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Racecourse Ground
Ground information
LocationDurham, County Durham
Coordinates54°46′30.19″N 1°33′56.80″W / 54.7750528°N 1.5657778°W / 54.7750528; -1.5657778
Home clubDurham University
County clubDurham
Establishment1843 or earlier
Capacity8500
End names
City End
Pavilion End
International information
First WODI16 July 2002:
The Racecourse England v The Racecourse New Zealand
Last WODI17 July 2002:
The Racecourse India v The Racecourse New Zealand
Team information
Durham CCC (1992 – 1994)
Durham University (1843 – present)
Durham City Cricket Club (by 1844 – 1887)
As of 6 September 2020
Source: CricketArchive

The Racecourse is an open area on the River Wear in Durham, England of 11.6 hectares (29 acres) total that has been used as a sports ground since at least 1733. It forms part of Durham University's sports facilities as well as hosting local sports clubs.[1] The Racecourse cricket ground, which has hosted first class matches, has been used since at least 1843, and is the home ground of Durham University's cricket team. The Racecourse also contains squash, tennis and fives courts, rugby, hockey and football pitches, and boathouses.

As well as use by Durham University, the Racecourse is known for hosting two annual events, the Durham Regatta and Durham Miners' Gala.[2] With the exception of the riverside path, which is owned by Durham County Council, the Racecourse is owned by Durham University.[1]

  1. ^ a b "ASSESSMENT OF OPEN SPACES IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD" (PDF). Durham City Neighbourhood Planning Forum. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  2. ^ Simpson, David (28 November 2008). "Exploring the city racecourse with no horses". Northern Echo. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2009.

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