We are saddened to announce the permanent closure of the Crayford greyhound track, our last racing day will be Sunday 19th January 2025, with the track formally ceasing operations as of Tuesday 21st January 2025.

Booking for the remaining fixture dates up until and including Sunday 19th January, remain open and can be booked via the website or contacting the track office directly on 01322 557836. If you have booked for a meeting after Sunday 19th January, your ticket will be refunded as soon as possible.

We have explored various avenues to avoid this outcome, but ultimately, it is no longer viable for us to continue operating the site. Ladbrokes have a long history in greyhound racing, helping to build and open the Crayford venue in 1986 so the decision has not been taken lightly.

All impacted colleagues have gone through a two-stage consultation process informing them of the closure of the track, with a view to relocate colleagues at alternative locations within the business or support them with their onward journeys.

We will also continue to support all trainers impacted by the decision and hope that many of them will continue to race their dogs at other UK greyhound tracks. We remain committed to the highest levels of animal welfare. As such, every affected greyhound will be cared for through an enhanced investment and rehoming strategy.

We will continue to fulfil the current fixture schedule at our remaining tracks at Romford, Hove & Monmore.

Whilst we have taken every opportunity to contact all parties who are impacted by this decision, if you have any queries, please contact our Retail Customer Care Team (open 7 days a week 8:30 to 21:30 Mon to Sat and 10:30 to 21:30 Sundays) on 0800 022 3454.

We would like to thank all those colleagues, trainers and customers who, through their support and dedication to greyhound racing, made Crayford the track it was for the past 30+ years, and we wish them all the best for the future.