Newington Greyhound Stadium


The Newington Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium on Newington Road, Newington, Thanet, Kent.

Origins

A greyhound track was constructed during the late 1920s on a spare plot of land on the north side of Bush Avenue and west side of Newington Road. Access was from Newington Road. Terracing, kennels and a paddock were located on the north side of the stadium. The kennels were adjacent to the later Melbourne Avenue.

History

It is believed that it opened on 26 May 1928. The track was confirmed as operating during 1932 and in 1935 the joint proprietors George and James Perry applied for betting facilities on 27 June 1935.
The racing was independent. It was later owned by the Ramsgate Sports Stadium Ltd company.
Totalisator turnover figures from 1946-1950 were £168,502, £138,664, £111,109, £61,547 and £42,998.

Closure

The track raced until 1954. The site now is occupied by Elephant Windows warehouse and other buildings.