Welcome to Friends of Arundel Castle Cricket Club, situated at one of the world's most beautiful cricket grounds in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. As a Club, we host the most fabulous and varied fixture list, which includes a Sussex Cricket Festival, ECB fixtures, MCC, I Zingari, UKAFCA (Combined Services), Southern Vipers, various national finals days and visits from many established overseas teams.
Members of the Club enjoy free entry to matches along with other membership benefits including exclusive lunches. As well as having one of the most beautiful grounds in the world, we are fortunate to have an excellent Indoor Cricket School, which hosts a variety of courses. We also offer opportunities to attend lunches and cricketing talks throughout the year.
Members of the Club enjoy free entry to matches along with other membership benefits including exclusive lunches. As well as having one of the most beautiful grounds in the world, we are fortunate to have an excellent Indoor Cricket School, which hosts a variety of courses. We also offer opportunities to attend lunches and cricketing talks throughout the year.
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The Arundel Castle Cricket ground is a 3.5 acre amphitheatre built in 1895 by the 15th Duke of Norfolk. His son Bernard, the 16th duke, carried on the tradition and arranged cricket for players from all levels of the sport.
In 1975, after Duke Bernard's death, his widow Lavinia, Duchess of Norfolk, encouraged by family and friends, decided to keep cricket going at Arundel Castle and for this purpose the Friends of Arundel Castle Cricket Club (FACCC) was formed.The Ground is generally acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful anywhere in the world and provides a lovely setting for players and spectators alike.
In 1975, after Duke Bernard's death, his widow Lavinia, Duchess of Norfolk, encouraged by family and friends, decided to keep cricket going at Arundel Castle and for this purpose the Friends of Arundel Castle Cricket Club (FACCC) was formed.The Ground is generally acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful anywhere in the world and provides a lovely setting for players and spectators alike.
Edward William Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk, is a British peer who holds the office of Earl Marshal. The seat of the Duke of Norfolk is Arundel Castle in Sussex. We are honoured to be located within the stunning grounds of the Duke of Norfolk Estate and to have the Duke of Norfolk as our President.
In its beautiful and unique setting, the Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation uses the power of cricket and other sports, outdoor recreation and history to inspire and enhance the education, health and development of disadvantaged young people. Our fully inclusive programmes combine sport, education and well-being to have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young people from local and inner-city mainstream and special schools.
Arundel Castle Cricket Ground is a 3.5-acre amphitheatre built in 1895 by the 15th Duke of Norfolk and is renowned as one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world. Set amidst the Sussex Downs and with stunning views over the Arun valley, it is overlooked by Arundel Castle, seat of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 850 years.
Four miles north of Littlehampton and the south coast, midway between Chichester and Worthing on the A27. Please follow the yellow road signs during the cricket season. Entrance to the Ground is opposite St Philips Primary School. Follow drive up to gate house and turn right before entering the main park.
