Edgbaston

Location Birmingham, UK
Capacity 25,000
Built 1882
Teams Warwickshire, England
Atmosphere
Described by Alec Stewart as up there with Eden Gardens, Englands visits, particularly the Test matches, are well supported. A large local Asian community also turn out in their droves for the visits of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
History
The scene of Brian Laras world record first class score of 501 not out, Edgbaston also hosted Englands epic clash with Australia in the 2005 Ashes, widely considered to be one of the greatest Test matches ever.
Aesthetics
Positive redevelopments have managed to keep the classic English ground ambience with a contemporary twist. The Capacity increase makes it the second biggest cricket ground in the UK.