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By Daryn Potgieter, a cricketer living with Parkinson's. Last checked 6 October 2026.
Short answer: walking cricket is cricket with no running and a softer ball. Some sessions are set up especially for people with Parkinson's, and some let you play standing or seated.
Yorkshire Cricket Foundation puts it simply: "There is no running allowed and it is played with a softer ball." Yorkshire Cricket Foundation
Durham Cricket says you walk to score your runs. Durham Cricket In Surrey, walking cricket is aimed mainly at people aged 50 and over. Surrey Cricket Foundation
Times and prices can change. Always check the listing or contact the organiser before you go.
Search Parkinson's UK's local support finder, or ask your county cricket foundation about walking cricket. If there's no Parkinson's session, a general walking cricket group can be a good start. Talk to your care team before you begin.
Cricket with no running and a softer ball. You walk to score your runs.
Yes. We found Parkinson's sessions in Gateshead, Hebburn and Derby (checked October 2026). Check the listing before you go, as details can change.
Some sessions allow it. The Gateshead session says you can take part standing or sitting, and the Derby sessions can be adapted for seated players.
Batting Against Parkinson's: twelve hours in the nets, Saturday 20 February 2027, PowerPlay RH1, Redhill. All ages and abilities welcome.
This page shares lived experience and published information. It is not medical advice. Talk to your GP, consultant or Parkinson's nurse about your own care.