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About
Nestled between the South Downs and the Sussex coastline, The 1st Central County Ground is home to the oldest professional sports club in the world, Sussex Cricket Club.
Located in central Hove, less than a mile from Brighton train station featuring fast connections from London by train and with ample parking, The 1st Central County Ground is the perfect place to experience a quintessentially British day out at the cricket.
Grab your tickets and soak up the atmosphere, or level up your matchday experience with one of our premium hospitality packages, making your day at the cricket just that little bit more special.
The 1st Central County Ground is also an award-winning conferencing and events venue.
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Guide Prices
Please contact Sussex Cricket for ticket prices.
Facilities
Other
- Additional detailed accessibility information:
- Step-free access to all or most areas: There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.
- Step-free entrance: There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
Catering
- BBQ Food Served
- Catering for groups
- Catering Provided
- Food Shop on site
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
- Restaurant
- Take away food
- Vegetarians catered for
- Vending Facilities
Children & Infants
- Babes in Arms
- Baby changing
- Children’s packs
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Beach / Coast within walking distance
- Beer Garden
- Club house
- Conference facilities
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Licensed for alcohol
- Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
- Live Music
- Marquee Space Available
- Meeting rooms
- Open all year round
- Open on bank holidays
- Prior Booking Recommended
- Public Telephone
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
- Stag and hen parties welcome
- Team / Corporate Activities
GENERAL
- Assistive listening system: There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.
- Changing Places toilet: There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.
- Designated quiet space or room: A designated quiet space or room is available.
- Disability awareness / equality training: Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff.
- Emergency alarm with flashing lights: There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario.
- Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people: Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers.
- Enclosed outdoor area: There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use.
- Fast-track queuing: Fast-track queuing is available for disabled customers.
- Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities: A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available.
- Seating at regular intervals: Seating is available at regular intervals.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas: A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas.
- Wheelchair-accessible viewing area: A wheelchair-accessible viewing area with step-free access is available providing an optimal vantage-point to view performances, presentations or activities.
PARKING
- Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
- Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance: There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
Parking & Transport
- On street parking only
- Railway station within 5 miles
- Railway station within walking distance
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Solo
- Visa
Provider Preferences
- Smoking Areas Available
- Some no smoking areas
RESTAURANT / DINING ROOM / BAR
- Dietary requirements catered for: A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
- Quieter table: A table located in a quieter area is available, where noise is minimised.
- Table service as standard or on request: Table service is available as standard or on request.
- Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.
Room / Unit Features
- Large Screen TV
- Satellite TV
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Information Point
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Please check directly with the venue for dates and times of the matches.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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