address : St John’s Wood Rd, London NW8 8QN, UK
Lord’s Cricket Ground hosts some of the best cricket matches in the world. Watch MCC, England, Varsity and top women’s teams play in this historic venue which was first opened back in 1787. The main season runs from April to September with matches on during midweek and weekends. There are also wonderful events such as weddings, charity evenings, Christmas meals and corporate meetings held here throughout the year.
Book the cheapest prices for hotels, b&b’s or guest houses and apartments near to Lord’s Cricket Ground, located in St John’s Wood, northwest London, not far from Baker Street.
W1U 2BE, London, Mandeville Place
This 4-star luxury hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the shops of Oxford Street and Bond Street London Underground Station. It has stylish air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an award-winning restaurant. The Mandeville Hotel... read more
NW1 3UP, London, Albany Street
Situated next to Regent’s Park, 1 mile from London Zoo and a short walk from shopping on Oxford Street and nightlife of Soho, Meliá White House offers luxurious rooms and a cocktail bar. Modern and... read more
W1T 3NG, London, 50 Berners Street
With unique and stunning design, this innovative boutique hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Oxford Street. Its spacious, designer rooms boast fantastic London views, HD TVs, and Egyptian cotton sheets. Designed by Philippe Starck,... read more
W2 4NP, London, 5-7 Princes Square
Just 10 minutes' walk from Hyde Park and Notting Hill Gate, The Premier Notting Hill is situated in a quiet square in Bayswater, and close to Queensway, Whiteleys Shopping Centre and the London Underground. Each... read more
W1G 8DN, London, 47 Welbeck Street
The Marylebone Hotel is within 500 metres from Bond Street Underground Station and the shops of Oxford Street including Selfridges, John Lewis and the designer boutiques of Bond Street. It offers complimentary access to a... read more
W2 1EE, London, 146 Praed Street
Connected by footbridge to Paddington Station, this 4-star Hilton has Art Deco-style rooms and a gym. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are within 10 minutes’ walking distance. Guests at the Hilton London Paddington are only... read more
W2 1JQ, London, 25-27 Southwick Street
Inhabit, Southwick Street is a boutique townhouse hotel set across 6 former Georgian residences in Paddington, London. Hyde Park and Paddington station are within a 5-minute walk. The hotel’s 88 guest rooms have been designed... read more
NW3 3ST, London, 128 King Henry's Road
Within walking distance from Regent’s Park and London Zoo, this North London hotel features a large swimming pool and is set in the peaceful tree-lined streets of Camden’s Swiss Cottage. Free Wi-Fi is available in... read more
W2 2RY, London, 143 Sussex Gardens
Offering affordable accommodation, the Admiral Hotel is a Grade II Listed 19th-century town house, 500 metres from Paddington Station. It has artistically decorated bedrooms with free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Rooms at the Admiral were... read more
W2 6BD, London, 3 Kingdom Street, Sheldon Square
The stylish Novotel London Paddington is located in Central London, 200 metres from Paddington Station. It offers complimentary WiFi, spacious bedrooms, a fine restaurant and leisure facilities including a pool and sauna. Light and airy... read more
W1W 6BU, London, 31-35 Langham Street
The Langham Court Hotel is a 4-Star hotel, offering a accommodation in a central location. The hotel boasts a stylish French restaurant and the inviting Foley's Lounge Bar. Langham Court Hotel offers free WiFi, modern... read more
W2 4RT, London, 150 Bayswater Road
Overlooking Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, the 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton London - Hyde Park offers an elegant brasserie and modern air-conditioned rooms, a 3-minute walk from Bayswater and Queensway Tube Stations. The bright rooms... read more
W2 3SH, London, 60/62 Queensborough Terrace, Westminster
Set in central London, just steps from Hyde Park and within a 10-minute stroll from Kensington Palace, J Hotel London offers contemporary, spacious rooms and a spectacular lounge area overlooking the nearby street. The entrance... read more
W2 3DQ, London, 51 Gloucester Terrace
Located opposite Hyde Park, The Westbourne Hyde Park Hotel is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Victorian property, a 3-minute walk from Lancaster Gate Tube Station and a 6-minute walk from Paddington Tube Station. The... read more
NW3 3HP, London, 4 Adamson Rd, Swiss Cottage
This charming Victorian town house has a quiet yet convenient location, just metres from Swiss Cottage London Underground Station, on the Jubilee Line. It offers free Wi-Fi and comfortable en suite rooms. Just north of... read more
NW3 6AL, London, 5-7 Frognal
The Quality Hotel Hampstead is less than 500 metres from Finchley Road Railway and Tube Stations. The hotel offers rooms each with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Please note limited space car... read more
