Barby Cricket Club

Cricket season at Barby, near Daventry, pulls in a proper mix of serious club players and families who fancy a lazy afternoon on the grass. The club has that genuine local feel - genuine in the way that means the tea bar knows everyone's name and the pitch itself is well-maintained without any unnecessary fuss. You'll find yourself watching anything from league matches to friendlies, depending on when you pitch up, and the atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between competitive and welcoming. Spectating is free, naturally, though buying a pint or a sandwich keeps things ticking over. Allow a couple of hours if you're settling in for a match, though popping over for an hour works just fine if you're passing through. Summer weekends are the thing here - midweek evenings can be quieter. The real draw for holiday visitors is proximity. EWE Glamping sits just over 2 miles away, making Barby Cricket Club a genuine option for evening entertainment without hauling yourself far from base camp. It's the sort of place that appeals more to adults keen on cricket than to kids, unless you've got young players yourself. Families might find an hour or two pleasant enough on a sunny day, but don't expect the children to be riveted by proceedings. Serious cricket enthusiasts, though, will appreciate the chance to catch league cricket in action away from the county circuit noise - proper community sport.