Best Cricket Stadiums in England.

1. The Oval Cricket Stadium

The Oval Cricket Stadium is one of the best cricket stadiums in the world. Previously it was also used for rugby and football. This is the home ground of Surrey Cricket Club. It was established in 1845 in Kennington, London, SE11.

 

This stadium has a capacity of 23500 and also had a floodlight system since 2009. This stadium is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. Its End names are Pavilion End and Vauxhall End.

Location

Kennington, London, SE11

Also Known as

The Oval, The AMP Oval, The Foster’s Oval, The Brit Oval, The Kia Oval

Capacity

23,500

Coordinates

51°29′1″N 0°6′54″W

End names

Pavilion End, Vauxhall End

Establishment

1845

Operator

Surrey County Cricket Club

Owner

Duchy of Cornwall

Tenants

Surrey, England cricket team

Floodlights

Yes

Pitch

Grass

 

2. Old Trafford Cricket Stadium

Old Trafford is another beautiful and best cricket stadium in England. This stadium is the home ground of Lancashire County Cricket Club and England Men’s and women’s cricket teams.

It was established in 1857 in Greater Manchester. The pitch of this ground is grassy and it also has a floodlight system. Its End names are James Anderson End and Brian Statham End.

Location

Old Trafford, Greater Manchester

Capacity

Domestic: 19,000 International: 26,000 Concerts: 50,000

Also known as

Emirates Old Trafford

End names

James Anderson End, Brian Statham End

Establishment

1857

Tenants

Lancashire County Cricket Club, England Men’s and women’s cricket team

Pitch

Grass

Floodlights

Yes

3. Lord’s Cricket Stadium

Lord’s Cricket Ground is another one of the best cricket stadiums in England. It was established in 1814 in St John’s Wood, London, England and it has a capacity of 30000 people.

It is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club and Middlesex Cricket Club. It has a grassy pitch and also has a floodlight system. Mich Hunt is the curator of this ground. Its End names are Nursery End and Pavilion End.

Location

St John’s Wood, London, England

Capacity

30,000

Coordinates

51.5294°N 0.1727°W

End names

Nursery End, Pavilion End

Establishment

1814

Owner

Marylebone Cricket Club, Middlesex

Tenants

England and Wales Cricket Board

Curator

Mick Hunt

Pitch

Grass

Floodlights

Yes

4. Trent Bridge Cricket Stadium

Trend Bridge is also a great cricket stadium in England. It was established in 1841 in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England and has a capacity of 15350. Nottinghamshire cricket club is the owner of Trent Bridge cricket stadium. It has a grassy pitch and also has a floodlight system. It End names are Radcliffe Road End and Stuart Broad End.

Location

West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England

Capacity

15,350

Tenants

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Notts County FC, England national cricket team

End names

Radcliffe Road End, Stuart Broad End

Floodlights

Yes

Pitch

Grass

Owner

Nottinghamshire

Established

1841

5. Headingley Cricket Stadium

Headingley is also the best cricket stadium in England. It was established in 1890 in St. Michael’s Lane, Headingley, Leeds and has a capacity of 17000 people. Yorkshire County Cricket Club is the owner of this cricket stadium. It has a grassy pitch and also has a floodlight system. Its End names are Kirkstall Lane End and Football Stand End.

Location

St. Michael’s Lane, Headingley, Leeds

Capacity

17,000

Coordinates

53°49′3.58″N 1°34′55.12″W

End names

Kirkstall Lane End, Football Stand End

Establishment

1890

Owner

Yorkshire County Cricket Club

Pitch

Grass

Floodlights

Yes

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