Visitor Information | Gloucestershire v Glamorgan
19 July 2023
The Cheltenham Cricket Festival gets underway tomorrow as Glos host Glamorgan at the stunning Cheltenham College.
MATCH DATE – Thursday 20 July - Sunday 23 July 2022
Gates open - 09:00am | Match starts - 11:00am
Tickets are still available for this match and can be purchased here;
Remember. Buy in advance of the day of the match and save.
Pre-Match Day Information
If you’ve purchased a ticket it will have been emailed to you already, so you can either print it out at home or have it scanned via your mobile phone at one of the entrances – you must bring one form of your e-ticket with you to the match.
Please read all of the important information that accompanied your e-ticket. It details how to use your e-ticket, which entrance of the college grounds you should arrive at and what’s expected of you at the match.
Access for the Festival is via the main entrance at the Thirlestaine Road end of the ground, Chapel Gate and the Members' Gate, for Members only.
Tickets can be purchased on the gate at the main entrance and Chapel Gate entrance.
Access for Members
In 2023, full Gloucestershire Cricket Members and BS7 Gym Members are able to access all Glos CCC and Western Storm matches held at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival using a valid membership card. There is no requirement to pre-book, simply show your valid Membership card at the entrance gate.
Member's Area
The Member’s Area is available for Gloucestershire Members, Glamorgan Members and guests of Gloucestershire members who have a Members’ Guest Pass as a ticket. Any additional guests of Gloucestershire members who do not have a Members’ Guest Pass as a ticket will be able to access the Members’ Area with the member on payment of a £5 surcharge.
We Are Cashless Venue
The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is cashless, so please make sure you come prepared with your debit or credit card should you want to purchase refreshments or visit the shop.
Parking
Parking is available on a first come, first served basis for 2023 Car Park Pass and Blue Badge holders only on College Lawn, off Thirlstaine Road.
Spectators without a valid Car Park Pass or Blue Badge should head to at Reeves Field, which is a 5-7 minute walk from the public entrance to the Cheltenham Cricket Festival. The daily rate is £10 per car, payment by card only please.
Food & Drink
Concessions will be available at the Chapel Gate Entrance side of the Ground. The Pig and Pallet will be available for sit-down lunches during the course of the festival. Make sure you try out our fantastic catering options at the Festival.
- Ice Cream van
- College Coffee van
- Brambles Members' bar
- Main bar - Chapel Gate end of the ground
- BBQ
- Greek Concession
Please remember that all catering units are cashless
The Hub
Guest speakers will be hosting talks both pre-match and at the lunch interval on all four days of the match v Glamorgan. Please see the ground map for details on how to access The Hub.
Free After Tea
As has been the case at the Seat Unique Stadium in the County Championship so far this season, spectators can benefit from Free After Tea for both the Glamorgan and Worcestershire matches during the Cheltenham Cricket Festival.
Free After Tea tickets can be collected from both the Chapel Gate and Festival Gate entrances.
Transport
Train - Cheltenham Spa Station is located approximately 1 mile from the ground. Contact 08457 484950 or click here to plan your journey.
Please check your train journey before travelling with planned disruption throughout the festival due to industrial action.
Bus - from Cheltenham Town Centre the bus is the F to Leckhampton, or 51 to Cirencester and Swindon (both operated by Stagecoach in Cheltenham). Both routes pass close to Cheltenham College on the hospital side.
51 leaves from the Promenade (hourly), the F leaves from Clarence Street (half hourly).
Car - From North and West: from M5 junction 11 take A40 (east) towards Cheltenham, continue on A40 (Gloucester Road then Lansdown Road), at Island Filling Station turn right on to Andover Road. Go over traffic lights into Suffolk Road. Go over traffic lights into Thirlestaine Road.
From South: from Cirencester (A435) continue to junction with A40, turn left on to A40 and continue on this road to Cheltenham College.
From East: follow A40 towards Cheltenham town centre, the College is on this road.
Ground Map
Please take a look at our Ground Map below;
Scorecards & Glos Merchandise
Scorecards will also be available in the Club Shop for £1.50, together with all sorts of Glos merchandise. For the first time ever, we have a full range of New Balance training wear available, as well as replica matchday shirts, plus caps and leisure wear.
Hours of Play
Start of play - 11am
Lunch - 1pm
Tea - 3:40pm
Close of play - 6pm approx
Additional Information
- You will not be admitted to the ground with any alcohol. Food and soft drinks are allowed.
- You will not be admitted to the ground with glass or sharp objects, such as corkscrews, pen knives or metal cutlery.
- Any confiscated items will not be returned.
- Please ensure you bring waterproof clothing along with an umbrella should there be wet weather.
- When in the ground, bags must not be left unattended for any reason. During County Championship matches, any Member wishing to leave a bag unattended should first take it to Club Reception where it will be checked in and tagged on receipt. Reception is situation to the right of the main pavilion as you overlook the ground.
Spectator Behaviour
Please drink responsibly and consider your language and behaviour. All cricket matchdays are for all the family, so be aware of those sitting near you and make the evening an enjoyable one for everyone.
If you find yourself sat near someone drinking or behaving irresponsibly, please let us know and the stewards will resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Either speak to a steward or report the behaviour anonymously via text message to the following number: 07860 027799
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact the Club with any feedback or questions on 0117 910 8000, or via email at info@glosccc.co.uk
Gloucestershire Cricket want to ensure that everyone is looked after, and that Members and supporters follow the instructions for match days. Please enjoy what should be a fabulous cricket match! #GoGlos 💛🖤
#GoGlos💛🖤
