The Cricket Club
Located in the South Eastern corner of the Common, Henfield Cricket Club is one of the oldest in the world. The earliest reference dates back to 4th June 1719 in the diary of Thomas Marchant of Hurstpierpoint. In 1764, The Sussex Weekly Advertiser also notes a match on Henfield Common against Arundel, and in 1771 Henfield played Lewes in the first home-and-away fixture.
The club is now part of the Sussex Cricket League, with three men’s divisions, one women’s and a Colts children’s club to ensure the village’s cricketing history continues into the future. For more information, visit the history pages of Henfield Cricket Club.
Hidden Henfield aims to bring you some of the highlights from a trip to Henfield. You’ll find suggestions for fantastic walks, alongside historical facts about the sites you can see, as well as information on how to explore the countryside, places to eat and where to stay.
Whether you plan to pop by for a few hours or stay for the weekend, you’ll find inspiration in this unique location.
Hidden Henfield
c/o Henfield Community Partnership
Henfield Parish Office
Coopers Way
Henfield
West Sussex
BN5 9DB
This Website, Green Wayfarer posts in and around Henfield and Visitor Information screen located in Village Care Henfield High Street have been funded by Central Sussex LEADER Local Action Group.
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