Whether as an introduction to cricket or the culmination of a lifelong interest, Scarborough Cricket Club is a great place to watch a test match. Nestled in the midst of row houses, with a traditional pavilion built in 1895, the ground exudes the passion of its fans, who have played and celebrated the game of cricket here since its beginning. Take a break from the beach to participate in one of Britain’s most distinctive spectacles, the multi-day cricket test. Munch homemade pies and enjoy the atmosphere of the assembled crowd.
Cheer on the home team, the Scarborough Cricket Club, or watch a game played by the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, who frequently use this pitch. Drop by on other days to see other teams, often made up of longtime amateurs and kids just learning how to play. Imagine the first Yorkshiremen to play cricket in Scarborough on the land outside the Queen Hotel where the club was originally formed.
Settle in for the day under the pavilion awning or on the more modern concrete stand. In late summer, celebrate one of the region’s traditions with a day at the Scarborough Cricket Festival, when the ground comes alive with a mixture of game lengths, from championship to one-day, played by local and visiting teams. Purchase a pie from the tea room and a beer from the bar and lounge in the sun, watching the white-clad players compete in what is sometimes known as the “gentleman’s game.”
Find Scarborough Cricket Club north of Scarborough’s town center in a residential area. Get here with a 15-minute walk or bus ride from the main train station. Walk here in a few minutes from the town’s northern beach. The closest parking lot is in the town center. Purchase tickets online or in person on the day of any event. On test days, visitor ticket holders can access the grounds 1 hour before the start of the match. The tearoom is open from Wednesday to Saturday year round, even when cricket is not being played.
