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Welcome to Newcastle
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| Address: |
The Fossway
Byker
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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| Post Code: |
NE6 2XJ
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| General Manager: | Ian Walton |
| Racing Manager: |
Ian Hillis
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| Telephone Enquiries: |
0191 210 5300
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| Email Addresses: |
newcastledogs@williamhill.co.uk
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| Website: |
www.newcastledogs.com
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| Directions: |
Travelling from the South
On the A1M go past Washington Services and then fork left onto the
A1 Newcastle, take the first slip road and follow A167 to Gateshead.
Then follow signs for Tyne Bridge. Turn left onto the Tyne Bridge, take
the 2nd slip road, sign-posted A193 Wallsend (taking the third exit).
After approximately 1 mile you cross Byker Bridge, once over the bridge
follow A193 for about half a mile and at the next roundabout take A187
sign-posted Wallsend to traffic lights. Keep in right hand lane and
Newcastle Greyhound Stadium is approximately 350 yards on the right
hand side behind Benfield Motors
Travelling from the North
Coming in on the A1 South take the A167 sign-posted Newcastle upon
Tyne. When you get onto the Central Motorway in Newcastle take the A193
sign-posted Wallsend. After approximately 1 mile you cross Byker
Bridge, once over the bridge follow A193 for about half a mile and at
the next roundabout take A187 sign-posted Wallsend to traffic lights.
Keep in right hand lane and Newcastle Greyhound Track is approximately
350 yards on the right hand side behind Benfield Motors
Rail: Main line Newcastle station. Metro to Chillingham, then five minute walk or taxi from station.
Newcastle Greyhound Stadium
The Fossway
Byker
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 2XJ
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| Race Days: |
Tuesday (1st race 6.28pm), Thursday(6.38pm) and Saturday(7.39pm). Wednesday(11.11am) and Saturday (2.24pm) (BAGS).
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| Admission Prices: |
Under 18's - Free entry
Tuesdays and Thursdays £10pp
Saturday restaurant £20pp
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| Crowd Capacity: |
1,100
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| Corporate Facilities: |
We have various packages that can be tailored to your business requirements. Please contact reception for further details.
William Hill Banqueting suite for up to 200
Pedigree suite for up to 100
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| Restaurant Facilities: |
Tuesday and Thursday £12 per person
Includes entrance, programme welcome drink and 3 course meal
Saturday £22.50
Same as above but with disco entrance until 12.30am
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| Six Pack Details: |
£10 pp. Please call stadium for details
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| Snack Facilities: |
Upstairs bar area and downstairs bar areas. Please note the snack bar closes at 10pm.
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| Distances Raced: |
290m , 640m, 670m, 706m,
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| Track Circumference: |
415 metres.
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| Run to First Bend: |
80 metres (480m) 25 metres (640m)
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| Track Records: |
290m - Target Brett - 16.78 - 09/10/2010
670m - Welton Arthur - 40.55 - 29/09/2012
706m - Fortune Jim - 40.84 - 19/09/2006
895 - Flying Winner - 55.93 - 12/11/2008
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| Hare Type: |
GT Hare System
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| Major Open Events: |
All England Cup - 17th October
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