Askern Greyhound Stadium

#7555 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Askern Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing stadium in Selby Road, Askern, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. ()

Opened: 1939 (85 years ago)Coordinates: 53°37'30"N, 1°9'16"W

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Askern Greyhound Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Doncaster Greyhound Stadium, Brodsworth Hall, St Oswald's Church, Mary Towneley Loop.

5.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Dog track
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5.8 miSW
Museum, Historical place, Garden
Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster
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5 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Oswald's Church
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6.3 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mary Towneley Loop, Knottingley
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1 miW
Church
St Mary Magdalene
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6.1 miSE
Park
Sandall Park, Doncaster
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4.8 miS
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Highfields Lake, Doncaster
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3.2 miW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Barnsdale, Doncaster
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6.3 miSE
53°32'39"N • 1°4'54"W
Go Bounce Extreme Trampoline Park, Doncaster
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4.8 miS
Forts and castles
Hangthwaite Castle, Doncaster
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5.3 miS
Museum, Military museum
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