Coming to the Lord's Test Match?
Date released: 30 April 2009
Are you're coming to watch England v West Indies at Lord's? There are still tickets available and we've got news of how to make the best of your trip to The Home of Cricket:
Team news | Getting here | Kids at Lord's | Signings
England make ready
In line for his debut: Tim Bresnan Wednesday's announcement of the 12-man England squad to face West Indies has only increased the excitement and anticipation ahead of the Test.
There was no place for batsmen Michael Vaughan; Ian Bell or Owais Shah or bowler Steve Harmison.
At least one and probably two bowlers will be making their Test debut as Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan and Durham's Graham Onions are both in the squad.
Getting here
Lord's is well served by both Tube and bus routes:
However, if the match goes to a fourth and fifth day's play (Saturday and Sunday) Transport for London engineering works may disrupt your usual routes: there will be no Jubilee or Circle Line service all weekend.
There are a number of alternative ways to get to the Ground - not least some picturesque walks.
New signage helps point the way from Baker Street station a gentle 20-minute walk from Lord's. Or why not enjoy a canal-side stroll from Paddington to Lord's (about 25-30 minutes).
You can find details of all the walking routes using the journey planner.
Kids at Lord's
Bringing children to Lord's? MCC want all young cricket fans to enjoy a safe trip to The Home of Cricket. Lord's operates a free wristband scheme.
One of the wristbands The wristband is completed with the parent or guardian's contact details and seat number. Then, should the child get lost around the Ground a Lord's Steward can help reunite them with their parent/guardian.
Youngsters' fun day out doesn't have to wait to start until you reach the Ground either. Why not try some of our travel cricket games to make your journey to Lord's even more entertaining?
Signings & new Shop
There are always many famous faces at Lord's and during the West Indies Test some of them will be signing their new books.
Test Match Special's Peter Baxter will be signing copies of his book Inside the Box - My life with Test Match Special on Wednesday and Saturday.
West Indies great, Clive Lloyd, will be signing copies of his autobiography Supercat on Friday and Saturday.
The new-look Lord's Shop And there may be more signing sessions to announce too. Keep an eye on the Lord's scoreboards for times and locations.
What's more the Lord's Shop has been extensively refurbished. With new displays, graphics, a new layout and plasma screens so you won't miss a moment of the action it's a must see for any trip to Lord's.
Whether you want cricket equipment or a souvenier of your special day, visit the Lord's Shop.
Try us out and follow the match from your home or office - we're sure you'll be hit for six by our coverage and latest match-action photographs.
