The Upper Pavilion has served as the focal point of cricket at Uppingham since 1923. Many of our OU community will remember long sunny days spent enjoying the beautiful game with the beloved Pavilion providing shelter and refreshments as required! However time has taken its toll and the Pavilion no longer met the needs of the School. In recent years, many commented on the urgent need for improvement.
We are delighted to report that the School has now made the biggest investment in cricket in our lifetime. With guidance from the Uppingham Rovers, the ECB and others, the Upper Pavilion has undergone a major refurbishment to bring it back to its former glory. It is now a refreshed, fit-for-purpose facility that meets the needs of contemporary cricket, within an aesthetic that proudly represents the proud history of the home of cricket at Uppingham.
The new plans enabled a sympathetic renovation of the structure, rethatching the roof and restoring aspects lost over time (such as an accessible balcony, and the centre-mounted clockface once synonymous with the facility) and rejuvenating run-down elements such as wood and paintwork. Internal work included a renovation of the changing and cloakroom facilities and improvements to the kitchen.
There is still the opportunity to sponsor a bench in support of this renovation. To find out more please contact Helen Bradford or follow the link below.
BUILDING PROGRESS AUGUST 2023
