Experience the famous players’ walk from the dressing room to the hallowed Lord’s turf in this unique tour hosted by a cricketing icon.

Upon arrival, enjoy a drinks reception where you will meet the cricketer, before undertaking a fully guided tour of the MCC Museum, home to the Ashes Urn, historic Pavilion, including the Home and Away Dressing Rooms.

Guests will make the celebrated walk through the Long Room and out onto the outfield, where the cricketer will share some of their greatest moments and experiences of playing at Lord’s on the hallowed turf. The tour concludes in the iconic J.P. Morgan Media Centre.

This unforgettable experience of going beyond the boundary is every cricket fan’s dream come true.

Innings include:

• Champagne reception with a hero of cricket on arrival in the Bowlers’ Bar – situated in the Grade II*-listed Pavilion
• An exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of Lord’s
• Renowned walk through the Long Room out on to the hallowed turf
• Exclusive Lord's lanyard signed by the Cricket hero
• Lord’s branded Tote Bag with copies of Lord’s books

In 1814 Thomas Lord founded what has become the world’s most celebrated cricket ground, renowned for its prestige and history.

It is also home to some of the finest and decorative art in the cricket world, which can be viewed as part of a new tour, this tour introduces the fascinating links to cricket and art, by visiting the famous Pavilion and MCC Museum to focus on the Club’s extensive art collection.

Perfect for cricket fans or art enthusiasts, this special tour offers a unique insight into the original paintings, which have connected the Club, Ground, and game to the wider world.

You will be treated to the following:

• Champagne reception with your Tour Guide in the Pavilion Bowlers' Bar
• An exclusive look at some of the Club’s most famous art pieces, and the history behind them
• A copy of the MCC Magazine

Meet, dine and walk with a hero of cricket in this hat-trick of experiences at Lord's.

Follow in the footsteps of the most famous names in cricket by handling objects and artefacts, having lunch in the Players' Dining Room, and embarking on the journey through the Long Room and on to the outfield, hosted by the player who will share their stories along the way.

Enjoy a meet-and-greet with the cricketer, before entering the world-famous Pavilion and sitting down to a spectacular three-course meal in the very room that the players take lunch and tea on a match day.

Guests will make the renowned walk through the Long Room and out onto the hallowed turf for a truly VIP experience. The tour concludes in the iconic J.P. Morgan Media Centre.

This exclusive and fantastic experience for any cricket fan will be as treasured as taking a hat-trick at Lord's.

• Champagne reception with a hero of cricket on arrival in the Bowlers’ Bar – situated in the Grade II*-listed Pavilion.
• An exclusive truly unique handling of precious objects and artefacts in the Museum (possibly handling WG Grace bat, Ben Stokes boots and MS Dhoni’s Wicket keeping gloves)
• Behind the scenes Tour of the Ground
• Three-course lunch includes homemade soup, a choice of four main dishes, and two dessert options plus drinks.
• Renowned walk through the Long Room out onto the hallowed turf.
• Exclusive Lord's lanyard signed by the Cricket hero
• Lord’s branded Tote Bag with copies of Lord’s books

Ever wanted to find out what's it like when you're playing a match at Lord's? Well, now you can experience the best bit of it yourself with the new Hosted Players' Dining Room Experience Tour. This special experience will allow guests to get up close and personal with cricketing heroes from the past, including socially distanced one-on-one time, photograph, and signing opportunities.

Alongside a full guided tour of the Ground, the day includes lunch in the same room where Joe Root, Sir Donald Bradman, and Sachin Tendulkar have each dined.

As well as visits to the Grade II* listed Pavilion, legendary Long Room, Committee Room, Writing Room, MCC Museum, home to the iconic Ashes Urn and the Pavilion Roof Terrace, which offers a breath-taking view of the Ground, including the new Compton and Edrich stands which are now taking shape a year into construction., guests will make the walk from the Dressing Rooms to the Players' Dining Room, to sit down for a delicious three-course meal.

Serving the same menu players select from on a match day, the lunch includes a homemade soup, the choice of three main dishes, and a dessert option. A glass of wine, beer, and soft drinks are all included too.

