Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground

Cricket history

Old Trafford hosted the first Ashes Test in England in 1884. In 1956 Jim Laker took 19 wickets for 90 runs against Australia here, a record still unmatched, and in 1993 Shane Warne bowled Mike Gatting with the 'Ball of the Century'. The ends are now named after Lancashire greats James Anderson and Brian Statham.

Stadium tours

Guided tours last about 80 minutes and start at the Pavilion, taking in the changing rooms, the commentary boxes and the historic Members' suite, with a look at how the teams use the nets. Weekend tours run only outside the cricket season, so check dates before planning around one. Tours finish with the chance to buy Lancashire souvenirs, and they make a good rainy-day option for sports fans when there is no play.

Match days and nearby

International capacity is around 26,000, and the ground also stages large concerts. There is a Hilton Garden Inn hotel on site. Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium is under a kilometre away, and Salford Quays and The Lowry are a short tram ride. Concerts here have included the One Love Manchester benefit in 2017, and on big match or concert days the trams get busy, so allow extra time.

Highlights

• Home of Lancashire Cricket
• Test venue since 1884
• 80-minute guided stadium tours
• Own Metrolink stop: Old Trafford

Good to know

• Old Trafford tram stop on the Altrincham line is next to the ground.
• Weekend stadium tours run only outside the cricket season.
• A Hilton Garden Inn hotel is on site.

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