High Heworth Lane

Felling Cricket Club is proud to call High Heworth Lane our home. Located in High Heworth, Gateshead, the ground offers one of the best views of cricket for spectators in the area, providing a welcoming and family-friendly environment for players, supporters, and visitors alike. With well-maintained pitches and modern facilities, High Heworth Lane is more than just a cricket ground — it’s the hub of our club and a place where the community comes together to enjoy the game.

Facilities

High Heworth Lane boasts a range of modern, refurbished facilities to enhance the playing and spectator experience:

  • Changing Facilities – Fully refurbished ahead of the 2026 season

  • Electronic Scoreboard

  • Large Decking Area – Ideal for spectators to enjoy the game in comfort and take in the views.

  • Artificial Batting Nets – Two fully refurbished lanes perfect for practice and training.

Memorable Matches

High Heworth Lane has hosted a number of high-profile matches over the years:

  • John Wright Testimonial – A match against New Zealand international John Wright’s Derbyshire team.

  • Tyneside Senior League vs Australian Old Collegians (1980) – An exhibition game featuring the touring Australian side.

  • Arnie Sidebottom & Madan Lal Testimonial Match (1988) – Madan Lal’s Indian All Stars, including Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar, and Ashok Malhotra, faced a near full-strength Yorkshire CCC team in a joint benefit for both legends. The game attracted around 2,000 spectators. Highlights included Kapil Dev’s whirlwind 58 off 25 balls and Yorkshire’s Jim Love scoring 89 and Andrew Hudson 61 to secure victory with two overs to spare.

  • Durham 2nd XI Games (1992–1997) – The ground hosted six Durham 2nd XI matches over this period.

Location

Felling Cricket Club

High Heworth Lane, Gateshead

NE10 9XD