Trent Bridge (West Bridgford)

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is a cricket ground mostly used for Test, One-Day International and county cricket located in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England, just across the River Trent from the city of Nottingham. Trent Bridge is also the headquarters of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. The site takes its name from the nearby main bridge over the Trent and it is also close to Meadow Lane and the City Ground, the football stadiums of Notts County and Nottingham Forest.

General information

Official website: www.trentbridge.co.uk

Arena capacity: 17,500 spectators

Address: Trent Bridge, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AG, UK

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 52.9361° N, 1.1327° W

Year of construction: 1841

Seating plan of Trent Bridge

Trent Bridge stadium seating capacity is 17,500 and during high voltage matches it is tough to locate seats. Above is the detailed map plan of Trent Bridge stadium England. All the stands, nearby roads, pitch location, entry points and exit locations are clearly depicted on Trent Bridge stadium seating plan.

How to get there?

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is situated in West Bridgford, in very close proximity to both Nottingham Forest and Notts County Football Clubs. Postcode is NG2 6AG.

As you approach, you can’t miss the circular floodlights.

It is a couple of miles from Nottingham City Centre, a mile or so from the train station, and the city is blessed with one of the best public transport networks in the UK.

There are gates through which to enter the ground situated on Bridgford Road, Radcliffe Road, Hound Road and Fox Road. Your ticket will indicate which gate you should use.

By Bike

Supporters planning to take their bikes to Trent Bridge are welcome to chain their bikes to the fence on the Bridge Field Car Park on Bridgford Road. Just bring a chain to secure your bike.

Bike parking will be available from two hours before scheduled start times until an hour after close of play. Note that bikes are not allowed inside the ground for this fixture.

By Rail

The ground is approximately a 20-minute walk from Nottingham Train Station towards West Bridgford and over the bridge, with regular buses also taking the route. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk.

By Tram

The nearest tram stops to Trent Bridge are Queens Walk and Meadows Embankment; they are located around a 20-minute walk from the ground. Alternatively, a stop at Nottingham Train Station can be found just a 20-minute walk away. To help plan your journey visit www.thetram.net.

By Bus

Regular bus travel is available to the ground, with bus stops situated on Bridgford Road and Radcliffe Road. Grouprider tickets, costing £6, allow up to five people to travel together (min 1 adult, max 2 adults) and are available to purchase on the bus, provided you pay via contactless means or have the exact fare in cash.

Advantageous pricing is also available for individuals if you choose to pay via contactless means. Plan your journey at www.nctx.co.uk.

Trent Barton buses, meanwhile, serve West Bridgford and Nottingham via their Mainline (every ten minutes), Rushcliffe Villager, Keyworth and Cotgrave buses. Plan your journey at https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/.

By Car

The Nottingham Forest car park (NG2 3HF, accessible from Lady Bay Bridge) will be open for parking, priced at £5 for Nottinghamshire members and £10 for non-members.

Parking for c. 250 vehicles can be found on the Victoria Embankment, priced at £10 per car (access via  NG2 2GJ).

Anyone travelling by car from outside the city can take advantage of NET’s free park & ride facilities located around Nottingham. There are 5,000 spaces available across the Nottingham tram network. Parking can be found at Clifton South, The Forest, Hucknall, Moor Bridge, Phoenix, Toton Lane and Wilkinson Street. For more details visit www.thetram.net/park-and-ride.

As an added incentive to take the tram, NET will be running its £2.50 return event ticket offer (see travelling by tram, below).

If you have a spare seat in your car, or are looking for a ride, www.nottinghamshare.com, the free-to-use car share website, could save you money on your transport costs.

Parking is available in Bridge Field, approximately 200 yards from Trent Bridge and can be pre-booked online.

By taxi

A taxi rank can be found 200 yards from the ground on Bridgford Road, adjacent to the large West Bridgford Co-op. If you need to call for a taxi, some of the local operators include Royal Cabs, Trent Cars and Yellow Cars.

Where to eat?

There’s a range of food and drink outlets within the ground to suit all tastes, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options. The main food offering will be located in the Trent Bridge Inn courtyard, to the rear of the William Clarke Stand. Other outlets will be available in the concourse areas around the ground. Food options include:

• burger & chips;
• fish & chips;
• chicken & chips (including halal options);
• coffee & cakes;
• pizza (includes vegetarian options);
• sausage & burgers;
• big cheese melt (includes vegetarian and gluten-free options);
• pork roast;
• ice cream;
• vegan food stalls;
• sweets.

A wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at stalls around the ground. Non-alcoholic beverage options include Coca-Cola, Diet Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Water, Brewdog Alcohol-Free, Capri-Sun.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought into the venue, but anything in glass containers is not permitted.

There are over 20 hydration stations located around the ground, so you’ll be able to fill up your water bottle all day from wherever you are seated.

Note that Trent Bridge is a cashless venue and only card payment will be taken.

Facilities

Beautifully appointed rooms and event spaces blending quirk and vintage with ultra-modernity on the banks of the Trent.

Restaurant Six

Their very own sixth-floor restaurant with stunning views out over Nottingham and beyond, providing a luxurious high-end dining, hospitality and bar experience. Suitable for up to 45 guests for private dining and 60 guests for cricket hospitality.

Derek Randall Suite

A spacious, light and airy room with a theatre capacity of 200, the Derek Randall Suite offers extensive historic venue views, plus the incremental charm of a private outdoor balcony.

The Boundary’s Edge

A sophisticated, contemporary room sporting a stunning feature wall, The Boundary’s Edge also encompasses a spacious balcony from which to gaze lovingly over the resplendent ground. Accommodates 100 for dinner or a reception.

The Long Room

A wealth of cricketing nostalgia, historic charm that’s stood the test of time and, of course, that all-important venue view. Welcome to the most historic facility.

Radcliffe Road Stand boxes

Situated within the Radcliffe Road Stand, 19 modern boxes combine a classy corporate setup with a splendid view. A marvelous choice for a meeting, networking event or a spot of hospitality as the nation’s summer sport breaks out upon the most hallowed of turf.

The Scoreboard Suite

Incorporating its very own viewing gallery, private facilities and a personal in-house chef, welcome to the best box in the house. Seating 16 guests, The Scoreboard is a prime location for meetings or match day hospitality.

The Sobers and Hadlee Halls

Two largest facilities with space for up to 250 and nearby breakout rooms to boot. Fittingly named after two of the finest all-rounders in history, the Radcliffe Road halls provide abundant flexibility and space for your event to thrive.

Accessibility

Wheelchair viewing positions are available in front of the PKF Smith Cooper Stand, Hound Road Stand and Larwood & Voce Stand, as well as the Hound Road Upper, Radcliffe Road Lower and Middle tiers and the top of the PKF Smith Cooper Stand.

Ambulant attendees with disabilities are welcome across the range of stands and areas, dependent on their personal requirements.

The majority of the ground has flat level access throughout. Passenger lifts are available in the following areas:

• Radcliffe Road Stand serving all floors including the middle and upper terraces, as well as Restaurant Six;
• Hound Road Stand serving the Derek Randall Suite and the upper terrace;
• Smith Cooper Stand – this is located in the Administration Block to the south end of the Smith Cooper Stand.

Accessible toilets are available in the following locations, and can be accessed using a RADAR key. If you do not have a RADAR key, speak to the nearest steward, who will be happy to assist.

• Hound Road West (adjacent to the doors to the Derek Randall Suite west stairwell). This includes a Mobiloo accessible toilet, with an adult-sized changing bench and a hoist;
• PKF Smith Cooper Stand level 2;
• PKF Smith Cooper rear concourse;
• William Clarke Stand north;
• Radcliffe Road Stand ground floor;
• Radcliffe Road Stand 1st floor;
• Fox Road Stand south (rear concourse);
• Fox Road Stand north (rear concourse).

History

Trent Bridge was first used as a cricket ground in the 1830s. The first recorded cricket match was held on an area of ground behind the Trent Bridge Inn in 1838. Trent Bridge hosted its first Test match in 1899, with England playing against Australia.

The ground was first opened in 1841 by William Clarke, husband of the proprietress of the Trent Bridge Inn and himself Captain of the All England Cricket Team. He was commemorated in 1990 by the opening of the new William Clarke Stand, which incorporates the Rushcliffe Suite. The West Park Sports Ground in West Bridgford was the private ground of Sir Julien Cahn, a furniture millionaire, who often played host to touring national sides. In 1950, an electronically-operated scoreboard was installed at this venue, then the world’s largest at any cricket stadium.