Churchill Playing Fields Track
6 lane synthetic track in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear · NE26 3NS
Athletics and running track in Whitley Bay
Churchill Playing Fields Track is a 6 lane synthetic track in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear. You'll find it at Churchill Playing Fields, Hartley Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 3NS. It has floodlighting, so winter evening sessions are on. It's listed as publicly accessible. Gosforth Harriers & AC, North Shields Polytechnic 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 Churchill Playing Fields Track
Inside track, height fixed
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More about Churchill Playing Fields Track
The track was originally cinder and is shown on a 1972 map. When it was upgraded to synthetic the cinder surface was used at the track at the nearby Valley Gardens Middle School. The track was resurfaced and completely revamped in autumn/winter 2002/3.
Common questions about Churchill Playing Fields Track
Can anyone use Churchill Playing Fields Track?
Yes. Churchill Playing Fields Track in Whitley Bay is listed as a public running track, so anyone can turn up and use it. No opening times are recorded, so check before you go.
What surface is Churchill Playing Fields Track, and how many lanes does it have?
Churchill Playing Fields Track in Whitley Bay is a 400m synthetic running track with 6 lanes and a 7 lane straight.
Does Churchill Playing Fields Track have floodlights?
Yes. Churchill Playing Fields Track in Whitley Bay has floodlighting, so evening sessions are possible through the winter.
Is Churchill Playing Fields Track a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. No certification is recorded for Churchill Playing Fields Track in Whitley Bay, so treat times run there as unofficial.
What field event facilities does Churchill Playing Fields Track have?
Churchill Playing Fields Track in Whitley Bay has a steeplechase water jump (inside track, height fixed).
Does Churchill Playing Fields Track have changing rooms?
Yes. Churchill Playing Fields Track in Whitley Bay has full changing facilities.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Churchill Playing Fields Track?
Gosforth Harriers & AC and North Shields Polytechnic AC train at Churchill Playing Fields Track in Whitley Bay.
Where is Churchill Playing Fields Track?
Churchill Playing Fields Track is at Churchill Playing Fields, Hartley Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 3NS.
What other running tracks are near Churchill Playing Fields Track?
The nearest other running tracks to Churchill Playing Fields Track in Whitley Bay are Valley Gardens Middle School Track (0.5 miles), Gypsies Green Stadium in South Shields (4.0 miles) and Brinkburn School Track in South Shields (5.1 miles).
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