MATCHDAY INFORMATION FOR MIDDLESEX V ESSEX CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE

MEMBERS' AREA DRESS CODES A REMINDER:

All members are reminded of the dress codes that apply in Members' areas of the ground...

Pavilion: A formal standard of dress applies in the Pavilion on all match days. For gentlemen, this includes a tailored jacket or blazer with tie or cravat; and for ladies, a smart dress, skirt or trousers with a top or blouse. Footwear appropriate to a formal setting is also applicable.

Members' Friends' Enclosures (Warner, Allen Stands and Middlesex Room): A more relaxed dress code applies to all Members and their guests in Members' Friends' Enclosures on Middlesex match days. Collarless shirts are permitted; however shorts and trousers must still be tailored. Denim is acceptable on these match days. There will be no admittance for anyone wearing dilapidated or offensive garments of any kind. A smart standard of footwear remains in place. Flip-flops and casual trainers (i.e. brightly coloured) are not acceptable.

MCC reserves the right to refuse entry to any person considered unsuitably attired.

LATEST TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Transport For London has advertised that over the course of this match there will be planned full and part line closures which are likely to cause significant delays across the TFL network. Lines that spectators may use to travel to Lord's are affected by these closures, including the Jubilee Line, so please see their latest update by clicking HERE.

MATCH TICKET PRICES:

Adults: Days 1 to 3 £20.00 and Day 4 £5.00Over 65's: Days 1 to 3 £10.00 and Day 4 £0Under 16's: Days 1 to 3 £5.00 and Day 4 Free of Charge

LATE GATE ADMISSION:

At the start of the tea interval on the first three days of the match, ground entry price will be reduced to half the adult admission price.

MATCHDAY TIMINGS:

• Gates open each day at 10.00am
• Each Day’s play is scheduled to commence at 11.00am
• The Lunch interval is scheduled to be taken at 1.00pm
• The Tea interval is scheduled to be taken at 3.40pm
• End of play is scheduled for 6.00pm

STAND INFORMATION...

This week's match will be played on the Mound Stand side of the square, with the following stands open for spectating:

MEMBERS' STANDS:

• Pavilion (+ one Guest)
• Warner Stand (+ two Guests)
• Upper Allen Stand (+ 2 Guests)
• Lower Allen Stand, including Middlesex Room (+ 2 Guests)

PUBLIC STANDS:

• Mound Stand - Lower Tier
• Tavern Stand - Lower Tier & Concourse
• Edrich Stand – level One (via entry points 2 & 3)
• Edrich Stand - level Three (via entry points 10 & 11)

STANDS OPEN TO VISITING COUNTY MEMBERS:

• Public Stands as above
• Warner Stand
• Pavilion (if correct dress code adhered to - see below for details)

A valid Essex County Cricket Club membership card for the 2023 season will need to be shown to gain entry into these stands.

CATERING INFORMATION...

Catering facilities will be available around the ground throughout the match, with details of all outlets available as follows:

MEMBERS' CATERING:

• Pavilion – Long Room Bar (days 1 to 4), Bowlers’ Bar 9days 1 to 4), Members’ Bar (days 1 to 4), Members' Lounge (days 1 & 2), Old Library (days 1 & 2)
• Allen stand - Middlesex Room
• Warner stand – Balcony Bar

PUBLIC CATERING:

• Darks - on Mound Stand roadway
• Concession Unit by Media Centre
• Portman's Cafe - Under Warner Stand
• Tavern Pub

TOILET FACILITIES OPEN:

• Mound Stand roadway
• Edrich Ground level and level three
• Allen Stand roadway
• Warner Stand ground floor and balcony

ACCESSIBILITY:

Assistance Dogs: Spectators who are accompanied by assistance dogs will be admitted to the stand or which they have a ticket. If there is limited space for the dog ta different seat of equivalent quality will be offered, with more space for the dog to rest. Dogs will be offered a blanket to lie on and water bowl (available from the Head Steward’s Office).Audio-Description: Complimentary audio-description earpieces for blind or visually impaired spectators are available from the Head Steward’s Office.

MULTI FAITH REFLECTION ROOMS:

There are two multi-faith reflection rooms located at:

• Pavilion Basement
• Edrich Stand, near entrance 1

RETAIL OUTLETS:

Available at each of the following areas and will close 30 mins after the close of play unless otherwise stated:

• Grace Gate (open until 6pm)
• Members' Shop (Pavilion Walkway - open until 5pm)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you aren't attending the game, then the best way to keep up to date with the match is by watching the Club's live and enhanced stream, available via the match centre on the Middlesex website, or direct on our YouTube channel.