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The Australian cricket team returns to the Old Dart for the 2009 npower Ashes Series. Once again we will be there in big numbers & here is your chance to join us.
In England the grounds are typically small, fitting between 15,000 & 30,000 at capacity. With that comes an amazing, intimate atmosphere (think 2005 Series) but also a shortage of match tickets. It's not easy to get tickets & it is definitely not cheap but we're sure you’ll find these tours the most affordable & adventurous on the market.
Our aim when creating tours for this series was to provide escorted tour options beyond the usual well trodden cricket tour & offer a once in a lifetime experience. For those that are looking for more flexibility then we also have match packages to all 5 Tests, the Twenty20 & ODI's. So don't miss your chance to get on board - this will be the trip of a lifetime!
We have a number of tour options available including Escorted Tours, Match Packages and 1 & 2 Day Packages. See the links on the left hand menu for full details.
Escorted Tours
We have released a series of Escorted Tours that include 2 Test matches & sight seeing. These include:
Test 1 & 2 + Pamps: Join us for a European summer to remember as we take in the first ball of the 2009 Ashes Series in England, head to Pamplona, Spain for the Running of the Bulls & finish in London for the 2nd Test at Lords; the home of cricket.
Test 1 & 2 + Eire: We take in two Tests & a side trip to sensational Ireland on this two week tour. Visit Cardiff & Dublin before finishing in London for the 2nd Test at Lords
Test 2 & 3 + Croatia Cruise: Join us for an incredible three weeks starting in London for the 2nd Test at Lords before we enjoy a Croatian cruise along the sparkling blue waters of the magnificent Mediterranean & finish in Birmingham for the 3rd Test npower Ashes Test match.
Test 2 & 3 + Europe: Enjoy London for the 2nd Test at Lords before heading to Brussels, Amsterdam, Rhine Valley, Munich, Lucerne & Paris before finishing in Birmingham for the 3rd Test match.
Test 3 & 4 + English Premier League: If you are a sports fan you will love this tour. We start in Birmingham for the 3rd Test before travelling to Leeds for the 4th Test via Liverpool Football Club. We finish with a match on Saturday at Old Trafford or Anfield.
Match Packages
All 5 Test Match Packages are now on sale. All Tests include a range of hotels & include six nights accommodation & match tickets. Some hotels have already sold out & tickets are strictly limited. We offer the best prices on the market - guaranteed!
2009 Basher's - Fanatics XI v Barmy Army XI
The Basher's Series between the Fanatics XI & the Barmy Army XI is on again. The 2006 series was won 3-2 by the Fanatics with the final match on New Years Day 2006 in front of 3,000 spectators at Coogee Oval.
In 2009 we will be playing a match on the eve of each Test. It will be a Twenty20 format with the first ball bowled at 3:30pm & we'll kick on from there. Here are the details for the 2009 series:
Basher's Test 1 Tuesday 7 July, 2009 at St Fagans Cricket Club, Cardiff
Basher's Test 2 Wednesday 15 July, 2009 at Regents Park, London
Basher's Test 3 Wednesday 29 July, 2009 at Tally Ho! Sports Ground, Birmingham
Basher's Test 4 Thursday 6 August, 2009 at New Rover CC, Leeds
Basher's Test 5 Wednesday 19 August, 2009 3.30pm at Twickenham CC, London
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