2024 World Cricket Festival - Harrogate

Remember the days when we had a ball on (and off) the cricket pitch? Playing the game we love alongside the best of mates and sharing all the good times afterwards? With Golden Oldies you can relive those glory days in Harrogate. 

CELEBRATING CRICKET SINCE 1981 Golden Oldies began life in 1981 with the idea of getting 35+ year olds back on the pitch. The Golden Oldies family has been crossing the globe ever since, and our next celebration is the Golden Oldies World Cricket Festival 2024 in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

GET A TEAM TOGETHER AND GET BACK ON TOUR Sow the seed. Put your team together and join in the fun and festivities alongside fellow Golden Oldies from around the world! You’ll play matches in the spirit of Golden Oldies in the grade that best suits your team. You’ll have the chance to re-live all the action in Harrogate’s many hospitality sites. And you’ll have time to explore the sights, sounds and stunning surroundings of Yorkshire.

HARROGATE Harrogate is a beautiful Victorian Spa town located in the heart of Yorkshire. Its thriving streets invite you to enjoy its boutique shopping and savour its many high-quality eateries, including the famous Bettys Tea Rooms. It is surrounded by stunning countryside and many places of historical interest, such as Spofforth Castle and The Valley Gardens.

NIDDERDALE AMATUER CRICKET LEAGUE Local Festival Director, Sir Thomas Ingilby has gathered support from the many clubs of the Nidderdale Amatuer Cricket League. They are delighted to make their beautiful, character filled grounds and clubhouses available for Golden Oldies Cricketers

WHO CAN PLAY? Men 35 years and over and women 30 years and over. Some of our Golden Oldies are over 80, so you’re never too old! 

WHAT ARE THE LAWS? Golden Oldies has modified laws for select grades. This ensures a match that is enjoyable and safe for everyone! 

WHAT ARE THE GRADES? Men’s teams can choose to play in one of five grades best suited to their age, ability and fitness. These include Over 35 Presidents Grade (full Cricket laws), then Over 40, Over 50, Over 60 and Over 70. 

HOW DO I ORGANISE THE ACCOMMODATION? We’ve made it simple by creating a range of event packages that include 7-nights accommodation, tickets to the social functions and a Festival welcome pack. 

CAN YOU ARRANGE OUR PRE OR POST FESTIVAL TOURS? YES - Vena Tour can help arrange games throughout the UK and then organise your European holiday.