Kia Oval Cricket Stadium: Guided Tour

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Book Kia Oval Stadium Tour tickets for one of the best stadium tours in London

Home to one of the oldest and most prestigious cricket grounds in the world, take a trip to London and tour the grounds of Surrey County Cricket Club's resident stadium - The Kia Oval!

There's so many things to do and see at The Kia Oval Stadium

In 1880, The Kia Oval became the first ground to host Test cricket in England. Following on from this, it became the birthplace of the Ashes, and also hosted the first ever FA Cup final, the first international football match in 1870 and the first ever rugby union international.

Take a tour at The Kia Oval and be completely immersed in the beautiful sights, grounds and history of England's most famous cricket stadium:

  • Spend time in the Micky Stewart Members' Pavilion
  • Visit the Long Room, with portraits of Surrey and England legends Hayward, Hobbs and Sandham
  • See the Honours Boards for both the Men's and Women's games
  • Witness the world's oldest attributed cricket bat in the Club Museum
  • Enter the Away Dressing Room and look for the names of the greats on the wall of signatures
  • Take a seat in the broadcast commentary box - can you do better than the commentators?
  • Go pitch side and see the world famous, Grade II-listed Gasholder
  • Enjoy sweeping panoramic views across the whole of London from the JM Finn or MAR Galadari Stand
  • At certain times, in certain circumstances, under certain discretion, you may even get to walk into the outfield!

Book Kia Oval Stadium tickets now and take a tour of the famous cricket club grounds, getting unprecedented access to retrace your favourite sporting legends footsteps!

Location
The Kia Oval: Guided Stadium Tour,
Kennington Oval,
56,
London,
SE11 5SW
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How to find us

Address: Kia Oval, Kennington, London, SE11 5SS

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By Car:

  • There is no match-day parking at the Kia Oval.
  • The Kia Oval encourages visitors to travel via public transport.

By Underground:

  • Oval Tube Station: Northern Line
  • Vauxhall Tube Station: Victoria Line
Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible
  • Food and drink nearby
  • Toilets
More Info
Are the Kia Oval Stadium Tours wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the stadium tours at the Kia Oval in London are wheelchair accessible.

Feel free to email here before you tour if you have any accessibility needs.

When should I arrive for my Kia Oval Stadium Tour in London?
  • Please arrive 15 – 30 minutes prior to the start of your Tour.
  • Please note you will not be permitted to enter the ground until 30 minutes prior to the commencement of your Tour.
  • Please note latecomers may be refused admission.
How many people are in the Kia Oval Stadium Tour groups?

For public tours, the Kia Oval Stadium Tours aim to have no more than 25 guests per tour group. 

Can I take a camera to the Kia Oval Stadium Tour?

You can take your camera to the Kia Oval Stadium Tour, but please note:

  • Photography is permitted in all parts of the ground, however flash photography is not permitted in the Museum.
  • You can take film inside the ground however filming the Tour or the Tour Guide is not permitted.
Where do I go for my Kia Oval Stadium Tour?

After booking your stadium tour, please go to the appropriate entrance:

  • Entrance to the ground is through the John Edrich Gate for Public tours (or Jack Hobbs Gate or Alec Stewart Gate for match day tours), The John Edrich and Jack Hobbs Gates are at the Pavilion end of the ground (closest tube is Oval).
  • The Alec Stewart Gate is at the Vauxhall end of the ground (closest tube and overground is Vauxhall).

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