Sunny & dry forecast for T20 opener on Wednesday

Saturday 20th May 2023

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Sunny & dry forecast for T20 opener on Wednesday

Kent Spitfires’ T20 opener for 2023 is now in less than five days’ time, against Gloucestershire at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury!

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CANTERBURY WEATHER


Ground opens at 16:30, First Ball at 18:30, Interval scheduled for 19:45, Second Innings scheduled for 20:00, scheduled end of match at 21:15

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Members do not need to pre-book their space at T20 matches as per last season – entry will be gained by scanning a valid 2023 Kent Cricket Membership card at the gate.

Should seated areas such as the Frank Woolley Stand also sell-out, an allocation is set aside for Members & Six Pack Plus Ticket Holders.


We strongly advise that all Members and spectators travelling to the ground make use of public transport.

The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is located approximately a mile from the historic Cathedral City Centre of Canterbury.

Please see below details on train, bus and Park & Ride services for The Spitfire Ground:

  • New Dover Road Park & Ride

Situated approximately a 10–15 minute walk or a short bus journey from the ground, parking is available at New Dover Road Park & Ride, operated by Canterbury City Council:

Park & Ride information [via Canterbury City Council]

Additional Park & Ride services are in place for Kent Cricket matches this year.

  • By rail

Canterbury East – 1 mile
Canterbury West – 1.5 miles

Plan 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]

On match days, there is no one-off parking at the ground for spectators, however, there are limited accessible/Blue Badge parking spaces held in reserve at a daily rate of £15 per day – this must be booked in advance via members@kentcricket.co.uk or 01227 456 886 (Opt 1)

Latest traffic and travel updates via Club Partners, KMFM, are available here

Check the latest updates on Operation Brock, which affects the M20, here