Reach New Heights at our Family Fun Day

Scale new heights at the Uptonsteel County Ground on Monday, August 30, as a Rock Climbing Wall is added to the Family Fun Day activities.

An 8.5m wall will be situated in the activities zone at the ground providing a fun and new activity for young visitors to enjoy.

For those that reach the top, they will be able to see a fantastic view of the pitch whilst Leicestershire CCC face Kent CCC on day one of LV= County Championship cricket.

The Family Fun Day has been running for several years at the Uptonsteel County Ground, and with free entry available and it provides a great day out for families to enjoy ahead of children returning to school following the summer holidays.

An array of family entertainment will be available throughout the day for everyone to enjoy as well as the chance to watch the Running Foxes in action.

To make the day even better, entry is completely free for all visitors.

Claim Free Tickets

Admission is completely free. For the easiest and to ensure a quick entry to the ground, you can claim your free tickets online HERE.

You will be sent e-tickets closer to the date of the Family Fun Day which will be scanned on entry for fast-track access to the Uptonsteel County Ground.

If you do not claim your tickets in advance of the day, to comply with government guidelines, you will be required to scan in via the NHS Track and Trace App or complete a contact data form upon entry.

Matchday Activities

There will be entertainment for the whole family with a wide range of fun activities between 11am and 4pm.

The Foxes Den will be open throughout the day. Our professional coaching staff will be running different activities for children to try out and learn new cricket skills.

Whilst you’re in the Foxes Den, visit the bouncy castle, face painting station and get involved with some arts and crafts activities, and now, reach new heights with the new rock climbing wall.

Also be sure to take part in our ‘Find a Fox’ treasure hunt for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Keep a close eye out on our social media channels and our website for more activities to be added.

Food & Drink

A wide range of food and drink options will be on offer. Make sure you visit the Friends of Grace Road who will be located inside the Bennett Bar serving their delicious famous homemade cakes during the afternoon.

There will also be an ice cream van and a sweet stall at the ground throughout the day.

Please note that the Uptonsteel County Ground is now a cashless stadium and all payments for food and beverages must be made via a debit or credit card.

*Admission is completely free, to comply with government guidelines all visitors will be required to scan in via the NHS Track and Trace App or complete a contact data form upon entry.