The club begins
Valley End Cricket Club was formed in 1895 by 25 members. After an early search for a ground — including an abandoned plan to use common land — J. A. Tyler made land at Woodlands available to the club.
Valley End Cricket Club
Cricket.
Community.
Since 1895.
A cricket club rooted in Valley End since 1895, built by its members and connected to the community around it.
Our story
From 25 members
to one community.
Woodlands & Valley End
With support from the Leschallas family and generations of local members, the club established lasting roots in Valley End. Its purpose has always reached beyond a scorecard: bringing people together through cricket, volunteering and community life.
Lord’s
In 2008 Valley End reached the National Village Cup Final at Lord’s — a landmark in the club’s history and a proud moment shared across the whole community.
Growing the game
Today the club supports broad participation across six Saturday sides, a thriving junior section and three home pitches, while continuing to invest in facilities and the next generation of players.
Cricket at VECC
Six senior Saturday sides, a connected junior pathway and cricket that meets players where they are.
Explore cricket →Community & clubhouse
The clubhouse is a place to meet, watch, celebrate and belong beyond match day.
Visit the clubhouse →Our grounds
Woodlands Lane Lower is our main pitch, with Woodlands Lane Upper and Windlesham Park completing the club’s home grounds.