The Oval Wirral
Bebington
8 lane synthetic track in Wirral, Merseyside · CH63 7LH
Athletics and running track in Wirral
The Oval Wirral is an 8 lane synthetic track in Wirral, Merseyside. You'll find it at The Oval Sports Centre, The Lodge, Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LH. Floodlighting isn't confirmed here, as the notes and the listing disagree, so check before planning an evening session. Access is restricted, so check with the operator or a resident club before turning up. Wirral AC 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 The Oval Wirral
Yes
Full in stadium building and more salubrious ones in the Sports Centre
The stand is currently out of use due to it contravening fire regulations but it should be back in use by summer 2000.
Athletics clubs at The Oval Wirral
More about The Oval Wirral
This running track on the Wirral was originally laid for Lever Brothers at Port Sunlight in the 1920s, which is why it's sometimes referred to as Port Sunlight. Wirral Borough Council bought it in 1973 and upgraded it to 400m red shale, then to synthetic in 1990. The venue stood in for the 1924 Paris Olympics in Chariots of Fire, as the stand was the nearest structure to the Paris stadium available. Floodlighting was going into the stand in winter 1999, although the infield still wouldn't be lit. There's a gate behind the stand that can be unlocked to make access easier for disabled users.
Common questions about The Oval Wirral
Can anyone use The Oval Wirral?
Access to The Oval Wirral is restricted, so check with the operator or a club that trains there before you go.
When is The Oval Wirral open?
The Oval Wirral is open every day 9am to 10pm.
How much does it cost to use The Oval Wirral?
Charges on record for The Oval Wirral: Adult £1.50, Junior £0.75.
What surface is The Oval Wirral, and how many lanes does it have?
The Oval Wirral is a 400m synthetic running track with 8 lanes.
Does The Oval Wirral have floodlights?
It isn't confirmed. The Oval Wirral isn't marked as floodlit, but the notes on record mention floodlights, so check with the venue before planning an evening session.
Is The Oval Wirral a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The full certificate on file for The Oval Wirral expired on 31 July 2005, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does The Oval Wirral have?
The Oval Wirral has a steeplechase water jump.
Does The Oval Wirral have changing rooms?
Yes. The Oval Wirral has full changing facilities in the stadium building and more salubrious ones in the Sports Centre.
Which running and athletics clubs train at The Oval Wirral?
Wirral AC train at The Oval Wirral.
Where is The Oval Wirral?
The Oval Wirral is at The Oval Sports Centre, The Lodge, Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LH.
What other running tracks are near The Oval Wirral?
The nearest other running tracks to The Oval Wirral are Woodchurch Leisure Centre Track (3.2 miles), Heron Eccles Playing Field Track in Liverpool (4.3 miles) and University of Liverpool Wyncote Sports Ground Track in Liverpool (4.4 miles).
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