Lancashire Cricket Club’s new second home at Farrington which is due to open next year will have one of the country’s innovative indoor cricket domes.
The expanded dome will ensure that cricket in the county can thrive year-round, providing access for both professional and community cricket during the winter months.
The dome will be a key addition to two outdoor cricket pitches, a modern pavilion and outdoor net areas.
Once complete,Farrington will become the Club’s second home after Emirates Old Trafford and help to provide a clear pathway for the next generation of cricket talent progressing through the Red Rose system.>
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, said: “Cricket has a remarkable power to inspire and unite communities all over the world and today we are making sure that more people of all backgrounds have the chance to experience the game.
“These domes will be places where cricket-lovers and newcomers alike can come together to play, get active, make real-life connections and chase sporting dreams.”
