Seat Unique Riverside — Attraction in England

Nice Cricket Ground.

Durham's acceptance into first-class cricket in 1991 was made conditional on the building of a new Test match-standard cricket ground.2[4] Work began on the new ground at the Riverside in a location overlooked by Lumley Castle in 1990, with development continuing in phases. Work on the outfield and playing surface began in 1993. In its first three seasons in the County Championship, the Club played in a variety of locations around the county, but the Riverside ground was pronounced ready for cricket in time for the 1995 season, even though many of the buildings were still temporary or unfinished. The ground hosted its first game, Durham vs. Warwickshire, on 18 May 1995.[5]

Other facilities at the ground continued being built over subsequent years, and the club's Don Robson Pavilion was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1996. The full ground capacity, including permanent and temporary...

Durham's acceptance into first-class cricket in 1991 was made conditional on the building of a new Test match-standard cricket ground.2[4] Work began on the new ground at the Riverside in a location overlooked by Lumley Castle in 1990, with development continuing in phases. Work on the outfield and playing surface began in 1993. In its first three seasons in the County Championship, the Club played in a variety of locations around the county, but the Riverside ground was pronounced ready for cricket in time for the 1995 season, even though many of the buildings were still temporary or unfinished. The ground hosted its first game, Durham vs. Warwickshire, on 18 May 1995.[5]

Other facilities at the ground continued being built over subsequent years, and the club's Don Robson Pavilion was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1996. The full ground capacity, including permanent and temporary seating,...

First time at the ground watching Day 2 of the Durham CCC vs Leicestershire CCC County Championship game.

Firstly, the ground is well sign-posted and for this type of game you have no worries about parking which cost a reasonable £4.20 for the day.

Inside the ground, you are greeted by well mannered staff who were very helpful and allowed me to gain entry without any long queues etc

The seating is as expected with a good slope allowing for an unobstructed view of the pitch. The announcer was not annoying and kept his information to the bare minimum.

It is worthwhile bringing earphones so that you can enjoy the commentary from the local BBC station via their sport app. Very informative and some entertaining stories to keep things flowing.

Overall, highly recommended. But bring your own food as the catering...