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New South Wales · Australia
Behind the scenes guided walking tour of the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct - Sydney's home of sport.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Sydney Cricket Ground
Welcome to the Sydney Cricket Ground, or as it is affectionately known worldwide, the SCG. You are standing on one of the most storied sporting venues in the Southern Hemisphere, a place where history is etched into every blade…
Listen in the app2The Members' Pavilion — A Bastion of Tradition
Our tour begins at the Members' Pavilion, the architectural and social heart of the SCG. Built in the late nineteenth century, this building is a classic example of colonial-era sports architecture, characterized by its ornate…
Listen in the app3The Hallowed Turf — Soil and Strategy
Step out onto the edge of the playing field, the 'hallowed turf' itself. The pitch at the SCG is legendary in the cricketing world. …
Listen in the app4The Dressing Rooms — Echoes of Excellence
We now enter the inner sanctum of the SCG: the players' dressing rooms. These rooms are remarkably small, a fact that often surprises visitors given the stature of the athletes who use them. …
Listen in the app5The SCG Museum — A Sporting Archive
The SCG Museum is a treasure trove for any scholar of sport. It houses an extensive collection of memorabilia that spans over a century of sporting history. …
Listen in the app6The Noble and Bradman Stands — Modern Spectacle
Contrast the historic Pavilion with the state-of-the-art Noble and Bradman stands. These structures represent the modern era of the SCG, designed to provide maximum comfort and the best possible views for thousands of spectators. …
Listen in the app7A Multi-Sport Legacy — Beyond the Wicket
While 'Cricket' is in its name, the SCG has a remarkably diverse multi-sport legacy. It has served as the home ground for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL) for decades, and its unique circular shape makes…
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As we conclude our tour of the Sydney Cricket Ground, we hope you leave with a deeper appreciation for this 'cathedral of sport.' The SCG is more than just a collection of stands and a field; it is a living history book, where…
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What is Sydney Cricket Ground?
Sydney Cricket Ground is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New South Wales · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.8910, 151.2250 |
| Last updated |
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