The Oval Cricket Ground
London
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Major Landmarks 
Sport A historic international cricket ground in London, renowned as the birthplace of modern English sport and home to iconic matches since 1880.
Overview
Times
Tours run on selected days year-round. Matchday access depends on Surrey’s home fixture schedule. Recommended times
Duration
2-3 hours
Age Range
Fun for all ages
About
Opened in 1845, The Oval has hosted England’s first Test match, the inaugural FA Cup final and the Ashes series. It was also an early home of English football, hosting the first ever England international on home soil in 1873, and the FA Cup final for 20 consecutive years. A 90-minute guided tour takes you behind the scenes from the dressing rooms and committee rooms to the Members’ Pavilion and media suites, with panoramic views from the JM Finn and MAR Galadari stands. Each guide shares stories of sporting milestones, club legends and the famous gas-holder that still towers beyond the boundary.Surrey County Cricket Club also still play here, with regular County Championship matches, one-day games and fast-paced T20 fixtures across the summer. You can grab a ticket, take your seat in the stands and watch it all unfold on the same turf cricketing history has been made for nearly two centuries.
Highlights
- Pitch-side access during the tour for a photo standing where greats have played.
- Committee Room and Long Room inside the Member’s Pavilion, steeped in match traditions.
- Club Museum featuring trophies, kits and gear from Surrey CCC legends.
- City views from the top of the JM Finn and MAR Galadari stands.
How to get here
The Oval sits just off Harleyford Road in Kennington, south London. From Oval Underground station (Northern Line), walk about two minutes along Kennington Park Road.
How to get here
The Oval sits just off Harleyford Road in Kennington, south London. From Oval Underground station (Northern Line), walk about two minutes along Kennington Park Road.
Getting here by bus...
Bus routes 36, 185 and 436 stop within a minute’s walk on Kennington Park Road. Follow signage to the Member’s Pavilion entrance.
- Transport for London Go to Website
- National Rail Go to Website
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