Ground opens at 09:30, First Ball at 10:30, Lunch scheduled for 12:30, Tea scheduled for 15:10, scheduled Close of Play 17:30
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Members’ Forum
A Members’ Forum will take place during Lunch (12:30) on Day One inside the Ames Levett Indoor Sports Centre.
Before travel/arrival
What do I need to do before I come to the match?
- Non-members must print or download their matchday ticket
- This is downloadable via the Club’s Ticket Portal here
- Click on ‘VIEW ALL TICKETS CLAIMED’ > ‘SEE DETAILS’ > ‘PRINT’
- Members & Six Pack Ticket Bundle holders can gain entry by scanning their valid 2023 Membership/Ticket Bundle Card at the gate
- If you haven’t received your 2023 Card yet, please come to the box office on arrival
- If your Card does not contain a photo, please visit the Kent Cricket Office where a photo will be added to your Card at no further charge
- Be prepared for changeable British weather
- Bring a payment device for cashless payments. The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is a cashless venue
- Non-members must print or download their matchday ticket
Do I have to print my ticket?
- Match tickets and Memberships can either be downloaded directly into the wallet on your smart device, or the PDF e-ticket can be scanned directly at the gate from your device
- Members & Six Pack Holders can gain entry by scanning their valid 2023 Card at the gate
What should I think about when I plan my journey to and from the ground?
- Don’t miss a minute of play – give yourself plenty of time to arrive; gates will open at 09:30, one hour before the start of play
- Please consider the environment when planning your travel to the ground.
- The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is located approximately a mile from the historic Cathedral City Centre of Canterbury:
- By rail
Canterbury East – 1 mile
Canterbury West – 1.5 milesPlan your journey [via National Rail enquiries]
- By bus
The ground is serviced by local bus stops heading in & out of Canterbury city centre, with National Express coach services stopping at Canterbury bus station:
Plan your journey [via Stagecoach East Kent]
Plan your journey [via National Express]
- By bicycle
Bicycles are permitted inside The Spitfire Ground, but must be locked and stored at the owner’s risk
Bicycle locking provision is located outside the Ames-Levett Indoor School
- By car
Plan your journey [via theaa.com]
Situated approximately a 10 – 15 minute walk from the ground, parking is available at New Dover Road Park & Ride, operated by Canterbury City Council:
Park & Ride information [via Canterbury City Council]
Is there any travel disruption?
Can I bring my own alcohol with me to the ground?
- Yes – spectators are permitted to enter the ground with EITHER one bottle of wine OR four cans of beer/cider
Can I bring my own chair with me?
- Yes, spectators are permitted to bring their own chairs to this match
- Please ensure that your seating position does not impact on the view of other spectators
- Yes, spectators are permitted to bring their own chairs to this match
What's the weather going to be like?
- Buy your tickets with confidence – should there be less than 16 overs bowled in the day, ticket purchasers for that day’s play will receive an automatic ticket credit to their Kent Cricket Ticketing Account.
- Follow Kent Cricket on Twitter to receive live updates on prospects of play should there be any delays.
View Kent Cricket’s Wet Weather Policy
Getting to the ground
Where can I enter the ground?
- Pedestrian access to this match will be via:
- To the left of Sainsbury’s and the entrance to the Oriole at Lime Tree Café, OR
- At the Nackington Road entrance to the ground
- Vehicle access for Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass holders and pre-booked Blue Badge holders is via the Main Gates on The Drive
- Pedestrian access to this match will be via:
What time do gates open?
- Gates open at 09:30, one hour before the scheduled start of play
Can I buy a ticket at the gate?
- Yes – you can purchase a ticket for each day’s play via the Box Office at the Old Dover Road entrance to the ground – to the left of Sainsbury’s and the entrance to The Oriole at Lime Tree Café
I'm a Club Member & Friend and I'm bringing someone with me - do I need to do anything?
- Club Member & Friend – Friends will need to arrive with Members
- Members’ Friends will need to sign-in at the Box Office on the Old Dover Road entrance to the ground. This process will be phased in during the season and will not apply for this match
I'm a Member & I'm bringing a Guest, can they come with me into Member areas?
- Yes – Members & Six Pack Plus Ticket Bundle Holders are able to purchase an upgrade ticket for their guests at the Box Office (£5 per day) – this will allow their guest to accompany them to Members areas for the day
Can Members of the visiting team enter Member areas?
- Yes – Members from the opposition will be able to access Member areas on production of a valid 2023 Membership Card
Is parking available for this match?
- Ground Parking will only be available for Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass holders and very limited spaces for pre-booked Blue Badge Holders
- Windscreens must be covered at all times when sun reflection could interfere with play
- Please enter the ground via the red gates on The Drive, where a steward will direct you to your parking area
- Ensure you have your car parking hanger and Membership card ready to present to the steward
- Situated a 10 – 15 minute walk from the ground, parking is available to all at New Dover Road Park & Ride, operated by Canterbury City Council:
Park & Ride information [via Canterbury City Council]
- Ground Parking will only be available for Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass holders and very limited spaces for pre-booked Blue Badge Holders
Is Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School available for parking?
