Cricket - Best Seats

[Brownie]

I'm going to my first cricket match next month (England v Sri Lanka in Durham) and was wondering if anyone has advice on best areas to sit?

 

I want a decent view but also somewhere with a bit of atmosphere because we're planning on drinking all day and having a good time!

 

Cheers.

[Trumo]

Next to the umpire.

[Brownie]

I was expecting the first response to mention rain!

[Trumo]

Next to the umpire. With an umbrella.

[Jairzinho]

Tends to be the opposite of f**tball grounds. The better atmosphere is usually found on the sides rather than behind the bowler/batsman (goals).

 

I've not been to Durham's ground though.

[Brownie]

Better.

[Jairzinho]

I've just had a look on this -

 

http://www.durhamccc.talent-sport.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelection.aspx?stadium=R2&product=SL1&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=INTR&productIsHomeAsAway=N

 

 - North East Terrace (NCLE Airport Stand) has the cheapest seats, that'll probably be the best indicator.

[Edward.]

I was going to say the castle side has always been best when I've been if I remember correctly gets Sun most of the day too

[Brownie]

Cheers lads. I get the feeling that the best view will be shit atmosphere and vice versa so it's hard to know what to go for.

[Jenson]

From my experience, once everyone has been on the ale for a few hours it all blends into one, especially if it's a nice day

[Champ]

I was going to say the castle side has always been best when I've been if I remember correctly gets Sun most of the day too

This. We watched Stuart Broad's 6 wickets against Australia from the North East stand. We had a great time. My daughter was introduced to men buying her drink. She absolutely loved it.

[Champ]

Cheers lads. I get the feeling that the best view will be shit atmosphere and vice versa so it's hard to know what to go for.

There are no bad views...cover and less atmosphere, open to the elements and the best atmosphere

[Stu Monty]

Try and get behind the bowler's arm if you can. The more at a right angle you are to the stumps the less you can see as a ball whizzes down at 100mph. 

[Spy Bee]

Try and get behind the bowler's arm if you can. The more at a right angle you are to the stumps the less you can see as a ball whizzes down at 100mph. 

Yeah but this is where the cricket puritans sit, so if you want a mix of atmosphere and a decent view go for 7 minutes past, 22 minutes past or the same on the opposite side. This is a bit of an 'ish' obviously.

[Remmie]

I think it depends more on the ground than where you sit. Lords was dull, Edgbaston ace. I reckon Durham will be a laugh whenever, though you may need decent weather and a close match to assist things.

[Jairzinho]

Yeah but this is where the cricket puritans boring rich wankers sit, so if you want a mix of atmosphere and a decent view go for 7 minutes past, 22 minutes past or the same on the opposite side. This is a bit of an 'ish' obviously.

 

Agreed.

[lifetime fan]

Cow corner.

[Brownie]

Thanks agains lads and lasses.

 

I've gone for Block 31 which is on the Castle side (it's about 5 past or 10 past on the clock).

 

Hopefully we'll have the same weather as we've had for the last couple of days!

[Paulie Dangerously]

Pony Princess, Old Man Dangerously and myself went to watch Bootle play cricket once.  Bar opened at about 10am.  To this day I don't know who they were playing, or who won, or the rules of cricket.  We stumbled off sometime after lunch.  Good day. 

[Champ]

Thanks agains lads and lasses.

 

I've gone for Block 31 which is on the Castle side (it's about 5 past or 10 past on the clock).

 

Hopefully we'll have the same weather as we've had for the last couple of days!

Yeah. I've got my eye on the 20/20 evening game v Lancashire later in the summer. The picture in my head is fabulous

[Total Longo]

I saw Warney play for Hampshire against Lancs at Aigburth about 15 years ago. Charged a fiver to get in as the game was near enough over going into that day anyway.

 

Didn't see Warne bowl unfortunately, but he smashed a few fours. 

 

I think Flintoff cleaned their tail up.  Me and my mates walked into town after that. Madness.

 

Can't remember much more, as i'm afraid i was very, very drunk. 

[Brownie]

Yeah. I've got my eye on the 20/20 evening game v Lancashire later in the summer. The picture in my head is fabulous

I've got my eye on that game too actually so may see you there.