Ground

Hire Wanford

One of England's most beautiful private cricket grounds — available for your occasion.

Ground

Wanford- Meon Valley

Established

1966

Capacity

2,500

Warnford is not a typical cricket ground. Set in the Meon Valley in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, it sits quietly in the same company as Arundel Castle and Wormsley as one of the finest private grounds in England — a setting that stops visitors in their tracks the moment they arrive.

The ground is available for hire to those who share our love of cricket played in the right spirit, and to those who are simply looking for somewhere extraordinary to mark a special occasion. Warnford offers something that no conference centre or hotel garden can replicate: the genuine, unhurried beauty of an English cricket ground at its very best.

Cricket Hire

Warnford has hosted some of the most distinguished fixtures in Hampshire wandering cricket for nearly sixty years. The square is maintained to a high standard by our groundsman and plays true declaration cricket as it should be played. The outfield is expansive, the sight screens are in place, and the pavilion provides everything a visiting side could need.

What is included

— Use of the ground and outfield for the day

— Changing facilities for both sides

— Practice nets (subject to availability)

— Umpires can be arranged on request

— Scoring facilities and scoreboard

— Use of the pavilion bar throughout the day

— Catering arranged to your specification

Particularly well suited to declaration cricket in the Hampshire tradition — a format that rewards batting, bowling, and sportsmanship in equal measure, and always ends with a handshake.

Celebrations & Special Events

Warnford is, quite simply, one of the loveliest settings in Hampshire for a summer celebration. The combination of the ground, the pavilion, the surrounding trees, and the valley beyond creates an atmosphere that is both intimate and genuinely spectacular — a private world, entirely your own for the day.

Summer parties & receptions

A marquee on the boundary, drinks on the outfield, and an evening your guests will remember for years.

Weddings & wedding receptions

A breathtaking backdrop for photography and a uniquely beautiful outdoor venue for a drinks reception or garden party.

Corporate entertaining

Client hospitality, team days, and private dining with cricket as the centrepiece.

Charity events

We are proud of our record of supporting local charities and welcome enquiries from those seeking a distinctive fundraising venue.

The pavilion seats up to 60 guests for a seated dinner. For larger events, a marquee on the boundary accommodates up to 150 in comfort, with direct views across the ground. The bar is fully licensed, with our preferred catering partners providing everything from canapes to a formal three-course lunch.

Enquire about a hire

Whether you are planning a match for next season or a celebration for next summer, we would love to hear from you. Ground hire is managed by the Honorary Secretary, and all enquiries are handled personally — and answered within five working days.

Submit an enquiry

Getting Here

Warnford Cricket Ground · Wheely Down Road, Warnford, Hampshire SO32 3LG — off the A32 in the Meon Valley, south of the George & Falcon pub. Ample on-site parking. The nearest mainline station is Fareham (approx. 20 minutes by car).

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