ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA

Departing from the quayside, we shall be driven to the Antigua Recreation Ground – home of the four existing cricket world records – for a guided tour of the ground. Known locally as the ARG, the ground became cricket’s 52nd Test Venue in 1980/1 when it hosted England in a test match marked by a century from the island’s most famous sporting son, Sir Vivian Richards. Despite the relatively small size of Antigua, with just a population of approximately 70,000, crowds at the ARG are both extremely knowledgeable and fanatical in their passion for the most famous of the Caribbean sports!

During our tour we will also be treated to an approximate 30-45 minute appearance from an Antiguan cricket legend; such as Sir Vivian Richards, Curtly Ambrose, Richie Richardson, Andy Roberts or Kenny Benjamin to hear their memories and experiences of test cricket! An ideal photo opportunity for any cricket fan!

From here we shall continue to the brand new Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, venue to the six Super 8 round games in the 2007 ICC World Cup, for a guided tour of the grounds before continuing onto the ‘West Indies Cricket Hall of Fame’ at the Stanford Cricket Ground.

Then its onto the Sandhaven Beach Bar and Restaurant for a Caribbean buffet lunch and maybe a spot of beach cricket! A complimentary rum punch or fruit punch will also be served with lunch.

TOUR NOTES: Please note that there is a moderate amount of walking involved during this tour. There are approximately ten steps to negotiate at each of the venues visited. If our call is not on a Sunday, our lunch venue will be changed to the Sticky Wicket Bar and Restaurant which is also home to the Stanford Cricket Ground, home of the Stanford 20/20 and the West Indies Hall of Fame. Unfortunately it is not possible for passengers using wheelchairs to be accommodated on this tour.

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