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Visitor Guide: Hampshire v Worcestershire Rapids, Royal London Cup
Visitor Guide: Hampshire v Worcestershire Rapids, Royal London Cup
All you need to know about Hampshire's home Royal London Cup fixture against Worcestershire Rapids on Wednesday
Hampshire v Worcestershire Rapids
Royal London Cup (50-Overs)
The Ageas Bowl
Wednesday 4th August
Gates Open: 10am
Match Starts: 11am | Estimated Finish: 6pm
Matchday App
The free-to-download Hampshire Cricket App is the ultimate matchday tool for all of Hampshire's fixtures at The Ageas Bowl, with attendees able to access the ground using just their device courtesy of the App's digital ticketing wallet, forward tickets to those they're attending with, find their seat and in-ground amenities using an interactive wayfinding map, follow live match coverage on their device and even have their say by voting on the player of the match!
The App is free to download on both Apple and Android and you can do so by following the links below. There are also guides outlining how to access and forward tickets on the App available below.
Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day from the Matchday Ticket Office, located at the top of the hill outside of stadium, which will be open from 9:30am until 4pm.
Getting Here & Parking
Please allow plenty of time for your journey and please be aware it is possible that car parks will become full.
Please note, there will be road closures on Wednesday from 9pm until 6am the following morning on M27 junction 7 westbound exit slip road and M27 junction 8 eastbound to junction 9.
Season-long car parking pass holders, disabled guests and hospitality guests will be parked on site.
On-site parking is available to purchase online by following the link below, or available to purchase on the day, subject to availability.
Entry, Opening & Closing Times | General Information
The Matchday Ticket Office (located at top of hill), will be open from 9:30am until 4pm on Wednesday.
Gates will open at 10am for Hampshire's group stage fixture against Worcestershire Rapids, with the fixture set to commence at 11am and scheduled to finish at 6pm.
Upon arrival, it is recommended that attendees scan the NHS QR code on the West Gate turnstiles within the NHS Test & Trace mobile app.
Hampshire Members can scan their Membership cards to gain access to Hampshire's fixtures, whilst Members' guests and ticket holders should scan their printed ticket or e-ticket to gain access.
Seating for this fixture is unallocated, however we ask attendees to remain socially distanced and respect the space of others who are not part of their attending group.
The Rod Bransgrove Pavilion is closed to all spectators for this season's fixtures - including the seating area in front of the pavilion - whilst it is kept sterile for players and match officials only, however the Arlott Atrium can be used as a walkway for circulation.
The club shop, located under the Shane Warne stand within the West Gate, will also be an on-site information point and open from gates opening to the end of play for Wednesday's match. Please pass on any lost property found to the club shop.
Health & Safety | Prohibited Items & Areas
Whilst restrictions have eased throughout the country, in order to keep our staff, players and customers safe, our staff within the ground will continue to wear face coverings and try to maintain social distance.
Attendees are encouraged to continue to practise social distancing and wear a mask when entering crowded indoor areas, such as toilets and club shop.
The Rod Bransgrove Pavilion and Arlott Atrium is closed to the public but can be used as a walk through for circulation.
The venue is entirely cashless, so please ensure that you bring appropriate cards with you if you would like to purchase anything at the venue.
Hand sanitising stations are located around the stadium. The venue encourages all spectators to keep hands sanitised.
Any lost property should be returned to or collected from the venue's information point located in the club shop.
Prohibited Items include - Musical Instruments, Flares, Laser Devices, Air Horns, Fireworks, Weapons, Whistles
For a full list of prohibited items, please view the ground regulations - available here.
Food & Drink
Food will be available to purchase upon gates opening on Wednesday.
Food will be served around the venue, including Sanjha’s famous Punjabi cuisine located under the Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand and Donna Italia Pizzas situated under the Shane Warne Stand as well as burgers and coffee & cakes.
Bars will open and alcohol will be served from gates opening until 30 minutes after the close of play, with an array of bars located around the ground.
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.
Spectators can bring in small picnics of food, soft drinks and a maximum of four cans of beer or equivalent, or 70cl of wine can be brought into the ground for Hampshire's home Royal London Cup fixtures.
Water fountains will be available to fill water bottles up at the Hotel ends of the CIM and Shane Warne stands.
The on-site BEEFY'S By Sir Ian Botham Bar & Restaurant is available for bookings all day on matchdays. Please note, the restaurant will have limited availability, so please ensure that you book first.
You can check availability and book a table within the restaurant via the link below.
The newly-refurbished club shop will be open on Wednesday from gates opening until close of play, located under the Shane Warne Stand, inside of the West Gate. Have a browse in the shop and check out its new look on Wednesday when you get a chance.
The shop will have stock of Hampshire's Replica playing shirts for all formats, as well as training kit and supporter wear.
Check out the brand-new Hampshire New Balance range ahead of your visit via the link below.
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