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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.
Cricket
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.
Spa
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.
Hotel
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.
Weddings & Events
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.
Recreation
Recreation

Hampshire Cricket Board.
Growing and improving the game to provide a cricketing future for all.
What's On
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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Shahid Afridi: A Force To Be Reckoned With

Tuesday 10 November

From match-winning spells of leg-spin to an unforgettable century against Derbyshire, Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi produced some remarkable performances in Hampshire colours.

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On This Day: Cardigan Connor Takes Five-Fer In Sunday League

Tuesday 23 June

Seamer rips through Northants' top and middle order in superb eight over spell on this day in 1996

On This Day: Mark Nicholas Stars Against Worcestershire

Monday 22 June

Marc Nicholas racked up over 200 runs against Worcestershire in a County Championship match starting on this day in 1995

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

Hampshire Cricket's Fathers & Sons

Sunday 21 June

On Father's Day we take a look back at the fathers and sons to play for Hampshire over the years

Robin Smith's Book Shortlisted For Cricket Book Of The Year

Sunday 21 June

'The Judge' is up for Cricket Book of the Year at the Telegraph's Sports Book Awards 2020

Mason Crane: ''It Is Kind Of Part Two; It Is A Fresh Start''

Saturday 20 June

Hampshire leg-spinner looks ahead having recently returned to training

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Shahid Afridi: A Force To Be Reckoned With

Headlines

On This Day: Cardigan Connor Takes Five-Fer In Sunday League

On This Day: Mark Nicholas Stars Against Worcestershire

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

Hampshire Cricket's Fathers & Sons

Robin Smith's Book Shortlisted For Cricket Book Of The Year

Mason Crane: ''It Is Kind Of Part Two; It Is A Fresh Start''

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