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The Old County Ground is situated at the eastern end of Brentwood High Street only 10 minutes drive away from Junction 28 of the M25. It is within one mile of both Shenfield and Brentwood railway stations and only a 23 minute rail ride from London's Liverpool Street Station. Brentwood High Street
and its array of lively pubs and restaurants is only two minutes walk away. Click here for a map of the ground and surrounding area or here for a bird's eye view.
It is difficult to do justice to the beauty of The Old County Ground. It was featured in the 1969 Wisden Cricketers Almanac which concluded that 'of all the Essex grounds, the tree surrounded acres of Brentwood are the most beautiful .... to play at Brentwood is to feel that one is playing in the
grounds of some vast country mansion - which is virtually true.'
Just over 90 years ago a leading executive of the Canadian National railway, Mr Robert Montgomery Horne-Payne, brought his bride to Brentwood and purchased 80 acres of land including The Old County Ground alongside which he built Merrymeade, a magnificent country house. Mr and Mrs Horne-Payne were great supporters of the Club and used to watch games under the shade of a great oak tree which was once part of the playing area in the same way as its more famous counterpart at The County Ground in Canterbury.
Over the years a number of memorable matches have been played at the Old County Ground.
During the cricket season, the ground may be available for private hire provided it is not already being used. For further details, contact Tom Reilly via our Contact Details page.
(Affiliated to the England and Wales Cricket Board)
Founded in 1881 the Cricket Club has approximately 100 senior members and a further 100 junior members at every age group from Under-11s to Under-17s (although we will take children as young as eight if they show a particular interest and aptitude). We run six Saturday sides, all in the Essex League (the 5th and 6th XIs play in the 4th XI League), one Sunday side, no Ladies team at present, and subs range from £20 for a Social Member to £120 for a Full Playing Member.
The Club has a rich history and its association with Essex County Cricket Club has always been close. County and other representative cricket has been regularly played at the ground over the past 100 years. Several England players have worn the Club's colours over recent years, most recently
Nick Knight and
Gavin Hamilton.
For membership details please e-mail Malcolm Webb.
Our bar and lounge are open to Members and Friends on match days and Friday evenings throughout the season.
Spectators are welcome at all matches. There is no admission charge and refreshments are available. In addition to being able to watch a high standard of cricket you will find the pleasant environs of the Old County Ground to be one of the most tranquil and beautiful locations in the Brentwood area.
If you would like to become a Playing, Junior or Social Member of Brentwood Cricket Club, please contact Malcolm Webb.
We are delighted to be able to announce a new deal with Fenton Sports whereby they will become our official kit and cricket clothing suppliers for the forthcoming season and beyond. All club merchandise will soon be available direct from Fenton's at the same competitive prices as before. The full range, when in stock, will include shirts, caps, jumpers, shorts, T-shirts and training tops, and will feature club colours and be embroidered with the club crest. All items will be available in adult sizes and colts sizes. Please refer to the Club Merchandise page for more details.
April 2006: Simon Fenton of Fenton Sports has very kindly donated a brand new set of Gray Nicolls match stumps to the Club in commemoration of our 125th Anniversary and the 1st XI's Premier League status.
We are very grateful to Simon for this kind gesture and for his continued support of Brentwood Cricket Club.
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