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Venue

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 the home of Hampshire Cricket, Southern Vipers and Southern Brave.

In 2023, Utilita Bowl hosted England Women in a sold-out Ashes ODI against Australia on Sunday 16th July, before England Men take on New Zealand in an ODI of their own on Sunday 10th September.

Domestic action saw Southern Vipers successfully defend their T20 title and Hampshire Hawks reach a record-breaking tenth T20 Finals Day, with plenty of other cricket to be played in other competitions.

The Hundred also returned for a third edition, which saw record attendances across each matchday for the Women's fixture.
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 is a British bar and restaurant inspired by Lord Botham and located at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Enjoy local, seasonal British food, alongside an exquisite wine list.
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 hospitality packages for international cricket, domestic cricket, franchise cricket and concerts 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.
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
- England Men v Australia IT20
- England Women v New Zealand IT20
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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Free Fan Buses Return For 2024

Free bus services from Southampton Airport Parkway and Hedge End Train Stations will provide seamless supporter travel for Hawks’ fans visiting Utilita Bowl this summer

Wednesday 17 April 2024

Fans visiting Utilita Bowl to watch Hampshire Hawks in Vitality Blast action this summer will once again benefit from free buses connecting local train stations to the venue. The hassle-free, environmentally friendly service has quickly become a firm favourite, since its introduction in 2022.

Free buses will be available for all fans from both Hedge End and Southampton Airport Parkway train stations, running before, during and after each T20 match.

The shuttle bus provision makes it easier than ever to avoid rush hour traffic, with journeys from Winchester, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Bournemouth all just a short train ride away.

Travel times from popular destinations to Southampton Airport Parkway or Hedge End are listed below:

Swaythling	3 minutes
St Denys	6 minutes
Winchester	7 minutes
Shawford	9 minutes
Southampton Central	10 minutes
Fareham	11 minutes
Millbrook	14 minutes
Portchester	17 minutes
Romsey	17 minutes
Totton	18 minutes
Redbridge	18 minutes
Cosham	22 minutes
Ashurst	23 minutes
Basingstoke	24 minutes

Fratton	31 minutes
Portsmouth & Southsea	35 minutes
Bournemouth	38 minutes
Portsmouth Harbour	40 minutes
Reading	43 minutes
Guildford	51 minutes
Salisbury	52 minutes
Chichester	1 hour 2 minutes
London Waterloo	1 hour 6 minutes
Swindon	1 hour 15 minutes
Oxford	1 hour 17 minutes
Dorchester	1 hour 30 minutes
Weymouth	1 hour 34 minutes
Brighton	1 hour 42 minutes

Plan your travel to Utilita Bowl for this summer's Vitality Blast fixtures using the travel guide available via the link below.

Travel Information

Tickets for Hampshire Hawks’ home Group Stage matches are now available to purchase at the discounted Early Bird rate, for a limited time only.

Buy your Vitality Blast tickets or a seven-match Passport now, via the link below.

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Latest

Daily Highlights: Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, Vitality CC

Saturday 18 May

Watch highlights of each day of Hampshire's Vitality County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge

Report & Reaction: Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, Vitality CC

Saturday 18 May

Read the match report & hear reaction from Hampshire's Vitality County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge

Report & Reaction: Southern Vipers v The Blaze, CEC

Saturday 18 May

Read the match report & hear reaction from Southern Vipers' Charlotte Edwards Cup match against The Blaze at Utilita Bowl

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Discrimination Reporting

We stand against discrimination in all its forms and are committed to ensuring that cricket is a game for everyone. If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination you can report it through the ECB’s website by clicking here.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Officer: Stuart Chatfield

+447552 533 692

stuart.chatfield@utilitabowl.com

Address

Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH

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