Plymouth Coliseum

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Plymouth Coliseum
Former namesSt Boniface's Playing Fields
LocationCoypool Road, Plymouth, England
Coordinates50°23′27″N 4°4′59″W / 50.39083°N 4.08306°W / 50.39083; -4.08306Coordinates: 50°23′27″N 4°4′59″W / 50.39083°N 4.08306°W / 50.39083; -4.08306
OwnerSt Boniface's Catholic College
OperatorPlymouth Devils
Capacity2000
SurfaceGrass/Speedway Track
Construction
Broke ground1982
Built1982
Opened1982
Renovated2006
Tenants
St Boniface's Catholic College (1982-present)
Plymouth Gladiators (2006–present)

Plymouth Coliseum, formerly known as St Boniface Arena, is a rugby field and speedway venue in Plymouth, Devon. It is situated adjacent to the River Plym near Marsh Mills.

Stadium[]

The stadium dates back to 1982 and has hosted speedway since 2006. The stadium has recently[when?] been upgraded by the owner, speedway promoter Mike Bowden.

Speedway[]

The stadium is the home of the Plymouth Gladiators who currently compete in the National League.

School Playing Fields[]

St Boniface's Catholic College use half of their ground as a school playing field. The field is also used by Plympton Victoria Rugby Club.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 February 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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