WITH back-to-back Ashes series between England and Australia this year, cricket fans are already booking for the Test matches Down Under. Packages from the Barmy Army, in association with Thomson Sport, are the only ones to guarantee match tickets in the Barmy Army seating area.

Two types of packages – Barmy Army Essentials and Barmy Army Premium – start at £799 for an Adelaide Barmy Army Essential package (December 4-10), with six nights’ accommodation at the Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide and match tickets.

Barmy Army Essentials packages are available in allthe Test cities – Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

Fully-escorted packages from £2,989 for the Brisbane/Adelaide Tests (November 18-December 10) allow fans to see the start of the series and include tickets, international flights, transfers and accommodation.

Barmy Army Premium packages for the tests in Brisbane and Adelaide include six nights’ room-only accommodation at Ibis Hotel, Brisbane, and six nights’ room-only at Mercure Grosvenor, Adelaide.

Packages for the entire tour (November 18- January 9, 2014) are from £7,595, including accommodation, all flights, transfers and match tickets.

When they book, fans become Barmy Army First Class members (RRP £30), allowing first access to home Test tickets, discounts with various retailers and exclusive access to events and merchandise.

  • INFORMATION: Barmy Army: 0845-004-6656 and at barmyarmy.com/tours