[1] In 1963, Gloucestershire played Surrey in the ground's first first-class match.
Gloucestershire played 8 first-class matches at the ground from 1963 to 1968, the last of which saw them play Sussex in the 1968 County Championship.
The first List-A match held there came in the 1969 Player's County League when Gloucestershire played Sussex.
From 1969 to 1975, Gloucestershire played 8 List-A matches there, the last of which saw them play Glamorgan in the 1975 John Player League.
[4][5] The ground is the home venue of Lydney Cricket Club, which has played at the ground since 1949.