Cheltenham Cricket Festival

Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2011 will once again be taking to the green pitches of Cheltenham College for a fortnight of Gloucestershire County cricket.

Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2011 promises to provide a fortnight of first class cricket once again this summer, with Cheltenham College inundated with fans from across Gloucestershire and beyond when the gates are open for the first festival match.

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has been playing in Cheltenham for over 135 years, and during the last century the festival has gone from strength-to-strength – now dubbed one of the most successful cricket festivals in the world, attracting thousands of spectators.

There are five fixtures scheduled during the fortnight of anticipated cricket in Cheltenham this year, including:

From 11am on Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 July 2011, Gloucestershire will be playing in the LV= County Cricket Championship match against Kent.

From 1.45pm on Sunday 24 July 2011, Gloucestershire will be playing in the one-day CB40 match against Nottinghamshire.

From 1.45pm on Tuesday 26 July 2011, Gloucestershire will be playing in the one-day CB40 match against Essex.

From 11am on Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 July 2011, Gloucestershire will be playing in the LV= County Cricket Championship match against Surrey.

While from 1.45pm on Sunday 31 July 2011, Gloucestershire will be playing in the one-day CB40 match against Lancashire.

As well as watching the world class cricket on the pitch, younger generations of cricketers can also try their skill in the C&G Game Zone – an area set aside for youngsters to play cricket, get coaching, as well as take part in competitions.

Whether you are an avid fan or a first timer, the Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2011 is a magnificent opportunity to see some spectacular cricket – and hopefully catch a bit of sunshine – in Gloucestershire.