Leicester
🏟️ Address: Uptonsteel County Ground, Uptonsteel County Ground, Grace Road, Leicester, LE2 8EB, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
The Uptonsteel County Ground is within easy reach of all Leicester’s transport links including motorway, bus, and rail connections across the country.
The Uptonsteel County Ground is approximately 3 miles from M69/ M1 Junction 21. For satellite navigation please use the postcode LE2 8EB to gain access via the main entrance on Curzon Road.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Uptonsteel County Ground. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
There are over 250 on-site parking spaces located at the venue. All cars are parked on LCCC grounds at the owner's own risk. All spectators should avoid parking on neighbouring streets.
When there are no spaces left for on-site parking, The Uptonsteel County Ground has various options for event parking:
The venue recommends Club Partners ADT Taxis.
Leicester & Leicestershire has an extensive network of bus routes making reaching the Uptonsteel County Ground very easy.
Bus is a popular way to reach the The Uptonsteel County Ground because of its connections with multiple routes:
The Uptonsteel County Ground is approximately 3.7 km (44 min) walk from Leicester train station which has great connections across the country.
Fun, fast, and free – that’s why we like cycling in Leicester & Leicestershire. Cycling is a quick and easy way to get around, with a network of cycleways, dedicated lanes, paths and routes providing links across Leicester & Leicestershire. You can park your bike in one of the cycle racks available at the Curzon Road or Park Hill Drive entrances.
Leicester offers a range of mid-range and budget hotels at reasonable prices. Most accommodation is located in the city centre itself near to its best restaurants, shops, and bars.
Food and Beverage options will be available at the Uptonsteel County Ground this season.
If spectators are seated in Zone A which includes the Uptonsteel Stand and the Gallagher Stand, the Bennett Bar inside of the Mike Turner Indoor Cricket Centre will be serving tea, coffee and soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Hot food and sandwiches will be also available.
If you are seated in Zone B of the ground which includes the Pavilion End red seats and the Melton Building Society Family Stand, the Geary Bar will be serving tea, coffee and soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Hot food and sandwiches will also be available.
In addition, there will also be further food units located behind the Gallagher Stand, the Melton Building Society Family Stand the Pavilion Red Seats to service your designated areas.
It is important to note that the Uptonsteel County Ground is now a cashless stadium and all food and drink purchases must be made via a Debit or Credit Card.
All spectators can enter via any of the following gates:
Whether you’re strolling around a historic town, striding between museums or rambling in the woods, finding your way on foot is a great way to relax, discover new places and meet new people. Walking is a great way to get around Leicester and make your way to the Fischer County Ground.
There are designated toilets for spectators based upon which stand spectators are sat within. Toilets are situated behind each stand.
Accessibility
Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s ground, the Uptonsteel County Ground, Grace Road, is an accessible ground for disabled supporters and visitors.
There are a continuous, unobstructed access route and a designated car parking area to our principal entrance on Park Hill Drive. The route is free of hazards and has a minimum width of 1800mm.
Ramped access is provided to the Charles Palmer Suite, where there is an accessible toilet, and there is also a new lift to provide access to the upper floor in the Mike Turner Cricket Centre.
Wheelchair users can sit in the disabled access areas which are situated in front of the Charles Palmer Suite. Please speak to one of our stewards on your arrival for more information.
Parking
Disabled parking is very limited and is allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
Assistance Animals
For Vitality Blast matches and tourist matches, dogs are not allowed within the ground (except hearing dogs for the deaf or dogs accompanying blind persons).
Visually impaired
For blind/partially sighted customers, Leicestershire CCC offers regular public address announcements to keep everybody informed of events around the ground/on the field of play.
Uptonsteel County Ground has a capacity of approximately 6,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Uptonsteel County Ground, Grace Road, Leicester, LE2 8EB, United Kingdom.
