of at the discretion of the Head Steward’s Office.

All items of property that remain unclaimed at the end of the cricket season will be disposed of and either passed to charity or recycled where possible.

MCC   shall not be liable for any injury whatsoever to any visitor, nor for any loss or damage to or theft of their respective property howsoever such injury, loss or damage may be caused, save for where the law provides otherwise.

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Lord's to relax pavilion dress code and remove age restrictions for matches in The Hundred

The Home of Cricket will host all of Spirit's men's matches as well as the final in the new competition's inaugural season, and there will be no requirement for those watching on from the famous pavilion to wear a jacket and tie

MCC will relax the dress code in the Lord's pavilion for matches in The Hundred, and there will be no minimum age for entry, in an effort to introduce a wider audience to the sport.

The Home of Cricket will host all of London Spirit's men's matches as well as the final in the new competition's inaugural season, and there will be no requirement for those watching on from the famous pavilion to wear a jacket and tie.

The dress code - "ties and tailored coats and acceptable trousers with appropriate shoes"for men and "dresses; or skirts or trousers worn with blouses, and appropriate shoes" for women - is usually strictly policed, with rare exceptions made only in extreme weather.

However, in a memo to members this week, seen by The Cricketer, the club explained that the traditional expectations would not apply for The Hundred "in support of... the general tone of the competition".

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Furthermore, dress regulations for the members' friends enclosures have been eliminated entirely.

Typically, children under the age of 12 are not permitted inside the pavilion, but no such rule will be in place during The Hundred.

Lord's won praise for hosting 250 schoolchildren during the World Cup match between Bangladesh and Pakistan last summer, and MCC is throwing the pavilion doors open once again with a similar objective in mind.

The ECB intends The Hundred to be more accessible to a greater number of young and ethnically diverse families during its first season.

It has invested heavily in its establishment and promotion, and has cut ticket prices to attract families.

Tickets range from £8 to £35 for adults, with under 16s able to gain entry for £5 or less at every venue in both the men's and women's tournaments.

Lord's is also making several of its stands alcohol-free for The Hundred matches, including the lower tier of the Tavern Stand, "to encourage first-time visitors".

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Lord's cricket ground relaxes dress code after record temperatures in UK

Members will not be required to wear jackets in pavilion with mercury rising to 40°c for first time in the country.

England v New Zealand - First LV= Insurance Test Match: Day One England seamer Matthew Potts walks past MCC members on day one of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on June 02, 2022. Getty

Lord's relaxed its strict pavilion dress code on Tuesday with members not required to wear jackets as temperatures soared, for the start of the county championship game between Middlesex and Sussex.

Most of Britain is gripped in a heatwave with temperatures of more than 40° Celsius recorded for the first time in the country.

"MCC [Marylebone Cricket club] has advised us that the dress regulations in the Pavilion will be relaxed on Tuesday 19 July," a statement on the Middlesex County Cricket Club website said.

"Gentlemen in the Pavilion that day will not be required to wear a jacket, although MCC will still require gentlemen to wear ties.

"Spectators should also adhere to the usual dress regulations on trousers and shoes."

It is not the first time hot weather has forced a relaxation of one of British sport's most traditional venues with the rules also being relaxed in 2018.

The stifling heat also led to two county championship games between Gloucestershire and Hampshire and Northants and Lancashire having three reduced 90-minute sessions on Tuesday with play finishing early in the "interest of spectator and player welfare".

Several horse racing events have also been cancelled in Britain because of the heatwave.

First Test - England v New Zealand An MCC member reads a newspaper in the stand as England host New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on Wednesday. Reuters

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is there any dress code while visiting museums and/or galleries?

also, we have bolshoy tkts. can i go there with jeans+t shirt (that's usually the way i dress during my vacation...)??

> is there any dress code while visiting museums and/or galleries?

> we have bolshoy tkts. can i go there with jeans+t shirt

http://bolshoi.ru/en/visit/sbory/

Be aware more casual attire (such as shorts) may get you stopped from visiting a church...but many will offer wraps and head coverings for women,

never bothered in church from visiting with T shirt and on summer time, even with shorts.

> even with shorts

Why ask about dress code then if you ignore it.

Imho jeans and t-shirt for Bolshoy is inappropriate, so are sneakers and other sports wear. Although in some other theater like Taganka and, Lenkom, for example, it will pass as OK.

