For the park in Northampton, see The Racecourse, Northampton. For the football stadium in Wrexham, see Racecourse Ground. For the cricket ground in Hereford, see Racecourse Ground, Hereford.
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]
^ ab"ASSESSMENT OF OPEN SPACES IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD" (PDF). Durham City Neighbourhood Planning Forum. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
^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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