Whitgift School        

Croydon,
Croydon, England

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Whitgift School hosted a National League match between Surrey and Warwickshire in 2000 as part of the school's 400th anniversary celebrations - that David Ward, the former Surrey batsman, was cricket coach at the school helped - and so successful was the venture that more matches were staged in subsequent years, including Championship games from 2003. Initially, these were held in the summer holidays but more recently they have coincided with half term at the end of May.

The only permanent structure is the pavilion, but one side, which houses the majority of spectators, is a massive grass bank topped by large trees, affording an excellent view and shelter from the sun/rain.
Martin Williamson

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The ground is just off the A235 Brighton Road in Croydon and there is ample parking in and near the ground. The nearest station is South Croydon which is five minutes walk from the ground.

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Latest Articles

• Inside outgrounds - Whitgift School (Jun 20, 2006)
• The Oval's groundsman voted best again (Oct 13, 2004)
• Surrey crush Warwickshire thanks to Brown and Hollioake (Aug 30, 2001)

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Jun 1, 2007

Panoramic view of Whitgift School, Croydon
© Martin Williamson

Jun 1, 2007

A general view of Whitgift School, Croydon
© Martin Williamson

Aug 9, 2000

General view of Whitgift School
© Getty Images

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