Nottingham Racecourse railway station
Nottingham Racecourse | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General information | |||||
| Location | Colwick, Nottingham England | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Great Northern Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Great Northern Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway London Midland Region of British Railways | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 19 August 1892 | Opened | ||||
| 8 December 1959 | Closed | ||||
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Nottingham Racecourse railway station was a station opened by the Great Northern Railway to serve Nottingham Racecourse in Nottingham, England. The station was normally only open on race days.[1]
History
The Racecourse station was built in 1892 in conjunction with construction of the racecourse.[2] Both the station and racecourse opened on 19 August 1892, where 26 trains stopped at the new station throughout the day, including a special train from London King's Cross.[3]
The station was closed on 8 December 1959.[1]
The loading dock which was used for transferring horses to and from trains is still visible on the south side of Daleside Road East.[3] Today the racecourse is served by Nottingham Station located two miles from the course.[4]
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham London Road Low Level |
London Midland Region of British Railways Nottingham to Grantham Line |
Netherfield | ||
References
- ^ a b "Railway and Canal Historical Society: Railway Chronology Group. Co-ordinating Newsletter" (PDF). No. 45. January 2006. p. 4. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ Railway Passenger Stations by M.Quick page 346
- ^ a b "Nottinghamshire history > Articles in the Sneinton Magazine". www.nottshistory.org.uk. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ "Directions and travel". Nottingham Racecourse. Jockey Club.
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