Newclose County Cricket Ground, Isle of Wight
Hampshire contest their Specsavers County Championship Division One fixture against Nottinghamshire from Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd May at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Newport, Isle of Wight.
For more information regarding how to get to this fixture at Newclose and parking options, please see below.
MATCH DAY PARKING
Match Day Parking is situated at or within a short walk of the ground. This parking is limited and we strongly advise pre-booking your parking space. For those staying on the island we recommend using public transport where possible.
Pre-Booked Match Day Parking: £8
Annual Hampshire Cricket Parking Pass: £0 (must be pre-booked using your designated link)
Those who have an Annual Hampshire Cricket Parking Pass can park at Newclose free of charge, as long as it it reserved via the pre-booking link below.
PARK & WALK
Newport Football Club is proposed as a park and walk site – it is approximately 1.7km from the NCCG – 15 to 20-minute walk.
The football ground is linked via shared used footway the route crosses the A3020 just south of the junction with Burnt House Lane – a pedestrian refuge is installed to aid the crossing movement. From this point pedestrians will pick up cycle network route 23 which links to the back of the cricket ground.
Parking at the Park & Walk site will cost £10 and is available to purchase on the day upon arrival.
*Please note that payment will be available via cash only for the Park & Walk parking.
FROM SOUTHAMPTON:
Red Jet & Ride (Available Days 1-3)
Hampshire Cricket will be providing a free return bus service for all supporters from West Cowes to Newclose County Ground. For single day trips we recommend using our Red Jet & Ride service to the ground to ensure the smoothest possible travel experience.
Foot passengers will need to use the Red Jet service as the free bus service will run continuously throughout the day - approximately every 30 minutes - from the bus service point near Marks & Spencer's food hall in West Cowes - services will run from 9.15am.
Parking in Southampton - No Booking Required
We recommend using West Quay Podium Car Park. The cost of parking is £5 for 24-hours and does not need to be pre-booked. This car park is a 10-minute walk to the Red Funnel Terminal or there is a public bus service on this route.
Hampshire Cricket Members with an Annual Car Parking Pass will be able to park free of charge at West Quay Podium Car Park on Days 1, 2 & 3. Annual Car Parking Pass Holders must have car parking tickets validated at Newclose.
Red Jet & Ride – Pre-Bookings Recommended
Hampshire Cricket Members should use the below discount link to book Ferry Travel. There is a free return bus service for all foot passengers travelling to West Cowes.
Ferry & Drive - Pre-Bookings Recommended
Hampshire Cricket Members should use the below discount link to book Vehicle Ferry Travel.
FROM PORTSMOUTH & LYMINGTON:
Ferry & Ride/Drive
Southern Vectis Bus Services 2 & 3 provide return travel for all supporters from Ryde to Newclose County Ground. Southern Vectis Bus Service 7 provides return travel for all supporters from Yarmouth to Newport and on to Newclose County Ground via Bus Service 2 or 3. Alternatively, it is quicker to use the number 9 service to Newport and change on to bus 2 or 3 at the Newport Bus Station.
For single day trips we recommend using our Ferry & Ride service from Southampton to the ground to ensure the smoothest possible travel experience.
Parking in Portsmouth/Lymington
Ferry Travel - Pre-Booking Recommended
Hovercraft Travel (Portsmouth Only) – Pre-Booking Recommended
TRAVELLING WITHIN THE ISLE OF WIGHT
We recommend using Public Transport where possible but understand that some visitors will wish to bring their cars to the ground. If you are planning to park onsite please pre-book your parking space and leave plenty of time for arrival and departure.
Isle Of Wight Taxi Services
There are a large number of taxi providers on the Isle of Wight. To book a taxi we recommend searching for providers from the area in which you are staying.
On-Site Match Day Parking
Match Day Parking is situated at or within a short walk of the ground. This parking is limited and we strongly advise pre-booking your parking space. For those staying on the island we recommend using public transport where possible.
Pre-Booked Match Day Parking: £8
Annual Parking Pass: £0 (must be pre-booked using your designated link)
