Racecourses · North East England
The Racecourse
In or near City of Durham.
The Racecourse in England North East, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 1.1 km
Getting there & planning your visit
The Racecourse is located in County Durham, with the nearest railway station being Durham, which is 1.1 km away. The postcode for the Racecourse is DH1 3BN. Entry details are not provided, so please check ahead for accessibility options.
About
The Racecourse 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
The Magic Corner is an intimate venue in Durham that offers a unique close-up magic experience created by magician Tom Bolton. With performances designed for small audiences, visitors can enjoy a personal and immersive show that highlights the art of magic through storytelling and sleight of hand.
From the Wikipedia article
The Racecourse is an open area on the River Wear in Durham, England of 11.6 hectares (29 acres) total that has been used as a sports ground since at least 1733. It forms part of Durham University's sports facilities as well as hosting local sports clubs. The Racecourse cricket ground, which has hosted first class matches, has been used since at least 1843, and is the home ground of Durham University's cricket team. The Racecourse also contains squash, tennis and fives courts, rugby, hockey and football pitches, and boathouses. As well as use by Durham University, the Racecourse is known for hosting two annual events, the Durham Regatta and Durham Miners' Gala. With the exception of the riverside path, which is owned by Durham County Council, the Racecourse is owned by Durham University.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Before it was a racecourse, the Racecourse was known as Smelt Haugh or Smiddy Haughs and is thought to have been a smithy for the Prior of Durham. The Durham Miners' Gala (established 1871) has been held annually at the Racecourse since 1872. Durham City Cricket Club continued to play at The Racecourse cricket ground until 1887, when they moved "amid mutterings of discontent" to Green Lane Cricket Ground at the east end of the Racecourse. Horse racing was also stopped by the university at the same time, so from 1888 the ground was solely used by the university. lights the cauldron at the Racecourse from the Olympic torch on day 29 of the relay, 16 June 2012.]] On 16–17 June 2012 the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.7751, -1.5658
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.tomboltonmagic.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7759183 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Racecourse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
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The Magic Corner
Theatres · 0.2 km
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Durham Sunderland Line
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St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Old Shire Hall (University Office)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Racecourse?
- The Racecourse is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3BN), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is The Racecourse?
- The Racecourse in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Racecourse?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3BN.
- How do I get to The Racecourse?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3BN.