There is no written or legal dress code with museums or the Bolshoi for the simple reason that here the people who visit theatres and museums do not need to be instructed on how to dress appropriately.

http://www.bolshoi.ru/en/visit/sbory/

i do not ignore it.

usually we travel during summer time. usually - shorts.

i was never asked not to go inside a church because of this outfit. if someone would asked me to stay out - ill understand.

my wife is worried that i might stay out of the bolshoi if ill come with my jeans...

if someone would have asked me not to go in the bolshoi since i'm wearing my jeans - well, this is something i rather know - in advance (tkts already purchased..)

If tickets are already purchased why don't you just pack a pair of slacks, dress shoes and one collared shirt/ polo.

It's a cultural place your look is a reflection of your understanding and respect.

since i'm not coming from hotel. it will be the end of my day at city.i will not carry extra outfit for that, unless i know i have no choice.

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Lord's relaxes dress code as MCC members get hot under the collar

The hottest day yet of an abnormally sweltering English summer claimed a notable etiquette casualty on Thursday evening, as Marylebone Cricket Club announced a relaxation of its strict dress code for members entering the Pavilion at Lord's.

Spectators attending Middlesex's Vitality Blast match against Hampshire were informed prior to the start of the match, at 6.15pm, that there was no longer a requirement for them to wear jackets in the Long Room, due to the "abnormally warm" weather.

Temperatures in London touched 34C on Thursday afternoon, with the possibility of an even hotter day to come on Friday - potentially threatening the hottest ever recorded in the country, 38.5C in August 2003.

Ordinarily, Lord's dress code for men states: "Gentlemen shall wear lounge suits or tailored jacket and trousers, shirt, tie or cravat and shoes with socks." Women must wear: "dresses; or skirts or trousers (which may be cropped below the knee) or culottes, with blouses or smart tops, and formal shoes, boots or sandals."

However, a tweet from @homeofcricket, the official Lord's Cricket Ground account, ahead of the match read: "Due to the abnormally warm temperatures, MCC has decided to dispense with requirement for gentlemen to wear jackets in the Pavilion and arrive wearing one. This applies to Members of MCC and Middlesex and their guests."

Due to the abnormally warm temperatures, MCC has decided to dispense with requirement for gentlemen to wear jackets in the Pavilion and arrive wearing one. This applies to Members of MCC and Middlesex and their guests. pic.twitter.com/KP07HK1eSl — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 26, 2018

It comes after India's touring team short their ongoing warm-up match against Essex, from four days to three, for what was believed to be concerns about the parched outfield at Chelmsford, and the desire to more closely manage their workloads ahead of next week's first Test at Edgbaston, starting on August 1.

While Lord's has long held a reputation for inflexibility when it comes to dress codes - and other codes, for that matter: it wasn't until 1999 that women were finally admitted to the Long Room - in reality, MCC has relaxed many of its regulations in recent years.

A loosening of the club's famous egg-and-bacon tie - both literally and metaphorically - was first undertaken a decade ago by the club's then-chief executive, the liberally minded Australian Keith Bradshaw, whose efforts to portray the club in a new light also included his championing, on MCC's behalf, of pink-ball floodlit cricket. Further relaxations have been proposed ahead of the launch of the ECB's new city-based competition in 2020, which, with its family-friendly remit, may involve permitting children into the pavilion.

Certainly the club seems slightly less set in its ways than the other two big beasts of the British Social Season - Wimbledon, where in 2015 Lewis Hamilton was ejected from the Royal Box after an "unfortunate misunderstanding" with the dress code, and Royal Ascot, which actually beefed up its dress code this year in a bid to keep a tighter rein on spectator behaviour.

"Additions to the official dress code in 2018 make socks a requirement for gentlemen," according to the Royal Ascot style guide. "Our dress code is traditional, woven into the very fabric of our history."

There wasn't a whole lot of tradition on display at Lord's on Thursday night, where - as Hampshire wilted in the evening heat, losing their last nine wickets for 54 runs in a 22-run defeat - a "kiss-cam" was scouring the stands and zeroing in on amorous couples.

And while they may have been unusually hot under the collar, it is not thought that the cameras lingered too long on the members at this stage of the club's evolution.