NW1 2LU, London, 152 - 156 North Gower Street
Less than 350 metres from London Euston Station, the hotel offers stylish, modern and air-conditioned rooms. The Euston Square Hotel has a superb location, just a short walk from the British Museum, Regent's Park, British... read more
W2 2RJ, London, 195 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park
Set in two elegant 19th-century Victorian townhouses, Rhodes Hotel offers free WiFi and cosy bedrooms. Hyde Park is a 5-minute walk, and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is just 300 metres away. Paddington Station is a... read more
W1H 7BG, London, 22 Portman Square
Set in London’s West End, this modern hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Oxford Street and Hyde Park featuring 249 guest rooms and suites. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, world class dining... read more
W2 3UY, London, 55 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London
Less than a 5-minute walk from London Paddington Station and Hyde Park, this boutique hotel offers elegant rooms with free internet and satellite TV. Oxford Street’s shops are a 10-minute Tube ride away, while Buckingham... read more
NW1 7BY, London, 30 Jamestown Road
With a waterside location, the Hotel Inn London overlooks Camden Lock. Just 500 metres from Camden Town Underground Station, this modern hotel offers stylish air-conditioned rooms with walk-in power showers. King’s Cross St Pancras is... read more
W1H 6PA, London, 19-25 Granville Place, Marble Arch
Just off Oxford Street and only 300 metres from Marble Arch Tube Station and Hyde Park, this award-winning 4-star hotel offers free WiFi, modern air-conditioned rooms and a stylish restaurant serving modern cuisine. Light and... read more
W1H 7DL, London, 1 Great Cumberland Place
The Cumberland draws inspiration from the capital’s love of contemporary music, with a harmonious fusion of comfort and service. In a prime position between Oxford Street and Marble Arch, yet just yards from the oasis... read more
W2 1RT, London, 52-54 Norfolk Square
A few minutes' walk from Paddington Station and near to Hyde Park and Madame Tussauds, this Victorian listed building is a small, family-run hotel offering bed and breakfast. Belvedere Hotel overlooks a picturesque square and... read more
NW1 2LY, London, 192 North Gower St
Studios2Let – North Gower provides stylish contemporary accommodation in a central London location. The studios are conveniently located beside Euston Square Tube Station and offer free 100MB fibre optic Wi-Fi and shared laundry facilities. Accommodation... read more
NW1 7PS, London, 127-129 Parkway
Less than 2 minutes’ walk from Regents Park and the lively Camden, Gordon Ramsay’s York & Albany includes a library, bar and restaurant. Originally a coaching house in the 1820’s, it is now decorated with... read more
W1U 8JF, London, 51 Gloucester Place
The Z Hotel at Gloucester Place offers accommodation in London, half a mile from Selfridges & Co on Oxford Street, and within a 10-minute walk from Edgware Road Underground Station. The hotel features free WiFi... read more
W1F 7NH, London, 52 Poland Street
Located in London, 200 metres from Carnaby Street, The Z Hotel Tottenham Court Road provides concierge services and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 400 metres from Queen's Theatre. The property is... read more
W2 3EA, London, 30 Craven Hill Gardens
Situated in the centre of London, 600 metres from Paddington Station and 1.5 km from The Serpentine, Maisonette Hyde Park offers free WiFi. This apartment features accommodation with a balcony. The apartment with a terrace... read more
W1T 7NT, London, 174 Tottenham Court Road
The Fitzrovia Belle Hotel is well located in London, and provides a bar and free WiFi. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as King's Cross St Pancras, Oxford Circus, and Oxford... read more
Where is Lord’s? This iconic ground is in the affluent St John’s Wood area of north London, in the NW8 postcode. There is a trendy high street with boutique shops, great restaurants and small wine bars nearby. Inside the grounds there are places to eat and drink, including a tavern serving cold beer and snacks and a garden restaurant serving three-course meals and afternoon tea. Expect to pay a premium, so if money is tight, don’t arrive hungry! Lord’s is the most famous ground for cricket in the world and home to the Ashes Urn.
It’s the home venue of England’s National Team, which plays their test matches and one-days at this ground. Popular is a behind the scene stadium tour where you can learn more about the club’s history. The Tour includes a look at the Pavilion, Long Room, Mound/Grand Stand, Dressing Rooms, the award winning Investec Media Centre and the Ashes. Tours run daily all year round and last around 1hour and 40 minutes. There are no tours on major match days or on preparation days. Within the grounds, you can also visit the MCC Museum which houses over 400 years of cricket history.
