Burnmoor Cricket Club: Teams, Junior Cricket, Tennis and Venue Hire
Burnmoor Cricket Club is a community sports club at The Village Ground, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6HQ, playing in the North East Premier League. It runs four senior teams and a junior section from age 5 up to Under 19s, plus four tennis courts and a function room with in-house catering. It suits families looking for a junior cricket pathway, senior players wanting NEPL-level cricket, tennis players after grass and hard courts, and anyone seeking a local venue for a wedding, christening, baby shower or birthday.
Cricket at Burnmoor
The club describes itself as a vibrant and inclusive community club competing in the North East Premier League, and its 2025 season heading notes an NEPL Champions title.
Senior cricket
- Four senior teams, including a 1st XI and 2nd XI
- Competition includes the North East Premier League Premier Division and NEPL T20
- Open to players of all ages and abilities, per the club's own description
Junior cricket pathway
| Group | Entry point |
|---|---|
| All Stars | From age 5 |
| Under 7s | School year 2 |
| Under 9s | School years 3 & 4 |
| Under 13s, 15s, 18s, 19s | Older junior age groups |
Both girls' and boys' cricket are offered, so a young player can start at All Stars level and progress through the age groups without changing club.
Tennis at Burnmoor
Alongside cricket, the club has a tennis community and four well-maintained courts:
- One hard court
- Three grass courts
The club states these cater to players of all levels, from experienced players to newcomers. Grass courts are seasonal by nature, so if you specifically want grass, it is worth confirming availability before travelling.
Function room, restaurant and bar
The clubhouse at The Village Ground is marketed as a venue for weddings, baby showers, christenings and birthday parties, with the club citing its charm, character and scenic surroundings.
- Function room hire: flexible layout that can be tailored to your event
- Catering: pre-made packages or a bespoke menu designed with the club
- The Middle Stump: the club's in-house restaurant, for casual meals or more formal dining
- Sports Bar: a light, airy bar with cricket memorabilia on display, including recent achievements
Getting involved
The club's own pages describe the cricket section, tennis courts and venue hire, but the supplied material does not include membership prices, subscription details, contact addresses or an online joining form. To move forward:
- Decide your route in — junior cricket (All Stars or an age group), senior cricket, tennis, or event hire.
- Check the club website, burnmoorcc.org.uk, for current contact details and any sign-up or booking information.
- For juniors, ask which age group matches your child's school year, since the club maps groups to school years rather than birthdays alone.
- For events, ask about function room availability, catering package options and whether you can design a bespoke menu.
Quick reference
- Location: The Village Ground, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6HQ
- League: North East Premier League (Premier Division, plus NEPL T20)
- Senior teams: Four
- Junior range: All Stars (age 5) to Under 19s, girls and boys
- Tennis: Four courts — one hard, three grass
- Food and drink: The Middle Stump restaurant and the Sports Bar
- Events: Function room hire with in-house catering, including bespoke menus
Prices, opening hours and booking procedures are not covered in the available club information, so confirm these directly with the club before making plans.