Northampton Greyhound Stadium
British greyhound racing venue
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Northampton Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing and speedway stadium located on what was South Bridge Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands (modern day New South Bridge Road).[1]
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| Location | South Bridge Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°13′51″N 0°53′28″W |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1928 |
| Closed | 1964 |
Location
The stadium was constructed on the north side of South Bridge Road, on the south bank of the River Nene and on the west side of the Bedford and Northampton branch railway line.[2]
Greyhound racing
The opening meeting was held on 7 April 1928 and the racing was independent (not affiliated to the sports governing body, the National Greyhound Racing Club).[3][4]
The stadium was run by the Northampton Greyhound Racing Association and racing was held every Thursday and Saturday. A narrowboat was pulled across the South Quay of the River Nene to ferry people to the stadium.[5]