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Utilita Bowl is on a mission to become the world's greenest international cricket stadium. Home to some of England's most successful cricket teams as well as Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, eforea spa, Boundary Lakes Golf Course, Hampshire Wellbeing Centre and BEEFY's Restaurant.
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Cricket

Utilita Bowl is home to Hampshire Cricket, Hampshire Hawks and Southern Brave, while also hosting major international cricket.

The 2026 season features the Rothesay County Championship, Vitality Blast and Metro Bank One Day Cup action, four Southern Brave double headers in The Hundred, England internationals and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

In 2027, international cricket returns with three newly announced fixtures, headlined by England Men facing Australia in a historic Ashes Test Match at Utilita Bowl.
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Spa

Hilton - Southampton Utilita Bowl's eforea spa is a place like no other, an oasis of luxury, offering the ultimate relaxation experience.

Boasting a multitude of thermal experiences and luxurious journeys, you’re sure to find yourself emerging brighter, refreshed and re-connected.

Whether you’re wishing for a little ‘me-time’, a pamper day with friends or a weekend away with a loved one, look no further, allow eforea's expert team to take it from here.
BEEFY'S
BEEFY'S

BEEFY’s Bar & Restaurant takes inspiration from cricketing legend Lord Botham and overlooks the breath-taking Utilita Bowl cricket ground. Located at Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, it's the perfect place to relax, refuel, and enjoy the atmosphere.
Golf
Golf

Boundary Lakes is Utilita Bowl's 18-hole golf course.

The parkland course - opened in July 2017 - set against the backdrop of Hampshire Cricket's home, is complete with USGA standard greens and is sure to provide a stern test for both high and low handicappers alike.

Boundary Lakes offers green fees from £32.50, society days from £35 and has a range of Memberships available.
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Hotel

Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, the stunning 171-bedroom hotel, located at the home of Hampshire Cricket, boasts a luxury eforea spa, BEEFY’S by Lord Botham fine dining restaurant, a gym and extensive meeting and event space as well as the venue's 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.

With all this to keep you busy and a whole host of entertainment right on your doorstep, we're confident you won't be able to stay for long enough.
Hospitality
Hospitality

Discover and book premium corporate or private hospitality packages for international and domestic cricket at Utilita Bowl.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing

The Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is Utilita Bowl's bespoke healthcare facility offering a wide selection of services - including physiotherapy, sports massage and exercise classes - to all.

The centre, boasting a well-equipped modern rehabilitation gym, consultation rooms and a vast amount of outside space to cater for almost any rehabilitation, is open to the public with the specialist team able to assess and treat a wide range of conditions in individuals aged eight and upwards.
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Weddings & Events

If you’re planning the office Christmas party, awards ceremony, anniversary celebration or wedding day and reception, Utilita Bowl's superb choice of suites and personalised service assure luxury and unsurpassed quality.

With bespoke and tailor-made finest cuisine menus, the capacity to plan the most intimate of gatherings or welcome up to 450 guests, breathtaking on-site facilities including eforea spa, gym, restaurants and of course, luxury rooms and accommodation, Utilita Bowl truly is the ideal setting in to which to welcome your guests for any special occasion or social event.
Christmas & NYE
Christmas & NYE

Celebrate the festive season in style. Bookings now open!
Meetings & Conferences
Meetings & Conferences

Utilita Bowl's broad range of stylish and luxurious suites, cutting edge audio-visual capabilities and bespoke catering provision, deem the venue the ideal location for a vast array of meetings and conferences.

Whether it’s a meeting for ten in our boardroom or an exhibition in our expansive Hilton Ballroom, you can be sure that whatever your requirements, we’ll have them covered.
Charity

Charity

Hampshire Cricket Foundation is Hampshire Cricket’s official charity and the charity aligned to Utilita Bowl.
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Recreation

Hampshire Cricket Board.
Growing and improving the game to provide a cricketing future for all.
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What's On

Utilita Bowl and Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl host a vast array of events and showpiece occasions throughout the year.

Find out more here.

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Utilita Bowl's Blockbuster Summer Of International Cricket In 2027

Thursday 23 July

Utilita Bowl's blockbuster 2027 summer of international cricket has its dates. The venue's first-ever men's Ashes Test will be played from 21 to 25 July, alongside a home ODI for England Men and a Women's Ashes ODI for England Women.

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Test Match Countdown: Hampshire v West Indies

Friday 3 July

With the series-opening #raisethebat Test between England and West Indies at the The Ageas Bowl nearing, we're taking a look back at memorable Hampshire tour matches against the Windies

ECB Update: Domestic Season Start Date

Monday 29 June

ECB has given its approval for the professional men’s county cricket season to begin on 1 August

England v West Indies Test Series Named In Honour Of Key Workers

Monday 22 June

ECB announces #raisethebat Test Series with players wearing key workers’ names on shirts

Together Through This Test Auction Raises Over £35,000 For Charity

Thursday 18 June

Lots donated by Hampshire Cricket and the The Ageas Bowl raise £2,491 to support NHS Charities Together and the Hampshire Cricket Foundation

The Ageas Bowl To Host England's Behind-Closed-Doors Training Group

Wednesday 17 June

A 30-strong training group will live, prepare and train on-site at the The Ageas Bowl ahead of the first Test against the West Indies starting on July 8

On This Day: The Ageas Bowl Hosts Its First Test Match

Tuesday 16 June

England began their 3rd Npower Test against Sri Lanka at the then Rose Bowl on this day in 2011

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Utilita Bowl's Blockbuster Summer Of International Cricket In 2027

Headlines

Test Match Countdown: Hampshire v West Indies

ECB Update: Domestic Season Start Date

England v West Indies Test Series Named In Honour Of Key Workers

Together Through This Test Auction Raises Over £35,000 For Charity

The Ageas Bowl To Host England's Behind-Closed-Doors Training Group

On This Day: The Ageas Bowl Hosts Its First Test Match

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