Belle Vue Greyhound Track

Belle Vue Greyhound Track played host to the first ever greyhound race in England on July 24, 1926. More than 1,700 people watched the 440 yard race which was won by a greyhound named Mistley.

Belle Vue Greyhound Track has a luxurious glass fronted grandstand and a four hundred seat restaurant, six licensed bars including a sports bar incorporating 21 televisions and two large screen projectors.

Belle Vue Greyhound Track remains the property of the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA), one of the largest greyhound track operators in England.

Belle Vue Greyhound Track Information

• Circumference: 395 meters
• Course: 237, 465, 465H, 647, 875 meters
• Run To First Bend: 103 meters
• Hare Type: Outside Swaffham
• Stadium Capacity: 4,100

Belle Vue Greyhound Track Major Events

• The Strongbow Cider Gorton Cup (March)
• The Dransfield Stayers (March)
• The Belle Vue Bookmakers Northern Oaks
• The Benholmes Northern Flat
• The Wafcol Cock O' The North
• The Carling Manchester Puppy Cup
• The Carling Stayers Grand
• The William Hill Laurels

Belle Vue Greyhound Track Quick Facts

Address:
Belle Vue Greyhound Track
Kirkmanshulme Lane
Gorton
Manchester M18 7BA

Phone: +44 (161) 223-8000
Fax: +44 (161) 223-8432