The Ashes at Lord's

2027 Ashes - Lord's Test

30 June - 4 July 2027 Lord's Cricket Ground, London, England

Melbourne Cricket Club members - here is your chance to use your reciprocal rights and soak up the atmosphere of the MCC Pavilion at the Home of Cricket. With the ECB confirming the Test for 30 June - 4 July 2027, this guided tour runs 27 June to 8 July: eight nights in central London, all five days of the Test at Lord's, and a guide on hand around the clock.

Tour highlights

All five days of the Ashes Test at Lord's, the Home of Cricket
Experience the MCC Pavilion atmosphere via your reciprocal rights
Eight nights in a 4-star central London hotel
A guide on hand 24/7, with daily transfers to and from the ground
A free day and optional London experiences either side of the cricket

What's included

Eight nights in a 4-star central London hotel
Breakfast in the hotel each morning
A guide on hand 24/7
An insulated cool-bag (with ice) provided; each match day the guide stops at a licensed venue to stock up on drinks and snacks for the day (drinks and snacks at your own cost)
Escort to the dedicated gate for MCC members taking food and drink into the Lord's MCC Pavilion
Return transfer to the hotel at the close of each day's play
Heathrow airport transfers on arrival and departure
Assistance coordinating optional tours, outings and transfers (quoted individually)

Not included

Match and venue access passes and tickets - we help with the process of gaining reciprocal-rights tickets, but booking and paying for them is your responsibility
Meals other than those shown in the itinerary
Optional extras and excursions, unless included in your customised quote
Travel insurance and international flights - we can assist coordination through our associates, but payment is made directly with the provider

Getting there

International flights are booked separately - arrange your own, or through our associates at Flight Centre. Overnight flights from Melbourne to London typically route via an Asian hub such as Kuala Lumpur (with Malaysia Airlines) and take around 22-24 hours. Your guided tour begins the moment we meet you at Heathrow.

Typically: Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur)

Packages

Standard package

Customised to suit you

Eight nights 4-star central London
Breakfast daily and a 24/7 guide
All five days of the Test at Lord's
Airport and daily ground transfers

Contact us via the enquiry form for a customised quote. Standard pricing (as at July 2026) is available on request; minor fluctuations may occur until a deposit is paid and the tour is confirmed. Around half of our guests customise their tour, so any figure is indicative.

Good to know

We recommend formal attire each day so you can enjoy the full benefits of MCC membership access.
We don't provide apparel or use guests for advertising - you're welcome to take and share photos as you wish, and we respect your privacy.

Register your interest

Register your interest in the Lord's Ashes Test 2027 and we'll be in touch with availability, pricing and next steps. There's no obligation.

Prefer to email? manager [at] worldcuptour.com.au