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Cradleofcricket Broadhalfpenny Down is a cricket ground in Hampshire where the original First Class match took place in 1772; it is known as the Cradle of Cricket.

The Bat & Ball, by Broadhalfpenny Down in Hambledon. Then and now.
12/11/2025

The Bat & Ball, by Broadhalfpenny Down in Hambledon. Then and now.



Players are awarded their Brigands Cap after playing a handful of games "in the right spirit". In some players, it spurs...
05/11/2025

Players are awarded their Brigands Cap after playing a handful of games "in the right spirit". In some players, it spurs them onto great things; here Steve Blackburn (left) receives his cap from Club Chair Gerry Northwood and went on to become the best T20 batter in 2024 and the recipient of the Taylor's Port Award for services to the Club in 2025.

Wonderful atmosphere here at Broadhalfpenny Down tonight. Host a dinner party here at this fabulous historic venue from ...
29/10/2025

Wonderful atmosphere here at Broadhalfpenny Down tonight.

Host a dinner party here at this fabulous historic venue from £350.
Wonderful atmosphere here at Broadhalfpenny Down tonight. Host a dinner party here at this fabulous historic venue from £350.

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Special bats for a special ground. Our friends at B3 made us a limited edition set of bats to celebrate 250 years of fir...
28/10/2025

Special bats for a special ground. Our friends at B3 made us a limited edition set of bats to celebrate 250 years of first-class cricket. There is only one left.

In celebration of the cricket tea, an essential part of village cricket life.From Victoria Sponges and chocolate cake, t...
22/10/2025

In celebration of the cricket tea, an essential part of village cricket life.

From Victoria Sponges and chocolate cake, to homemade sausage rolls and scones with Rodders clotted cream and strawberry jam, all washed down with a cup of Yorkshire tea.

Thank you to the bakers and sandwich makers who lay out their goodies on the Gingham tablecloth each week. Cricket wouldn't be the same without you.

A halfpenny coin from 1772, is often used for the toss to decide who bats and who bowls first before cricket matches at ...
13/10/2025

A halfpenny coin from 1772, is often used for the toss to decide who bats and who bowls first before cricket matches at Broadhalfpenny Down.

The very first First Class match was played at Broadhalfpenny Down in the Summer of 1772 between the Hambledon Club and an All England team.

Remember and celebrate the life of your loved one at this beautiful venue. We warmly welcome you and your guests for aft...
12/10/2025

Remember and celebrate the life of your loved one at this beautiful venue. We warmly welcome you and your guests for afternoon tea and refreshments and you are welcome to return to scatter ashes near the Monument to the Glory of Cricket at a later date.

For more details, link in bio.

Every year, we hold an Annual General Meeting to review the season and to set out plans for 2026 and beyond.We are lucky...
08/10/2025

Every year, we hold an Annual General Meeting to review the season and to set out plans for 2026 and beyond.

We are lucky to have an excellent Committee of volunteers combined with a supportive Membership of cricket lovers who want to leave a legacy for the next generation.

Thank you to everyone, from players to friends, sponsors, and officials, who have supported us this season.

Some of our younger supporters tried to get in on the end of match team photo!Hayling Island CC visited Broadhalfpenny D...
08/09/2025

Some of our younger supporters tried to get in on the end of match team photo!

Hayling Island CC visited Broadhalfpenny Down for the first time and played a great spirited match which the Brigands came out victorious.

Final set of photos from behind the scenes of the Brigands tour of Oporto; team port tasting, our wonderful scorers and ...
02/09/2025

Final set of photos from behind the scenes of the Brigands tour of Oporto; team port tasting, our wonderful scorers and umpires in action, and a rare glimpse of the Fines Committee in action. But what goes on tour …

Brigands tour of Oporto; some more photos from a fun weekend with cricket played in good spirit, shared with some beauti...
02/09/2025

Brigands tour of Oporto; some more photos from a fun weekend with cricket played in good spirit, shared with some beautiful people

Brigands tour to Oporto; first photo dump from a fun weekend
01/09/2025

Brigands tour to Oporto; first photo dump from a fun weekend

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Hyden Farm Lane, Clanfield
Hambledon
PO80UB

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