"Every cricketer will tell you that Lord's is a special place to play and I'm no different. The history, the atmosphere, all that stuff is great, but for me, the best thing about playing at Lord's is the food. Lord's makes me hungry. The grub in the Pavilion just can't be beaten “Matthew Hoggard (Yorkshire, Leicestershire, and England)"

Visit the most famous cricket ground in the world and go behind the scenes at 'The Home of Cricket'.

Join one of our expert guides who will lead you through iconic parts of the ground including the Grade II*-listed Victorian Pavilion, the world-famous Long Room, the Players’ Dressing Rooms, the dramatic J.P. Morgan Media Centre, and the MCC Museum, home of the Ashes Urn – cricket’s best-known artefact.

With extraordinary architecture, a fascinating collection of art and memorabilia, a Tour of Lord’s is not only a must for all cricket fans, but for everyone looking for a quintessentially English experience.

Ever wanted to find out what's it like when you're playing a match at Lord's? Well, now you can experience the best bit of it yourself with the new Players' Dining Room Experience Tour.

Alongside a full guided tour of the Ground, the day includes lunch in the same room where Joe Root, Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar have each dined.

As well as visits to the MCC Museum, the famous Long Room and the iconic J.P. Morgan Media Centre, guests will make the walk from the Dressing Rooms to the Players’ Dining Room, to sit down to a delicious three-course meal.

Serving the same menu players select from on a match day, the lunch includes a homemade soup, the choice of four main dishes and two dessert options. A glass of wine, beer and soft drinks are all included too.

“Every cricketer will tell you that Lord’s is a special place to play and I’m no different. The history, the atmosphere, all that stuff is great, but for me the best thing about playing at Lord’s is the food. Lord’s makes me hungry. The grub in the Pavilion just can’t be beaten” Matthew Hoggard (Yorkshire, Leicestershire and England)

The tour and lunch together will take approximately 3 hours and this exclusive view of the inner world of Lord’s is priced at £120 for adults and £60 for children.

Regarded amongst the players as one of the highlights of playing at Lord’s, make sure you don’t miss out on this special experience.

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AT THE HOME OF CRICKET

Enjoy a personalised, escorted tour of Lord's Cricket Ground for you and a group of your family, friends, or colleagues.

You, and up to four of your guests, can enjoy a private Tour of this historic ground. Tours can be tailored to your specific interests and will include viewing (and possibly handling) artefacts connected to your favourite players and teams. For the cricket-mad people in your life, this is the ultimate gift.

Tours are led by one of our expert Tour guides who will take you to places not usually open to the public to ensure that you have a truly memorable day.

KEY INFORMATION

Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £345.00 for up to five persons

This truly special experience provides a glimpse into the world of cricket legends, allowing you to create lasting memories and become a part of the storied legacy at Lord’s.

You will be treated to the following.

• Indulge in a champagne reception on the famous Dressing Room Balcony
• Enjoy a private behind-the-scenes tour guided by an MCC Tour Guide
• Participate in an exclusive handling and photo session of priceless objects and artifacts in the Museum, including items such as Ganguly's shirt, Dhoni's wicket-keeping gloves, Kohli's shoes, Mithali Raj's World Cup shirt, and more.
• Arguably, the highlight of the experience, to get your hands on the first world cup Prudential Trophy lifted by Kapil Dev in 1983 when India won the world cup for the first time.
• A visit to the Archives to view famous Indian items. Photo opportunity under the futuristic Media Centre, set against the backdrop of the Pavilion.
• Cement your place in history at Lord’s by owning a personalised plaque on the iconic Father Time Wall (Installation in spring 2024)
• Receive a replica plaque packaged in an MCC box, along with a personal card, delivered to your home address.

Key Information

• Duration of the experience: 2.5 hours
• Personalized plaque: 1 x Supporter plaque, regular, standard position (size-161mm x 60mm)
• Inscription- 3 x lines of text, 14 characters* per line
• A detailed email will be sent following the purchase explaining information and requirements for your personalized plaque.
• Cost: £1,375.00 for up to five persons