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Welcome to the definitive venue guide for The County Grounds in Taunton and Northampton. Both grounds host cricket matches and events with storied histories, modern facilities, and easy access. We provide practical seating information, parking and transport tips, plus trusted hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you book with confidence.

Taunton’s Cooper Associates County Ground features distinctive stands and river views, while Northampton’s County Ground offers a compact, accessible layout with proximity to town amenities. Read on for essential details, then secure your tickets with ease.

Notes: Taunton’s ground (Cooper Associates County Ground) has limited off-site match-day parking; walking routes from Taunton Station or Taunton Bus Station are well signposted. Northampton ground is roughly 1.5 miles from Northampton Station with on-site parking and blue badge options available. For both venues, booking through our trusted partners ensures a smooth, no-hassle experience. We’ll update you on RESCHEDULED events, Date to be announced, or new dates as they are announced, and provide official venue and partner links as relevant.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Taunton (Cooper Associates County Ground): Capacity 8,500 (12,500 for internationals); Address St James Street, Taunton, TA1 1JT; Venue type: cricket ground; Notable seating groups include Somerset Stand (2,341), James Hildreth Stand (537), Colin Atkinson Pavilion (lower) (310) and Ondaatje Family Stand (799). Ends are the River End and Marcus Trescothick Pavilion End.
  • Taunton parking and access: No official match-day on-site parking; limited off-site spaces (e.g., Priory Avenue car park ~145 spaces; pay-and-display on non-match days); walking/bus routes from Taunton Station and Taunton Bus Station; official walking routes exist from the rail/bus hubs to the ground.
  • Taunton naming: Ground is officially known as Cooper Associates County Ground (often referred to as The County Ground Taunton) due to sponsorship; no demolition of the site, but redevelopment and branding have occurred. ([cricbuzz.com](https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/9360/county-championship-division-one-2025/venues/223/the-cooper-associates-county-ground?utm_source=openai))
  • Northampton (The County Ground): Capacity around 6,500; Address Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4PR; Venue type: cricket ground; Generally no allocated seating for many fixtures; on-site parking is limited with a Car Park Pass option. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_Cricket_Ground%2C_Northampton?utm_source=openai))
  • Northampton transit and parking: Around 1.5 miles from Northampton Station; on-site parking limited with on-site spaces and blue badge accessible options; parking guidance and match-day collections by gate. ([nccc.co.uk](https://nccc.co.uk/contact/?utm_source=openai))
  • Nearby hotels (Taunton): Holiday Inn Taunton M5 J25 (nearby highway access), Castle Hotel Taunton (central Taunton). ([ihg.com](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/taunton/tntss/hoteldetail?utm_source=openai))
  • Nearby hotels (Northampton): Holiday Inn Express Northampton – South and Holiday Inn Northampton (central). ([ihg.com](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/northampton/ormgp/hoteldetail?utm_source=openai))
  • Notable events hosted: Taunton hosted Cricket World Cup matches (1983, 1999, 2019) and Elton John concerts in 2006 and 2012. Northampton has hosted Northamptonshire CCC fixtures and various Vitality Blast events since the ground’s usage began in 1905. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_Ground%2C_Taunton?utm_source=openai))