Welcome to Wimbledon
The cut and thrust of the fastest sport in the world, coupled with the
luxurious surroundings of the finest purpose built venue in South
London – you’ve just got to come greyhound racing at Wimbledon Stadium.
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| Address: |
Plough Lane
Wimbledon
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| Post Code: |
SW17 0BL
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| General Manager: | Keith Hallinan |
| Racing Manager: |
Gary Matthews
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| Telephone Enquiries: |
Reception – 0208 946 8000.
Racing Office 0870 300 5209/5211.
Bookings: 0870 840 8905
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| Email Addresses: |
wmreserve@gralimited.co.uk
wimbledon.racingoffice@virgin.net
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| Website: |
www.lovethedogs.co.uk/wimbledon/theexperience.aspx
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| Directions: |
By Rail: Haydons Road (Thameslink) or Earlsfield (from Waterloo -
Southwest Trains). All stations are a short cab ride to the stadium.
Buses from both stations are available.
By Tube: Tooting Broadway (Northern Line), Wimbledon station
(District Line), both stations are short drive from us and Wimbledon
Station has a black cab rank outside.
By Bus: Bus routes: 44, 77, 270, 156 pass the junction at the top
of Alexandra Road and Haydons Road. The stadium is a short walk from
the bus stop. Bus route 493 stops outside the main Stadium entrance.
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| Race Days: |
Friday & Saturday evenings (occasional Tuesdays. See track websites for details), doors open 6.30pm, first race 7.30pm.
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| Admission Prices: |
Adults: £6. 12-17 year olds: £3. Under 11s: free
Prices change for Derby Night.
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| Crowd Capacity: |
3,100
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| Parking Capacity: |
500
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| Restaurant Facilities: |
Grandstand Restaurant. From £30.00pp 3-course meal, dependent on night and package. All Restaurant packages include reserved table for the evening and superb views of the track with at table waiter and tote betting services. Please see track websites lovethedogs.co.uk or contact Booking on 0870 840 8905 for more details on the different packages, (PRICES CHANGE FOR DERBY FINAL)
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| Six Pack Details: |
The Sic Pack and Hen & Stag are group packages (minimum numbers apply & over 18's only) Please see track website lovethedogs.co.uk or contact Bookings on 0870 840 8905 for more details on the group packages.
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| Snack Facilities: |
The Trackside Food to go (Fast Food) and Trackside Bar are located on the ground floor and Grandstand Bar is located on the first floor with tote betting areas located on both the ground and first floors.
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| Distances Raced: |
273m, 273mH, 480m, 480mH, 480, 687, 687H, 894m
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| Track Circumference: |
412m
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| Run to First Bend: |
TBC
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| Track Records: |
273m: Jimmy Lollie (World Class- Droopys Kara) 15.85 29 May 2010
480m: Razldazl Jayfkay (Kinloch Brae - Razldazl Pearl ) 28.08 05 May 2012
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| Hare Type: |
Swaffham
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| Major Open Events: |
Racing Post Juvenile
Springbok
Greyhound Derby
Puppy Derby
Grand National
William Hill St Leger
William Hill Oaks
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