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Trent Bridge seating plan for a Test match
Trent Bridge’s stands wrap closely around the cricket, but the choices are far from interchangeable. Radcliffe Road offers three viewing heights, Acrisure brings the sociable side-on crowd, and Bridgford Road includes the alcohol-free allocation near the Pavilion. Use the plan to compare those positions before opening the club’s seat selector. Its labels lead to the full stand guides; the table puts roof cover, light and access beside one another so your group can make a practical choice.
Last checked 13 October 2026. Match-specific arrangements take priority.
Trent Bridge cricket ground seating plan
Every stand compared
| Stand | View | Covered rows | Morning sun | Afternoon sun | Atmosphere / family / alcohol-free | Step-free access | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Road Stand | End-on view | Rear rows covered | Mixed | Sun | Following the bowling line and field changes, with three levels of elevation to compare. | Lifts to terraces | Stand guide |
| Acrisure Stand | Side-on view | Rear rows covered | Shade under cover | Sun | Friends who want a sociable, singing crowd and a broad side-on view of the wicket. | Steps only | Stand guide |
| Larwood & Voce Stand | Angled side-on view | Rear rows covered | Shade under cover | Sun | A smaller seating area with boundary detail and an angled view across the pitch. | Front wheelchair viewing | Stand guide |
| Hound Road Stand | Angled end-on view | Rear rows covered | Shade under cover | Mixed | An elevated southern-end view, with public upper-tier seats and designated wheelchair positions on both levels. | Lift to upper | Stand guide |
| Bridgford Road Stand | Angled side-on view | Limited covered seating | Sun | Mixed | Families selecting the Pavilion-end alcohol-free blocks, and wheelchair users who want a raised viewing position. | Lift to deck | Stand guide |
| William Clarke Stand | Angled end-on view | Rear rows covered | Sun | Shade under cover | Public Category 3 value, an angled view towards the Pavilion and easy bearings beside the TBI Courtyard. | Check with club | Stand guide |
| Pavilion | End-on view | Varies (works) | Mixed | Shade under cover | Nottinghamshire members seeking a close end-on view, padded seating and the Long Room. | Check with club | Stand guide |
Table sources
- Trent Bridge: 2027 Ashes buying guide — checked 2026-10-13
- Club ground plan — checked 2026-10-09
How the blocks and rows work at Trent Bridge
The 2027 buying guide distinguishes stand, tier and block before individual seats. Radcliffe Road has lower, middle and upper levels; the two central middle-tier blocks are members-only, while public seats are available elsewhere. Hound Road Lower is members-only and Upper is public. Its rows A and B carry a specific padded-seat and merchandise offer. Those letters describe that offer, not a rule for rows throughout Trent Bridge.
Bridgford Road’s alcohol-free allocation is at the Pavilion end. Check the actual block in the official selection process if that is essential. A price category describes the ticket offer; it is not an interchangeable block or seat number. Use the club’s official buying guide and ticket selector for exact available seats. This page provides a stand comparison, with no claim to show a seat-by-seat numbered map.
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Compare the view over a whole Test day
Think about what you enjoy watching when the score moves slowly. From behind an end, the bowler’s approach and changes of line become the centre of the picture. From the side, a batter’s movement and the running between wickets are easier to follow across the field. Choosing higher seating changes the scale of that picture: the nearest boundary becomes less dominant and the field placements stand out.
Read the cover and sunlight columns together. A roof protects from overhead weather while the front remains open to lower light. For companions who need shade, compare the actual depth of the available row. For anyone avoiding stairs, use the designated access arrangements: a lift to a stand does not mean every ordinary seat is reached without steps.
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Best seats for…
Shade after lunch
Compare the covered rear rows in William Clarke. Their western position gives the useful afternoon-shade option; exposed front seats need their own weather preparation.
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Behind the bowler’s arm
Radcliffe Road lets public buyers compare three heights from the northern end. Choose the elevation that makes it easiest for you to follow both the delivery and the field.
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Atmosphere
Acrisure is the lively side-on comparison for friends who enjoy a vocal crowd. Balance that appeal with the afternoon light facing the eastern seating.
Families
Look towards the Pavilion-end alcohol-free blocks. Select a ticket explicitly in that allocation, then compare its row and route with the needs of children in your group.
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Wheelchair users
The raised Bridgford Road deck has lift access, charging points and companion seating. Ask the club about availability and compare it with its other designated viewing positions.
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Official Trent Bridge seating plan and seat details
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Seating FAQs
Which Trent Bridge stand is best for afternoon shade?
Start with covered rear seating in William Clarke. The front is more exposed, so confirm the offered row. Covered Pavilion positions are another shade option for eligible members.
How do seat numbers work on the Trent Bridge seating plan?
Use the stand and tier first, followed by the block, row and seat shown in the official ticket selector. Do not assume that a row letter or seat number means the same location in another stand.
Which Trent Bridge seats are alcohol-free?
The designated Bridgford Road blocks are towards the Pavilion end. Confirm that allocation when selecting tickets; it does not apply to every seat in the stand.
Can wheelchair users sit above pitch level at Trent Bridge?
Yes. The club lists several raised viewing choices, including the lift-served Bridgford Road deck. Arrange the position, companion seat and route with its ticket office.
Does this Trent Bridge seating plan show every seat?
No. It compares all the stands and their practical differences. Follow the official buying guide and live ticket selector to inspect individual seats for your match.
Sources
- Trent Bridge: 2027 Ashes buying guide — checked 2026-10-13
- Club ground plan — checked 2026-10-09
- Stand character and facilities — checked 2026-10-09
- Trent Bridge: accessible seating and lifts — checked 2026-10-13