Where is the Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville?
Cadbury Recreation Grounds is at Bournville Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2LP. It is also near Linden Road and The Bourn.
In brief
The Men's Recreation Grounds was developed in front of the Cadbury chocolate factory in 1896. Now the Bournville Cricket Ground with Bournville Sports Crown Green Bowling Club. The grounds are used throughout the year for cricket, football, hockey and bowls. The Cricket Pavilion was built in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII.
Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (July 2019). Photography by Daniel Sturley
The Cadbury Recreation Grounds - history
The Men's Recreation Grounds was laid out in 1896, on a site between Linden Road, Bournville Lane and The Bourn (the brook that gives it's name to Bournville).
Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (April 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown
The half-timbered pavilion was built by the Firm in 1902 in commemoration of the coronation of King Edward VII.
Cadbury Factory and Cricket Pavilion from the Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (April 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown
The ground is used throughout the year for cricket. football, hockey and bowls.
Football at the Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (October 2011). Photography by Elliott Brown
Many county games have been played upon it, and each summer it plays host to the popular Bournville Festival.
Cricket at the Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (August 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown
The Girls Grounds are situated on the opposite side of Bournville Lane from the pavilion.
Cadbury World plaque on The Recreation Grounds (May 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown
Surrounded by trees are beautiful landscaped gardens with a pagoda and ornamental lily pond.
Mowing the lawn at the Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (May 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown
For many years the two grounds were linked by an attractive wooden bridge over Bournville Lane.
Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (April 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown
This unique setting and the preservation wherever possible of natural features in and around the site, did much during the 1920's and 1950's to help promote the Bournville Works as The Factory in a Garden.
Daffodils at the Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (April 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown
The Recreation Ground in winter
It can snow in Bournville, any time between November and April.
Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (December 2020). Photography by Elliott Brown
The recreation grounds do look pretty in the snow, even when it's supposed to be early Spring!
Cadbury Recreation Grounds, Bournville (March 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
Contact details
Bournville Cricket Club
The Club House
The Recreation Ground
Bournville Lane
Bournville
Birmingham
B30 1LA
Bournville Sports Crown Green Bowls Club
Linden Road
Bournville
Birmingham
B30 1LA