Sports Pitches
If you would like to hire a sports pitch please click here, to log-in or register as a user. To book a pitch please select “book it” from the options on the left hand side.
The sites are also available for a range of other activites such as fitness training and American football. For more information, please call 01962 848 405 or email us at sbookings@winchester.gov.uk
The outdoor tennis courts and 3G pitch at River Park can now be hired from Winchester City Council. Please follow the link to find out about our pay and play sessions and annual tennis memberships. There are also opportunities to sign up to tennis coaching and an externally organised small sided football league (pdf, 107kb).
Approximate season dates:
Football: 1 September - 30 March
Cricket: 20 April - 30 September*
Rugby: 1 September - 30 March
Pitches are not available to book outside of their respective season.
*Cricket available until 30 September at North Walls Pitch 1 only. All other locations until 31 August.
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River Park Tennis Courts & 3G Pitch
Gordon Road, Winchester SO23 7DD See this on a map
Directions: Turn into Gordon Road and follow the road until you reach River Park Leisure Centre. The pitches are situated to the left of the Centre.
Pitches Available
- 4 x outdoor tennis courts
- 1 x 3G Pitch (to be configured as 2 x 5-a-side or 1 x larger pitch)
- Floodlights
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Garrison Ground
Bar End Road, Winchester SO23 9NP See this on a map
Directions: Continue along Bar End Road. At the mini roundabout, turn right if approaching from the South or left if approaching from the North. The gates to the Garrison Ground are straight ahead.
Pitches Available
- 1 11-a-side pitch
Changing Facilities
There are no changing rooms for the Garrison Ground. There are 4 sets of changing rooms, in close proximity, available on the King George V site and these can be booked online.
Car Parking
No car parking is available on site. Parking for the pitches or changing facilities is available at the Barfield and St Catherine’s Park & Rides, as well as Chesil Street car park. Please do not attempt to park at the stadium as clamping is in operation.
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King George V
Milland Road, Bar End, Winchester SO23 0QA See this on a map
Directions: Turn into Milland Road. The entrance to King George V playing field is straight ahead at the end of Milland Road. Follow the track onto the playing fields.
Pitches Available
- Football season: 6 adult football pitches, 3 overlaid with 6 mini pitches. One 9-a-side pitch. Changing facilities available on request.
- Cricket season: 2 cricket pitches with changing/pavilion access
Car Parking
Parking available for 20 cars, allocated to team managers, officials and essential users. Other parking is available at the nearby Park and Ride.
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North Walls
Devils Island, Gordon Road, Winchester SO23 7DD See this on a map
Directions: Turn into Gordon Road and follow the road until you reach River Park Leisure Centre. The pitches are situated to the left of the Centre.
Pitches Available
- Rugby season: 1 Senior, 1 Junior and 3 Mini pitches
- Cricket season: 2 cricket pitches with changing/pavilion access
Car Parking
Cars must be parked in specified areas only – no cars are to be parked at North Walls other than in designated car parks. Parking is available at River Park Leisure Centre, Hillier Way and St Peters car park just off Gordon Road.
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Fees and charges
Please see the attachments in the 'Documents' area for the scale of charges and terms and conditions, including insurance, cancellations and general information on the use of the pitches.
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Cancellation
To cancel a booking please click here to log in and select “Appointments and bookings” in the top right hand corner. From here you can review and cancel your booking(s). Please note that you will have to give at least 48 hours before the booking start time or you will not be refunded. The exception is Sunday bookings which must be cancelled by midday on Thursday.