Please note the below information applies to Falcons women (28 June), the County Championship fixture versus Lancashire (29 June – 2 July) and The Blaze (4 July) only. A separate guide will be issued ahead of the Vitality Blast fixture (6 July). For the latest Matchday Guide, which will be edited ahead of each home fixture, please visit: Matchday Guide
All matches to take place at: Queen’s Park, Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2BF
Falcons Women vs Worcestershire Rapids Women
Vitality Blast Women’s Competition (T20)
Saturday 28 June, 14:30 start
The Blaze vs Hampshire Women
Vitality Blast Women’s Competition (T20)
Friday 4 July, 15:30 start
Free Entry for both women’s fixtures. To claim tickets click here
Matchday Guide: Derbyshire Men vs Lancashire Men
Derbyshire return to Queen’s Park this June for the BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket, in association with Chesterfield Borough Council.
After the Falcons Womens match the popular festival continues with the Rothesay County Championship match with Derbyshire Men against Lancashire Men, starting on Sunday 29 June; 11am. If you are joining us for this fixture, please read the information below which will ensure that your visit is safe, enjoyable and comfortable.
If you have any questions ahead of your visit to Queen’s Park, please email [email protected]. All ground regulations are subject to change. Thank you for your support.
Derbyshire vs Lancashire
Rothesay County Championship Division Two
Sunday 29 June – Wednesday 2 July; 11.00am start
Queen’s Park, Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2BF
Gates Open: 9.30am (90 minutes before the scheduled start of play)
Intervals: Lunch 1.00pm • Tea 3.40pm or when 32 overs remain
Close: 6.00pm approx.
Tickets for all four days of this fixture are available to buy now.
Join us for this fixture for £20 for Adults, FREE for Juniors (aged 5-15) and £5 for Students (16-21 or Student Card).
Limited Car Parking is available to purchase in advance online until sold out.
The Club’s Reciprocal Offers do not apply to outground fixtures.
All ticket purchase points operate cashless payments and only card/contactless methods of payment will be accepted.
Please note that Membership card & ticket scanners will be in operation at ALL gates. All pay gates will be card/contactless payment only. No cash payments.
Book now via the link below.
Ground Access & Parking
Gates for the County Championship match open at 9.30am for Members and ticket holders and we ask all supporters not to arrive before this time to avoid queues on adjacent roads.
Pre-Purchased Parking: Entry by car for those with a pre-purchased Car Park Ticket, or a 2025 Car Park Season Pass (including Executive Members) will be via the main entrance off Boythorpe Avenue (please see above map).
Purchase Parking On the Day: If any parking spaces are unsold in advance, these will be made for sale on the day on a first come, first served basis. Parking prices increase on the day of the fixture.
Public Parking: Additional public parking is available at:
Please do not park at Queen’s Park Sports Centre, this is reserved for sports centre users.
For further Car Park information, please visit the Chesterfield Borough Council website, HERE.
We encourage all supporters to plan their arrival at the ground, allowing plenty of time. Thank you for your co-operation.
Ground Access by Foot/Public Transport: Supporters who arrive on foot or by public transport and have pre-purchased tickets or a Derbyshire Membership Card can enter the ground via any of the three entrances displayed on the above map – off Boythorpe Avenue, via the Lake End (near the play area), or off Park Road.
Ticket Scanning: Once parked, or at the venue entrance on foot, all supporters will be required to pass through a scanning checkpoint, as directed by signage and on-site stewards.
You must present your Membership card or match ticket to be scanned (club-issued printed ticket, printed e-ticket, or e-ticket displayed on a smartphone).
Directions to Queen’s Park from The Central Co-op County Ground: Directions from Derby to Queen’s Park Courtesy of AA Route Planner.
For customers travelling to Queens Park on Sunday 29 June please note there are some road closures in Derby which may affect your route, click here for further information
Queen’s Park is located at: Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2BF
Follow the link below to view the latest roadworks and check your route.
For further roadwork information, click HERE to visit the Derbyshire County Council website.
Please note that there are some roads closed from 7pm on Saturday 28 June due to Sparkle Night Walk 2025, for further details please click here
By Train
At the time of publication, there is a direct train service scheduled to be running from Derby to Chesterfield on each day of this fixture.
You can plan your journey using the East Midlands Rail booking tool by clicking HERE.
The walk from the station takes about 25-30 minutes.
By Bus
Trent Barton operate a Comet service from Derby to Chesterfield seven days a week. Please note that a limited service is in operation on Sundays.
The Trent Barton bus timetables and ticket options can be found HERE.
Spectator Seating: Seating will be available around the ground, with the Members’ seating area located by the Main Pavilion.
Reserved/Unreserved Seating: All seating will be unreserved for this fixture, including the Members’ area.
Accessibility: Priority seating for supporters with accessible needs will be available at various locations around the ground. If any supporter requires assistance with any seating arrangements, please contact your nearest steward.
Own Chairs: Supporters are permitted to bring their own chairs and picnic blankets for this fixture.
