Ashes 2027 - Tests 2 + 3 - Escorted Tour
Join Australian cricketing legends Merv Hughes & Geoff Marsh for the 2nd & 3rd Tests of the 2027 Ashes along including a choice of city stopover options between the Tests. Guaranteed tickets to Ashes Test matches in the UK, let alone a match at Lord's, can be nearly impossible to get hold of, but with this tour that is all taken care of for you.
An escorted AST Tour would not be complete without our longstanding tour hosts Merv Hughes and Geoff Marsh. Merv returns to the UK with AST for his 8th Ashes Series as a tour host. In his playing days Merv set up an Aussie win in the 2nd Test of the 1989 at Lord’s taking 4/71.
Geoff ‘Swampy’ Marsh famously put on a record 329-run opening partnership with Mark Taylor at Trent Bridge as part of Australia’s 1989 Ashes win. He will have plenty of stories of that tour along with his analysis of the current Aussie playing squad.
Merv and Geoff will be joined each morning at our daily match previews by a range of Australian & English cricketing legends, stay tuned for details!
Throughout we will have our experienced AST tour leaders on hand along with local guides on our city tours allowing you to sit back and enjoy a fantastic touring experience to be long remembered!
AST has an unrivalled reputation in the Australian market for the provision of high-quality sports tours and travel, with an unwavering guarantee of quality and reliability to our clients. When travelling with AST you can be confident that your trip is going to be of the highest quality possible, and that our office staff and tour leaders will go the extra mile to ensure you have an unforgettable touring experience.
Travelling with non-cricket fans? No problem! Email our office and we can set up a booking for you without match tickets for the non-cricket attendees.
Please note that all payments made, including deposits, are non-refundable.
Ashes 2027
The tour includes the 2nd & 3rd Tests of the 2027 Ashes series at Lord’s (London) and Edgbaston (Birmingham). Match tickets and transfers from our hotel are included for all five days of each Test:- Second Test: 30 June-4 July, Lord's, London
- Third Test: 8-12 July, Edgbaston, Birmingham
AST Tour Hosts
An escorted AST Tour would not be complete without our longstanding tour hosts Merv Hughes and Geoff Marsh. Merv returns to the UK with AST for his 8th Ashes Series as a tour host. In his playing days Merv set up an Aussie win in the 2nd Test of the 1989 at Lord’s taking 4/71.
Geoff ‘Swampy’ Marsh famously put on a record 329-run opening partnership with Mark Taylor at Trent Bridge as part of Australia’s 1989 Ashes win. He will have plenty of stories of that tour along with his analysis of the current Aussie playing squad.
Merv and Geoff will be joined each morning at our daily match previews by a range of Australian & English cricketing legends, stay tuned for details!
Between 2nd & 3rd Tests
Choose from our range of 2-night (5-7 July) city stopovers:- MID-TOUR OPTION A - Paris: Eurostar transfers, Seine River cruise plus museums, shopping & nightlife
- MID-TOUR OPTION B - Brussels: Eurostar transfers, city tour, beer tasting & chocolate making experiences
- MID-TOUR OPTION C - London: extend your stay in London to get the most out of this incredible city ahead of our transfer to Birmingham
Throughout we will have our experienced AST tour leaders on hand along with local guides on our city tours allowing you to sit back and enjoy a fantastic touring experience to be long remembered!
Why You Should Choose AST
Australian Sports Tours have been organising group travel since 1998 and this tour will be our 8th visit to England for the Ashes - with big Merv having been there for all of them!AST has an unrivalled reputation in the Australian market for the provision of high-quality sports tours and travel, with an unwavering guarantee of quality and reliability to our clients. When travelling with AST you can be confident that your trip is going to be of the highest quality possible, and that our office staff and tour leaders will go the extra mile to ensure you have an unforgettable touring experience.
Travelling with non-cricket fans? No problem! Email our office and we can set up a booking for you without match tickets for the non-cricket attendees.
International Flights
International flights from Australia are not included in our packages and should be booked separately online or through your travel agent. We can also look at some options for you, contact our office for details.How to book
Book online or by calling 1800 026 668 payment schedule:- On booking: $2,000 deposit per person online by credit/debit card
- Within 7 days of booking: a top-up payment to 30% of the total tour booking amount is due via bank transfer
- Friday 15 January 2027: 40% instalment due via bank transfer
- Friday 5 March 2027: final balance due via bank transfer
Please note that all payments made, including deposits, are non-refundable.
