The Spitfire Ground,
St Lawrence, Canterbury
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NZ
01227 456 886
We strongly advise that all Members and spectators travelling to the ground make use of public transport.
The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is located approximately a mile from the historic Cathedral City Centre of Canterbury.
Please see below details on train, bus and Park & Ride services for The Spitfire Ground:
- New Dover Road Park & Ride
Situated approximately a 10–15 minute walk or a short bus journey from the ground, parking is available at New Dover Road Park & Ride, operated by Canterbury City Council:
Park & Ride information [via Canterbury City Council]
Additional Park & Ride services are in place for Kent Cricket matches this year.
- By rail
Canterbury East – 1 mile
Canterbury West – 1.5 miles
Plan your journey [via National Rail enquiries]
Alternatively, click “Get Directions” on the Map at the top of this page to navigate from any station.
- By bus
The ground is serviced by local bus stops heading in & out of Canterbury city centre, with National Express coach services stopping at Canterbury bus station:
Plan your journey [via Stagecoach East Kent]
Plan your journey [via National Express]
- By bicycle
Bicycles are permitted inside The Spitfire Ground, but must be locked and stored at the owner’s risk
Bicycle locking provision is located outside the Ames-Levett Indoor School
- By car
Plan your journey [via theaa.com]
Alternatively, click “Get Directions” on the Map in this page to navigate your journey.
On match days, there is no one-off parking at the ground for spectators, however, there are limited accessible/Blue Badge parking spaces held in reserve at a daily rate of £15 per day – this must be booked in advance via members@kentcricket.co.uk or 01227 456 886 (Opt 1)
Latest traffic and travel updates via Club Partners, KMFM, are available here
Check the latest updates on Operation Brock, which affects the M20, here
Should you wish to stay over in the Canterbury area when enjoying Kent Cricket matches live, overnight stays are available at:
Hampton by Hilton Canterbury (0.9 miles)
Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central (1 mile)
ABode Canterbury (1.1 miles)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Alternative accommodation is also available in the City of Canterbury:
Canterbury Accommodation [via Visit Canterbury]
View The Spitfire Ground map .pdf
The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is a cashless venue. The Kent Cricket Shop, ticket sales, and food & beverage payments at all outlets are conducted without cash during matches.
The Ames-Levett Indoor School is the winter training base for the professional staff and has been designed to cater for players of all abilities and other sports.
Free parking is available at the ground except on First XI matchdays.
The excellent facility includes five cricket nets and indoor sports facilities.
The Ames Levett Indoor School has very limited availability.
Bookings & Enquiries
- Getting around The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence
View accessibility guide [via AccessAble]
- The Frank Woolley Stand
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- The Chiesman Pavilion
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- The Colin Cowdrey Stand
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- The Les Ames Stand
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- The Underwood/Knott Stand
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The Kent Cricket Shop is located at the Ground floor of the Colin Cowdrey Stand selling Kent Cricket merchandise, replica kits & cricket equipment. On match days, the shop will be open from gates open until the close of play.
The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is a cashless venue. The Kent Cricket Shop, ticket sales, and food & beverage payments at all outlets are conducted without cash during matches.
Merchandise is also available online here:
View accessibility guide [via AccessAble]
This season, comprehensive tours of all of The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence will take place – revealing the history and mystery of the place that Kent Cricket has called home for around 180 years.
Led by experienced & knowledgeable guides, you will visit parts that other spectators cannot always reach, and learn about the people, events & trees that have made our home so famous & well-loved.
Tours begin at 13:00 on match days, and at 11:00 on non-match days, costing £10 for adults & £5 for under-16s. Each tour will last around 60 – 90 minutes.
For full details of dates and how to buy your tickets, please use the button below:
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The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, situated in the heart of Canterbury, is one of Kent’s leading conference and events venues.
