Henlow Stadium

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Henlow Stadium, situated in the heart of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, is a quintessential sporting venue that has garnered a reputation for delivering thrilling greyhound racing experiences. This stadium has long been a hub for enthusiasts of the sport, offering a combination of high-octane races and a welcoming atmosphere for families and groups seeking an engaging night out.

Built with the purpose of providing top-tier racing entertainment, Henlow Stadium boasts a well-maintained track and facilities that ensure the safety and comfort of the greyhounds and spectators alike. The venue is not just a sporting ground; it also serves as a social gathering spot where visitors can enjoy a variety of dining options, ranging from casual bites to more formal dining experiences, all while taking in the excitement of the races.

Throughout the year, Henlow Stadium hosts a multitude of events, including prestigious racing competitions that attract some of the finest greyhounds from across the country. These events are not only significant within the greyhound racing community but also contribute to the local economy by drawing visitors from near and far.

Opened: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 52°0'34"N, 0°18'30"W

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Bedford RdHenlow SG16 6EA EnglandUnited Kingdom

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+44 1462 851850

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Nearby attractions include: Letchworth Town Hall, Church of St Katharine, St Hugh, Church of St George.

4 miSE
City hall
Letchworth Town Hall, Letchworth Garden City
104 min walk • Letchworth Town Hall is a municipal building in Broadway, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Letchworth Urban District Council, is a Grade II listed building.
3 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of St Katharine
76 min walk • The Church of St Katharine of Alexandria is the Church of England parish church for Ickleford in Hertfordshire. It is a Grade I listed building and comes under the Diocese of St Albans.
4.1 miSE
Church
St Hugh, Letchworth Garden City
104 min walk • The Church of St Hugh of Lincoln in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, is a Roman Catholic church founded by the scholar and priest Adrian Fortescue. The first church was consecrated in 1908 and was dedicated to St Hugh of Lincoln while the modern church which replaced it was built in 1963. It comes under the Diocese of Westminster.
4 miE
Church
Church of St George, Letchworth Garden City
102 min walk • St George's Church is an Anglican church of modern design in the Parish of Norton in Letchworth Garden City in Hertfordshire. Opening in 1964 and arrow-shaped with a 120-foot concrete spire, the congregation are seated in a semi-circle facing the altar.
3.6 miE
Church
Church of St Mary, Stotfold
93 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Virgin is the Church of England parish church for Stotfold and nearby Fairfield in Bedfordshire. The church comes under the Diocese of St Albans and is Grade II* listed.
3.3 miNW
Monastery
Chicksands Priory, Shefford
84 min walk • Chicksands Priory is a former monastic house at Chicksands in Bedfordshire.
3.8 miSE
Park
Norton Common, Letchworth Garden City
98 min walk • Norton Common is a 25.7-hectare park and Local Nature Reserve in the centre of Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. It is owned and managed by North Hertfordshire District Council, and the declaring authority is Hertfordshire County Council.
3.8 miE
Watermill
Stotfold Mill, Stotfold
97 min walk • Stotfold Mill Meadows is a 3.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Stotfold in Bedfordshire. It was declared an LNR by Central Bedfordshire Council in 2010, and is managed by the Stotfold Mill Preservation Trust, which also runs the neighbouring Stotfold Watermill.
2.1 miNE
Church
Church of St Peter
54 min walk • Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966.
3.2 miW
Church
St Mary's Church
82 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Lower Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
2 miNE
Church
Church of St Mary the Virgin
52 min walk • Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966. The original footprint of the church dates back to the 12th century, but the current building dates mostly from the 15th century.