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Though it does not have quite the same kudos as Lord's, The Kia Oval (known so because of a sponsorship deal, but usually referred to simply as The Oval) is in many ways just as pleasant to watch a day's cricket. Test matches against the West Indies and teams from the Indian subcontinent are particularly atmospheric, with south London's large ethnic minority populations turning out in force to support their heroes. The Oval is often the venue of the last Test match of the English summer and has played host to many famous finishes to a series, not least England's historic final day Ashes win in 2005. It is also the home of Surrey County Cricket Club and supports a busy programme of fixtures throughout the summer. Believe it or not, but The Oval was first a football ground before giving away to cricket - and the first ever FA Cup Final was played there back in 1872. As such, The Oval is one of two sports ground (Bramall Lane in Sheffield being the other) to have staged both England Football and Cricket internationals, as well as FA Cup Finals. The 23,500-capacity stadium also holds an exhibition match for Australian Rules Football in October each year - and in 2005 drew a record Aussie Rules crowd of 18,884.The Kia Oval Cricket Ground images
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30 John Islip Street, SW1P | 20 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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106 - 110 Belgrave Rd, SW1V | 26 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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Alternative Spectator Sport nearest The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
The Brit Insurance Oval, Kennington, Kennington, London SE11 | At The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
St. John's Wood, St John's Wood, London NW8 | 4 miles from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Stevenage Road, SW6 | 4.6 miles from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Leisure > Activities
33, Vanbrugh Court, Wincott St, Lambeth, London SE11 | 15 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Leisure > Extreme Sports
Queen Mother Sports Centre, Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria, London SW1V | 31 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
This friendly, professional diving club based in Central London has been running for 30 years, and is now based at the Queen Mother Sports centre which ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 32 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 31st January 2012 to 25th February 2012 - Various Times
White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Road, SE11 | 9 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
Half Door Theatre Company presents Ayn Rand's 1930s courtroom drama in which the audience members act as jury in a case involving a murdered financier....More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Thursday 16th February and Thursday 23rd February 2012 - 8pm-2am
Barcode Vauxhall, Railway Arch 69 Goding Street, SE11 | 10 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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Renaissance Rooms, Opposite Arch 8 Arches, Miles Street, SW8 | 11 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
138 Kennington Park Road, Kennington, London SE11 | 9 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, Westminster, London SW1P | 24 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its four ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
211 Stockwell Road, Brixton, London SW9 | 28 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
155 Vauxhall Street, Kennington, London SE11 | 5 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P | 18 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
Overlooking the River Thames, Tate Britain was originally founded through the philanthropy of the sugar magnate Sir Henry Tate. The Tate legacy now encompasses three other ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Lambeth Palace Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 20 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
Situated in the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, adjacent to Lambeth Palace on the banks of the River Thames, the Garden Museum provides an insight into ...More
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
Brunswick House, 30 Wandsworth Road, Vauxhall, Battersea, London SW8 | 12 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
Architectural salvage produces the most gloriously mismatched collection of pieces, all housed in this disused church. Stock changes constantly; look for anything from stuffed animals to ...More
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 28 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
27 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 29 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
Greensmiths combines an excellent butcher's (The Ginger Pig), artisan baker's (The Old Post Office Bakery) and Covent Garden Market greengrocer's (Solstice) under one roof - all ...More
Restaurants near The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
64 Fentiman Road, Kennington, London SW8 | 5 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
The Fentiman Arms is a special pub in Lambeth a cricket ball's throw way from The Oval. They have a lovely wild garden out the back, ...More
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
44 Brixton Road, Stockwell, London SW9 | 6 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Restaurants > Central European restaurants
152 Old South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London SW8 | 10 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1.9 miles from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1.9 miles from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 23 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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Leisure near The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
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33, Vanbrugh Court, Wincott St, Lambeth, London SE11 | 15 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
336 Kennington Park Road, Kennington, London SE11 | 3 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
64 Fentiman Road, Kennington, London SW8 | 5 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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177 South Lambeth Road, SW8 | 13 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Nightlife > Bars
340 Kennington Road, Kennington, London SE11 | 7 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
39 Parry Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth, London SW8 | 9 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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Unit 5 Farrell Court, Elephant Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE17 | 24 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P | 18 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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30 John Islip Street, Westminster, London SW1P | 21 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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Lambeth Road, Southwark, London SE1 | 22 minutes from The Kia Oval Cricket Ground
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