Each year the spectacle of nine local teams playing Victorian Cricket takes place on the Butts in Alton. Men and women folk dress up in period costume and compete in a Victorian style cricket match played with authentic bat, ball and stumps.

The charity contest is one of the highlights of the Alton summer. The Alton Town Mayor traditionally bowls the first ball of the day and then the teams slug it out in a limited overs league competition.

The two highest scoring teams then play in the final. The rules require at least one lady in the team and all team members must be dressed in a Victorian style The old fashioned cricket day attracts visitors from all over the county.

Side shows, stalls, children rides and a bouncy castle as well as various food and drinks stalls, all add to the enjoyment of the day.

We are very pleased to announce the charity the tournament is being played for this year is St. Michael's Hospice in Basingstoke. For more information about them, please visit the charity page.