steveoafc Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 My dad told me there used to be a track in manchester. I'm surprised with a city the size of manchester that it hasn't been considered again. Does anyone know if the idea has ever been mooted since? Maybe they just think haydock is easily accessible and another track not needed so close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 My dad told me there used to be a track in manchester. I'm surprised with a city the size of manchester that it hasn't been considered again. Does anyone know if the idea has ever been mooted since? Maybe they just think haydock is easily accessible and another track not needed so close. Castle Irwell racecourse used to be in Salford but closed in 1963. Wikipedia Alas there is probably no chance of a new Racecourse anywhere in Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Museum de Latique Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Castle Irwell racecourse used to be in Salford but closed in 1963. Wikipedia Alas there is probably no chance of a new Racecourse anywhere in Manchester. You can still see some of the turnstile entrances by the uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliofashy Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) There were big plans to build a new track near juction 13 of the m60 at Worsley. Peel holdings were looking to develop land and put a racecourse and golf complex with a hotel but think it has been shelved recently. Edited February 15, 2010 by aliofashy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonLatics Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Castle Irwell, is a campus for salford uni, the pavilion now known as the "pav" still stands all the terracing is very visible. I often wonder why the site closed as I beleved that horse racing has always been popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, Manchester Founded by Cheshire entrepreneur John Jennison, the Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester began life in May 1837, when the attractions included a large number of birds and animals. At this early stage, the animals were the distinctly unexotic likes of rabbits, goats, dogs and a fox. A decade later, and visitors could see monkeys, armadillos, wild cats and a bear. Despite being officially called Zoological Gardens, Belle Vue offered so much more, including a boating lake, a circus and even horse racing Redevelopment during the 20th century brought many revolutionary new designs for animal houses. An outdoor gibbon enclosure, a raccoon pit, and a rhino pen constructed from stone left over after the demolition of the old city jail were among the new features introduced. Belle Vue was eventually overshadowed by Chester Zoo, amid concerns that surrounding an animal park with a funfair and firework displays wasn’t best animal-welfare practice. It closed its gates on 11 September 1977, but lives on in the memories of many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCMIKE Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Canned just last month, unfortunately: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/new..._plans_rejected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Canned just last month, unfortunately: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/new..._plans_rejected Seems in our area we have big problems trying to get any kind of leisure activities going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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