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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

"Excellent experience."

“It was my first time in Barbados and for me, it was a fantastic tour from start to finish! Superbly organised by Don Topley and his team, it provided the right balance between the cricket, organised events, socialising and personal relaxation time. Don's intimate knowledge of the island was a real plus with his island tour being an excellent experience. Well done Smile Group Travel!”

Pete Robson, Over 50s Cricket Festival

"A thoroughly enjoyable experience!!"

"Amazing experience for both staff and pupils. The standard of netball was spot on and challenged our girls at the right level. Organisation of the days was great, we got to experience the true culture of our destinations and were looked after very well. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!! Thank you!"

Woodhouse Grove, Netball Tour to New York, Trinidad and Tobago

"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