The Kia Oval Cricket Ground Tour for Two
Overview
Take a tour of the world-famous Kia Oval, home to Surrey Cricket Club since 1845 and one of England’s test match homes since 1880. Take a fellow sport’s fan behind the scenes for a 90 minute guided tour of this brilliant sporting venue that has, amongst other things, staged England’s first international football match, FA Cup Final and international rugby match.
Take pitch side photos and follow in the footsteps of your cricketing heroes by taking your place in the players changing rooms. The traditional venue of the final test match of the English season, you can browse the Club Museum and explore decades of history. Enter the Committee room where Club Presidents past and present have entertained legendary guests and watched the action. Take a seat in the commentary box and see if you can talk the talk better than the likes of legends like Vaughan and Aggers!
Starting with tea or coffee in the Members’ Pavilion overlooking the pitch, this is a great sport-centric day out to share.
- SKU
- PKIAA2
- Locations
- 1 in the UK
- People
- For 2
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.9 (56)
What's Included
- 90 minute tour of the Oval for two adults
- Head down to the pitch and Find out how the ground team produce an international wicket and keep the grass so green
- From our traditional sweaters to cricket bats, learn how our equipment is made
- Take your place in the commentary box
- Follow in the footsteps of the greats with access to the changing rooms
- Enjoy entry to the Club Museum and committee room
- Skyline view of London from the roof terrace
- Tea or coffee overlooking the pitch
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
Upon arrival you’ll be able to take tea or coffee in the Members Pavilion overlooking the pitch. You’ll then be met by your guide and embark on a 90 minute tour of the ground.
See the stadium from every angle, from the pristine outfields, commentary box and Committee room to the Club Museum.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 16 (under 18s must be accompanied by a full paying adult)
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
The tours run on selected dates throughout the year. Exclusions will apply.
October 2021: Thursday to Sunday
November 2021 to February 2022: Friday and Saturday
March 2022: Thursday to Sunday
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 90 minutes for the tour with additional time for tea in the Members Pavilion.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
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John
26/09/2021
The Historic Oval Tour
Our knowledgeable tour guide showed us around the iconic pavilion, media boxes and the brand new stands. He also clearly talked about the history of the ground and the game of cricket itself.
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Geoffrey Barker
04/09/2021
Great time at the Oval Cricket Ground
The tour of the Oval was well organised with excellent and knowledgeable guides. This was a great opportunity to see parts of the ground not usually accessible to the public. A most enjoyable occasion.
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Tel and Marc
29/08/2021
Great day out
Excellent day out. Very informative. Lots of interesting information and unusual facts. Would definitely recommend this tour. Value for money.
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Martin
12/10/2020
Great tour
Really informative and light hearted tour of the Oval cricket ground - a must for any cricket enthusiast. Tour guide Bob was great!
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Phil
03/11/2019
Oval tour
Really interesting tour of the Kia Oval, tour guide was really good and a nice atmosphere in the tour group. I would recommend this tour to cricket fans of any team.
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Malc Patrick
22/10/2019
great tour
Was a very good tour, the tour guide was very informative and friendly. You get to see a few things you wouldn’t normally if attending a match..was my first visit so thoroughly enjoyed...only disappointment was you weren’t allowed to go in the home dressing room which apparently is better than the away one which you get to see..all in all a great couple of hours
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Pat
13/10/2019
Oval tour
Very good day out.
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Simon
26/08/2019
Enjoyable and informative tour of the Kia Oval
My friend and I attended on a Friday morning in Aug2019. Our host and guide, Peter, was very welcoming and friendly and, during the tour, he shared with our group of 18 people, the history and key events in a clear fashion, with some humorous anecdotes included. As a keen Surrey & England cricket fan and lover of other sports too, it was great to go "behind the scenes". The only disappointment was that we could not access the changing rooms -nb this wasn't promised to be part of the tour.
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Rod
12/08/2019
For the cricket enthusiast!