When it comes to match days, there is no parking in the ground itself and local carparks are full quickly. Expect to pay around £35 for a day’s parking when there is a big event and to make sure of a place you will have to book and pay in advance. This makes finding a cheap place to stay near Lord’s a good option if you want an enjoyable day with little stress.
Having said that, budget hotels in this part of London are not easy to find but reserving your room in advance will give you more choice. There are plenty of luxurious 5 star hotels in and around Regents Park, which is walking distance away. For low-priced accommodation look towards the edges of London and around City Airport where there are good transport links to Lords.
Around the city there are many places to eat, so you do not need to book a hotel wth breakfast or evening meals if you want to save money. Usually within a few streets you will find a place to eat to suit your wallet and tastes. There are a few B&Bs on offer and some serviced apartments which can be booked as holiday lets which are especially nice if there is a group of you looking to stay together.
A very popular hotel is 4 star Danubius Hotel Regents Park. This accommodation overlooks Lord’s Cricket Ground and Regent’s Park and is situated only a 5-minute walk from St. John’s Wood London Underground Station. Euston in Central London and Marylebone Railway Stations are within easy reach, as are St. Pancras for the Eurostar and Paddington for the Heathrow Express train service. Buses from Stansted Airport and Luton Airport stop directly opposite the hotel, at the bus stop.
Things to do near Lord’s
If you are in the area for a few days, spend time enjoying the local sites. Just around the corner is the Abbey Road Studios where Beatles fans can take their picture on the famous zebra crossing. London Zoo is just a few streets away and the beautiful Regents Park is a great place to visit especially when the weather is fine.
Nearest Train Station ?
The nearest tube station to the cricket ground is St John’s Wood on the Jubilee Line in Zone 2. It takes just 5 minutes to walk from the station to the venue. Just 15 minute’s walk away is Maida Vale, Baker Street and Edgware Road stations, and for a main line Marlebone is the closest.
The nearest main overground railway stations are Paddington Station and Marylebone station. Marylebone lies on the Chiltern Line and is approximately ten minutes walk from away. Paddington Station is approximately twenty minutes walk away.
By Car
The ground is within close distance of the M1, M40 and M4 motorways.
Directions
When coming from the M40, take the A40 (Westway) and turn Left into Lisson Grove. At the end of Lisson Grove, you have to turn right into St. John’s Wood road. You will see the stadium on your left side.
When coming from the M1 take the Hendon Way at the end, past Brent Cross Shopping Centre and over the north Circular Road (A406). Then turn right on to Finchley Road (A41) and continue to Wellington Road. You will pass St. John’s Wood underground station on the left and the Wellington Hospital on the right. You will see the stadium on your right hand side.
By Bus
The stadium is well served by bus.
By Plane
Lord’s is served by London’s Airports ; Heathrow International Airport, Gatwick Airport International (see cheap hostels), London City, Luton International LTN Airport and Stansted International Airport.
Name : Lord’s Cricket Ground
Location : in St John’s Wood district, north-west London
Address : St John’s Wood Rd, London NW8 8QN, England, United Kingdom
Distance to
Club : Middlesex County Cricket Club
Capacity : 28,000 seating places
Stands : The Pavilion, Warner, Grand, Compton, Media Centre, Edrich, Mound, Tavern and Allen Stand
Postcode district : NW8
Borough : London City of Westminster
County : Greater London
Tel : +44 20 7616 8500
Nearest Hotels : to the north of central London, in the Saint John’s Wood area near Regent’s Park.
MCC Cricket Museum (Lords Ground, St Johns Wood, London NW8, England): oldest sports museum in the world displaying a large collection of cricket memorabilia, including The Ashes. Visiting the museum is a must do for all lovers of cricket.
ZSL London Zoo (Regent’s Park, Outer Circle, NW1 4RY, England): famous zoo. It’s a very popular attraction for families (with children).
Regent’s Park (The Store Yard, Inner Circle, NW1 4NR, England (Marylebone)): popular Royal Park in central London. One of the highlights is Queen Mary’s Gardens. There’s also the London Zoo, and the Open Air Theatre.
Queen Mary’s Gardens (Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, England (Marylebone)): lovely rose gardens at the southern end of Regent’s Park, near York Gate. The gardens are really beautiful.
Open Air Theatre (Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, England): enjoy a summer’s evening at this open air theatre.
