 Interactive map of Welling Greyhound Stadium | |
| Location | Wickham Street,Welling, South EastLondon |
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| Coordinates | 51°28′17.6″N0°06′13.6″E / 51.471556°N 0.103778°E /51.471556; 0.103778 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1932 |
| Closed | 1937 |
Welling Stadium was agreyhound racing stadium located on the west side of Wickham Street inWelling, South EastLondon[1] It is not to be confused with a football ground that existed to the east of the stadium and was situated on the east and south sides of Wickham Street.
A greyhound track was constructed at the rear ofEast Wickham House with an application to build a stand in 1932. The track was opened on 28 October 1932 by proprietor M J Mortimore and East Wickham House also owned by the Mortimore family was used as a clubhouse and bar. The racing was independent (not affiliated to the sports governing body theNational Greyhound Racing Club).[2]
The stadium closed due to a council closure order in 1937.[2][3]