Tours of Lord's
WG Grace - a famous 'resident' at Lord's Tours of Lord's give visitors the opportunity to go behind the scenes at MCC's historic ground, where they can see many of the most famous sights in world cricket.
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Each visitor will get around 100+ minutes being shown around 'The Home of Cricket', one of the sport's most iconic locations, by an expert guide.
Two-for-one offer
Lord's Tours are offering a 2-for-1 offer. Major match ticket-holders are entitled to a free Lord's Tour, when accompanied by a full-price Tour paying adult.
A "major match" is: Test match; One Day International; Friend's Provident Trophy Final or Twenty20 match.
This offer is only valid up until and including 31 December 2008. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Bookings must be made in advance and spaces are subject to availability. The match ticket will be stamped and can only be used once.
Guided Tours
Lasting approximately 1 hour 40 minutes each tour starts in the MCC Museum, home of the famous Ashes urn.
Precious exhibit: The 'irreplaceable' Ashes urn The museum brings the fascinating story of cricket is to life. Paintings, photographs and artefacts, covering 400 years of cricket history, reveal the game's development from a rural pastime to a modern, increasingly international sport.
Precious exhibits include the Wisden Trophy and the tiny, delicate and irreplaceable Ashes urn.
The museum also boasts kit used by the likes of Mahela Jayawardene, Glenn McGrath, Rahul Dravid, Paul Collingwood and Shane Warne and past greats such as Victor Trumper, Jack Hobbs and Don Bradman.
As the tour goes on you will walk through the heart of the Pavilion to the famed Long Room, both a cricket-watching room and a cricket art gallery - with portraits of the game's best-known figures, including WG Grace.
The Long Room has a unique atmosphere, panoramic views of the pitch and is where players make their way through to and from the 'hallowed turf'.
Alastair Cook points out his name on the England batting Honours Board Other highlights include the players' Dressing Rooms with the renowned Honours Boards, which provide a lasting reminder of exceptional batting and bowling performances in Lord's Tests.
Other Lord's attractions include the Tennis Court where Real Tennis, 'the game of kings' (famously enjoyed by King Henry VIII), is still played, and the MCC Indoor Cricket School - where many future Test and county stars hone their skills (helped by video technology, HawkEye analysis, expert coaching and 100mph bowling machines).
The Tour also gives visitors a chance to admire some outstanding architecture. As well as its historic fame, Lord's can also boast some of the most innovative architecture in London.
In addition to the famous Grand Stand and the award-winning Mound Stand, Lord's includes the futuristic Investec Media Centre, which was acclaimed in 2001 as one of 'The Fifty Best Buildings in Britain'.
The tour takes in all these great buildings - you can admire the unrivalled view from the Media Centre, enjoyed by our guests from Sky Sports and Test Match Special to The Daily Telegraph - and many more!
After taking all that in, the tour ends at the Lord's Shop (described as "outstanding" by The Times in its 'Good Ground Guide') where exclusive souvenirs of a special day can be purchased.
Specialist tours
Educational groups can tailor their tour to meet curricular needs.
Brian Lara Exhibition Architectural tours can be arranged for groups with a particular interest in the buildings at Lord's.
Some areas (including the Long Room and Investec Media Centre) may not always be accessible during a tour; please check before booking.
Special Exhibitions
Since mid-May, the upper floor of the MCC Museum has been hosting a Brian Lara Exhibition. The Exhibition features themed displays that explore different aspects of Lara’s life, both in and out of cricket.
