Location | Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BP |
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Coordinates | 50°43′22″N 1°58′55″W / 50.722905°N 1.982010°W |
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Poole Pirates | |
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poolegreyhounds |
Poole Stadium is a speedway and former greyhound racing venue located in the town centre of Poole, Dorset in England.[1] The stadium is owned by the Borough of Poole.[2] 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.[3] On 22 September 2020 the permanent closure of greyhound racing at the site was announced.[4]