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Subscriptions for 2026
It's subscription time for Brigands and Friends of Broadhalfpenny Down and the good news is that subscription rates have been kept at 2025 levels. Annual playing members' subscriptions are £75, discounted to £15 for youths and full-time students. Match fees are £15 per match or £7 for youths and students, and £7 for T20 matches. Non-playing Members, and Friends, subscriptions are £15 for the year. Please consider setting up a standing-order, paying monthly, or becoming a Life
Brigands CC
Feb 28


Facts and feats at the cradle of cricket
20 reasons why Broadhalfpenny Down remains one of cricket’s most charming stages, where history hangs in the air, and the scorebook reveals a few surprises.
Dave Henderson
Feb 28


Search through the content at Broadhalfpenny Down
With over 400 articles and match reports, thousands of photographs, lots of statistics, and a growing video collection, a new Search...
Brigands CC
Sep 9, 2025


On this day, 1772 and 2022
Tuesday 23 June 1772 was market day in Hambledon, Hampshire and on that day the first designated first-class match was due to take place...
Brigands CC
Jun 23, 2025


Best of British
This week marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a moment to honour the bravery of those who helped bring the Second World War to its...
Dave Henderson
May 12, 2025


The best cricketers make the best patrons
We are lucky to have some cricketing legends as Patrons of Broadhalfpenny Down. They form an important part of the Broadhalfpenny Down...
Brigands CC
Apr 14, 2025


LEGO to create first-ever cricket set based on Broadhalfpenny Down
One of our aims at Broadhalfpenny Down is to bring the story of cricket to new audiences, and we are delighted to announce that LEGO has...
Dave Henderson
Apr 1, 2025


The Cradle of Cricket, Hambledon
In 1908, following the erection of the Monument to the Glory of Cricket, W R Weir published The Cradle of Cricket; a Hambledon Souvenir....
Brigands CC
Feb 15, 2025


Lifetime Achievement
Congratulations to Harry Bates on being presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hampshire Cricket Board for his services to...
Dave Henderson
Nov 3, 2024
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