Chalvington & Ripe Cricket Club

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Chalvington w Ripe Cricket Club: Birthplace of Gentlemen's Game

We founded the world's first Cricket Club in the field behind the Yew Tree in 1762 – and today, Chalvington with Ripe Cricket Club is still going strong.

W.G. Grace, the world's most famous, hirsute cricketer, waddled between these hallowed wickets.

Put on a straw boater, let the tonic fizz over your gin, and watch the local heroes do battle with leather and willow.

W.G. Grace batting Watching a match on the village cricket pitch
The Yew Tree Inn & Acreage sign Chalvington village sign