Yes — everyone is welcome. League matches and the Winter Cup are free to watch; just come along to Winnston Park (or Chestfield Cricket Club for the fixtures played there). The Evelyn Dance Show and selected showpiece fixtures are ticketed — check the event page.

Not for league cricket or the Winter Cup. The Evelyn Dance Show is ticketed (adults £2, teens £1, under-5s and club members free). Ticketed events are clearly marked on What’s On and the Tickets page.

Winnston Park, 16 Ladyfields, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 7BF — about 1.5 miles from Herne Bay railway station. Some fixtures are played at Chestfield Cricket Club, Grasmere Road, Whitstable CT5 3LX; the fixture page always shows the venue.

Free parking is available at the venue. Please park responsibly, follow steward directions and keep entrances and emergency access routes clear. Blue Badge holders park closest to the gate.

Yes. Herne Bay station has direct Southeastern services from London St Pancras and Victoria via Faversham. The ground is a 25–30 minute level walk or a short taxi ride from the station.

It is a garden ground, so spectator areas are mostly grass, but the route from the car park to the boundary is level, there is a ground-floor accessible toilet, Blue Badge parking by the gate and stewards to assist. Tell us in advance and we will plan for you.

Absolutely — this is a family league. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult, and please keep them alert near the boundary as cricket balls can leave the playing area. Baby-changing is in the ground-floor accessible toilet.

Yes, picnics are welcome — it is a garden ground, so no glass, please, and use the bins provided. Refreshments and match teas may be available during the match, and hot drinks are served pitchside all day at the Winter Cup.

In the main house, including a ground-floor accessible toilet with baby-changing. A steward will point you to them.

The first-aid point is in the main house kitchen. Tell any steward or match official if someone needs help; for life-threatening emergencies call 999.

Yes — official team shirts (£30), shorts (£15), trousers (£30) and the training shirt (£16) are in the online club shop, with a size guide and member prices. Choose delivery or collection at the ground.

Play pauses for heavy rain and lightning and resumes when it is safe. In December frost can delay the first ball, and in a heatwave the schedule may be revised — the 2026 Finals were moved by a day for exactly that reason. Check the live alerts on the day.

The ground opens about two hours before the first ball. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes early, and earlier for the Winter Cup and Finals Day. Dance-show doors open 30 minutes before curtain up.

Herne Bay has seafront hotels, guest houses and B&Bs; Whitstable and Canterbury are 15–20 minutes away. See our Where to Stay guide or contact Visitor Services for suggestions.

Email info@winnfamilyleague.com, call 07423 706028, or use the Contact Visitor Services form on this portal. The league is on Instagram at @winn.familyt20league2025.

Your ticket is emailed as a QR code. Show it on your phone or print it; a steward scans it at the door. Each QR code admits one person once.

The league’s annual December tournament at Winnston Park — in 2026 it runs 20–23 December with six family teams playing a short-format round-robin and up to five matches a day from 9:30, with semi-finals on the final day. Free entry, hot drinks all day, and the Evelyn Dance Show performs on the 21st.

The league’s own dance show, performed at the Winn Family Theatre at Winnston Park. The Winter Cup performance is on 21 December 2026: doors 6:00pm, curtain 6:30pm, 60 minutes including a 15-minute interval.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome around the boundary. Please keep them away from the playing area and the family area, and clean up after them.

Yes — guest Wi-Fi “Winn_Guest” is available around the pavilion.

Yes — matches are streamed live and replayed on WinnTV via the main league website, with ball-by-ball scores on its Live page.

The league runs teams for the whole family and the WFA Academy runs coached workshops for members — complete beginners are welcome. Contact Visitor Services and we will put you in touch with the Association.

Yes — team, event and community sponsorships are available through the Winn Family Association. Email info@winnfamilyleague.com.

League matches are twenty overs a side and last around three hours with a tea interval. The Winter Cup uses a five-over “T5” format — one over per bowler, two points a win, net run rate splits ties — so there are up to five matches a day. The umpires’ word on weather is final.

No. League cricket and the Winter Cup are free and open to all — just come along. Only the Evelyn Dance Show and selected showpiece fixtures are ticketed, and those are clearly marked on What’s On.

The ground opens about two hours before the first ball. League matches usually begin late morning or early afternoon; the Winter Cup runs from 9:30am with up to five short matches a day. The exact start time is on each fixture’s page.

A twenty-over league match lasts around three hours including the tea interval. Winter Cup “T5” matches are five overs a side and much shorter — about 45 minutes each — so you can watch several in a day.

It is a garden ground, so we recommend bringing a folding chair or a picnic blanket. There is some seating near the pavilion, but space around the boundary is mostly grass.

