County Ground        

Nottingham Road,
Derby, England

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Known as The Racecourse Ground for many years as it used to be located inside the town's racecourse, Derbyshire's ground has often looked in the same dilapidated state as the team. Until 1982 it didn't have dedicated changing-rooms, so the players used the old jockeys' quarters. The course was scrapped in 1939 due to poor crowds and the cricket square moved to its present location. The ground can often be exposed to the elements, especially during a typical April or May day, so only the hardiest of supporters (and Derbyshire fans need to be a hardy bunch) will watch from the stands. However, recently the ground has undergone a notable transformation through some astute redevelopment, making it a much more pleasant location to watch cricket - if not always improving the weather. Parts were sold off to a hotel and leisure company and the Grandstand has been rebuilt to house an indoor school and a range of facilities for players, spectators and media. Perhaps the most famous part of the ground is Carol's Cabin, a food caravan that serves some of best pies on the county circuit. It has a following all of its own, and a visit to Derby is not really complete with a trip to the cabin.
Andrew McGlashan March 2005

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Notes

Travel
Train Mainline station Derby
Car Parking available at the ground and around the boundary edge
Map & Hotels Click here

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Latest Articles

• Derbyshire announce ground development (Feb 6, 2013)
• Sun rises on Derbyshire's new square (Sep 10, 2009)
• Demolition Derby underway (Jan 15, 2009)
• Sun sets on Derbyshire delays (Jan 9, 2009)
• Derbyshire spend £100,000 to defeat the sun (Apr 8, 2008)

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Latest Photos

May 31, 2013

The Racecourse Ground in the sunshine
© Getty Images

Jan 15, 2009

Demolition work begins at Derbyshire's Racecourse Ground
© Derbyshire CCC

Jun 2, 2007

Graeme Swann stands on the boundary as the sun goes down
© Getty Images

May 7, 2007

Rain, rain go away... It was umbrella weather at Derby
© Getty Images

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