Summer Cinema Spectacular: Visitor Information

Summer Cinema Spectacular: Visitor Information 

The Summer Cinema Spectacular is almost upon us! To help you plan your day with us, we've pulled together all the information you need including how to get here, when to arrive, plus what you can and can't bring into the venue with you. 

Gate Opening Times

Wicked - 10am - Saturday 9th August

Mamma Mia! - 430pm - Saturday 9th August

Frozen - 945am - Sunday 10th August

How to Get Here

The 1st Central County Ground is located in the heart of Hove and is easily accessible by a number of public transport methods.

The closest rail station is Hove Station, located just a brief 10 minute walk from the venue. To find us on maps, please use this address:

The 1st Central County Ground, Eaton Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3AN

A number of local buses also serve Hove and the surrounding areas. You can use the local bus journey planner to help you get here. 

Please use the main entrance to the venue on Eaton Road. 

Site Map

To view a map of the event site, please click here. 

Cashless Venue

Please be aware that The 1st Central County Ground is a cashless venue, so please plan accordingly. 

Parking 

Parking is not available on site for this event. If you are being dropped off for the event, we highly recommend you are dropped off at a surrounding street and not at the main entrance due to a high volume of expected visitors. 

Upgrades

There is still time to enhance your Summer Cinema Spectacular experience with one of our pre-screen hospitality upgrades. Enjoy breakfast and drinks before the film with your family and friends at the beautiful home of Sussex Cricket.

To find out more about packages, please click here.

On the Day Upgrades

As well as offering pre-screening hospitality packages, you can also make your day that little bit more special with our on-the-day upgrades, available to purchase during the event. 

You can choose to sit in the Golden Circle with your own blankets and cushions, or rent one of our bespoke deckchairs, with upgrades starting at just £4.

Golden Circle upgrades include access to Private Bar and Toilets in Players Club.

Get VIP access to the Dean Wilson Boundary Rooms, £10 for adults and £5 for kids, which also includes your own private bar and one free drink.

All payments must be taken on the day and paid by card. 

Food and Drink

Food and drink is not permitted to be brought into this event. We will have plenty of food and drink outlets open to keep you full and hydrated throughout the performances. 

We'll have burgers, pizzas, popcorn, pick and mix, Sixes food, fried chicken, loaded fries all available within the stadium over the weekend.

Visitors are permitted to bring in water. 

Important Information for Parents

We can't wait to welcome you and the family to the 1st Central County Ground, and to ensure the day is enjoyable for all, please can we ask that you monitor your children at all times to ensure their safety, as well as of those around you. 

FAQ's 

We know you may have many questions about exactly what you can't and cannot bring in with you, so we have pulled together a series of Frequently Asked Questions. Click here to view them all at the bottom of the page.