Largest cricket lesson Guinness World Record at Lord's

The event, organised by the children’s cricket charity Chance to Shine, marked the cause’s 20th anniversary in unforgettable style.

In total, 943 children from schools across the country took part in a mass coaching session on the outfield - all led by a single coach - smashing the previous record of 645 participants set in 2022.

Pupils from 35 schools, including 20 from Winnington Park, travelled to London for the spectacular experience.

Zoomed in on some of the schoolchildren who were part of the historic sporting moment (Image: Ed Telling) Zoomed in on some of the schoolchildren who were part of the historic sporting moment (Image: Ed Telling) Zoomed in on some of the schoolchildren who were part of the historic sporting moment (Image: Ed Telling)

Winnington Park Primary School head teacher Rob Cole said: “We were honoured to be selected to represent the north west at Chance to Shine’s 20th year celebration event.

"We took 20 of our pupils who really enjoy and are enthusiastic about cricket.

"They were proud to be part of the world's biggest cricket lesson at Lord’s.

“The children had a wonderful day playing on the outfield, travelling to London and back, and received lots of compliments about their behaviour.

“Thank you to our staff, the school’s been a School Games Mark Platinum Award holder for two years, meaning we have really high levels of physical activity participation in different school sports thanks to our work with the Vale Royle Schools Sport Partnership.

“We are keen to continue our links with Chance to Shine and to promote physical activity in sporting schools.

“So we are very proud of our children."

The record attempt was supported by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and forms part of a wider mission to inspire more children through the power of sport.

Special guest Jodie Ounsley, better known as ‘Fury’ from Gladiators, delighted the children by ringing the historic Lord’s bell to officially start the lesson.

Ounsley said: "Sport can have a huge impact on young people, and days like this bring children together to learn new skills, communicate, and make friends. These memories last a lifetime."