Archdeacon Meadow, Cricket ground in Gloucester, England
Archdeacon Meadow is a cricket ground in Gloucester featuring multiple well-maintained pitches used primarily by the King's School for local and regional matches. The facility has parking facilities and professionally maintained pitches used for competitive matches and training sessions during the season.
The ground began hosting Gloucestershire County Cricket Club's first XI matches in 1993 and has since become a key venue for county cricket. This role has established the pitch as a recognized setting for significant cricket competitions.
The ground hosts county championship matches and local club games that sustain the cricket traditions of the area. Visitors experience competitions at different levels here, from youth teams to established players.
Visitors should come in spring and summer when the season is active and matches happen regularly. The parking facilities and accessible location make it easy to visit the ground.
The ground has been the setting for remarkably high scoring totals, with a county team scoring 695 runs in a single match against strong opposition. This performance shows the quality of the pitches and the strength of teams playing here.
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