Where is County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford?

County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM2 0RF), in the parish of Chelmsford, unparished area.

How do I get to County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford?

The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM2 0RF.

How do I get to County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford?

The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM2 0RF.

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County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford

In or near Chelmsford.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Chelmsford · 0.5 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

The County Ground in Chelmsford, Essex, has been the official home ground of Essex County Cricket Club since 1967. It has been used for first-class cricket since 1925 and List A matches since 1969. The capacity is 6,500, mostly in single-tier seating with a single double-tiered stand. The pavilion was completed in the 1970s.

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Chelmsford's indoor market has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and features a variety of family-run businesses. Visitors can enjoy a unique shopping experience with a wide range of products available at the market.

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Background

History

Essex's first match at the ground took place in June 1925 against Oxford University. and their first County Championship game at Chelmsford was against Somerset in 1926. When the club left its headquarters at Leyton Cricket Ground at the end of the 1933 season they began a period of playing games at various venues around the county, with a week allocated to each. Chelmsford was given two weeks a season but poor attendances led to Essex ceasing to play at the ground after 1956. In 1966 the club purchased the Chelmsford ground for £15,000, with some financial assistance from Warwickshire's Supporters Association, and the ground became Essex's headquarters with home matches returning there…

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Coordinates: 51.7317, 0.4692
County: Essex
District: Chelmsford
Parish: Chelmsford, unparished area
Postcode: CM2 0RF
Parliamentary constituency: Chelmsford
Nearest railway station: Chelmsford — 0.5 km
Official site: www.chelmsford.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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