About Crayford

History of Crayford

Crayford is one of the oldest and most successful greyhound track's in the UK. There has been a tradition of greyhound racing at Crayford since 1938, when it was called the Crayford and Bexleyheath Stadium. However, over the decades it hasn't only been used for dog racing. At one time you could come and see speedway and banger rancing on a Tuesday night, and the large stadium attracted a variety of events such as radio shows, stunt ensembles and even Afghan racing!

In 1975 Ladbrokes took ownership of Crayford, and our sister track, Monmore Green in Wolverhampton. The track was briefly closed down for 18 months and re-built, re-opening again as Crayford Greyhound Track in September 1986 with a smaller track and a sports hall.

Crayford the Venue

Today, visitors to Crayford can benefit from a recent £350,000 major refurbishment of its facilities. The stadium comprises:

• Modernised grandstand with increased capacity seating area
• Table monitors to watch all the action in comfort.
• Fully licensed bar with TV screens
• Recently refurbished table d'hote Heathview Restaurant with seating
  for over 250 diners
• Fully equipped extended cafeteria
• Brand new comfort facilities