Gedling Colliery Cricket Club — Sports Ground in Arnold

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club is a cricket ground in Arnold, part of Nottingham's Gedling District. It sits just outside the city near Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing and has hosted matches since 1903. You can find it a short drive from central Nottingham. The club runs weekday afternoons with no booking needed, making it easy to join in for casual play or watch local youth teams. Families often come during school holidays when the U9s to U15s sides are active.

The Gedling Colliery Cricket Club has been playing since 1903, one of the longest-running cricket clubs in Arnold. It’s home to mixed-gender youth teams from U9s to U15s and dedicated women's hardball and softball sides. The club runs on natural light with no added lighting, just open-air pitch play during afternoons. Its pavilion and step-free access keep the space functional, not decorated. This focus on local participation means it’s more about consistent activity than formal design.

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club is free to enter throughout the season and welcomes locals who want to play casually or watch youth fixtures. You can find families here on weekday afternoons, especially during school holidays when U9s to U15s teams are in session. Accessible toilets and step-free entry make it easy for all ages. No booking is needed, just show up. It’s ideal for anyone wanting structured outdoor play without advance plans.