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General Cricket => World Cricket => Topic started by: forester123 on February 03, 2013, 07:01:46 PM
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I became a Gloucestershire member for the first time last season and tried to watch as much cricket as possible even though it was difficult as i was playing every weekend. The main reason i enjoyed it so much was visiting away grounds. I only visited worcestershire, hampshire and leicestershire's grounds. Leicestershire's ground had alot of charm and Worcestershire and hampshires membership facilities were IMO world class.
Which other grounds (especially div 2 teams!) would you suggest I visit this season? I see we have essex away at the start of the season. Worth a visit?
Many thanks!
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Which essex ground is it? The chelmsford ground is nice. Quite small but good atmosphere
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Dunno when Hampshire finish the work at their ground but from the 3d models it looked awesome when complete :D. May be worth another visit when its done!
Edit : Hampshire members can only sit on top of the pavillion in LVCC games now , we used to be able to get up there for all county games :(.
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lancs should be good when all building work is done although I think a lot of games are at liverpool!
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lancs should be good when all building work is done although I think a lot of games are at liverpool!
Having played at Liverpool, it's lovely there too!
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Worcester, when it's not flooded ... the cakes in the ladies pavilion are just yuuummy! And you can sit right below the changing rooms where the players walk on/off the field
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I used to really like the kent ground but have to say its not the same since the redevelopment work
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I used to really like the kent ground but have to say its not the same since the redevelopment work
Really like the St Lawrence ground, excellent food and local beer available and you can also sit close to the players balcony and they let you onto the ground during the breaks in play and the groundsmen are very friendly when you talk to them.
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Taunton has a great atmosphere for a T20 match!
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Get to Scarborough Festival. If the weather's good, the atmosphere in Scarbados is all tops
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bristol is horrific?
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Some of the small outgrounds are nice. Went to a CB40 between Surrey and Sussex at Arundel Castle the other year. Very nice.
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You have got to get yourself to New Road, beautiful ground.
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Some of the small outgrounds are nice. Went to a CB40 between Surrey and Sussex at Arundel Castle the other year. Very nice.
I've heard the Arundel ground is quality. Might have to make the trip there this season
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You have got to get yourself to New Road, beautiful ground.
Sounds like a plan for a daytrip to me pal! Especially if there's any fixtures with Surrey on the go!
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Sounds like a plan for a daytrip to me pal! Especially if there's any fixtures with Surrey on the go!
Yeah buddy, well up for that. I think Worcs may be playing Aus in a warm up game which I may venture to at New Road.
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Get yourself to the Cheltenham festival in July - always a great day out....
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Yeah buddy, well up for that. I think Worcs may be playing Aus in a warm up game which I may venture to at New Road.
Sounds like a good idea!
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One of my favourite subjects this, and I think I might have visited them all!
Scarborough is my absolute favourite, though be aware that your trip will be weather dependant because it can get pretty cold and windy there (though the decision to move the Festival back to a more sensible time of year should make this a bit easier).
Worcester you've done.
Chelmsford wouldn't be high on many people's lists...but the atmosphere is one of the best around, especially for a day night game.
If you get the chance, outgrounds can be excellent - Tunbridge Wells, Bath and Abergaveny are amongst my favourite (though I am not sure that Glamorgan still play there)
Oh, and don't forget Lords... :)
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Get to Scarborough Festival. If the weather's good, the atmosphere in Scarbados is all tops
Scarborough is a lovely ground, just a shame it absolutely lashed it down the majority of time we were there and only managed about half a days play in 2 days of scheduled cricket
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I agree with Scarborough and you can get a decent pint as well! :D
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and great fish and chips by the North Sea! ;)
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I love many of the out grounds that counties use occasionally such as Swansea (Glamorgan) and Stratford Upon Avon (Warwickshire). Of the main test playing grounds I love The Oval now as it's a great blend of old and new.
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Never managed to really love the Oval - its okay, but god awful on a cold day!
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To be fair I can't think of many grounds I love in the cold weather!