Stadiums · South West England
Poole Stadium
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Poole Stadium — venue and speedway track in Poole, Dorset in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Poole · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Poole Stadium, the nearest railway station is Poole, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BH15 2AB. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance for accessibility and any potential fees.
About
Poole Stadium is a stadium in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "venue and speedway track in Poole, Dorset in England". Coordinates: 50.7229°, -1.9821°.
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Official information
Poole Stadium is a venue that hosts greyhound racing and is home to the Poole Pirates Elite Speedway Team. Visitors can enjoy racing events throughout the year, along with dining options at the on-site restaurant and bars.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Poole Stadium is a speedway and former greyhound racing venue located in the town centre of Poole, Dorset in England. The stadium is owned by the Borough of Poole. It was built in the early 1930s in an attempt to provide a source of entertainment to the residents of Poole during the Great Depression. It is also often referred to as Wimborne Road, which is a road that runs adjacent to the stadium. During weekdays, the stadium's large car park is used to provide parking for Poole Hospital's park and ride scheme. On 22 September 2020 the permanent closure of greyhound racing at the site was announced.
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Background
History
Greyhound racing was introduced to the stadium in 1960 after the Southampton Greyhound Stadium owners Charlie Knott Sr. & Charlie Knott Jr. initiated plans to construct a track around the football pitch and speedway track. Charlie Jr. The venue underwent considerable change with a grandstand and terracing being introduced on both sides of the stadium. On 8 May 1961 the opening meeting took place with the Mayor of Poole Alderman Bill Cole conducting the opening ceremony. There was an eight race card featuring five dogs in each race set up around a 380-yard circuit. The first ever winner was 'Count on Chippelgaun' a 5-1 shot in a time of 29.7 secs. The Racing Manager was aptly named D.J Poole…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7229, -1.9821
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Phone
- 01202 677 449
- Nearest railway station
- Poole — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday; doors open at various times depending on the event.
- Official site
- poolegreyhounds.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7228626 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Poole Stadium (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Poole Stadium.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poole Stadium?
- Poole Stadium is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 2AB), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Poole Stadium?
- Poole Stadium — venue and speedway track in Poole, Dorset in England.
- How do I get to Poole Stadium?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 2AB.
- Is Poole Stadium a protected site?
- Yes — Poole Stadium is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Poole Stadium?
- The nearest railway station is Poole, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 2AB.