Sport grounds and pitches
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Bayham Road playing fields
- football pitches - two adult pitches, one 9x9 pitch, and six junior pitches
- stoolball and rounders pitches
- changing room
Cadogan playing fields
- football pitches - two adult pitches
- changing facilities
Hawkenbury recreation ground
- astro turf for five-a-side and hockey
- changing facilities
- cricket pitch - one adult wicket and one junior wicket
- football pitches - one adult pitch, one junior pitch, and one mini pitch
- stoolball and rounders
- tennis courts
Accessed from Hawkenbury Road or Boundary Road.
Hilbert recreation ground
- football pitches - one adult pitch and one junior pitch
- wheeled sports area
- changing facilities
Adjoining Grosvenor recreation ground.
Rusthall playing fields
- football pitches - two adult pitches and one 9v9 pitch
- changing facilities
St Marks playing fields
- cricket pitches - two adult wickets and two junior wickets
- rugby pitches
- changing facilities
Located on the corner of Frant Road and Forest Road.
Pitches are booked through Tunbridge Wells Rugby Football Club or the Borderers Cricket Club.
The Nevill Ground
- cricket pitch - adult and junior pitches
- changing facilities
Home to Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club and Tunbridge Wells Hockey Club.
At times pitches will not be available at short notice due to weather conditions. We will email the hirer directly if the pitches are not available due to weather conditions.
Out of hours contact number: 07743 915713.
Football
To book a football pitch:
Email: parksteam@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Tel: 01892 554031
Football pitches must be booked two days in advance.
Hire cost
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult pitch | £95 |
| Junior pitch | £42 |
| Youth football (11v11) | £49 |
| Minis and training | £74 |
| Children’s football party (including use of pavilion) | £83 |
Pitches
| Pitch | Junior | Senior | Changing facilities |
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| Bayham Road | 
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| Cadogan playing fields | 
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| Hawkenbury recreation ground | | | |
| Hilbert recreation ground | | | |
| Rusthall | | | |
Out of hours contact number: 07743 915713.
Cricket
To book a cricket pitch:
Email: parksteam@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Tel: 01892 554031
Cricket pitches must be booked one week in advance.
Hire cost
| Type | Match cost |
|---|---|
| Adult before 5pm | £105 |
| Adult after 5pm | £101 |
| Youth match (adult wicket) | £50 |
| Junior match | £45 |
Pitches
| Pitch | Junior | Adult | Changing facilities |
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| Hawkenbury recreation ground |
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| St Marks playing field | | | |
Nevill Cricket Ground
To book a cricket pitch:
Email: parksteam@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Tel: 01892 554031
Cricket pitches must be booked one week in advance.
Hire cost
| Type | Cost per match |
|---|---|
| Main All Day | £247 |
| Main All Afternoon | £192 |
| Main After 5pm | £154 |
| Youth cricket (adult wicket) (main and upper) | £50 |
| Juniors (main and upper) | £45 |
| Junior festival (main and upper) | £81 |
| Practice nets | £61 |
| Nevill upper | £115 |
Nevill Pavilion hire cost
| Time | Hire Charge |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | £25 |
| 2 hours | £50 |
| 3 hours | £75 |
| 4 hours | £77 |
| All day (8 hours) | £154 |
Please contact us for more information and to check availability. Once availability is confirmed please complete and return the pavilion hire form.
Astroturf
To book an astroturf pitch:
Email: parksteam@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Tel: 01892 554031
Hire cost
| Hire area | Time | Cost per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Whole area | 9am - 6pm | £80 |
| Whole area | 6pm - 10pm | £130 |
| 2/3 pitch | 9am - 6pm | £65 |
| 2/3 pitch | 6pm - 10pm | £110 |
| 1/3 pitch | 9am - 6pm | £50 |
| 1/3 pitch | 6pm - 10pm | £75 |
Pitches
| Pitch | Astroturf pitch | Changing facilities |
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| Hawkenbury recreation ground |
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Please contact us parksteam@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or call us on 01892 554031 to see what vacant slots are currently available.
Frequently asked questions
What’s included in the price of hire?
Use of changing facilities, showers, nets and corner flags.
How do I pay for the pitch?
One off bookings are payable in advance. Payment can be made over the telephone with a debit or credit card by calling the Parks team. For block bookings of 10 or more matches, you will be sent an invoice every month. Pitch fees are reviewed each year on 1 April. If you require further information please contact the Parks team.
What if there’s a problem with the pitch, changing rooms or equipment?
We will do our best to ensure everything is ready for your match, however, occasionally things go wrong. In this case contact the site representative who will do what they can to assist you. Alternatively contact the out of hours service on 07743 915713.
Who puts up the nets?
The site representative will put up nets and corner flags. They may make other arrangements with individual clubs/teams where clubs are willing to assist.
Who is responsible for cancelling matches?
We carry out pitch inspections 24 hours prior to games being played. If a pitch is deemed unfit for play, the club/team who have booked the pitch will be contacted by email. Match officials may decide to cancel games at short notice due to pitch conditions for health and safety reasons.
How do I know if my match has been cancelled?
Clubs and teams will be contacted by email. Cancellations will also be posted on Twitter, follow us @TWellsCouncil.
If the information you require is not shown above please contact the Parks team.
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