Steel goes up as Lancashire Cricket’s new pavilion at Farington cricket centre takes shape

The Farington pavilion steel starting to take shape behind county councillor Aidy Riggott and project manager Peter Harrison

The pavilion at Lancashire’s new state-of-the-art cricket ground has begun to take shape.

Steel work has started to go up at the Farington cricket facility.

Work has been continuing on the pavilion since the pitch and natural turf section of the training area was handed over to Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Cricket in November last year.

Sourced from Lancashire-based Leach Steel the pavilion is part of the second home for Lancashire Cricket which is due to see its first match action in 2026.

Work began in November 2023 on the new facility which will have a capacity of 5,000.

Cabinet member for economic development and growth, county councillor Aidy Riggott, said: The start of steel work marks a major step forward in the construction of the Farington cricket facility.

“This project is a testament to our commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure in Lancashire and supporting wellbeing,

“We are excited to see the progress and look forward to the positive impact this facility will have on our community.”

A new aerial image of the Farington site — An aerial image of the Farington site

Foundations work for the new pavilion took place during January and Lancashire Cricket say they remain on track to complete the new ground in time for the 2026 cricket season.

Paul Allott from Lancashire Cricket said: “Everybody at the Club is excited to see the Farington Project take its next step, as the steel work for the pavilion begins in between both ovals.

“It has been incredible to see the site transform from farmers’ fields, into two top-quality cricket ovals and practice facilities and now the pavilion’s construction will mark one of the final steps in the building of Lancashire’s Cricket second home.”

“We remain on track, and look forward, to welcoming Members and supporters to Farington during the 2026 season.”

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