Match Preview: Hampshire Men v Durham, Rothesay County Championship
Hampshire Men return Rothesay County Championship action against Durham at Utilita Bowl over May Bank Holiday weekend
The Ageas Bowl gets in the festive mood this weekend with the highly-anticipated Christmas Festival returning for a third year on Sunday 4th December (10am - 4pm).
Following last year's success, the Hampshire Cricket in the Community-event has some exciting new additions to accompany all the traditional favourites!
From our under-cover Christmas market to CyberJam's gaming room and Messy Church's arts and crafts, here's all the information you'll need before heading to what's sure to be a memorable day at the home of Hampshire Cricket.
Tickets will be available on the gate, priced at just £2.50 for Adults, whilst Under-18s are permitted entry free of charge.
There will be an array of food and drink available throughout the day in the Arlott Atrium and across the stalls of the under-shelter Christmas Market, located beneath the West Stand.
In addition, an outdoor BBQ will be serving turkey & cranberry rolls.
Please note, no food and drink can be brought into the festival.
Parking at the The Ageas Bowl for this event will be totally FREE of charge.
10.30 am & 11.30am: If you fancy sitting back and relaxing, then get in the spirit of Christmas and catch one of our morning screenings of The Snowdog.
12pm: Messy Church's arts and crafts returns after its popularity last year, opening at midday this time!
12-4pm: As well as a nativity stage and an appearance from Santa Claus himself, guests can enjoy listening to community carol-singing and Salvation Army's Brass Band.
There'll also be a chance to test your sporting knowledge with an A Question of Sport-style quiz!
2016 sees CyberJam Gaming join the action, offering guests a unique gaming room experience in the pitch-side surroundings of the Hambledon suites.
Visitors can play the unreleased 88 Heroes, enjoy PlayStation’s virtual reality console and revisit arcade classics all for free!
The event is undercover, but should you require weather information, please click here for the latest Met Office forecast.
If you have any further questions please contact our main reception via 02380 472002 or enquiries@ageasbowl.com in advance, where we will be happy to help in any way we can.
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