The Racecourse
Interactive map of Racecourse Ground | |||||||
| Ground information | |||||||
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| Location | Durham, County Durham | ||||||
| Country | England | ||||||
| Coordinates | 54°46′30″N 1°33′57″W / 54.77500°N 1.56583°W | ||||||
| Home club | Durham University | ||||||
| County club | Durham | ||||||
| Establishment | 1843 or earlier | ||||||
| Capacity | 8500 | ||||||
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| City End Pavilion End | |||||||
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| First WODI | 16 July 2002: England v New Zealand | ||||||
| Last WODI | 17 July 2002: India v New Zealand | ||||||
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| As of 6 September 2020 Source: CricketArchive | |||||||
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. 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. With the exception of the riverside path, which is owned by Durham County Council, the Racecourse is owned by Durham University.