Poole Stadium, Poole

Name: Poole Stadium
Address: Stadium Way, Poole, BH15 2BP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1202 677449

#47 among attractions in Poole

Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack

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Facts and practical information

Poole Stadium is a speedway and former greyhound racing venue located in the town centre of Poole, Dorset in England. The stadium is owned by the Borough of Poole. It was built in the early 1930s in an attempt to provide a source of entertainment to the residents of Poole during the Great Depression. It is also often referred to as Wimborne Road, which is a road that runs adjacent to the stadium. During weekdays, the stadium's large car park is used to provide parking for Poole Hospital's park and ride scheme. On 22 September 2020 the permanent closure of greyhound racing at the site was announced. ()

Coordinates: 50°43'23"N, 1°58'56"W

Address

Stadium WayPoole TownPoole BH15 2BP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1202 677449

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Day trips

Poole Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dolphin Shopping Centre, Statue of Robert Baden-Powell, Baiter Park, St James' Church.

~1760 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole
9 min walk • The Dolphin Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Poole, Dorset, England, formerly known as the Arndale Centre. The shopping centre adjoins Poole Bus Station.
0.8 miS
Memorial
Statue of Robert Baden-Powell, Poole
20 min walk • A statue of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting, is installed on the Quay in Poole harbour, Dorset on the south coast of England. The statue, erected in 2008, is a life-size bronze of Robert Baden-Powell by sculptor David Annand.
0.8 miSE
Park
Baiter Park, Poole
22 min walk • Baiter Park is a waterfront area of Poole, Dorset. Baiter Park is part of Harbourside Park along with Whitecliff Park. The park is bordered to the north by Labrador Drive and Catalina Drive and to the south by the edge of Poole Harbour and Parkstone Bay.
0.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James' Church, Poole
19 min walk • St James is a Church of England parish church in Poole on the south coast of England, in the ceremonial county of Dorset. The church is located in the historic quarter of the town, near Poole Quay.
0.8 miS
Harbor
Port of Poole, Poole
21 min walk • The Port of Poole is a cross channel port on Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, South West England. Along with Weymouth Harbour, Poole has the other major Channel Port in Dorset.
0.4 miS
Church
Poole Methodist Church, Poole
11 min walk • Poole Methodist Church is a nineteenth-century Methodist church on Poole High Street in Dorset, England. An extension to the church was nominated for the 2016 Carbuncle Cup for "the ugliest building in the United Kingdom completed in the last 12 months".
0.8 miS
History museum, Museum
Poole Museum, Poole
20 min walk • Poole Museum is a local history museum situated on the Lower High Street in the Old Town area of Poole, Dorset, and is part of the Borough of Poole Museum Service.
1.2 miSE
50°42'49"N • 1°57'33"W
Parkstone Bay Marina, Poole
31 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~1920 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Lighthouse, Poole
10 min walk • Lighthouse is an arts centre in Poole, Dorset, England. According to Arts Council England it is the largest arts centre in the United Kingdom outside London.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Poole Bridge, Poole
22 min walk • Poole Bridge is a bascule bridge in Poole, Dorset, England. Constructed in 1927, the bridge provides a road link across a busy boating channel.
0.7 miSE
Park
Poole Park, Poole
19 min walk • Poole Park is an urban park adjacent to Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, England. The park was opened during the Victorian era and has remained popular with visitors ever since. It is open all year round and hosts a number of events.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Poole Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Sterte, Poole (6 min walk), St Mary's Church, Poole (9 min walk), The Lighthouse, Poole (10 min walk), Lifeboat College, Poole (11 min walk).

How to get to Poole Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Poole Stadium:

Bus

West View Road • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)
FREE Coach Park (3 min walk)

Train

Poole (8 min walk)
Poole Park (20 min walk)