Linford Christie Stadium
Wormwood Scrubs
8 lane synthetic track in London, Greater London · W12 0DF
Athletics and running track in London
Linford Christie Stadium is an 8 lane synthetic track in London, Greater London. You'll find it at Du Cane Road, London, W12 0DF. It has floodlighting, so winter evening sessions are on. Access is restricted, so check with the operator or a resident club before turning up. Thames Valley Harriers train here, and their sessions are usually the quickest route in if you're new to the venue. Everything on this page, from opening times to facilities, is kept current by runners and coaches who actually use the place, so it reflects what you'll find rather than what a council website said a few years ago.
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Facilities at Linford Christie Stadium
Inside track, height fixed
Full in building at track
200 (approx) covered
Athletics clubs at Linford Christie Stadium
More about Linford Christie Stadium
The track was originally cinder and called West London Stadium and opened in 1967. It was upgraded to synthetic in 1973. It was renamed in 1993 after the host club's most famous member in recognition of his World Championship and Olympic 100m victories. There is also a covered straight next to the track. 60 square metres of the track were resurfaced with Spurtan BS in April 1998. The track closed on 30th May 2004 for a major revamp and the official reopening will be on 4th Sep 2005. The surrounds of the track have also received a major boost with a ?600K investment by Barclays and the Football Foundation to upgrade the old redgra area outside the top bend into 5 a side pitches.
Common questions about Linford Christie Stadium
Can anyone use Linford Christie Stadium?
Access to Linford Christie Stadium in London is restricted, so check with the operator or a club that trains there before you go.
When is Linford Christie Stadium open?
Opening times on record for Linford Christie Stadium in London: Track closed until 4th Sept 2005 (normally Apr-Sep: Tue & Thu 1400-2100, Wed 1400-1700, Fri 1200-1800, Sun 1000-1600, Oct-Mar: Tue & Thu 1400-2100, Sun 1000-1400).
How much does it cost to use Linford Christie Stadium?
Charges on record for Linford Christie Stadium in London: Adult £3.00, Junior £1.50.
What surface is Linford Christie Stadium, and how many lanes does it have?
Linford Christie Stadium in London is a 400m synthetic running track with 8 lanes and a 12 lane straight.
Does Linford Christie Stadium have floodlights?
Yes. Linford Christie Stadium in London has floodlighting, so evening sessions are possible through the winter.
Is Linford Christie Stadium a certified athletics track?
Certification on record for Linford Christie Stadium in London: As of July 2005 the new track has not been certified.
What field event facilities does Linford Christie Stadium have?
Linford Christie Stadium in London has a steeplechase water jump (inside track, height fixed).
Does Linford Christie Stadium have changing rooms?
Yes. Linford Christie Stadium in London has full changing facilities in the building at track.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Linford Christie Stadium?
Thames Valley Harriers train at Linford Christie Stadium in London.
Where is Linford Christie Stadium?
Linford Christie Stadium is at Du Cane Road, London, W12 0DF.
What other running tracks are near Linford Christie Stadium?
The nearest other running tracks to Linford Christie Stadium in London are Willesden Sports Stadium (1.5 miles), The Japanese School Track (1.9 miles) and Paddington Recreation Ground Athletics Track (2.0 miles).
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