The floodlit athletic track was built and completed in 1985 and in 2003 a fence was placed around the track making it completely enclosed and secure.

Track Profile

400m, six-lane, eight-lane straight.

The track surface is a polyurethane rubber crumb and was built by Balsam. The track used to be known as the Thamesdown Track, as that was the previous name of the Council. A key to the facility and changing rooms is available from the County Ground Lifestyle Centre. The track holds a certificate to allow full athletic events to be held.

The local athletics club is the Swindon Harriers. It has over 500 members from the age of seven years to 50 + years. The club's senior men compete in the British League. The club holds an open house club night each Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, where anyone interested in athletics can come along and have a go at all the different events.

Swindon Borough Council and Swindon Harriers have a close working partnership in athletics development in the Swindon area. The Athletics Development Team also work closely with both primary and senior schools in the Swindon area, running indoor athletic sessions and helping out at sports days to raise the profile of the sport.

Facilities Available

Full field events:

• Long jump
• Hammer
• Shot
• Discus
• Pole vault
• High jump
• Triple jump

The track is available for :

• School meetings
• Competitions
• Walking
• Activity events, e.g.: Swindon Disabled Games

Opening Times

Summer Holiday Family Activity Offer

Purchase a 3 week £60 taster passport between 19 July and 17 August 2008.
Less than £3 a day for the whole family.
Valid for 21 days from date of purchase. Terms and conditions apply.

Click here for further information on Family Passports:
Special Offer

Prices (Casual Use of the Track)

Booking

To book time on the Athletics Track, please telephone Jamie Osborn on 01793 539983 or e-mail him on josborn@swindon.gov.uk.

Bookings must be paid for 2 clear days in advance of the activity.

Cancellations must be made 2 clear days in advance of the activity. Defaults will be charged at the full price.

For example, cancel by 5.00pm on Monday for an activity booked on Thursday.

Booking Forms

PDF Version - County Ground Athletic Track Hire

Online Version - County Ground Athletic Track Hire

Athletics Clubs/Activities

See: Sports Clubs in Swindon

Further Information/Contact

For further information, please telephone Jamie Osborn on 01793 539983.