Sports provision
at Alconbury Weald
As Alconbury Weald grows, additional sports provision will include:
- Indoor courts and sports activities in the refurbished hangars in Heritage Park
- Outdoor pitches in Prestley country park
- The secondary school sports facilities will include a hockey pitch – with community access out of school hours subject to an agreement with the school.
- And the main Sports Hub – which is the topic of this consultation
Alconbury Weald
Sports Hub
Alconbury Weald Sports Hub will provide high-quality, inclusive sports facilities that promote health, wellbeing and community engagement.
At its heart, the Hub will provide the main outdoor pitches for the development, with a focus on grass football pitches for people of all ages and skills levels, as well as an artificial pitch. It will aim to foster participation in team and individual sports, support player development and community involvement in sport.
Work has been ongoing to explore whether rugby pitches would be included, as a future home for Huntingdon Rugby Club, but this has not yet been finalised.
Alongside the sports space, the Hub will include important community space both for booking events and activities and for other health and wellbeing related organisations at the heart of the growing new community of Alconbury Weald.
Clubhouse
A two-storey clubhouse is currently being investigated in collaboration with architects and this consultation will help shape its design. The building is expected to offer a range of facilities, including:
- changing rooms – compliant with sporting body requirements
- toilets
- storage space
- café
- office area
- bar and kitchen
- balconies with views over the pitches
+ over 250 car parking spaces and cycle parking.
As well as sporting events, the clubhouse could also be hired by community groups for a range of activities and by residents for private functions and celebrations.
Indicative image of clubhouse
Sports pitches
Within the planning approach for Alconbury Weald the requirement for pitches is based on feedback from local clubs and sporting governing bodies, and then agreed by the local authority. This process considers current under provision in the local area, projected needs of future residents, and a review of popular trends in sporting usage.
The current proposal for football includes:
- Two 11 v 11 football pitches
- An 11 v 11 artificial grass pitch
- Two 5 v 5 football pitches
Additional space is currently set aside for potential rugby uses or for other sports.
Please use the comments box at the end of this page to let us know your views on both the proposed sports pitches layout and thoughts on other uses within the Hub area.
Potential layout of sports pitches
Will the pitches have lighting?
Some of the pitches will be designed to have lighting. These will be located away from residential areas and designed to focus on specific pitch areas.
Who will deliver the Sports Hub?
Urban&Civic, in its role as master developer, will oversee the design, planning and delivery of the new Sports Hub at Alconbury Weald. It is being supported by Living Sport, a local charity focussed on improving lives and communities by helping people to be more active.
Who will run the facilities at the Sports Hub?
We are in discussion with a couple of potential operators, who will manage the pitches and clubhouse facilities. Subject to further discussions and detailed business plans, an appointment is likely to be made in late 2027/early 2028.
Getting involved in sports at the Hub
Other sporting opportunities at Alconbury Weald
The pitches coming forward in the new Sports Hub will provide opportunities for team sports at Alconbury Weald.
We also have a range of fitness groups and sports clubs already active at Alconbury Weald, including pilates, yoga, walking, running, tennis, netball, table tennis and cricket.
Next steps
- Summer 2025: Finalise plans
- Autumn 2025: Submit planning application
- 2026: Ground preparation, install drainage, prepare pitches and start building clubhouse
- Late 2027/early 2028: clubhouse and artificial grass pitch available for use
- 2029: Grass pitches available for use
To keep up to date with progress on the Sports Hub, as well as other news around the development, sign up for the Alconbury Weald e-News.
If you have any queries or would like to find out more about local sports clubs, please email info@alconbury-weald.co.uk
Your comments
Please let us know your thoughts on our emerging plans for the Sports Hub and other sporting provision you would like to see at Alconbury Weald as the development grows.