A fascinating tour of the home of Surrey Cricket Club and venue for test matches. The guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and brought the history of the ground to life. Visits to the Members' Pavilion, the museum and the media centre were highlights. Plenty of opportunities to take photos and ask questions. It was certainly worth the money!
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Ian
01/08/2019
Superb For Cricket Lovers
The tour of the Kia Oval was one of the best tours I have been on. The tour guide was both knowledgable and friendly. The history of the ground and the parts usually only open to members or the 'behind the scenes' places were very well explained and contributed to a very enjoyable experience.
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Adam
28/07/2019
Superb tour
Fantastic tour of the Oval enhanced by an outstanding guide. She passed on some amazing snippets of info about this wonderfully historic ground.
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Douglas
19/07/2019
Excellent
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Ian
20/05/2019
The Oval Cricket Ground Tour
A must for cricket fans. For us this was ahead of the ICC World Cup, which we were given an opportunity to have photos with. A simply delivered tour taking in the museum, changing rooms and the iconic cricketing features......Bradman doors etc. Our guides were dry humorous and entertaining. Whilst making sure everyone young or old got the most out of the experience. I got the feeling they were not going through the motions, mixing it up and helpful! Thank you!
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Simon
28/04/2019
Great experience.
Wonderful to see behind the scenes with such knowledgeable guides. Would recommend it to anyone interested in cricket.
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REG
27/04/2019
Cricket tour
There was some confusion on arrival at venue but this was quickly resolved and the tour was absolutely worth the money would use the virgin experience days again
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Roger
21/04/2019
Unbelievably enjoyable day
We went on Good Friday in blazing sunshine, we were afforded disability parking, as we are both blue badge holders, the tour was so interesting, the people there were so polite, considerate and courteous, the history of the place was utterly riveting, and enhanced our love for the sport of cricket. Thank-you to everyone at The Oval for making our day out so special. I would recommend this attraction to everyone, even those who are less enthused by cricket, you will be won over!!!
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Gill Martin
19/04/2019
Tour of Oval
Enjoyed the tour. Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Great insight to behind the scenes. Would recommend to cricket fans.
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John
13/04/2019
A fantastic day
A really well organised and entertaining day.
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Dr Paul Summers
10/04/2019
Fantastic experience
Fantastic tour of an iconic and historic ground. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and great fun. The views from the rooftop pavilion were brilliant!
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Patricia
08/04/2019
Tour of Oval
We took our Red Letter Day tour of Kennington Oval on Saturday 5th April, and although the weather was dull and cold, the tour was anything but. Our tour guides, Chris and Rupert were excellent. Their knowledge was very good and they were able to convey their knowledge in an interesting manner. The tour took in all the areas of the ground, except the dressing room, because there was a match going on, which gave extra interest to the tour. Very good historical and informative tour.
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Johm
31/03/2019
great day.
Very enjoyable, great tour guide, would recommend it.
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anthony brayne
24/03/2019
Kia oval ground tour
excellent all round day.well presented very enjoyable
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Paul Newman
09/03/2019
Oval tour
Guides were very friendly and knowledgeable adding greatly to an interesting venue. Visit also not rushed and allowed everyone to take in information and ask any questions they wanted.
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Maggie Hyam
10/02/2019
A fantastic tour
This was a Christmas present for my partner who is an avid cricket fan. The tour was very interesting and thoroughly enjoyable and both staff friendly and informative.
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Kieran
14/01/2019
Surrey Cricket Fan’s Dream!
Had a great time!
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Stephen
20/10/2018
Oval Cricket Ground Tour
Enjoyable, with a really engaging guide (Peter). Informative and worth a visit. Only small disappointment was that the shop was closed.
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Roger
26/09/2018
Bowled over !
The day was brilliant, all down to our guide Paul. We had a wonderful 2 hours and it was great to see behind the scenes at the Oval. Would recommend it to cricket and non cricket lovers.