Personal photos and video are welcome. Please be considerate of other visitors and of children, and don’t disrupt play. Any commercial or press filming should be arranged in advance with Visitor Services.

Please don’t smoke or vape in the family area, near children or close to the playing area. Keep well away from others and dispose of anything responsibly.

Yes — groups are very welcome at free league days. For larger groups please let Visitor Services know in advance so we can help with parking and space on the day.

Adults £2, teens £1, and under-5s and club members go free. Tickets are shown on the event page when booking is open.

Free events need no ticket at all. For ticketed events, some allow you to pay at the door — the event page always says whether you can pay on the day or need to book ahead.

Check your spam or junk folder first, and make sure you used the right email address. If it still hasn’t arrived, contact Visitor Services and we’ll resend your QR ticket.

Free events don’t need refunds — simply don’t come if your plans change. For ticketed events, refund arrangements are shown on the event page; if you’re unsure, contact Visitor Services.

Each QR code admits one person once, so please don’t share it. If you need to pass a ticket on, contact Visitor Services and we’ll help.

Not for league cricket or the Winter Cup, which are free for everyone. For the Dance Show, under-5s are free and teens are £1.

Use CT6 7BF for Winnston Park, Herne Bay. Fixtures played at Chestfield Cricket Club use CT5 3LX, Grasmere Road, Whitstable — always check the venue on the fixture page.

Yes. Blue Badge holders can park closest to the gate — just follow the stewards’ directions when you arrive.

Yes — Winnston Park is a short taxi ride or a 25–30 minute level walk from Herne Bay station.

Yes, cycling is a great way to arrive. Please bring a lock and secure your bike considerately, away from gates and access routes.

Both are about 15–20 minutes away by car. Herne Bay itself is on the coast about 1.5 miles from the ground.

Yes — there is a ground-floor accessible toilet in the main house, which also has baby-changing facilities.

Of course. Please let us know in advance through Visitor Services so we can plan the best spot for you and offer any help you need on the day.

Yes, assistance dogs are always welcome throughout the ground, including at indoor events.

The route from the car park to the boundary is level, though spectator areas are mostly grass as it is a garden ground. Tell us before you visit and we’ll make sure everything is ready for you.

Yes — Winnston Park has garden space for children to play, a family area to settle in, and the league runs family cricket days through the season. Children must be supervised at all times.

Yes. The route in from the car park is level; once at the boundary the ground is grass, so allow a little extra time.

Yes — baby-changing is in the ground-floor accessible toilet in the main house.

Yes — refreshments and match teas may be served during matches, and hot drinks are served pitchside all day at the Winter Cup. You’re also welcome to bring your own; please no glass.

Please ask our refreshment team on the day about ingredients. As picnics are welcome, you’re also free to bring exactly what suits you — just no glass, please.

Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own soft drinks and a picnic. Please use no glass and take your litter home or use the bins provided.

No, there’s no cash machine at the ground. Ticketed items can be paid by card, but it’s worth bringing a little cash for small purchases on the day.

The Winter Cup is in December, so wrap up warm with layers, a waterproof and sturdy footwear for grass. Hot drinks are served all day to keep you going.

Venue and theatre enquiries are handled by the Winn Family Association. Contact Visitor Services and we’ll put you in touch.

Follow the stewards from the car park to the boundary. The main house has the toilets, first aid and refreshments; a steward will point you to whatever you need.

The online club shop has a size guide on each item to help you choose. If you’re between sizes or unsure, contact Visitor Services before ordering.

Yes — at checkout you can choose delivery or collection at the ground, whichever is easier for you.

Yes, member prices are shown in the shop alongside the standard price. Sign in to see and use your member pricing.

Yes — selected matches are streamed live and replayed on WinnTV through the main league website, so you can follow along even if you can’t be there.

Ball-by-ball live scores are on the main website’s Live page, and the stadium screen at the ground shows the score during play.

No — an account is completely optional. You can create a free Visitor Portal account to keep your tickets and bookings in one place, but you never need one to watch free cricket.

Choose Log in, then Register, and sign up with your email. It’s free, and it lets you keep tickets, bookings and favourites together.

Ask any steward on the day, or contact Visitor Services. Found items are kept safely at the main house, so let us know what you’ve lost and we’ll check.

Tell the nearest steward or match official straight away. The first-aid point is in the main house kitchen, and for anything life-threatening call 999.

Please stay alert near the boundary and keep children close, as a cricket ball can leave the playing area at speed. Stewards will help you find a safe spot to watch from.

Play is suspended for lightning and heavy rain. Please move away from open ground, follow the announcements and wait for the all-clear before returning to the boundary.

Check the live alerts at the top of the portal home page on the day, and turn on notifications if you have an account. On-the-day changes appear there first.