Parking Update: Matches at Canterbury & Beckenham
Wednesday 7th July 2021
As we look forward to the 169th Canterbury Cricket Week commencing on 11 July, our last home Vitality Blast group match on 18 July and our Royal London Cup campaign beginning at The County Ground, Beckenham on 22 July, the Club is now able to confirm parking arrangements for all upcoming matches.
We remain in Step 3 of Lockdown and Kent Cricket venues are continuing to operate to Elite Sport Stage 5 Guidelines for the safe return of spectators.
All plans have been approved by Canterbury City Council’s Safety Advisory Group and Public Health representatives.
The next anticipated change of Government restrictions is no earlier than 19 July and we will update Members and Supporters as soon as further information is available.
THE SPITFIRE GROUND, ST LAWRENCE: Kent vs. Sussex – Canterbury Cricket Week, LV= Insurance County Championship – 11 – 14 July
COVID restrictions within the ground have meant that capacity has been extremely limited. This is due to a number of factors including, new zones being introduced, social distancing protocols, the segregation of player parking, and the entire Leslie Ames Stand being utilised for the away team. In addition, we have also had to bring in extra toilet facilities which has further reduced space inside the ground.
The Club has worked extremely hard to provide multiple parking options and have worked closely with Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School and Canterbury City Council Park and Ride to ensure that there are a range of options available. This is in addition to offering an increased number of accessible spaces inside the ground.
Unfortunately, the school parking arrangements are impacted by adverse weather and school term dates. Despite everyone’s best efforts, it has not been possible to identify a solution of parking in the school at the same time as the pupils are on-site. We are therefore unable to offer parking for Canterbury Week in the school grounds.
We appreciate that parking on the ground is valued by over 250 people who rolled the full value of their 2020 parking pass into 2021. We would remind car park holders that at the end of the season, the General Committee will review the amount of car parking that has been provided and advise car park pass holders of their options.
Please find below your parking options for 169th Canterbury Cricket Week – Kent vs. Sussex, LV= Insurance County Championship, 11 – 14 July:
OPTION 1: NEW DOVER ROAD PARK AND RIDE
– The New Dover Road Park & Ride (CT1 3EJ) will be in operation as usual and costs just £4 per car and a bus transfer which will drop you off outside The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence.
– There will be a frequent service between the ground and the New Dover Road Park and Ride Car Park
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o For further details, please see: New Dover Road Park & Ride, Canterbury – CT1 3EJ
OPTION 2: ON- STREET PARKING NEAR THE GROUND
– Please note, parking rules will be in operation, please check before you leave your car that you are allowed to park in that area.
OPTION 3: BLUE BADGE ACCESSIBLE PARKING
– Limited parking on ground will be exclusively available for accessible parking for blue badge holders only*
– Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and will not be available to purchase on the day
– Blue badge holders with a valid Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass will not be charged to park – but must book a space in advance
– Blue badge holders without a valid Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass will be charged a daily rate of £15 – and must book a space in advance
*Please note, blue badge parking spaces inside The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence have currently sold out for Days One – Three.
THE SPITFIRE GROUND, ST LAWRENCE: Kent Spitfires vs. Sussex Sharks, Vitality Blast, 18 July
OPTION 1: SIMON LANGTON GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL
– The Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is available for this match* and gates will open at 16:30, ahead of the scheduled match start of 18:30.
– Parking tickets at the Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School are free for Life Members and Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass Holders and £10 for all other Members and Supporters.
– All parking tickets must be claimed or booked in advance, and no parking tickets will be available to purchase at the gate.
– Parking tickets are available to claim online via your online Invicta Account. For any questions or assistance please contact members@kentcricket.co.uk or call 01227 456 886, Monday – Friday between 10:00 – 16:00.
*Subject to adverse weather, whereby the Club will contact all ticket holders in advance to notify of any updates.
OPTION 2: NEW DOVER ROAD PARK AND RIDE
– Details as above, with additional bus services confirmed for post-match return to the New Dover Road Park and Ride car park
– The Club can confirm to Members and supporters that constructive discussions have been held with representatives of Canterbury City Council regarding the recent increase in New Dover Road Park & Ride fees.
– The Council has agreed that the charge of £4 per car will continue to apply for all cricket matches for the remainder of the 2021 season.
OPTION 3: ON- STREET PARKING NEAR THE GROUND
– Please note, parking rules will be in operation, please check before you leave your car that you are allowed to park in that area.
OPTION 4: BLUE BADGE ACCESSIBLE PARKING
– Details as above, please contact the team to book your accessible parking
THE COUNTY GROUND, BECKENHAM: Suffolk & Royal London Cup matches
– Parking on-site at The County Ground, Beckenham is available for all matches and gates will open 2 hours before the scheduled start time.
– Parking tickets at The County Ground, Beckenham are free for Life Members and Spitfire Ground Car Parking Pass Holders and £10 for all other Members and Supporters.
– All parking tickets must be claimed or booked in advance, and no parking tickets will be available to purchase at the gate.
– Parking tickets are available to claim online via your online Invicta Account.
– If you are booking blue badge parking tickets, please contact members@kentcricket.co.uk or call 01227 456 886, Monday – Friday between 10:00 – 16:00.
We are looking forward to being able to welcome you back.
NEXT HOME MATCH
Sussex make the journey to The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in the LV= Insurance County Championship, forming the 169th Canterbury Cricket Week, the oldest cricket festival in England.
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