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Where should I sit at Lords cricket ground?

Where should I sit at Lords cricket ground?

Edrich upper is the best for me. I’ve been in that stand 4 or 5 times, I’ve been in Mound once, Compton upper twice and Compton lower once. Edrich upper definitely has the best view, along with Comptom upper.

Is Compton stand at Lord’s covered?

Other features include food and beverage concessions including two new hospitality restaurants, new washrooms and a high-level connecting walkway for improved crowd circulation. Unlike the current stands, the top level will be partially covered.

Which way does the slope go at Lords?

The Lord’s slope is a geographical gradient at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England. The slope is in the cricket pitch and runs from the north end of the ground to the south end with a drop of 2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in).

Where is the Grace Gate at Lords?

St John’s Wood Road
The Grace Gates, officially the W. G. Grace Memorial Gates, are two pairs of gates on St John’s Wood Road at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England. They were erected in 1923 and the gates with their flanking walls and piers became a Grade II listed building in 1996.

Is there a dress code for Lords?

There is no dress code at Lord’s within our general public stands, however we do not allow fancy dress. Please note the Dress Regulations for the North and South Wheelchair Areas in the Warner Stand can be found in the Members’ Friends’ Enclosure section. The dress code for hospitality venues is smart casual.

Which stands at Lords are covered?

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.

Can you take your own alcohol into lords?

Can I bring my own Alcohol? Lord’s is the only international cricket venue in the world where spectators can bring alcohol into the ground. 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).

How steep is the hill at Lords?

How steep is the Lord’s slope? Former England fast bowler Mike Selvey had once remarked that if you put Stuart Broad at the lower end of the Lord’s slope, and look across from the other end, you will not be able to spot him. Broad is six-and-a-half feet tall, but the slope is steeper at 8’2”.

What is drop in pitch?

A drop-in pitch is a pitch that is prepared away from the ground or venue in which it is used, and “dropped” into place for a match to take place. This allows multi-purpose venues to host other sports and events with more versatility than a dedicated cricket ground would allow.

How do I get to Lord’s cricket ground?

St John’s Wood is the closest tube station to the Ground (approximately five minutes’ walk), while Baker Street, Warwick Avenue, Marylebone and Edgware Road are all also within 15 minutes’ walk.

Can you wear jeans to Lords?

There is no dress code at Lord’s within our general public stands, however we do not allow fancy dress. The dress code for hospitality venues is smart casual. Casual trousers, smart jeans and tailored shorts are acceptable.

Can you take food into Lords cricket ground?

Can I bring my own food to Lord’s? Yes, you can bring your own food into the Ground for all matches. It is also possible to order, online, one of our exclusive picnic hampers for two and collect at the Ground on the day of your visit. Orders must be made at least 72 hours prior to the match day.

Where are the seats at Lord’s Cricket Ground?

You can take the help of Lord’s stadium seating chart to locate your seat easily. Lord’s Grandstand seating plan will also help you to find your seats easily.

How much is a ticket to Lord’s cricket?

Lord’s is known as Mecca of World cricket and watching a match in Lords like a dream come true. Ticket cost for Ashes matches are kept pocket-friendly so that maximum cricket fans can attend the Ashes matches. Ticket price for child start from £ 4.00 and Adult ticket price began from £ 13.00.

How big is the Lord’s stadium seating capacity?

The Lord’s Stadium seating capacity is 28000 and during the big matches, it is houseful and tickets are sold out beforehand. It is quite tricky to find your seat or the parking space on such days. You can take the help of Lord’s stadium seating chart to locate your seat easily.

Where can I see the scoreboard at Lord’s?

Slightly restricted view of the left side of ground where you can see the white railing in the picture. Good view of ground but have to lean forward to fully see scoreboard at Pavilion End. Rows 15 backwards are under cover, very helpful on a hot day! Seats 143 and 144 are partially blocked by a pillar.