NEHL - West Turnpike Cricket Ground stood in the area from the 1880s to the 20s or 30s. It appears to be first used by Benwell Hills CC, who had been operating between from at least 1886, when a match is documented against Delaval Institute. They had gained considerable popularity as they also had a 2nds team. Benwell CC used the site also in the 1910s as part of the Tyneside Senior League. A match is reported on in the Jarrow Express between Benwell and Wallsend.

The ground consisted of 3 buildings on its eastern side - a pavilion angled facing south west, a longer rectangular building with a benchmark and a small southernmost shed. They were demolished soon after, as they do not appear on aerial imagery from the 1940s.