County Ground, Exeter

Name: County Ground
Address: Exeter, United Kingdom

#82 among attractions in Exeter

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The County Ground is a cricket ground in Exeter, Devon. The earliest recorded match on the ground was in 1889 between the Gentlemen of Devon and Somerset. In 1902, Devon played their first Minor Counties Championship match on the ground, which was against Wiltshire. From 1902 to 1987, the ground played host to 148 Minor Counties Championship matches and a single MCCA Knockout Trophy match between Devon and Oxfordshire in 1984. The ground hosted its first Minor Counties match in 23 years in May 2010, when Devon played Wales Minor Counties. ()

Coordinates: 50°43'60"N, 3°31'46"W

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St James'Exeter United Kingdom

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County Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Princesshay, Devon County War Memorial, Redvers Buller.

0.6 miS
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Specialty museum
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Exeter, England, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) is a beacon of culture and history that beckons tourists and locals alike. This renowned institution is not just a museum; it's a journey through time and space, offering a window into the...
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princesshay, Exeter
16 min walk • Princesshay is a shopping precinct in the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It was built in the early 1950s to replace buildings that had been severely damaged in the World War II Baedeker Blitz.
0.7 miS
Memorial
Devon County War Memorial, Exeter
19 min walk • The Devon County War Memorial is a First World War memorial, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and situated on Cathedral Green in Exeter, the county town of Devon, in the south west of England. It is one of fifteen War Crosses designed by Lutyens with similar characteristics, and one of two to serve as a civic memorial in a city.
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Redvers Buller, Exeter
13 min walk • An equestrian statue of General Sir Redvers Buller stands at the junction of Hele Road and New North Road, close to Exeter College, Exeter, between St David's Church, Exeter and Bury Meadow Park.
0.8 miSE
50°43'36"N • 3°30'51"W
Clifton Hill Golf Driving Range, Exeter
21 min walk • Golf
0.5 miS
Memorial
Exeter War Memorial, Exeter
13 min walk • Exeter War Memorial, also known as The Northernhay War Memorial is a war memorial in Northernhay Gardens in the city of Exeter, Devon. Designed by John Angel, it was erected by public subscription in 1923 and cost over £6,000.
0.6 miS
Church
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
17 min walk • St Stephen's Church is a small church in the centre of Exeter. It has a Saxon crypt but the first mention of the church is in the Domesday Book. Its location was formerly opposite the medieval guildhall. In July 2012 it reopened following a major renovation which cost £1.5 million.
0.5 miS
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Rougemont Castle, Exeter
14 min walk • Rougemont Castle, also known as Exeter Castle, is the historic castle of the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It was built into the northern corner of the Roman city walls starting in or shortly after the year 1068, following Exeter's rebellion against William the Conqueror.
0.5 miS
Garden, Park
Northernhay Gardens, Exeter
12 min walk • Northernhay Gardens are located in Exeter, Devon, England, on the northern side of Rougemont Castle. They are the oldest public open space in England, being originally laid out in 1612 as a pleasure walk for Exeter residents.
0.7 miS
Church
St Martin's Church, Exeter
18 min walk • St Martin's Church in Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, England was built in the 15th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is now a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
0.7 miS
Vernacular architecture, Architecture, City hall
Guildhall, Exeter
18 min walk • Exeter Guildhall on the High Street of Exeter, Devon, England has been the centre of civic government for the city for at least 600 years. Much of the fabric of the building is medieval, though the elaborate frontage was added in the 1590s and the interior was extensively restored in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to County Ground?

Nearby attractions include Bill Douglas Centre, Exeter (6 min walk), Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity, Exeter (6 min walk), Richard Beaumont Longbrook salon, Exeter (8 min walk), University of Exeter, Exeter (8 min walk).

How to get to County Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to County Ground:

Bus

Lower St Germans Road • Lines: F2, U (5 min walk)
Hoopern Lane • Lines: F2, U (6 min walk)

Train

St James' Park (9 min walk)
Exeter Central (12 min walk)