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Owned by
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Northampton Borough Council
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Supported by
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Friends of Northampton Racecourse. Follow them on Facebook
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Designation
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Grassland
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Size
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38ha
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Grid Ref
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SP759617
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Nearest Post Code
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NN1 3PZ
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Linked to
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None
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Near by
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None
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Play Area
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Yes
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Games Area
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Yes
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Sports Facilities
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17 Football pitches, 10 Mini Soccer pitches, 1 Rugby pitch,
1 Gaelic Football pitch, 2 Cricket pitches
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Seats
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Yes
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Parking
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On site
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Walks
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Walks Map
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At just over 118 acres the Racecourse is one of the largest landmarks in the town. The remains of the town fields are seen in the Racecourse which was once Northampton Heath where the freemen had grazing rights down to 1882.
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