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Tickets for the 2023 Vitality Blast are now on general sale!
A matchday at the Cooper Associates County Ground is an event that you will never forget.
But how do you maximize your viewing experience?
Each stand around the venue offers a different experience depending on how you like to enjoy your cricket.
The following guide will help you to select the best fit for you, and inform you of all the relevant information to consider.
THE SOMERSET STAND
Capacity: 2,341
Alcohol Free? No
My Nearest Food Outlet? Street Food Concession (Behind Block 5 Of Somerset Stand)
County Championship/ Royal London Cup: No Membership required for access
Vitality Blast: Category C seating
Viewing Angle: Side On
Where does the sun set? Evening games will have the sun set over your shoulder, so sometimes worth bringing an extra layer for evening / late afternoons when the temperature dips.
Perfect For: Fast-paced action, get ready for a crowd catch and incredible atmosphere!
THE JAMES HILDRETH STAND
Capacity: 537
Alcohol Free? No
County Championship/ Royal London Cup: Members Only
Vitality Blast: Category A seating
Viewing Angle: Long On / Fine Leg
Where does the sun set? Evening games will have the sun set over your shoulder, so sometimes worth bringing an extra layer for evening / late afternoons when the temperature dips.
Perfect For: A more comfortable viewing with padded seats and increased legroom.
THE LORD IAN BOTHAM STAND
Capacity: 625
Alcohol Free? No
My Nearest Food Outlet: Salt & Malt Fish And Chips
County Championship/ Royal London Cup: Members Only
Vitality Blast: Category B seating
Viewing Angle: Straight
Perfect For: Sheltered Viewing, watching behind the bowlers arm
THE COLIN ATKINSON PAVILION (LOWER)
Capacity: 310
Alcohol Free? No
My Nearest Food Outlet: Salt & Malt Fish & Chips
County Championship / Royal London Cup: Members Only
Vitality Blast: Category A seating
Viewing Angle: Long On / Fine Leg
Perfect For: Iconic Views Of The Church, Intimate Seating
THE ONDAATJE FAMILY STAND
Capacity: 799
Alcohol Free? Yes
My Nearest Food Outlet: Stragglers Café, Fan Village (T20 and Royal London Cup)
County Championship / Royal London Cup: No Membership Required
Vitality Blast: Category C seating
Viewing Angle: Side On
Where does the sun set? Evening games will have the sun set opposite your location, so worth having a hat and sunglasses on those warm summer evenings!
Perfect For: Families, being close to the player dugouts
THE MARCUS TRESCOTHICK PAVILION (LOWER)
Capacity: 720
Alcohol Free? No
My Nearest Food Outlet: Stragglers Café, Concession MTP Lower, Fan Village (T20 and Royal London Cup)
County Championship/ Royal London Cup: No Membership Required
Vitality Blast: Category B seating
Viewing Angle: Straight
Perfect For: Close to Fan Village, Premium viewing angle, close to the action
THE MARCUS TRESCOTHICK PAVILION (ELEVATED)
Capacity: 310
Alcohol Free? No
My Nearest Food Outlet: Dedicated bar and concession
County Championship/ Royal London Cup: Members Only
Vitality Blast: Category A seating
Viewing Angle: Long On / Fine Leg
Perfect For: Elevated views of pitch and Quantocks, private bar
GIMBLETT’S HILL
Gimblett’s Hill has been remodelled.
The work was carried out in order to improve accessibility on matchdays, while retaining the history and character of one of the most popular parts of the Cooper Associates County Ground.
Here is a brief summary of the works:
- Gimblett’s Hill has been extended under the big screen and into Legends Square. The Legends Square Bricks have been carefully and sensitively removed and reintegrated into the new development
- Levels one and two on Gimblett’s Hill have been flattened to create a new accessible aisle. This has been widened for Wheelchair access and also includes electrical charging points for chairs and mobility vehicles.
- Level three has been retained as a general Members/spectator area which includes the popular memorial benches.
- A brick structure has been introduced along the front of the Hill with balustrading.
- Ramp access has been introduced at the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion end of the site.
Tickets for the 2023 Vitality Blast are now on general sale!