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MCC recommends that you arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time of your Tour to allow enough time to clear security and view the Museum. Re-entry to Lord's after the conclusion of your Tour is not permitted so please arrive with enough time to enjoy the MCC Museum. Please ensure that you arrive promptly, as latecomers will not be able to join the group once the Tour has started. For your safety and the safety of all Tour customers, our friendly security team may search persons and belongings on entry. In 2020, there will be no Tours on major match days, preparation days and large events days. Tour availability will be limited on other match days. To find out about tour closure and limited availability dates, please click  here . Lord’s is a working ground. Therefore, not all areas may be available on a particular Tour date due to ground operations. Similarly, Tour itineraries and content may vary at MCC’s sole discretion without further notice. MCC cannot guarantee all advertised elements of the Tour will be available on a particular date.

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Experience the famous players’ walk from the dressing room to the hallowed Lord’s turf in this unique tour hosted by a cricketing icon.

Upon arrival, enjoy a drinks reception where you will meet the cricketer, before undertaking a fully guided tour of the MCC Museum, home to the Ashes Urn, historic Pavilion, including the Home and Away Dressing Rooms.

Guests will make the celebrated walk through the Long Room and out onto the outfield, where the cricketer will share some of their greatest moments and experiences of playing at Lord’s on the hallowed turf. The tour concludes in the iconic J.P. Morgan Media Centre.

This unforgettable experience of going beyond the boundary is every cricket fan’s dream come true.

Innings include:

• Champagne reception with a hero of cricket on arrival in the Bowlers’ Bar – situated in the Grade II*-listed Pavilion
• An exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of Lord’s
• Renowned walk through the Long Room out on to the hallowed turf
• Exclusive Lord's lanyard signed by the Cricket hero
• Lord’s branded Tote Bag with copies of Lord’s books

In 1814 Thomas Lord founded what has become the world’s most celebrated cricket ground, renowned for its prestige and history.

It is also home to some of the finest and decorative art in the cricket world, which can be viewed as part of a new tour, this tour introduces the fascinating links to cricket and art, by visiting the famous Pavilion and MCC Museum to focus on the Club’s extensive art collection.

Perfect for cricket fans or art enthusiasts, this special tour offers a unique insight into the original paintings, which have connected the Club, Ground, and game to the wider world.

You will be treated to the following:

• Champagne reception with your Tour Guide in the Pavilion Bowlers' Bar
• An exclusive look at some of the Club’s most famous art pieces, and the history behind them
• A copy of the MCC Magazine

Meet, dine and walk with a hero of cricket in this hat-trick of experiences at Lord's.

Follow in the footsteps of the most famous names in cricket by handling objects and artefacts, having lunch in the Players' Dining Room, and embarking on the journey through the Long Room and on to the outfield, hosted by the player who will share their stories along the way.

Enjoy a meet-and-greet with the cricketer, before entering the world-famous Pavilion and sitting down to a spectacular three-course meal in the very room that the players take lunch and tea on a match day.

Guests will make the renowned walk through the Long Room and out onto the hallowed turf for a truly VIP experience. The tour concludes in the iconic J.P. Morgan Media Centre.

This exclusive and fantastic experience for any cricket fan will be as treasured as taking a hat-trick at Lord's.

• Champagne reception with a hero of cricket on arrival in the Bowlers’ Bar – situated in the Grade II*-listed Pavilion.
• An exclusive truly unique handling of precious objects and artefacts in the Museum (possibly handling WG Grace bat, Ben Stokes boots and MS Dhoni’s Wicket keeping gloves)
• Behind the scenes Tour of the Ground
• Three-course lunch includes homemade soup, a choice of four main dishes, and two dessert options plus drinks.
• Renowned walk through the Long Room out onto the hallowed turf.

Ever wanted to find out what's it like when you're playing a match at Lord's? Well, now you can experience the best bit of it yourself with the new Hosted Players' Dining Room Experience Tour. This special experience will allow guests to get up close and personal with cricketing heroes from the past, including socially distanced one-on-one time, photograph, and signing opportunities.

Alongside a full guided tour of the Ground, the day includes lunch in the same room where Joe Root, Sir Donald Bradman, and Sachin Tendulkar have each dined.

As well as visits to the Grade II* listed Pavilion, legendary Long Room, Committee Room, Writing Room, MCC Museum, home to the iconic Ashes Urn and the Pavilion Roof Terrace, which offers a breath-taking view of the Ground, including the new Compton and Edrich stands which are now taking shape a year into construction., guests will make the walk from the Dressing Rooms to the Players' Dining Room, to sit down for a delicious three-course meal.

