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.