Western Tour

“Nothing, perhaps, distinguishes the SOA more strikingly from most other clubs than the Western Tour… Some of the most memorable experiences of the season are often from the tour…. Only a small handful of wandering clubs have kept their tour, and whether it will exist for SOA members in its present form in 2033 is anyone’s guess”   A P Lurcock 2008

Pleasingly, thanks to an ever enthusiastic and wonderfully diverse collection of players, officials and families, the tour continues to thrive and goes from strength to strength – we still retain many of the long-standing fixtures and marvellous venues to play cricket that have been mainstays of the tour fixture list for an age – long may it continue as we head towards that centenary year milestone.

Whether you are thinking of returning to Devon again or making the trip down for the first time, we’d love to hear from you and would love to see you down there for a day or week (or two)…

Sidmouth

2023 saw a total of sixty tourists across the two weeks including other halves, families with young children and drop-in spectators - it was a truly marvellous August indeed – let’s make President Phillips’ trip down to the West Country equally memorable!

Bursaries of 50% of accommodation costs and a £10 pd meal allowance are available for under 25s to help with the cost of the tour.

If you’re looking to join the fun, please complete the initial interest link here

2024 Fixtures

Week One

Pre-Booked B&B Accommodation @ The Elizabeth, Sidmouth

 Week Two

Pre-Booked B&B Accommodation @ Cedars Inn, Barnstaple and The Rising Sun, Lynmouth

Many thanks

SOACC Western Tour Committee


All players are welcome to tour; below are quotes from recent younger tourists. :