[Cricket] Cricket ground advice sought

[Billy in Bristol]

Hi All

Hardly the weather to think about cricket but I am looking for a club / grounds in or near to Brighton that have two adjacent squares. I am looking to stage an eight a side charity day with ex test cricketers, having two matches running simultaneously.

Way back in my day the 80's Preston Park used to have multiple matches, not sure if this is still the case.

Many thanks for your help.

 

[fisons]

Hi All

Hardly the weather to think about cricket but I am looking for a club / grounds in or near to Brighton that have two adjacent squares. I am looking to stage an eight a side charity day with ex test cricketers, having two matches running simultaneously.

Way back in my day the 80's Preston Park used to have multiple matches, not sure if this is still the case.

Many thanks for your help.

There are plenty of grounds suitable for this in Sussex. Most of the bigger clubs in the town/county have two squares although most are also heavily used for cricket in the summer.

What is the event and who are the test players going to be? Are you aiming for a weekend or a weekday?

 

[Billy in Bristol]

There are plenty of grounds suitable for this in Sussex. Most of the bigger clubs in the town/county have two squares although most are also heavily used for cricket in the summer.

What is the event and who are the test players going to be? Are you aiming for a weekend or a weekday?

Midweek for the reasons you have outlined all finished by 5pm not to clash with any evening games.

 

[ManOnTheRun]

Hi All

Hardly the weather to think about cricket but I am looking for a club / grounds in or near to Brighton that have two adjacent squares. I am looking to stage an eight a side charity day with ex test cricketers, having two matches running simultaneously.

Way back in my day the 80's Preston Park used to have multiple matches, not sure if this is still the case.

Many thanks for your help.

St James Montefiore at Ditchling might suit. Beautiful setting tucked under the downs. Two (maybe three) squares and a nice bar.




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[Gwylan]

Preston Park has at least two - it may even have three

 

[Shins]

Preston Nomads 20 minutes outside of Brighton will be used to holding these types of events. Two Squares either side of great clubhouse.

As probably the most privileged club in the county I don't really like suggesting them when smaller clubs would benefit from the type of event you want to run. However, there really is no better place to play considering the facilities and scenery.

 

[amexer]

Brighton and Hove CC at Nevill Avenue have 2 pitches and are very helpful

 

[dazzer6666]

As above - St James or Nomads both great with superb facilities. Perhaps the Neville or Braypool for less glam council-run options too.

 

[Dave the OAP]

St James Montefiore at Ditchling might suit. Beautiful setting tucked under the downs. Two (maybe three) squares and a nice bar.




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Yes I would go with that...main track and to the side, the second track. Very good wickets too if you are looking at ex pros. Great bar and parking .

 

[Chicken Run]

St James Montefiore at Ditchling might suit. Beautiful setting tucked under the downs. Two (maybe three) squares and a nice bar.




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Second this.

 

[Chicken Run]

Also Glynde have 2 pitches.

 

[Billy in Bristol]

Great feedback guys I am in contact with the suggestions this afternoon.

 

[jessiejames]

East Brighton park has, not sure who plays there though. South Africa used it for the world cup.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Preston Park has at least two - it may even have three

This. Probably pretty much booked out to longtime tenants. Tho you never know eh?

 

[Rodney Thomas]

Yes I would go with that...main track and to the side, the second track. Very good wickets too if you are looking at ex pros. Great bar and parking .

I always enjoyed bowling there. You must be an opening bowler like me if you think St James have good wickets!

 

[Jack Straw]

East Brighton park has, not sure who plays there though. South Africa used it for the world cup.

The cricket square there is a double one, or always used to be, so can accommodate two matches at the same time. Traditionally, it has been a very, very good square. Anybody can hire it. Phone the Town Hall 01273 290000 and ask for Sports Bookings. The cafe is OK there too.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Seaford CC has 2 at the Salts next to the seafront.

 

[Dave the OAP]

I always enjoyed bowling there. You must be an opening bowler like me if you think St James have good wickets!

I played there many times and always got runs. Nice hard wickets to dispatch self entitled quickies!

Speaking as a self entitled one time quickie.

 

[jessiejames]

The cricket square there is a double one, or always used to be, so can accommodate two matches at the same time. Traditionally, it has been a very, very good square. Anybody can hire it. Phone the Town Hall 01273 290000 and ask for Sports Bookings. The cafe is OK there too.

What her South Africa training there a few years back.

 

[Dolph Ins]

Cuckfield fits the bill. Stunning location.