Club Cricket Conference

Friday, 29th March 2024

Amazing Ashes memories to be repeated down under?

Be there to find out - with Howzat Travel, the UK's Number One England cricket supporters' tour operator.

Remember Cook's Gabba double-century in Brisbane, the MCG scoreboard last Boxing Day and Mitchell Johnson's SCG Golden Duck just after the Barmy Army had welcome him to the field with their new favourite song?

Staying up all night to tune into the Ashes in Australia is one thing, but have you considered swapping the alarm clock and the cup of coffee for suncream and flip flops? Imagine being there when the final wicket is taken. These Howzat Travellers were....

First Test, Brisbane, November 2010

"Being at the first Test of any Ashes Series is a special moment for any cricket supporter. Being at Fortress Gabba with a cock-a-hoop crowd watching Cook assemble a 2nd innings score of 235 - which undoubtedly gave England the psychological edge and confidence to go and win the series - was a moment that I feel privileged to have witnessed." Andy Tipple, Rotherham

Fourth Test, Melbourne, Boxing Day 2010

"I had wanted to see the ashes in Australia since I had listened to them with my grandfather on the valve wireless as a small boy. So just walking across the park to the MCG on Boxing Day brought a lump to my throat. Better still, we had bowled out the old enemy for 98 by lunch and then scored 157 for 0 by close of play. That's the greatest sporting moment in my life, bar none." David Donaldson, Irthlingborough

Still thinking about ? Here are 10 reasons to go on a cricket tour...

1.       Get away from the cold UK winter and get some sun on your back.
2.       Visit new stadiums and tick them off your list.
3.       Be the envy of your friends!
4.       Make friends and forge life-long bonds with like-minded, knowledgeable and passionate cricket fans.
5.       Relax and let your experienced tour managers look after you every step of the way.
6.       Meet players and celebrities on tour.
7.       Go sightseeing whilst on tour, like climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge.
8.       Try surfing, wine tasting or take a helicopter ride - there's so much to do in Australia!
9.       Be there when the urn is lifted (by Alastair Cook, hopefully!)

To book your Ashes trip today, contact the Howzat Travel team on 08110 840 1110 or visit www.howzattravel.co.uk