To contact Brentwood Cricket Club use the information on our Contact Details page.

"Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself."

The Spirit of Cricket initiative is something that Brentwood Cricket Club takes very seriously. We pride ourselves in the way that we, as a Club, play the game and fully agree with the MCC sentiment that adherence to the Spirit of the game is equally as important as adherence to its Laws.

Brentwood Cricket Club has been awarded the Jack Petchey Foundation Gold Achievement Award Scheme which means that each year the club is awarded £1,800 which is awarded to individual Colts for them to decide how to invest the money.

The Brentwood Cricket Club board members, senior players, junior colts members and parents would like to take this opportunity to thank the Jack Petchey Foundation and its staff for granting the Club this prestigious award.

Click here for details of award winners and citations.

In addition to the Jack Petchey Foundation Award Scheme, Brentwood CC is most grateful to the following organisations for their generosity in making available awards and grants to the Club:

• Youth Opportunities Fund

• Biffaward

• Awards For All Grant

• Brentwood Academy Club

(For further information click on the logos below).

To comply with ClubMark regulations we have a Child Welfare Officer and we ensure that sufficient qualified coaches and supplementary helpers are always available to look after all of our colts.

All of our coaches and helpers have undergone Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks and the coaches have taken first aid courses in addition to their cricket coaching courses.

You can rest assured that your children are in safe hands at the club.

The 38 County Boards underwent an intensive two-year planning process to identify 1,453 Focus Clubs nationwide. Essex, through Essex County Cricket Board, selected Brentwood CC as one of their chosen few.

A Focus Club is one that has been identified for a clear strategic reason, and one that is committed to long-term junior development.

The County Ground Club was formed in 1955 when the Hockey, Cricket and Tennis Clubs agreed to amalgamate whilst retaining their separate identities. Since that time there has been a substantial investment in our facilities and The Old County Ground can rightly be regarded as one of the finest sporting arenas in the County offering a range of sporting, social and other facilities to the people of Brentwood. We are truly a community club with a long standing commitment to youth development.

The County Ground Club bears most of the cost of the care and maintenance of the complex; all water, gas and electricity bills and other expenses. It also paid the rent under the lease.

These costs have increased considerably and whereas in the past the County Ground Club was a net contributor to club funds, it now has to rely on the clubs for any shortfall in the expenses. However, the County Ground Club and its constituent clubs have now completed the purchase of the Old County Ground. Whilst this will mean there will no longer be rent to pay, there will be loans to service. But this is a small price to pay to secure the future of our beautiful ground for future generations. All the clubs aim to repay the loans as quickly as possible so that further investment can be made in our facilities.

It should be noted that if it were not for income from the nursery and car park space lets, club contributors would be considerably higher. Car park space is at a premium and members must note that from Mon-Fri between 7am and 5pm, they may only park at the ground when actually playing sport on the premises.

Furthermore, all bookings, midweek matches, etc. must be notified to the Hon. Secretary of the County Ground Club well in advance in order that permanent tenants may be informed whether or not they are required to close for the day in question.

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.

Sev and Bill offer 10% Discount to all Brentwood Cricket Club members.