Greene King Stand, Chelmsford: view, shade and what to expect

The view

Position and angle

Its eastern position gives a view across the square, with the northern seats turning towards the Sir Alastair Cook End. Use the official Chelmsford seating plan to place Greene King Stand against the wicket and the neighbouring banks. Greene King Stand: the highlighted plan here is a schematic, so the club’s ticket map remains the reference for choosing the individual seat.

Seating and rows

The current map labels Greene King blocks 13–16. Greene King Stand: individual row ranges, restricted-view seats and row-by-row step-free routes are TBC in the published material. Ask the ticket office to check the offered Greene King Stand seat if steps, a railing or an uninterrupted view would affect your visit.

Cover and summer light

Greene King Stand has open seating without a roof. Greene King Stand: bring sun protection and a waterproof layer for a full day outdoors. Greene King Stand: the Morning and Afternoon values follow the north-up ground orientation and the direction these seats face. For Greene King Stand, the nearest boundary and the row height affect what you see; shade from a roof or neighbouring structure changes as the sun moves.

Neighbouring seating

Greene King Stand sits between the River and Moulsham sides of the ground.

Club ground map

Tom Pearce Stand · River Stand · Moulsham Stand · Felsted School Stand · Tiptree Stand · Toomey Motor Group Stand · Kenton Group Stand · Woodland Group Stand · Doug Insole Pavilion

● Afternoon sun

A general guide for a sunny summer day; front rows catch more sun.

Chelmsford, September 2024

Food, drink and toilets

For Greene King Stand, use the matchday catering plan to locate the nearest open outlet and toilets before the interval. The ground map marks the Main Gate, River Gate and 1876 Gate, useful bearings when returning to your block. A Pavilion meal or hospitality package has separate access conditions; an ordinary outdoor seat does not include those rooms.

Before visiting Greene King Stand, check Chelmsford’s food, drink and bag rules for your match format. Food: 2025 Blast guide allowed food; current fixture permission TBC. Alcohol: No outside alcohol for T20 or televised matches; permitted county allowances vary by format. Glass: No glass bottles or drinking vessels.

Who it suits

Greene King Stand is worth comparing if you prefer angled eastern view from this part of Chelmsford. Our practical advice is to decide on shelter, the cricket angle and any access requirements before selecting a row.

Tickets

Buy Greene King Stand through Essex’s official ticket account, choosing the actual match and block. The 2026 Championship guide lists adult advance admission at £18 or £24 at the gate, juniors at £10 and young adults or students at £12. These are season-labelled ground-admission examples, not a 2027 stand tariff; 2027 individual match and stand prices are TBC.

Essex’s Pavilion and Tom Pearce public upgrades are separate from Greene King Stand. The alcohol-free Kenton blocks and the family/wheelchair blocks are distinct choices on the current plan.

Official Essex tickets

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