THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEARD AWARD 2025

The shortlist for the Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award 2025 has been announced today. The competition, run by The Cricket Society since 1970 and in partnership with MCC since 2009, is for books nominated by MCC and Cricket Society Members, and is highly regar...

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Afternoon Tea

In the iconic Long Room Soak up views over the Lord’s outfield from the Long Room while enjoying a selection of hand crafted treats. For a spot of extra indulgence, why not add a glass of champagne? Guests enjoy access to the Long Room within the Pavilion, with commanding ...

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S.C. Taylor - S.C. Taylor 156* v India

In 2006, Claire Taylor blasted an unbeaten 156 against India at Lord’s to become the first England women’s player to appear on the Honours Boards. Her innings remains the highest individual score in any International Limited Overs match at Lord’s, beating the great Viv Richa...

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From the Archives | England v New Zealand

Ahead of the beginning of the LV=Insurance Men's Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, we take a look back at some classic test match encounters between the two sides at the Home of Cricket.  The Beginning  The first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's ...

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1909: The Imperial Cricket Conference, now known as the International Cricket Council, is founded at

ICC, the governing body in world cricket is today the International Cricket Council and has its headquarters in Dubai. But its origins lay in a very different world at the height of the British Empire. It was at the end of South Africa’s first Test tour of England in 1907 th...

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G. Onions - G. Onions 5-38 v West Indies

Graham Onions enjoyed a dream Test Match debut as he helped England defeat the West Indies at Lord’s in 2009, the first time in four years that they had won at the Home of Cricket. Onions arrived on the Test stage with a fine haul of 5 for 38, bowling only 9.3 overs in the W...

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Dead ball

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2021: The new Compton and Edrich Stands are completed

The original Compton and Edrich stands opened in 1991 and replaced the ‘G’ and ‘H’ stands which had stood at the Nursery End since 1924. G and H were designed by Sir Herbert Baker, architect of the second Grand Stand and the Grace Gates. Known as the ‘free seats’ they became...

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Security

Cricket Match Regulations Prohibited or Restricted Items 3.1 Animals Any animal (other than a guide dog or police dog) other than with the prior written authorisation of the Chief Executive & Secretary. 3.2 Dangerous materials Fireworks, flares, firearms, weapons,...

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Lord's Tavern

A British pub with a cricket flavour Getting Here Situated next to the famous Grace Gates, the historic Lord’s Tavern has been greeting locals and visitors to Lord’s alike for over 100 years. Our range of beers and delicious pub food draw inspiration from the world of cricke...

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