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About Kent County Cricket Ground

Welcome to The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury, the traditional outdoor cricket ground and home of Kent County Cricket Club since 2013. Known for its storied Canterbury Cricket Week and a history that includes hosting ODIs and international women's matches, the ground blends cricket heritage with a modern events venue used for conferences and special events. Below you’ll find practical details to help you secure your seats, plan your visit, and find convenient nearby hotels and dining options.

Whether you’re here for a summer day at the crease or a multi-day event, we’ve got you covered with actionable information, including seating layouts (PDF ground map), parking guidance, transit options, and trusted affiliate hotel and restaurant picks to enhance your stay in Canterbury.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current name: The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence (renamed in 2013 due to sponsorship).
  • Address: Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3NZ.
  • Venue type: Traditional outdoor cricket ground, home of Kent County Cricket Club; also used for conferences/events.
  • Capacity: commonly cited seated capacity around 6,000 (varies with temporary stands for some fixtures).
  • Seating chart: detailed ground seating map available as a PDF (Spitfire Ground Map).
  • Parking: no on-site public parking on match days; limited Blue Badge spaces reserved in advance; New Dover Road Park & Ride available nearby.
  • Transit: accessible by Canterbury East/Canterbury West rail lines; short walking routes to city; local bus services serve the ground.
  • Nearby hotels: The Bat & Ball (opposite), The Corner House, Hampton by Hilton Canterbury, Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central, ABode Canterbury, Canterbury Christ Church University area.
  • Notable events: Canterbury Cricket Week; hosted ODIs (1999, 2000, 2003, 2005); more recently hosted England Women vs India Women ODI (2022) and other matches/concerts.
  • Renamed/demolished: Not demolished; ground remains active and is branded The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence since 2013.