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Eric Hollies Stand, Edgbaston: view, shade and what to expect
Hollies is Edgbaston at full volume: a side-on cricket view with singing, costumes and a crowd that makes an international feel like an occasion. The club recommends it for adults aged 18 and over. Choose it for the atmosphere as much as the cricket.
At a glance: Eric Hollies Stand
The view
The stand follows the eastern boundary, between Stanley Barnes and the South Stand. You look across the square, with a good sense of a shot’s direction and the fielders chasing it. A lower position brings boundary action closer; higher rows give you more of the field at once. Compare the block as well as the row to put the wicket where you want it.
Its roof shelters part of the seating. Hollies is in shade under cover in the morning and catches the sun after lunch. Front rows get more direct light, so take a hat and sunscreen even if you book beneath a roof. Check the seat description for a restriction from a rail or roof edge before paying.
The Hollies atmosphere
Fancy dress is part of the tradition, especially on major-match days. Edgbaston’s rules prohibit offensive, racist, commercial or political clothing and banners; choose your costume accordingly. Musical instruments, whistles and horns need prior permission. The club’s 18-plus recommendation describes the atmosphere: it is not an age ban. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Access
AccessAble records standard step-free seating at Row A, with steps to the other rows. Designated wheelchair viewing also uses the front row, reached by a ramp that the survey describes as steep and uneven. Discuss the route and companion position with the ticket office before booking. A front-row seat and a designated wheelchair space are separate bookings.
Restricted-view tickets can hide part of the outfield; the club says the active pitch remains visible. Heavily restricted seats can also hide part of the pitch. Read the seat category before booking.
Edgbaston’s ground map and seating guide · The club’s accessibility information
Food, drink and toilets
The food court beside Hollies makes this a convenient place to take a break. Edgbaston has food and drink outlets around the concourse, so find your block’s return entrance before leaving for lunch. Buying refreshments does not give access to the private rooms elsewhere in the ground.
AccessAble places toilet provision behind the neighbouring Stanley Barnes seating. Use the club’s accessibility guide to locate adapted toilets and the Changing Places facility before the first session. Spectators cannot bring alcohol into Edgbaston at any match, and glass bottles are prohibited. Food and non-alcoholic refreshments must meet the ground regulations.
Check the survey for your area: Eric Hollies Stand seating and ramp.
Who it suits
Hollies will delight adult friends who want to join in the singing and make a full day of an England match or Finals Day. For a family visit or an alcohol-free setting, compare Dennis Amiss blocks 1–3, where the club prohibits alcohol consumption. A county match also offers a different rhythm from a packed international.
Agree a meeting point with your group before the first ball: matching costumes are fun, but a named concourse entrance is easier to find at the interval.
Tickets for this stand
Buy through Edgbaston’s official ticket site. For 2027 major matches, members had priority in September 2026, followed by sales to successful ballot entrants from 1 October. General sale is scheduled for 14 October 2026 at 10:00. Follow the club’s ticket-release announcement and use the official ticket exchange if available for your match.
| Format | 2027 adult prices |
|---|---|
| Men’s Ashes Test, days 1–4 | £165 |
| Men’s ODI | £80 |
| Vitality Blast Finals Day | £110 |
| Men’s Ashes Test, day 5 — standard seats | £25 |
| Women’s ODI — public adult | TBC |
Prices depend on the seat category shown when you book.
Source: Edgbaston’s 2027 major-match tariff. The club lists a £2.50 booking fee per ticket. Last checked: October 2026.
If Hollies is your first choice, have an alternative block ready when your booking window opens. Choose seats together for your group and check the offered row before completing the purchase.
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