Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

One of England's oldest cricket grounds, Trent Bridge has been hosting matches since 1838 and sits right on the edge of Nottingham city centre. It's home to Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, and on match days the atmosphere is genuinely electric - the roar when a wicket falls is something else entirely.

You can watch county cricket throughout the summer season, and if you're lucky enough to catch an international fixture, the ground fills with proper cricket devotees. The thing about Trent Bridge is it's intimate compared to some grounds - you're close enough to see the players' faces, hear the crack of the bat clearly. On quieter days between matches, the ground does tours if you want to walk the boundary, see the pavilion, get a sense of the place's history without the match-day chaos.

Families with kids who actually enjoy cricket will have a whale of a time, especially on county match days when there's less intensity than Test cricket. The ground itself is walkable and accessible, though you'll want to book tickets in advance for major games. Bring a picnic if allowed - sitting with a thermos watching play unfold over an afternoon is quintessentially English.

If you're staying at any of the nearby sites like Holme Pierrepont Campsite or the Caravan Park just down the road, Trent Bridge makes an excellent half or full day out during cricket season. The Nottingham location means you're close to the city centre for food and pubs afterwards too.