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| Perry Barr Greyhound & Speedway Stadium |
| Overview |
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Perry Barr Stadium is a greyhound and speedway venue on the
A453 Aldridge Road in north Birmingham, 5 kilometres
from the city centre. The stadium was built for the Birchfield Harriers Athletics Club in 1928 and became a greyhound track after they moved to the Alexander Stadium in 1976. It has doubled as the home track of the Birmingham Brummies speedway team since 2007. |
| Layout @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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The track has a circumference of 434 metres and a home straight
of around 80 metres.
A modern three-level grandstand overlooks the entire length of the home straight. The ground floor contains bar/refreshment areas and a souvenir shop; the first floor contains a restaurant and seating for 1500 spectators; the second floor contains a VIP lounge, hospitality boxes, restaurant, bar and function room. The stadium also contains two demountable outside terraces without seats. |
| Map of Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
| Dog Racing @ Perry Bar Stadium (Top) |
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Dog races are held over 275, 460, 480, 500, 660, 710 and 895
metres.
The run to the first bend is 80 metres in a 4 bends race and 50 metres in a 6 bends race. Three hours of greyhound races are generally held on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings |
| Speedway @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
| Speedway races are generally held at the Perry Barr Stadium between March and October; normally on one weekday night and on Sunday evenings. |
| Skyline Restaurant @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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The glass-fronted Skyline Restaurant, which can seat 330, is set on tiered staging
above the home straight. It is generally closed for speedway meetings. |
| Executive Suites @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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The stadium contains three executive suites with panoramic views
of the track. Each suite can hold between 10 and 60 guests and all three can be combined to create a 132-capacity venue suitable for private parties, meetings, seminars and conferences. |
| Trackside @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
| Races can also be watched from the spectator seating inside the grandstand or from outdoor trackside terraces. |
| Bars & Fast Food @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
| The ground floor of the stadium contains public bars and fast food outlets; racing can be watched indoors via the TV monitors in these bars and eateries. |
| Betting @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
| The stadium offers a tote betting service and self-bet machines. |
| Public Art @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
 Perry Barr Stadium contains this art-deco bas-relief of a leaping stag created by the sculptor William Bloye in 1929. The leaping stag appears on the badge of the Birchfield Harriers who were based at the stadium from 1928-1976. |
| Area around Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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Perry Barr Stadium is flanked by the A34, A453, the River
Tame and the Savekers joinery and metalwork plant.
Birmingham City University is on the opposite side of the A453 and the One Stop Shopping Centre is on the opposite side of the A34. |
| Pubs Near Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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The nearest pubs are the Arthur Robertson Wetherspoon on the
Walsall Road (200 metres/map), the Hare of the Dog on Franchise
Street (250 metres/map)
and the Crown and Cushion on the Birchfield Road (300 metres/map) Please visit our Birmingham pub guide for more information. |
| Eateries near Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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The One Stop Shopping Centre on the opposite side of the A34
contains KFC, Burger King, McDonalds, Greggs and
Subway outlets.
The Uni Kebab & Pizza Takeaway is @ 510 Birchfield Road (300 metres/map) and the Debulge Kitchen (Caribbean) is @ 353a Birchfield Road, roughly (400 metres/map). Please visit our restaurant guide and cafe/fast food guide for more information. |
| Convenience Shopping near Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
| There is an Asda superstore on the opposite side of the A34 Walsall Road. |
| Hotels Near Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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The nearest hotels are the the Park Hotel @ 131 Aldridge Road
(200 metres/map)
and the Travelodge on the Aldridge Road (600 metres/map)
There are 40 other hotels within 6 kilometres of Perry Bar Stadium. Please visit our Birmingham hotel guide for more information. |
| Perry Barr Stadium By Car (Top) |
| Perry Barr Stadium (B42 2ET) is located on the A453 Aldridge Road, roughly 300 metres from the Birchfield Roundabout on the A4040 Outer Circle. |
| Parking @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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Perry Barr Stadium has a 400-space car park. Overspill parking for some speedway events may be provided at the One Stop Shopping Centre on the opposite side of the A34 Walsall Road |
| Taxi @ Perry Barr Stadium (Top) |
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Cabs may be booked on the following numbers: 0121 356 1914, 0121
356 8866, 0121 327 3691. Central Cars (0121 356 0000) is @ 369 Birchfield Road (300 metres/map). |
| Perry Barr Stadium by Bus (Top) |
| The following bus routes pass near Perry Barr Stadium: 11A/C, 28A, 33, 40X, 46, 46S, 51, 123, 424, 616, 654, 654A, 807, 907, 935, 952, 997, 997A, X51, X56 |
| Perry Barr Stadium by Rail (Top) |
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The nearest rail station is
Perry Barr on the
Walsall-Birmingham-Wolverhampton Line; trains generally run
in each direction at 30 minute intervals. Typical journey times are 15 minutes to New Street, 13 minutes to Walsall and 49 minutes to Wolverhampton. |
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