Swindon Stadium
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| Full name | Swindon Greyhound Stadium or The Abbey Greyhound Stadium |
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| Location | Blunsdon, Swindon, England |
| Capacity | 2,000 [1] |
| Field size | 452m [2] |
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| Built | 1949 |
| Expanded | 2007 |
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Swindon Stadium, also known as The Abbey Greyhound Stadium, is a greyhound racing & speedway track located in Blunsdon, Swindon, England.[3] The stadium is home to the Swindon Robins, who play in the Elite League. Matinée races take place on Monday and Friday with evening race meetings on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Future Plans
In 2016 it is anticipated that Swindon Stadium will be demolished, and that greyhound racing will move to a new site. The current plot of land the stadium is situated on is expected to become a new housing development, while the new Abbey Stadium will consist of new facilities for the Swindon Robins' riders. The new stadium is expected to cost in the price range of £5 million and will continue to preview greyhound racing. The plans were released on the 13 June 2007.
References
- ↑ http://ukgreyhoundracing.com/swindon-greyhound-stadium
- ↑ http://ukgreyhoundracing.com/swindon-greyhound-stadium
- ↑ "Track Search". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
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Coordinates: 51°36′28″N 1°47′32″W / 51.60776°N 1.79227°W