Brough Park Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a list of questions we are frequently asked:

• When are you open / races held?
• Do you cater for large group bookings?
• I’d like to work for you, where do I send me CV?
• Do you provide free parking?
• Are children catered for?
• Do you have disabled facilities?
• What is tote betting?
• What are your minimum / maximum bet limits?
• I own a greyhound. How do I race it with you?
• I want to learn more about greyhound ownership
• Can I drink outside?
• Is smoking allowed?
• Do you have a late bar / disco?
• What time is the last race?
• Can I get a taxi from outside?

Answers

When are you open / races held?

We race every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening - 52 weeks of the year. There is no racing on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Special themed nights are regularly held throughout the year.
Please call the stadium reception for further details.

Do you cater for large group bookings?

Yes we can cater for 1 - 500 depending on which package you require.

I’d like to work for you, where do I send my CV?

Please address your current CV to Donna Thrussell or Dennis Gallon:
Newcastle Greyhound Stadium, The Fossway, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE6 2XJ.

Do you provide free parking?

Yes for 300

Are children catered for?

Yes and reduced meal prices are available.

Do you have disabled facilities?

There are some disabled facilities available throughout the stadium. For more details please call the stadium reception on: 0191 2105300.

What is tote betting?

Tote betting is a pool system which everyone can bet into, your return is determined by how much has been bet into the pool. In theory it is a similar approach to the national lottery system. Full details on how to bet are detailed within your programme on the night.

What are your minimum / maximum bet limits?

Minimum - £1 win/plate
Forecast - 50p
Trio - 50p
There is no maximum stake when placing a Tote bet at any of the special Tote booths

I own a greyhound. How do I race it with you?

Contact one of our trainers. The ownership page

Can I drink outside?

Yes, plastic containers are provided for drinking outside.

Is smoking allowed?

There is NO SMOKING in any part of the stadium whatsoever!
However smoking is allowed out on the terracing area, immediately adjacent to the race track.

Do you have a late bar / disco?

There is a bar / disco held in our downstairs bar, which starts immediately after the last race on Saturday evening's only. The disco stops at 12 midnight and we ask our customers to vacate the premises by 12.30am.

What time is the last race?

Tuesday Evening - 10pm
Thursday Evening - 10.15pm
Saturday Evening - 10.30pm

Can I get a taxi from outside?

There are no taxis standing outside the stadium - we ask our customers to pre-book their transport home in advance.