Serving the same menu players select from on a match day, the lunch includes a homemade soup, the choice of three main dishes, and a dessert option. A glass of wine, beer, and soft drinks are all included too.

"Every cricketer will tell you that Lord's is a special place to play and I'm no different. The history, the atmosphere, all that stuff is great, but for me, the best thing about playing at Lord's is the food. Lord's makes me hungry. The grub in the Pavilion just can't be beaten “Matthew Hoggard (Yorkshire, Leicestershire, and England)"

Visit the most famous cricket ground in the world and go behind the scenes at 'The Home of Cricket'.

Join one of our expert guides who will lead you through iconic parts of the ground including the Grade II*-listed Victorian Pavilion, the world-famous Long Room, the Players’ Dressing Rooms, the dramatic J.P. Morgan Media Centre, and the MCC Museum, home of the Ashes Urn – cricket’s best-known artefact.

With extraordinary architecture, a fascinating collection of art and memorabilia, a Tour of Lord’s is not only a must for all cricket fans, but for everyone looking for a quintessentially English experience.

Ever wanted to find out what's it like when you're playing a match at Lord's? Well, now you can experience the best bit of it yourself with the new Players' Dining Room Experience Tour.

Alongside a full guided tour of the Ground, the day includes lunch in the same room where Joe Root, Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar have each dined.

As well as visits to the MCC Museum, the famous Long Room and the iconic J.P. Morgan Media Centre, guests will make the walk from the Dressing Rooms to the Players’ Dining Room, to sit down to a delicious three-course meal.

Serving the same menu players select from on a match day, the lunch includes a homemade soup, the choice of four main dishes and two dessert options. A glass of wine, beer and soft drinks are all included too.

“Every cricketer will tell you that Lord’s is a special place to play and I’m no different. The history, the atmosphere, all that stuff is great, but for me the best thing about playing at Lord’s is the food. Lord’s makes me hungry. The grub in the Pavilion just can’t be beaten” Matthew Hoggard (Yorkshire, Leicestershire and England)

The tour and lunch together will take approximately 3 hours and this exclusive view of the inner world of Lord’s is priced at £120 for adults and £60 for children.

Regarded amongst the players as one of the highlights of playing at Lord’s, make sure you don’t miss out on this special experience.

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AT THE HOME OF CRICKET

Enjoy a personalised, escorted tour of Lord's Cricket Ground for you and a group of your family, friends, or colleagues.

You, and up to four of your guests, can enjoy a private Tour of this historic ground. Tours can be tailored to your specific interests and will include viewing (and possibly handling) artefacts connected to your favourite players and teams. For the cricket-mad people in your life, this is the ultimate gift.

Tours are led by one of our expert Tour guides who will take you to places not usually open to the public to ensure that you have a truly memorable day.

KEY INFORMATION

Duration: 2 hours Cost: £345.00 for up to five persons

Tours switchboard: 020 7616 8595

Area Closure

For more information on Closures please visit our dedicated Tour Closures page.

Lord's relaxes dress code for Pavilion as heat rises

Cricket - First Test - England v New Zealand - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 2, 2022 England's Jack Leach walks of the field to the pavilion after sustaining an injury Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights

LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Lord's relaxed its strict Pavilion dress code on Tuesday with members not required to wear jackets as temperatures soared into the mid 30s Celsius for the start of the County Championship game between Middlesex and Sussex.

Much of Britain is gripped in a heatwave with temperatures expected to threaten all-time records later on Tuesday, with predictions of the mercury rising above 40 degrees. read more

"MCC (Marylebone Cricket club) has advised us that the dress regulations in the Pavilion will be relaxed on Tuesday 19 July," a statement on the Middlesex County Cricket Club website said.

"Gentlemen in the Pavilion that day will not be required to wear a jacket, although MCC will still require Gentlemen to wear ties.

"Spectators should also adhere to the usual dress regulations on trousers and shoes."

It is not the first time hot weather has forced a relaxation of one of British sport's most traditional venues with the rules also being relaxed in 2018.

The stifling heat also led to two County Championship games between Gloucestershire and Hampshire and Northants and Lancashire having three reduced-length 90-minute sessions on Tuesday with play finishing at 1630 local time (1530GMT) in the "interest of spectator and player welfare".

Several horse racing events have also been cancelled in Britain because of the heatwave.

Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Ken Ferris

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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