About New Farnley Cricket Club

Introduction

New Farnley Cricket Club is one of Yorkshire’s most established and respected cricket clubs, proudly representing West Leeds and the wider Yorkshire cricket community. With a history spanning more than 70 years, the club has developed from its local roots into a successful and ambitious cricket organisation, providing opportunities for senior players, junior cricketers and supporters across Leeds and Bradford.

Competing in the Bradford Premier League, one of the most competitive cricket leagues in the country, New Farnley Cricket Club continues to combine a proud tradition of competitive cricket with a strong commitment to grassroots development, community involvement and producing the next generation of players.

Whether you are looking to play cricket in Leeds, join a local cricket club, support Bradford Premier League cricket, or discover more about Yorkshire club cricket, New Farnley Cricket Club remains at the heart of cricket in West Yorkshire.

The Early Years: New Farnley Cricket Club in the 1950s

New Farnley Cricket Club was established in 1952 with the aim of creating a community cricket club where local players could enjoy competitive cricket and represent the Farnley area.

Like many successful Yorkshire cricket clubs, New Farnley’s foundations were built through the dedication of volunteers, players and supporters who gave their time to develop the club both on and off the pitch.

From these early beginnings, the club quickly established itself as an important part of the local sporting community, creating a legacy that continues today.

Our Home: The Barry Jackson Ground

The Barry Jackson Ground is the home of New Farnley Cricket Club and provides the perfect setting for cricket in West Leeds.

Over the years, the ground has developed into a modern cricket facility capable of hosting senior league cricket, junior fixtures, training sessions and community events.

The ground remains a place where generations of cricketers have learned the game, competed, and created memories with teammates, families and supporters.

Our Journey Through Yorkshire Cricket

New Farnley’s journey through Yorkshire cricket has been built on ambition, commitment and a desire to compete at the highest level of club cricket.

Through the dedication of players, coaches and volunteers, the club has progressed through the leagues and established itself as a respected name within Yorkshire cricket.

The club’s success has been driven by a strong team culture, player development and a commitment to maintaining high standards both on and off the field.

Bradford Premier League Cricket

New Farnley Cricket Club competes in the Bradford Premier League, one of the leading competitions in Yorkshire and a recognised standard of excellence in amateur cricket.

The league brings together some of the strongest cricket clubs across West Yorkshire, providing challenging and competitive fixtures throughout the season.

Our participation in the Bradford Premier League reflects the club’s ambition and commitment to competing against the best while continuing to develop talented players from our junior pathway.

Developing Future Generations of Cricketers

A key part of New Farnley Cricket Club’s identity is developing young players and providing a pathway from junior cricket into senior cricket.

Our junior section welcomes boys and girls of all abilities, helping young cricketers learn the game, develop their skills and enjoy being part of a team.

Many players who begin their cricket journey at New Farnley continue through the club’s pathway into senior cricket, helping build the future of the club.

A Community Cricket Club in Leeds

While success on the pitch is important, New Farnley Cricket Club has always been about more than cricket.

The club provides a welcoming environment for players, families, volunteers and supporters from across Leeds, Bradford and West Yorkshire.

Through cricket, social events and community involvement, New Farnley continues to play an important role in bringing people together.

The Future of New Farnley Cricket Club

With a proud history behind us and exciting ambitions ahead, New Farnley Cricket Club continues to look towards the future.

We remain committed to:

• competing at the highest level of Yorkshire club cricket
• developing junior players
• supporting local talent
• providing opportunities for cricketers of all ages
• maintaining our place as one of Leeds’ leading cricket clubs

Whether you are a player, supporter, sponsor or cricket fan, we welcome you to be part of the ongoing story of New Farnley Cricket Club.