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Cricket Tour to Essex- 2 nights

The Essex Cricket Tour offers a dynamic and flexible county experience for schools, universities, and sports clubs looking to combine competitive fixtures with unforgettable team activities!

Designed to suit a wide range of age groups and ability levels, this cricket tour blends high-quality competition with excellent team-bonding activities whilst allowing teams to train, compete, and explore one of the UK's most historic cricketing counties! With tailored fixtures against local clubs, excellent pitch facilities and fantastic off-field experiences, Essex provides the perfect setting for a memorable tour!


Full Itinerary:

DAY 1: 

  • Flight from to London Airport
  • Transfer from the airport to school/club in Essex for Fixture 1 v local opposition
  • Transfer to hotel for overnight stay
  • Own arrangements for dinner at one of the restaurants at Festival Leisure Park

DAY 2: 

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer from hotel to local club/school for Fixture 2 v local opposition.
  • Transfer back to hotel for overnight stay
  • Own arrangements for dinner at one of the restaurants at Festival Leisure Park

DAY 3: 

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer from hotel to local club/school for Fixture 3 v local opposition.
  • Transfer back to airport for return flight home

Package Includes

  • - 2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation at Holiday Inn Basildon, or similar
  • - Return transfers from/to airport and fixtures
  • - x3 cricket fixtures against local oppositions - refreshments included at matches
* Price is based on 22 players sharing in twin/triple rooms and 3 free of charge staff places in single rooms.

What our customers say about us

"Many thanks to Smile for giving the boys their first opportunity at recognising what is involved in a rugby tour!"

"The boys had two great fixtures against tough opposition. They were hosted in true Irish style! The hotel was perfect for what the boys needed, we were very well looked after. Many thanks to Smile for giving the boys their first opportunity at recognising what is involved in a rugby tour!"

Philip Friel, Campion School, Dublin Rugby Tour

"An unforgettable week."

“Another incredible visit to Antigua thanks to Smile Group Travel. Cricket in the Sir Vivian Richards stadium was unforgettable and local legends Sir Richie Richardson and Kenny Benjamin dropped in too! Richie even signed a miniature bat for every student as a souvenir! Big thanks to Graeme and the team for ensuring staff and students had an unforgettable week!”

Leigh Academy, Antigua Cricket Tour

"Many memorable experiences."

“Smile has built some long-standing relationships on the island which facilitated many memorable experiences. Whether it was a medical matter or the opportunity to engage with some of the cricket legends, Smile’s hosts and organisers demonstrated a standard of excellence. We are looking forward to Smile-ing again!”

Peter Bennett-King, England Supporter Tour, Barbados