Headingley plays host to its first ever live Drone Show on Saturday 5th April. Ahead of the event, our guide below includes all the information that visitors may need:
Event Timings:
Gates Opening
6pm – Access to the ground will be through two entrances:
Gate B – St Michael’s Lane LS6 3BR
Gate G – Kirkstall Lane LS6 3DP
Bars, food stalls and fairground rides will also be open for visitors from 6pm so we encourage you to arrive early.
Please have your tickets ready to be scanned.
Drones are due to take flight at 8.15pm-8.45pm. Announcements will be made prior to the start of the show. Attendees will be expected to be in their seats by 8pm. Please note that the show may start later due to weather conditions – the latest start time for the show will be 9.20pm.
The show lasts for 30 minutes.
A-Z Event Guide:
Accessibility
All our accessibility guidance can be found below including information on our Changing Places facility.
Age and Minimum Age of attendees
The minimum age for a child (anyone under the age of 18) to attend an event unaccompanied is 14 years old. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult*. It is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to check before buying tickets that they comply with these age restrictions. Whilst there is a minimum age restriction in place, parents/carers are responsible for deciding whether their child (aged 14-17) needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult based on their general developmental maturity and their awareness of the potential risks.
*A responsible adult is aged 18 or older, with the capacity to make decisions that are in the best interests of a child.
Bag Sizes
In addition, there will be restrictions on the size of bag that can be brought in. Exceptions will only be made for bags containing essential medical provisions/equipment or baby changing items that require larger bags. Please do not bring a bag larger than 20cm x 15cm x 5cm (8″ x 6″ x 2″) with you to the event (this equates to a small handbag).
Buggy Storage
Prams and pushchairs (buggies) will not be allowed into the stands. There will be a buggy storage service in operation, located in the East Stand nets which can be accessed via the East Stand entrance, on the ground floor. The facility will be open from 6pm until 15 minutes before the start of the show and will reopen once the show is finished.
Please note, there will be no access to this facility during the show. All buggies are left at the customers discretion.
This area is for buggy storage only.
Drones
The night sky in Leeds will have 600 drones creating a mesmerizing visual experience.
Please note that there will be a Safety Zone in operation ahead of the drones taking flight and when the Drone Show is taking place. These areas will be stewarded, and no access be allowed in these areas.
Drones and Driver Distractions
The airspace for the drone show will be visible from surrounding main roads around the stadium and we would like to make drivers aware that they may find a momentary distraction. Guidance of how to mitigate or deal with these distractions can be found here:
Fairground rides
Located behind the East Stand on the St Michael’s Lane side of the venue, visitors will be able to numerous fairground rides.
Please note there are additional charges for fairground rides, and they are not included in the ticket price.
Food and Drink
There will be a wide variety of food stalls and vendors available around the ground.
Bars will be open on the Western Terrace and on the Howard Stand concourses.
Under no circumstances can alcohol be brought into the ground. Anyone who is found trying to bring alcohol into the ground, will not be permitted entry.
Ground Regulations and RESPECT
Yorkshire CCC has a RESPECT campaign in place for those attending any event at Headingley Stadium. If you have suffered or witness any anti-social behaviour at the event, please text the word Respect to 60650. Spectators can report this anonymously to a member of the team here at Headingley.
There is no place for anti-social behaviour at Headingley Stadium.
We encourage all spectators to read our Code of Conduct and Ground Regulations, and look at the Venue Ma which are available here:
Multi-faith room
The Club’s Multi-Faith room is located at the entrance to the East Stand which is easily accessed from the St Michael’s Lane turnstiles.
Please remove your shoes when entering the facility. Foot baths are available – please bring your own sliders. There are two separate facilities available.
The room is available to people of all faiths, and we ask that all spectators please respect everyone when using these facilities.
Please note, the multi-Faith will not be available whilst the drone show is taking place, and the safety zone is in operation.
Parking
Parking for the event can still be purchased directly through Yorkshire County Cricket Club until midday on Friday 4th April:
Parking for the event will be located in Car Park F along from the ground on St Michael’s Lane (LS6 3BR).
Visitors can purchase parking on the day, subject to availability. This will be priced at £10 per car. Visitors are advised to bring a cash option should you wish to purchase on the day.
Blue Badge parking is also still available on a limited basis. This is located in Car Park J next to the Yorkshire Cricket Centre (LS6 3BU).
Once Car Park J is sold out, there will be a shuttle buggy in operation that will run between Car Park F and the St Michael’s Lane turnstiles, should anyone require further assistance.
Minibus parking is available in the coach parking bays located on St Michael’s Lane (over the bridge). This is also on a first come, first served basis.
Headingley is in a residential area. We therefore ask spectators to be mindful of this and not park across driveways.
Safeguarding
Yorkshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and deploys designated Event Safeguarding Officers on site, during any event at Headingley Stadium. Should you have any safeguarding concerns during your visit, please do not hesitate to raise this with your nearest steward who will get specialist support and advice.
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility and in support of this we kindly ask that parents supervise their children, at all times.
For more information on the Club’s Safeguarding Policy, please visit Safeguarding
Sensory Room
The Club will be operating a sensory space for the drone show. This will be located on Floor 3 of the Howard Stand and will be in operation from gates opening at 6pm until 9pm.
This will be limited to 5 users and 5 carers and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
If you need will require use of the Sensory Room then please email [email protected] or contact a member or the stewarding team or event volunteers on the day.
Transport and Travel
Address:
Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Headingley Stadium
Leeds
LS6 3DP
Bike racks are available at the ground and bicycles are left at the owner’s discretion.
Public Transport:
Buses 19, 19A and 56 stop directly outside the Pavilion on Kirkstall Lane as well as at the top of St Michael’s Lane.
Headingley Stadium is located close to two train stations:
Headingley:
Headingley is on the Harrogate Line and is a 10-minute walk from the ground. Please note that the initial part of this walk is slightly uphill. Trains run half-hourly from Leeds City Station and should take around 12 minutes.
Use this station for the Kirkstall Lane entrance.
Burley Park:
Burley Park is also on the Harrogate Line and is a five-minute walk from the ground. Trains run half hourly and should take around five minutes. If travelling from Leeds City Station this is your recommended station to use.
Use this station for the St Michael’s Lane entrance.
