Burnmoor Cricket Club at Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6HQ: Cricket, Tennis and Venue Hire
DH4 6HQ is the postcode for The Village Ground, home of Burnmoor Cricket Club — a community sports club in Houghton-le-Spring that combines North East Premier League (NEPL) cricket with junior pathways, tennis courts, a restaurant, a sports bar and a function room available for hire. It suits you if you want to play or watch cricket locally, get a child into the sport from age 5, play tennis, or book a venue for a private event. The club describes itself as vibrant and inclusive, and its first XI were NEPL Champions in 2025.
What is at DH4 6HQ
The Village Ground is the club's base and hosts more than cricket. On the same site you'll find:
- Four senior cricket teams and a full junior section
- A tennis community using four courts — one hard court and three grass courts
- The Middle Stump, the club's in-house restaurant
- A Sports Bar with cricket memorabilia on display, including recent achievements
- A function room available for hire
Because everything sits at one address, a single visit can cover a match, a meal and a look at the venue for an event.
Cricket at Burnmoor
Senior cricket
The club fields four senior teams and plays in the North East Premier League, with the first XI competing in the Premier Division. The club also references NEPL T20 cricket. If you're an adult player looking for competitive club cricket in the Houghton-le-Spring area, this is the level to expect.
Junior cricket and the age pathway
The junior section is unusually broad, running from pre-school through to late teens:
| 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 age groups |
Cricket is offered for both girls and boys, so a child can start at 5 and progress through the age groups without changing club. Coaching is part of the offer, which matters if you're choosing a club for a beginner rather than an experienced junior.
Tennis at the same ground
Alongside cricket, the club has four well-maintained courts: one hard court and three grass courts. The club says these cater to players of all levels and that both experienced players and newcomers are welcome to play at their own pace. Grass courts are seasonal by nature, so if playing on grass specifically matters to you, ask about availability when you enquire.
Venue hire for weddings and parties
The club markets its function room for weddings, baby showers, christenings and birthday parties. Two features are worth noting if you're comparing venues:
- Flexible layout — the room can be tailored to suit your event, and the club says a range of options is available to customise the space.
- In-house catering — you can choose a pre-made catering package or work with the club to design a bespoke menu.
The clubhouse character and the scenic surroundings of The Village Ground are the setting; the club positions this as a memorable location for celebrations.
Food and drink on site
- The Middle Stump — the club's in-house restaurant, described as suitable for a casual meal or a more formal dining experience, with a menu for families and friends.
- Sports Bar — a light, airy space with cricket memorabilia on display, including the club's most recent achievements.
This means an event or a match day can include catering without leaving the ground.
How to get involved or book
The club's website (burnmoorcc.org.uk) is the starting point for both joining and venue enquiries. When you make contact, these are the questions that will get you a usable answer:
- For junior cricket: which age group your child falls into, when the relevant sessions run, and what the All Stars programme involves for a 5-year-old.
- For senior cricket: how to attend pre-season or training, and what standard the four senior teams play at.
- For tennis: how court access works and when the grass courts are in play.
- For venue hire: available dates, what the function room layout options are, and whether you want a pre-made catering package or a bespoke menu.
- For the restaurant and bar: opening times, since these aren't stated in the club's published information.
The club's published material doesn't list prices, membership fees or booking costs, so treat any figures as something to confirm directly rather than assume.