Dogs: Supporters can bring dogs into County Championship and One-Day Cup fixtures, but not Vitality Blast matches.
2025 Season and Life Members will have exclusive access to the benched seating area to the side of the Main Pavilion. Please have your Membership Card ready to present to the steward upon entry.
Executive Members will have exclusive use of the Executive Marquee, while the pre-order system for hot food will continue to be in operation. Executive Members have been sent an email with details of how to do this. For any issues linked to pre-ordering, please email [email protected].
Refreshments: There will be a range of catering units on site, serving a variety of hot and cold food, including vegetarian and vegan options. Plus, no visit to Queen’s Park would be complete without an ice cream from Frederick’s of Chesterfield!
Available on Day One only – enjoy a tasty range of hot food, including woodfired pizza, Mexican, burgers, loaded fries, and sweet or savoury waffles. Other food and drink options will still be available throughout the rest of the festival.
Stay refreshed with Brampton Brewery, who will be back at this year’s BRM Solicitors Chesterfield Festival of Cricket, serving a range of locally-brewed ales.
The Chesterfield Cricket Club volunteers will be running their tea bar throughout the Festival, located in the Members Area and also accessed via the path by the pavilion.
The Club operates Challenge 25 and a responsible drinking policy. Low alcohol, or 0% beer, cider and gin will be available.
Reusable Drinkware: The Club operates a Reusable Drinkware policy, details of which can be found HERE.
Spectators are permitted to bring their own refreshments to this fixture, however alcohol is limited to four standard-size cans, or equivalent. Please note, our Alcohol Policy states no more than four drinks can be served to any one person per transaction.
The Cricketer Podcast Live: Supporters can look forward to a special panel discussion at the BRM Chesterfield Cricket Festival, as The Cricketer’s Huw Turbervill, will be joined by former Derbyshire batter, Adrian Rollins, as well as Derbyshire Heritage Officer and Photographer, David Griffin. The popular ‘Huw Meets’ podcast comes to Queen’s Park on Sunday 29 June (Day One versus Lancashire) and spectators will be able to watch the podcast live during the lunch interval by the Club Shop adjacent to the Pavilion. More information here.
Roland Butcher Book Signing: Trailblazing former England international, Roland Butcher, will be signing copies of his new book: ‘Breaking Barriers’ at Queen’s Park, Chesterfield, on Sunday 29 June. Butcher, who is widely regarded to be the first black player to represent England, will be in the Marquee until lunch on Day One, then near the Club Shop for the rest of the day.
Club Shop: The Club Shop, located in the conservatory on the top bank by the pavilion, will be open during the lunch and tea intervals. Also stocked will be copies of The Jewel In The Crown, the definitive history of cricket in Chesterfield.
Online Shop: The Club’s Online Shop is live at derbyshireccc.com. The shop now includes replica Vitality Blast shirts, as well as a range of other Club merchandise and the official Derbyshire County Cricket Club 150th Anniversary book.
Scorecards: A blank scorecard template can be downloaded for free, HERE. A team sheet can also be collected from the Club Shop in the conservatory. As part of the Club’s initiative to reduce paper waste, we encourage supporters to use the Club website for the latest score and team information via our Match Centre (details and link below).
There are no areas of covered seating and supporters are encouraged to check the latest weather forecast before planning their visit and prepare accordingly.
While refreshments will be available from outlets around the ground, the Club advises supporters to bring plenty of bottled water.
All official updates on play, which are provided solely by the Match Officials, will be communicated via the Club’s X account HERE. Weather updates will, as appropriate, also be added to this page.
Check the BBC Weather forecast for Chesterfield HERE.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club operates a cashless policy across all Club-managed points of sale on site – from ticket gates, to catering.
All of our catering and bar tills will accept all major debit/credit cards, as well as contactless payment options, including Apple and Android Pay.
Other catering units may accept cash, but this is not guaranteed.
This County Championship fixture will be Live Streamed on the club website through our Match Centre.
Clips and updates will also be provided via our social media channels, so make sure you’re following us on X, Facebook and Instagram, so you never miss a moment of the action.
Please note that, due to being at an out-ground, the Club’s Live Stream will differ to games hosted at The Central Co-op County Ground.
The Club has set-up a dedicated Members’ information hub on our website via the following link: cricket.derbyshireccc.com/members-hub
You will also be able to access the page under the ‘Membership’ menu on the website homepage at derbyshireccc.com.
This page will be updated throughout the summer to include the latest information on ground entry, Members’ Guest Pass tickets, catering and more. We kindly ask that Members visit that page in the first instance, before contacting the Club.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club are committed to provide the best-possible matchday experience and giving all supporters the opportunity to enjoy cricket.
For further information regarding accessibility requirements at Queen’s Park, please email [email protected].
Please note that, while the Club endeavours to make all necessary accessibility provisions, due to being at an out-ground, the accessibility facilities will differ to games hosted at The Central Co-op County Ground.
