The following information is relevant for England's Investec Test Match against India at The Ageas Bowl, starting on Sunday 27th July 2014.
At International fixtures, parking at, or close to, The Ageas Bowl is strictly limited to hospitality guests, pre-booked Hampshire Cricket Members and disabled spectators.
Hampshire Cricket Members and disabled spectators can book their parking space by calling the Ticket Office on 0844 847 1863.
On Match Days there is a Controlled Parking Scheme in place on roads in the immediate vicinity of the ground and you are advised that any vehicle found to be parked in contravention of 'No Waiting' regulations will be dealt with by the Police.
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE TO THE AGEAS BOWL UNLESS YOU HAVE A PRE-BOOKED PARKING PASS.
Park & Ride - Public Parking
The home of Hampshire Cricket will be operating two separate Park & Ride services on the first four days of the Test Match, with one Park & Ride service on Day Five.
Cars/MPVs with a maximum of 8 passengers will cost £7.50 per vehicle to park for the whole day in the Park & Ride if you book in advance – and £15 on the day.
Minibuses with 9-16 people will cost £10.00 in advance and £20.00 on the day.
See below for full details of all the Park & Ride services available across the five days:
Day 1
Park & Ride A – Junction 5, M27.
University of Southampton Sports Ground, Wide Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 5PE
Transfer time: Approximately 15 minutes (Dependant on traffic conditions)
Park & Ride B – Woodlands Community College, Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton SO18 5FW
Transfer time: Approximately 5-10 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
THIS SITE IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON A PRE-BOOKED BASIS. IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO PAY ON THE DAY.
Days 2 – 4
Park & Ride A – Junction 5, M27.
University of Southampton Sports Ground, Wide Lane, Eastleigh SO50 5PE.
Transfer time: Approximately 15 minutes (Dependant on traffic conditions)
Park & Ride B – Junction 8, M27.
Bursledon Road (A3024), Bursledon. (No official post code for this site)
However, the post code of the nearby Tesco Superstore is SO31 8GN. We recommend that sat navs are turned off when leaving the motorway and that spectators follow the yellow & black signs.
Transfer time: Approximately 15 minutes (Dependant on traffic conditions)
Day 5
Park & Ride – Junction 8, M27 (as above)
Please note that regrettably we are unable to refund Park and Ride fees if the match has finished or play is reduced for whatever reason.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN OR BUS
Getting to The Ageas Bowl by train couldn’t be easier. Whether arriving at Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton City Centre or Hedge End Station; there are travel options available to get you to and from The Ageas Bowl.
Southampton Airport Parkway – FREE bus service to and from The Ageas Bowl. Just look out for signs to Bus Service A when exiting the station.
Southampton City Centre and Hedge End Stations – First Bus' 8, 8A and 8B services connect The Ageas Bowl with Hedge End Station and Southampton City Centre. For timetable information please visit www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/hampshire or call 0871 200 22 33.
For all rail enquiries please contact National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50 or visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Plus Bus is a national company offering discounted bus fares when purchased at the same time as a train ticket. For more information visit www.plusbus.info or call 08457 000 125.
The suggested route for travelling to the ground by foot or by bicycle from Hedge End station is approximately 1.4km in length and should take roughly 25-30 mins walk or 10-15 mins cycle. A map of the route is included above.
Drop off and Pick-up points
(including disabled patrons and taxis)
There is a drop-off and pick-up area adjacent to the ground. A taxi rank will operate outside the West Gate after the match.
The pre-booked taxi drop-off and pick-up point is situated in the Virgin Active Health Club car park which is adjacent to the Ageas Bowl entrance. To avoid disappointment, particularly after the event, we strongly recommend you pre-book your taxi journey to and from The Ageas Bowl.
A taxi booking desk will be available inside the West Gate.
Travelling by Motorbike / Bicycle
Travelling by Motorbike - Motorbikes are permitted to park FREE at The Ageas Bowl.
All parking is subject to availability. Please follow the signs from Marshall Drive.
Travelling by Bicycle - The Ageas Bowl provides a FREE bicycle storage facility. Please follow the signs from Marshall Drive