Changes to plans to demolish Abbey Stadium site emerge

Sarah Dalton Fri, 23 January 2026 at 5:00 am UTC·3 min read Plans to demolish a major greyhound racing stadium in Swindon and build 130 new houses in its place have been revised, after concerns were raised by the public. On Saturday, December 27, 2025, Abbey Stadium in Swindon hosted its final greyhound race before the track was closed for good.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The stadium first opened for speedway events in 1949, with the greyhound track being added in 1951. Gaming International, which owns the stadium, says it chose to close the racetrack due to increasing costs, and announced plans to use some of the land to build 130 houses. Abbey Stadium held its last...