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Visitor Guide: Hampshire v Somerset, NatWest T20 Blast
Visitor Guide: Hampshire v Somerset, NatWest T20 Blast
All you need to know ahead of Friday's T20 Blast contest!
Hampshire v Somerset
NatWest T20 Blast Friday 29th July
Gates Open - 5pm | Hampshire v Somerset - 6:30pm | Live Music - 9:15pm
Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase via the The Ageas Bowl’s online ticketing website, over the phone on 0844 847 1863 or in person at the The Ageas Bowl’s Ticketing and Membership Office (Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm) as well as on the gate from 5pm on Friday.
Tickets are only available at the advance rate listed above until 23:59pm on Thursday (28th July) - after this point tickets will only be available at the standard rate.
Tickets are available to purchase online and over the phone at the standard rate until midday on Friday - from that point they'll only be available to purchase on the gate from 4:30pm.
Those with tickets for the abandoned Hampshire v Sussex Sharks (Fri 17 June) match or Hampshire v Gloucestershire (Sat 25 June) match can exchange these tickets for Hampshire v Somerset tickets at the Matchday Ticket Office from 5pm on Friday.
Friday’s on-field action will also be supplemented by the following activities:
Capital FM Streetstars
Visit Capital FM's engagement team and see if you can beat the intro on their interactive game!
Fun Fair
Slot home at the penalty shootout station or enjoy a ride on the inflatable slide; two entertaining attractions available for spectators this Friday.
Player Q&A (9:15pm)
Following the conclusion of the on-field action, spectators are welcome to visit to Atrium to listen in on a Q&A session with one member of the Hampshire side.
LIVE: The Anthems (9:15pm)
Join us after the cricketing action for some live post-match music with rock and pop band The Anthems!
The Anthems will be performing live outside the Main Ticket Office from around 9:15pm.
Getting Here & Parking
There is a chance the roads around The Ageas Bowl will be busy on Friday. In an attempt to alleviate any congestion, car parks will be open at 4:30pm.
The Ageas Bowl along with CES will be running a return bus service for just £5 on Friday.
Despite this, please allow plenty of time for your journey and please be aware it is possible that car parks will become full.
Opening & Closing Times
Gates will open at 5:00pm on Friday with Hampshire v Somerset set to commence at 6:30pm. Live music courtesy of rock and pop band 'The Anthems' will begin upon the match finishing (Approx 9:15pm).
The Arlott Atrium is open to all spectators on Friday, whilst the Derek Shackleton Bar and Hambledon Suite remain reserved areas for Hampshire Members.
The Matchday Ticket Office (located at top of hill), will be open from 4:30pm until an hour before the close or abandonment of play.
Those with tickets to the abandoned Hampshire v Sussex Sharks (Fri 17 June) fixture or Hampshire v Gloucestershire (Sat 25 June) match are able to exchange these tickets for tickets to Hampshire v Somerset on Friday at the Matchday Ticket Office.
The Ageas Bowl Shop will be open from 5pm until 30 minutes after the close or abandonment of play.
Food and Drink
Food will be available to purchase upon gates opening.
A large selection of hot and cold food will be available from concessions around the ground, including Sanjha’s Indian cuisine.
BEEFY’S, the The Ageas Bowl’s steakhouse restaurant (located within Hilton Southampton – The Ageas Bowl) is open for dinner from 5pm on Friday, serving an a la carte menu. To book a table or for more information, please call 02382 027097.
Alcohol will be served from 5pm.
Please note, no alcohol can be brought into the ground, only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed.
The Ageas Bowl operates a strict ‘Challenge 25’ alcohol policy and as such anyone deemed to look Under 25 will be asked to provide photographic proof of their age, prior to being served alcohol.
Club Shop
The Club Shop will have stock of Hampshire's 2016 NatWest T20 Blast shirts on Friday, priced at £42 for Adults and £35 for Juniors.
Weather
Please click here to view the latest weather forecast for Southampton.
If you are unsure on the latest situation with the weather at the ground, you can call our Match Day Information Line (recorded message) on 023 8047 5662.
Programmes & Scorecards
Programmes and scorecards will be available from the Club Shop, priced at £3.00 and 50p respectively.
In addition, programme and scorecard sellers will be located around the ground.
Additional Information
Cash can be withdrawn from the ATM located in the Arlott Atrium.
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