Stadiums · North East England
Newcastle Stadium
In or near Wallsend.
Newcastle Stadium in England North East, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chillingham Road · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newcastle Stadium, you can take a train to Chillingham Road station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for the stadium is NE6 2XJ. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance for any fees or accessibility options.
About
Newcastle Stadium is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
Official information
Newcastle Greyhound Stadium is the premier venue for greyhound racing in the north of England. Visitors can enjoy fast-paced races and various hospitality packages, making it a great spot for social gatherings and celebrations.
From the Wikipedia article
Newcastle Stadium is a greyhound racing and former motorcycle speedway stadium, located on The Fossway, Byker, Newcastle. Racing at the stadium takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The circumference of the greyhound track is 415 metres. From 1929 until mid-2022, speedway racing took place at the stadium. The stadium used to be known as Brough Park until it changed its name to Newcastle Stadium and is now owned by the Arena Racing Company.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 1927 an area of land in Byker was selected for a new greyhound stadium. The site had previously been a racecourse for trotting, that had been laid out 1899 and a football team called Newcastle City had played on the site from 1912 to 1914. The stadium plot had previously contained garden allotments and the north section of the football ground. The stadium was constructed just south of the Fossway, east of Tunstall Avenue and west of the large garden allotments that ran alongside Roman Way. The transfer of the lease to the Greyhound Racing Association was arranged in June 1927. The resident kennels were constructed right next to the Fossway and sat directly on the route of Hadrian's Wall.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9779, -1.5650
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE6 2XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Established
- 1928
- Nearest railway station
- Chillingham Road — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday 11.09-14.14, Wednesday 14.29-17.56, Thursday 18.37-21.46, Friday 14.36-18.02, Saturday 14.28-18.00; Free admission Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Official site
- www.newcastle-greyhounds.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7017481 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newcastle Stadium (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Milecastle 2
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Walker Gate
Villages · 0.6 km
Odeon Byker
Theatres · 0.7 km
Chillingham Road
Other places · 0.7 km
Walkergate
Heritage railway stations · 0.8 km
Welbeck Cinema
Theatres · 0.8 km
Anarchy Brew Co.
Breweries · 0.9 km
Byker Wall
Other places · 0.9 km
Walker
Other places · 1.0 km
Byker
Heritage railway stations · 1.0 km
Heaton Electric Palace
Theatres · 1.0 km
South Heaton
Other places · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Milecastle 2
Milecastle 2 in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3📷 4Other places · North East England
Chillingham Road
Chillingham Road in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Walkergate
Walkergate in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Newcastle Stadium
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Rivers Hotel
Rivers Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Hotel du Vin
Hotel du Vin — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
North Eastern YWCA Hostel
North Eastern YWCA Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
Hostels · North East England
Kabannas Newcastle
Kabannas Newcastle — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Exchange Buildings
Exchange Buildings — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Cluny
The Cluny in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Albert Public House
The Albert Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
The Crown Posada
Newcastle's Quayside Victorian pub, with William Morris stained glass.
📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Cilantro
Cilantro — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Sambuca
Sambuca — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Theatre Royal Lounge And Restaurant; The Royal Public House
Theatre Royal Lounge And Restaurant; The Royal Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5Stadiums · North East England
The Darlington Arena
The Darlington Arena — football stadium in Darlington, England.
📷 3Stadiums · North East England
West Auckland Town F.C.
West Auckland Town F.C. in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Stadiums · North East England
Blackwell Meadows
Blackwell Meadows in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stadiums · North East England
Stokesley Sports Club F.C.
Stokesley Sports Club F.C. in England North East, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newcastle Stadium?
- Newcastle Stadium is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE6 2XJ), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Newcastle Stadium?
- Newcastle Stadium in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newcastle Stadium?
- The nearest railway station is Chillingham Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE6 2XJ.
- When was Newcastle Stadium built?
- Built or established in 1928.
- Who owns Newcastle Stadium?
- Newcastle Stadium is owned by Arena Racing Company.
- How do I get to Newcastle Stadium?
- The nearest railway station is Chillingham Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE6 2XJ.