Kent Cricket partners with Cobham Hall School
Wednesday 8th April 2026
Kent Cricket is delighted to announce a new multi-year partnership with Cobham Hall School near Gravesend, providing all Kent Cricket Talent Pathway players with facilities all-year round.
The independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11–19 has a rich cricketing history. It was formerly the home of Ivo Bligh, Kent Men’s 10th Capped Player and England’s first Ashes-winning Test captain (1882–83). The original Ashes urn was once kept on display in the Old Library and later presented to the MCC by his wife.
Cobham Hall is currently in the process of building new cricket facilities, including new nets for use by both Kent Cricket and cricket clubs & schools in the local area, which will be completed by September this year.
Louis Glynn-Williams, Head of Commercial Operations for the Mill Hill Education Group, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Kent Cricket and opening our new cricket nets at Cobham Hall.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our school, local clubs and the wider community to use the facilities all year round. The nets will provide an excellent environment for coaching and skill development, supporting our girls and boys as they grow and develop in the game.
“This partnership with Kent Cricket will play a key role in growing cricket locally, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy the facilities at Cobham Hall.”
Andy Griffiths, Kent Cricket’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Cobham Hall into the Kent Cricket Family.
“The impressive new facilities in the west of the county will be of great benefit to young talent coming through our Talent Pathway, and will also be an asset for local clubs going forward, ensuring that access to cricket facilities is available to everyone wanting to play and enjoy cricket in the Gravesend area.
“We hope to see the benefits of this new partnership in the future as we look to build on our ‘Produced by Kent’ ethos for our Men’s & Women’s first teams in the coming years.”
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