Prince of Wales Stadium
The Prince of Wales Stadium is a multi-sport stadium in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, with a running track and athletics facilities.[1] Since 2014, the stadium has been owned and managed by The Cheltenham Trust.
| Full name | The Prince of Wales Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4RN |
| Coordinates | 51°54′39″N 2°4′50″W |
| Capacity | 2,000 (480 seats) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1981 |
| Opened | 1981 |
| Renovated | 1999 |
| Tenants | |
| Gloucestershire All Golds Smiths Rugby Club | |
The stadium is home to Smiths Rugby Club who use the ground for training and home games. It is also home to Cheltenham & County Harriers.
The Cheltenham Rugby Festival rugby league nines event has also been held there.
History
The Prince of Wales Stadium was opened in 1981. A cricket match between Australia and Gloucestershire was played as part of its opening.
In September 1981, Cheltenham Tigers rugby union club moved to the stadium. They played a match against Harlequins to celebrate the occasion.
The track was reopened on 2 October 1999 after the track surface had been resurfaced with Polytan PUR at a cost of £185,000. In 2014, the stadium became part of The Cheltenham Trust, a charity which manages several properties which were formerly run by Cheltenham Borough Council.[2]
References
- "Cheltenham: Prince of Wales Stadium". UK Running Track Directory. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- http://www.leisureatcheltenham.com/community-activities/