Vatican Cricket Club v Bishop’s Conference & St Mary’s University

Match Details

Date: Monday Jul 1st, 2024
Gate Opens: Midday
Match Starts: 2.30pm
Close of Play: T20

Parking Details

  • Members – Free (please display your car sticker and bring your membership card)
  • Non Members - £5 per car payable at the gate on entry. Campervans/Motorhomes £15 per vehicle (please refer to Entry, Parking & FAQ's below)
  • Available around the ground

Tickets

• Pay on day (no advance ticket sales)

• Debit/Credit Card only

• Adult members – FREE

• Adult non-members - FREE

• Under 18s - FREE

Notes about this fixture

Tea Hut open from 9.30am

Pavilion Bar open from Midday

 

Result

Vatican Cricket Club won by 5 runs

Vatican Cricket Club – 136 for 5

Bishop’s Conference & St Mary’s University – 131 for 5

Food & Drink

Light refreshments

A selection of light refreshments are available on most match days from our Tea Hut including snacks, rolls, ice creams and drinks. 

Please Note we now only accept Debit/Credit payments in the Tea Hut. 

Lunches

FACCC Members and visitors are welcome to pre book two course lunches in the Members’ Marquee/Pavilion. These are available on allocated match days only.

Please contact us to book. Lunch is usually served between 1pm and 2pm. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking. 

Bar

There is a licensed bar onsite that is open for most matches serving a selection of drinks including locally produced beer and wine. The bar(s) will remain open for up to a maximum of ONE hour after close of play.

Please Note we now only accept Debit/Credit payments in the bar. 

Bringing your own food and drink

You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Alcohol is limited to four 500ml cans of beer/lager or a 75cl bottle of wine per adult.

 

Entry, Parking and FAQs

Entry & Parking

  • Please refer to individual fixture for details as charges / parking locations vary
  • Cars are not permitted to be left on the ground overnight
  • Campervans/Motorhomes are welcome at the ground. Parking is only available in the designated areas as advised by the stewards on entry
  • Disabled parking will be allocated for busy match days. Please contact us if you have specific requirements
  • Please allow plenty of time for your journey on busy match days
  • Vehicles are parked at owners’ risk

Prospects of Play

If you are unsure if the match is going to go ahead, please continue to check our website for the latest news or call the Club Office – 01903 882462. 

Travelling to Arundel Castle Cricket Ground

  • By Car: For SAT NAV follow BN18 9BA (not BN18 9LH).  Entrance to the Ground is opposite St Philips Catholic Primary School. Enter Arundel Park and then turn right at Park Lodge.
  • what3words: Find us easily with our what3words address! Every 3 metre square has a unique combination of three words. Our front entrance is at ///payer.castle.easygoing   Simply enter the three words into the free what3words app and tap Navigate.
  • By Train: Arundel Railway station is a 5-minute taxi ride or 20-minute walk up the hill through Arundel Town Centre
  • There is ample parking at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground. Please see individual fixture for parking charges
  • Taxi: There is a taxi rank located at the train station – Castle Cars Taxis can be contacted on 01903 884444
  • Bus: Please contact: www.bustimes.org.uk, Stagecoach: 01903 237661 or Compass: 01903 233767

Card Machine

The nearest cash machine is located at Arundel Museum (in the town opposite Arundel Castle main entrance). There are no facilities at the Ground for withdrawing cash.

Smoking policy

No smoking is allowed in any building or seated area. Please be considerate of others around you.

Food

Please see individual fixture for details of food and drink available for the specific match. The Tea Hut is usually open for every match for light refreshments. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.

Lost property

Please contact the Club Office as soon as possible as lost property items are kept for a limited time.

Seating

Limited seating is provided on match days and cannot be reserved. You are welcome to bring your own chairs/picnic blankets into the Ground. Some areas are reserved for Members only.

Internet access

Due to the location of the Ground we regret that WIFI access is limited.

Safeguarding / Missing Child Policy

Toilets

There are several toilet blocks onsite. Disabled facilities are located behind the Pavilion.

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs must not be left alone in vehicles in the car park. It is the owner’s responsibility to clean up after their dog/s.

Where to stay in Arundel

To make the most of your stay please visit www.visitarundel.co.uk

Disabled Access

Parking

There is the availability to park closer to the Ground entrance providing easier access to the site. Please note that parking does vary depending on match. Please contact us for more information.

Access Around the Site

The site has a tarmac pathway leading to the Pavilion, Tea Hut and Toilets which is suitable for walking frames, wheelchairs, or mobility scooters. The rest of the site is grass.

Pavilion

Access is located at the back of the Pavilion opposite the entrance to the Indoor School. 

Toilets

The accessible toilets are located behind the Pavilion.

Please contact us prior to your visit if you have specific requirements.