Cricket Centre in Leyland, Lancashire
Our upcoming indoor cricket facility is based in Leyland, Lancashire. It’s ideally situated, just a short drive from Preston and easily accessible from local areas.
Develop structured recreational programmes
- Weekly coaching sessions for children, young people, and adults
- Outreach initiatives will target schools, community centres, underrepresented groups, and low-income communities to encourage wider participation.
- Mixed-ability leagues and community tournaments
- Women’s Only sessions
- Table Cricket
Inclusive Cricket Programmes
Regular cricket sessions, leagues, tournaments, and adaptive coaching for all ages and abilities, creating opportunities for everyone to play, develop skills, and enjoy the game in an inclusive environment.
Youth Mentoring & Development
Holiday programmes, mentoring, and partnerships with local Family Hubs provide accessible opportunities for young people, supporting personal growth, confidence, wellbeing, and positive community engagement.
Education & Future Pathways
Workshops on healthy nutrition, hydration, and life skills, alongside ECB qualifications, coaching courses, volunteering, and employment pathways to help participants build brighter futures.
School Partnerships
- Free taster sessions for primary and secondary schools.
- Work in partnership with local schools to deliver inclusive cricket programmes
- Provide in-school, after-school, and holiday cricket sessions
- Support pupils of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including disadvantaged children
- Promote physical activity, teamwork, confidence, and wellbeing
- Create clear pathways from school cricket into community and academy participation
- Assist schools in engaging pupils who may be less active or lack access to sport
Environmental and community projects
- Programmes delivered at community centres, youth clubs, and disability support groups.
- Partnerships with organisations working with refugees, ethnic-minority communities, and deprived neighbourhoods.
- Community outreach and wellbeing initiatives e.g. Mental Health Awareness.
- Invite qualified nutritionists and health professionals to deliver talks and workshops.
- Invite finance professionals to educate children and young people about money management to help young people to understand responsible spending and planning.
Fully Accessible Facility
We’re designing our academy with accessibility at its core as we feel that everyone should be confident and comfortable when visiting us. The new centre will include:
- Six-lane indoor cricket nets
- Two lanes with an additional run-ups for bowlers.
- Versatile netting to open up more lanes if needed
- DuraTuft 12mm carpet surface with 6mm shock pad system, making quality surfaces accessible to both batsmen and bowlers.
- Bola Bowling Machines for both adults and children
Modern Facilities
- Men’s and women’s changing rooms with lockers
- Showers and accessible washrooms
- Multi-use community and coaching meeting rooms
- Step-free access throughout
- Wide doorways
- Wheelchair-friendly layout
We also provide ample on-site parking, including dedicated disabled spaces. Your safety matters to us. Our space will be open to all, from juniors to local clubs, schools, and social players.