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Robert
23/09/2018
A day when rain didn't stop play
My friend and I had a very enjoyable tour of the Oval despite continuous rain. Bob was an excellent guide who explained the history of the Oval and future projects. I only wish the tour lasted longer as there was so much interesting memorabilia to see.
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Rebecca
12/08/2018
Definitely recommended for a cricket fan
The tour was very good, and the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable about the ground and the history of it. It was well worth the money, and would recommend this to anyone who is a cricket fan.
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John
23/07/2018
oval tour
tour guide was wonderful and made the tour very enjoyable. great value for money
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Allan Harwood
22/07/2018
Oval Ground Tour
A very knowledgeable and informative tour for people who love Cricket
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Dave
30/04/2018
Excellent Tour!
Thoroughly enjoyable tour led by a very good guide Keith, who clearly loved what he did, shared some good stories and answered everything thrown at him! The tour ended with a massive surprise (where we finished up). I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't been yet but I'd love to go back and watch a match from where the tour ended, amazing! The only disappointment was that we were not allowed to visit the home dressing room, guess you can't have everything!
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Paul Taylor
23/04/2018
The Oval 21 Apri l2018
Excellent day. Great tour, good match and a fine tea. Thank you.
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Greg
22/04/2018
Great tour
Very good tour both guides were informative and knowledgeable.
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Antony Richardson
22/04/2018
The Oval Experience
A fantastic day out for any cricket lover .Our tour guides keith and coleen were highly knowledgeable and very helpful .the weather was superb and we were also given a ticket for the days cricket .A wonderful day out and highly recommended .
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Brian
07/04/2018
Tour of Kia Oval Cricket Ground
Excellent tour of Kia Oval Cricket Ground. Tour started at 11:00 after tea/coffee. Excellent tour guide(s). Saw Committee Room, Members Area, Long Room, Museum, Sky Sports studio, Test Match Special studio, Press/Media Centre.
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Jonathan
04/04/2018
The Kia Oval
It was a fantastic day with very friendly and imformative guides
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Robert noon
04/04/2018
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Interesting day, guide knowledgeable, facility in good order,
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Mark Raven
01/04/2018
The Oval
Paul our tour guide was really good and helped make the tour extra special, would strongly recommend this tour to any cricket fan
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William Mahoney
25/03/2018
70th birthday present
An excellent day out which was made by the staff at the Kia Oval
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Sarah
25/03/2018
Great tour for cricket fans
Excellent tour with knowledgeable guides.
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Paul
25/03/2018
Kia Oval
A very interesting, informative and historical tour atound the oldest sports ground in the country; being a cricket fan I was in my element!
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Lorna
22/03/2018
Excellent Tour
Great for the tour for the cricket fan and someone who has not or little interest. Friendly staff with a lot of knowledge. Would highly recommend.
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Patrick
11/02/2018
Fantastic informative day
Excellent day, guide was excellent well versed in the history of the Oval, went with my girlfriend and she thoroughly enjoyed herself. A must do for any cricket lover
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Pat
10/02/2018
Great day at the Oval
We had a wonderful few hours looking around the Oval with our guide Paul, he was very interesting and knowledgeable, he catered for my pal and I with our slow pace and made it a very enjoyable day.
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Tony Naudi
30/08/2021
Good Tour But No Tea/Coffee at End
the visit to the Oval was a present from my daughter. It included the tour of the cricket stadium finishing with tea or coffee. The tour went very well, the guide being very knowledgeable about all aspect of the ground. However when the tour finished we were shown to the exit gate. when we queried about the hot drink we were told this was no longer included although the Virgin advert for the tour clearly stated this was included. A disappointment to what was an very good tour.
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viral
14/12/2019
Mr
It was very nice but was short time, extra 15 minutes would have been olk.
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Sally Bradshaw
11/08/2019
Oval tour
Oval brilliant, tour guide amazing and very informative. However what spoilt it was a toddler on the tour who was bored
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London
- Kennington, London