Any Questions?
Email us at info@astsports.com.au if you have any questions about the tour.AST is a Cricket Australia Travel Office Licensed Travel Operator for the UK Ashes 2027 - licence number CATO2027/930.
Inclusions
Match Accommodation
- Six nights London 4-star hotel (29 June-5 July)
- Six nights Birmingham 4-star hotel (7-13 July)
- Breakfast included daily at each hotel
Europe’s Best Touring Options
- Mid-tour 5-7 July options: Paris, Brussels or London
Test Match Tickets & Functions
- Match tickets to the 2nd Test at Lord's
- Match tickets to the 3rd Test at Edgbaston
- Return private match transfers
- Cricket Australia pre-match functions in London & Birmingham
Tour Host & AST Tour Leader
- AST tour hosts Merv Hughes & Geoff Marsh
- A range of guest speakers at our morning briefings
- Experienced AST tour leaders on hand for the duration of the tour
- Professional local guides during our mid-tour options
Tour Sightseeing
- Guided sightseeing on our mid-tour options as detailed above
Transfers
- Internal coach & train transfers included throughout (flights from Australia not included)
Tour Merchandise
- AST tour merchandise including polo shirts, jacket & cap
Itinerary
Tuesday 29 June - London Arrival & Pre-Match Function
Welcome to London! Extra nights can be arranged ahead of the tour if required, contact our office for details.
London is an iconic city and everywhere you look there is a monument or building that you have seen in a book or on television. From Trafalgar Square to Tower Bridge, Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, there is something for everyone in London.
Tonight we will be guests at the Cricket Australia pre-match function including three-course dinner, drinks package and special guest appearances.
Overnight: London
Wednesday 30 June to Sunday 4 July - Second Test, Lord’s, London
An Ashes Test Match at Lord’s is something that all Australian cricket fans want to tick off their bucket list and today we get to experience it for ourselves. Whether it’s your first or tenth trip here it is always a special feeling.
Each morning before the day’s play our tour hosts Merv & Geoff will be joined by special guests to conduct their pre-match briefings dissecting the previous day’s play and offering up their insights into what to expect for the day ahead.
Overnight: London
Mid-Tour Options (5-7 July)
Paris
- Monday 5 July: Eurostar to Paris & Seine River cruise
- Tuesday 6 July: free day for sightseeing or shopping before we get together for an evening in Saint-Germain
Brussels
- Monday 5 July: Eurostar to Brussels & old town walking tour
- Tuesday 6 July: chocolate-making & beer-tasting experiences
London
- Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 July: two extra days to explore the English capital
Wednesday 7 July - Birmingham & Pre-Match Function
Once again our tours come together, this time in Birmingham ready for tomorrow's third Test at Edgbaston.
The UK’s second largest city, in recent years Birmingham has spectacularly reinvented itself as a vibrant, cultural hotspot. Huge regeneration projects have breathed life into the industrial landscapes and canals that crisscross the city, with more glamorous shops, buzzing pubs and jumping nightclubs than you can wish for.
After checking-in at our hotel we head to the Cricket Australia pre-match function including finger food, drinks package and special guest appearances.
Overnight: Birmingham
Thursday 8 to Monday 12 July - Third Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham
We reach the pivotal third Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
We will again have a number of special guests joining Merv and Goeff each morning at our pre-match briefings before heading to Edgbaston and joining the boisterous locals!
Overnight: Birmingham
Tuesday 13 July - Tour Ends
Our tour ends this morning. Contact our office (info@astsports.com.au) to enquire about extra nights of accommodation, airport transfers or international flight options.
5-7 July Options
Paris 5-7 July:
Monday 5 July:
- Eurostar train from London to Paris
- evening Seine River cruise
- overnight Paris
Tuesday 6 July:
- free day Paris
- evening in Saint Germain
- overnight Paris
Wednesday 7 July:
- Eurostar & British Rail to Birmingham via London
Brussels 5-7 July:
Monday 5 July:
- Eurostar train from London to Brussels
- evening walking tour of Brussels historic town centre
- overnight Brussels
Tuesday 6 July:
- traditional Belgian chocolate-making experience
- afternoon Belgian beer tasting
- overnight Brussels
Wednesday 7 July:
- Eurostar & British Rail to Birmingham via London
London 5-7 July:
Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 July:
- two additional days & nights in London to explore the city or head out to Wimbledon
- overnight London
Wednesday 7 July:
- transfer to Birmingham