- No. Situated approximately a 10 – 15 minute walk from the ground, parking is available at New Dover Road Park & Ride, operated by Canterbury City Council:
Park & Ride information [via Canterbury City Council]
I have a Spitfire Ground Parking Pass, what should I do?
- Please enter the ground via the main gate on The Drive, where a steward will direct you to your parking area
- Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis
- Please enter the ground via the main gate on The Drive, where a steward will direct you to your parking area
I have a Blue Badge, can I park in the ground?
- Blue badge holders with a valid Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass will not be charged to park – but must book a space in advance by emailing Members@kentcricket.co.uk
- Blue badge holders without a valid Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass will be charged a daily rate of £15 per day – and again must book a space in advance by emailing Members@kentcricket.co.uk
Inside the ground
Are there any seating restrictions for this match?
- There is no designated seating for this match
- General Admission ticket holders and Six Pack Ticket Bundle Holders can sit in any of the uncovered seated areas inside the ground
- Members and Six Pack Plus Ticket Bundle Holders can also sit in the below areas:
- Frank Woolley Stand Upper
- Underwood & Knott Stand
- The Chiesman Pavilion
- The Lower Cowdrey Stand
- There is no designated seating for this match
Is there accessible seating inside the ground?
- Yes – accessible seating for any spectator can be found in the lower part of the Frank Woolley Stand & outside The Oriole at Lime Tree Café, as well as a new Accessible Viewing Area to the east of the Leslie Ames Stand
Are printed scorecards available?
- Yes – The Kent Cricket Shop and a stall by the Old Dover Road entrance will be selling printed scorecards for £1 on every day of this fixture
Will I be able to use cash inside the ground?
- No. All match day payments at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence are now cashless. The Kent Cricket Shop, ticket sales, food and beverage payments at all outlets will now be conducted without cash
- Spectators must use their credit/debit card, or smart device, for payment
- No. All match day payments at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence are now cashless. The Kent Cricket Shop, ticket sales, food and beverage payments at all outlets will now be conducted without cash
Can I leave the ground and come back?
- Yes, re-admittance is permitted for this fixture
Where are the toilets situated?
- Men’s Toilets are located behind the Frank Woolley Stand and at the rear of the Leslie Ames Stand
- Women’s toilets are situated to the rear of the Underwood & Knott & Frank Woolley Stands
- An Accessible Changing Places pod is located to the rear of the Leslie Ames Stand
Where am I allowed to smoke in the ground?
- Smoking is not permitted in any of the seated or covered areas, including e-cigarettes
- Spectators may smoke in designated areas as signposted
- Smoking is not permitted in any of the seated or covered areas, including e-cigarettes
Can I bring my own food & drink?
- Yes. For this fixture, four cans of beer/cider or one bottle of wine are also permitted into the ground
- Food & beverage outlets will also be available inside the ground, including The Oriole at Lime Tree Café
Which food & drink outlets will be open for this match?
- Public bars are available inside the Leslie Ames Stand and the Cornwallis Room inside the Colin Cowdrey Stand
- The Oriole at Lime Tree Café will be open on every day of this fixture
- A Carvery dinner is available between 12:00 & 14:00 for all spectators inside the Cornwallis Room
- Food will also be available in the Leslie Ames Stand from 12:00 – 14:00
Can I bring my dog?
- Yes. For this fixture, dogs are permitted into the ground on a short lead
Am I allowed on the outfield during breaks?
- Outfield access remains at the discretion of the Club’s ground staff and can be affected by adverse weather forecasts
- Final decisions made on pitch access will be communicated by in-ground announcements on the day of the match
- Outfield access remains at the discretion of the Club’s ground staff and can be affected by adverse weather forecasts
Is there a Multi Faith Room that I can use at the ground?
- Yes – there is a Multi Faith Room in operation inside the Ames Levett Sports Centre
Matchday Hospitality
I've purchased Matchday Hospitality, where should I go?
- Hospitality areas are located in the following places inside the ground:
- The Colin Cowdrey Stand
- A steward will be at the door with a list of all Hospitality guests on each days’ play
- The Leslie Ames Hospitality boxes
- A steward will be at the door with a list of all Hospitality guests on each days’ play
- The Colin Cowdrey Stand
- Hospitality areas are located in the following places inside the ground:
Can I still purchase Matchday Hospitality for this match?
- Bookings for Matchday Hospitality at this fixture will close at 17:00 on Friday 1 September
- There is no Matchday Hospitality available on 27 September (Day 2 of the next home fixture)
- Bookings for Matchday Hospitality at this fixture will close at 17:00 on Friday 1 September
Is there a dress code for Hospitality guests?
- We’re pleased to confirm that there will no longer be a formal dress code for hospitality guests in place at Kent Cricket venues from the 2023 season onwards.The move – which is part of Kent Cricket’s Action Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – is designed to ensure that its venues, matchdays and major events are as welcoming and inclusive as possible.