With a capacity of 21,000 Edgbaston gained Test status in 1902. The home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club, most famous for its Thwaite Memorial Scoreboard, has recently been re-developed and now includes a cricket shop and cricket centre. The site of Brian Lara's famous 501 against Durham, Edgbaston has played host to many famous games including the 1999 Cricket World Cup semi final and is the ideal place to enjoy VIP cricket hospitality outside of England's second city.