Cricket in Petworth Park has a history dating back to the early 1800’s, with 5 recorded first class matches in the 1840’s when Petworth Cricket Club was briefly a major team.
The pitch moved from in front of the main house and for decades Petworth Park Cricket Club played in the beautiful current position overlooking the South Downs.
In recent years the club saw a decline in players and matches, until eventually the club ceased to exist altogether.