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About The Spitfire Ground
The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is Canterbury’s historic outdoor cricket stadium and the home ground of Kent County Cricket Club, known as the Kent Spitfires. Since its renaming in 2013, the venue remains a premier destination for cricket fans, hosting events such as the Canterbury Cricket Week—the world’s oldest cricket festival—and international fixtures including England Women ODIs and IT20s. Whether you’re a local supporter or visiting for a match, we’ve put together practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your day.
Located at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3NZ, the ground blends traditional cricket heritage with modern accessibility features added in 2023. Read on for seating, parking, transport and recommended nearby hotels and dining options to enhance your visit.
Note: The ground was renamed The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in 2013. As of Jan 1, 2026, naming rights by Shepherd Neame have ended, but the venue remains a beloved Canterbury staple for cricket fans. For the latest event details, ticketing and seating information, secure your seats early with our trusted network of partners.
Seating at The Spitfire Ground is primarily general allocation, with upper-tier access in premium stands such as the Frank Woolley Stand Upper and the Chiesman Pavilion limited to Members or ticket holders. An accessible viewing platform was introduced in 2023 to ensure great sightlines for all spectators.
We’ve got you with practical planning tips, easy ticket access, and trusted local partners for hotels and dining near the venue. Enjoy the match and make your Canterbury visit seamless.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3NZ.
- Venue type: Outdoor cricket stadium and home ground of Kent County Cricket Club (Kent Spitfires).
- Seating/chart: General allocation seating; upper tiers of premium stands (Frank Woolley Stand Upper, Chiesman Pavilion) are Members-only or ticketed; accessible viewing platform added in 2023.
- Parking/Transit: No on-site public parking; nearest Park & Ride is New Dover Road; Canterbury East (≈1 mile) and Canterbury West (≈1.5 miles) are the nearest train stations; local buses serve the ground.
- Nearby hotels: Several Canterbury hotels nearby (e.g., Best Western Abbots Barton, YHA Canterbury) and other city-center options.
- Notable events: Canterbury Cricket Week (world’s oldest cricket festival) and international fixtures such as England Women ODIs/IT20s hosted at the ground.
- Renaming: Ground renamed The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in 2013; Shepherd Neame relinquished naming rights effective Jan 1, 2026.