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Cricket Tour to Essex- 2 nights

The Essex Cricket Tour offers a dynamic and flexible county experience for schools, universities, and sports clubs looking to combine competitive fixtures with unforgettable team activities!

Designed to suit a wide range of age groups and ability levels, this cricket tour blends high-quality competition with excellent team-bonding activities whilst allowing teams to train, compete, and explore one of the UK's most historic cricketing counties! With tailored fixtures against local clubs, excellent pitch facilities and fantastic off-field experiences, Essex provides the perfect setting for a memorable tour!


Full Itinerary:

DAY 1: 

  • Flight from to London Airport
  • Transfer from the airport to school/club in Essex for Fixture 1 v local opposition
  • Transfer to hotel for overnight stay
  • Own arrangements for dinner at one of the restaurants at Festival Leisure Park

DAY 2: 

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer from hotel to local club/school for Fixture 2 v local opposition.
  • Transfer back to hotel for overnight stay
  • Own arrangements for dinner at one of the restaurants at Festival Leisure Park

DAY 3: 

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer from hotel to local club/school for Fixture 3 v local opposition.
  • Transfer back to airport for return flight home

Package Includes

  • - 2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation at Holiday Inn Basildon, or similar
  • - Return transfers from/to airport and fixtures
  • - x3 cricket fixtures against local oppositions - refreshments included at matches
* Price is based on 22 players sharing in twin/triple rooms and 3 free of charge staff places in single rooms.

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