Leicester (Aylestone Road) Greyhound Track Explained

Leicester Aylestone Road Greyhound Track
Location:	Aylestone Road, Leicester
Coordinates:	52.6194°N -1.1392°W
Opened:	1927
Closed:	1929

Leicester Aylestone Road Greyhound Track was a greyhound racing stadium on Aylestone Road, Leicester.

Origins

The track was constructed on the Agricultural Show Grounds, on the south side of the Aylestone Road County Cricket Ground which was used by Leicestershire County Cricket Club at the time.^{[1] [2]}

Opening

The opening night was on 24 September 1927.^[3]

Closure

The racing was short-lived and only lasted until 1929 but was under the National Greyhound Racing Club banner at some stage.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: OS County Series, Leicestershire 1930. old-maps.co.uk.
2. Web site: Leicester Aylestone Road. Greyhound Racing Times.
3. Book: Barnes, Julia. Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File, page 419. 1988. Ringpress Books. 0-948955-15-5.
4. Web site: LEICESTER GREYHOUND STADIUM. Greyhound Derby.com.