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Old Trafford Cricket Ground - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About old trafford cricket ground.

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A majestic ground, situated south of Manchester city centre, forms a famous sporting double act with the "other" Old Trafford, and is the third home of Lancashire County Cricket Club. Old Trafford is England's second oldest Test venue after The Oval and hosted the first Ashes Test in England in July 1884.

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Hotels to stay near Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford

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Hotel Football, Old Trafford, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Trafford Hall Hotel Manchester, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

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Old Trafford

0.92km from old trafford cricket ground.

Old Trafford, also known as Emirates Old Trafford, home to the Lancashire Cricket Club, is located south of the Manchester city centre. It is also home to the famous football club Manchester United. Old Trafford has been hosting Test cricket since 1884 and holds a special place in history.

Ordsall Hall

1.57km from old trafford cricket ground.

Ordsall Hall is a former manor house in a historic parish that dates back to the 15th century. Once belonging to the Radclyffe family, the hall has been used as a clergy school, a working men’s club and a radio station before becoming a period home and history museum. Today, it is a welcoming and friendly historic house telling the story of the Hall and some of the people who made it their home.

1.68km from Old Trafford Cricket Ground

The Imperial War Museum North is a majestic museum, which tells the story of how war has affected the lives of British and the Commonwealth citizens since 1914. The museum occupies a site overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal on Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, an area which during the Second World War was a key industrial centre and consequently heavily bombed during the Manchester Blitz in 1940.

The Lowry is a theatre and gallery complex at Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is named after the early 20th-century painter L. S. Lowry, known for his paintings of industrial scenes in North West England. The complex opened on 28 April 2000[1] and was officially opened on 12 October 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II.

MediaCityUK

1.88km from old trafford cricket ground.

MediaCityUK is an international hub for technology, innovation and creativity. Home to the likes of the BBC, ITV, dock10 and Kellogg’s, and complemented by more than 250 smaller media and digital businesses.

Coronation Street The Tour

1.97km from old trafford cricket ground.

Coronation Street The Tour is a sightseeing tour that travels along one of the country’s most famous streets to get an in-depth look at the television industry. During the tour, you’ll have a guide take you along Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and Victoria Street to experience the television shows of yesteryear and discover little-known television industry secrets.

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Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county and combined authority area in North West England, with a population of 2.8 million. One of the main attractions in England and atttracts a lot of tourists.

Location of Old Trafford Cricket Ground

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Stadium Details

Bowling Ends

Stretford End and Brian Statham End

July 10, 1884

Australia vs England

England drew with Australia

Recent Test

July 19, 2023

Average 1st Innings Score

Team Batting First Winning %

Highest Team Score

July 23, 1964

Lowest Team Score

July 17, 1952

England vs India

England beat India by an innings and 207 runs

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The city has undergone a transformation in 10 years & is now rivalling London as a commercial and business hub. The city is lively, fun & there is so much to do. Old Trafford Cricket Ground is perfect testament to that! With a unique blend of busy nightlife & cracking nearby countryside cricket grounds, it really is a city tour which will have something for everyone.

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Introduction

There’s always something going on in Manchester, whether an international festival, a high profile sporting event or a homegrown musician performing in one of the city’s many venues.

For local Cricket clubs there is  Alderley Edge CC  is just 25-minutes from the city & has seriously impressive pavilion & views of the Cheshire countryside. There are a number of great clubs in the Manchester area,   all of whom would be more than happy to have a day with some tourists aplenty. . As well as the opportunity to Lancashire in t20,one day or Hundred action at the world class Old Trafford cricket ground

Away from the cricket, there is the chance to ski at UK's largest indoor ski slope Chill Factore, play crazy golf at the hip Junkyard Golf & hit top of off and strike at Dog Bowl Ten Pin Bowling Alley.

Tour Highlights

• Accommodation
• The Cricket Experience
• Off the Pitch
• After Hours

We have three options in Manchester ranging from a top-rated Hostel to a 4* Hotel. The three are all based right in the heart of the city.

For budget travellers we have two options, the modern hostels-   YHA Hostel  & SELINA NQ1   provides multi-bed, en-suite rooms, a good breakfast & a great on-site bar. We've worked with the Hostels for a number of years & would rate it as one of the best value for money options anywhere. YHA Hostel is located in the Spinningfields Docks whereas the Selina is in the Northern Quarter.

Our 3* option, the   Hampton-by-Hilton   is based over the road from Manchester Central Station. It has all typical features of a 3* Hotel, with rooming in 1s, 2s, or 3s.

For something flashy, the   Crown Plaza   Hotel in the Northern Quarter of the city is a step up. A highlight here is definitely the onsite Restaurant & Bar- The Glasshouse serving excellent food & wine. as well as Fitness & wellness centre for guests to use throughout there stay.

The North-West has long since had a Cricketing tradition. With the Red Roses having long being a cricketing powerhouse in England. As well as the imperious Old Trafford Cricket Ground which has been through some amazing face lifts over recent years with a brand-new striking stand & media centre as well as a hotel. The ground has been the venue for many iconic games over the years- the mini magician Tendulkar maiden test ton, Shane Warne's ball of the century or more recently the New Zealand Masterclass against India in the WC Semi Final 2019.

A vast number of village & league clubs reside in and around the city & the bordering Cheshire County, with some boasting idyllic backdrops. Alderley Edge CC is located South of Manchester & has a iconic traditional pavilion one to rival any in the country- the perfect place for a bit of scran at the interval followed by some local ales with the hosting side. If you are wanted something closer to home Manchester has a vast amount of inner-city Cricket sides, all of which would be a fitting touring host.

Having a cricketing tour to Manchester wouldn't be the same if you didn't take advantage of the chance to watch a pro fixture at Emirates Old Trafford, the intense cricketing calendar means you will  do well to find a weekend without a pro fixture whether it be Lancashire Lightning, Manchester Originals in the shorter formats of Lancashire Cricket Club in the County Championships. 

Spend your leisure time at the UK's largest Indoor Ski Slope - The Chill Factore is a brilliant centre with not only the Ski Slope, it also has a fantastic indoor climbing wall to test your skills on. There is also a  Ghetto Golf in the city takes crazy-golf to another level with two different courses & drinks at the bar for those wanting to talk fielding positions.

Bowling, Paintballing and Go-karting Grand Prix's are also activities that are available.    

Manchester is one of the top 5 UK cities for a night on the town, with there being a bit of something for everyone from a local pub with live music or a trendy cocktail bar with the DJ on the decks. The main areas where you will head would be the Northern Quarter, Deansgate & Spinningfields Dockyards.

As well as the drinking hotspots, there are some great places to eat in Manchester also from Japanese Food at Tokyo Ramen or some late night pizza at Crazy Pedro's.

Our Recommended Itinerary

There are many variants available, but here is our recommended 4-Day Tour Itinerary. 

Travel by Coach to Destination

Check-In at the Accommodation

Time at leisure to relax & settle-in

Drinks & Buffet Dinner at Dockyard Spinningfields

Evening at leisure

Morning at leisure

Travel to Host Club in the Cheshire Countryside

Afternoon 40-Over Tour Match

Teas & Hospitality

Return to Manchester

Team Dinner at the Northern Monk MCR

Guided Pub Crawl 

Transfer to Chill Factore

Morning on the indoor Ski Slopes

Travel to Host Club in the Lancashire County

Evening T20 MATCH

Check-Out of the Hotel

Travel Home

End of Tour

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