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About Preston Park

Welcome to Preston Park Velodrome, the oldest velodrome in the UK. Nestled in the northeast corner of Preston Park in Brighton, this outdoor track combines historic charm with active racing events. With a 579-meter track, an open-air grandstand, and flint-edged stone seating, it’s a unique venue for cycling enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. The facility hosts regular track racing, youth cycling clubs, and duathlon events, making it a community hub in the heart of Brighton.

Whether you’re here for a race, a club session, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. Secure your seats and plan your visit with confidence.

Preston Park Velodrome opened in 1887 and has undergone renovations in 1936 and 2015. It sits at The Ride, Brighton, BN1 6LA, inside Preston Park. If you’re driving, park in the north or south bays from 9am to 8pm (maximum stay 6 hours) with pay-and-display. Blue Badge parking is available. Transit options include bus routes 5 and 5A that pass by the park, and Preston Park railway station nearby for rail travelers. For visitors staying overnight, nearby hotels such as the Preston Park Hotel Brighton (216 Preston Road) are convenient choices, with other central Brighton hotels just a short ride away. We’ve curated affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you get the best stay and meal options while you enjoy the events.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type and location: Preston Park Velodrome, an outdoor track in the northeast corner of Preston Park, Brighton, BN1 6LA; seating consists of an open-air grandstand and flint-edged stone seating.
  • Capacity: no fixed fixed-capacity publicly published; record attendance is 10,000 for events (historical figure). The track length is 579m.
  • Address and history: Address The Ride, Brighton, BN1 6LA; opened 1887; renovated 1936 and 2015; oldest velodrome in the UK.
  • Parking: parking bays at north and south of Preston Park; 9am–8pm; maximum stay 6 hours; pay-and-display; Blue Badge parking available.
  • Transit: bus service 5 and 5A passes by the park; nearby Preston Park railway station provides rail access.
  • Nearby hotels: Preston Park Hotel Brighton (216 Preston Road) is nearby and commonly used by visitors; other nearby options exist in central Brighton.
  • Notable events hosted: regular track racing with the Sussex Cycle Racing League (SCRL), Preston Park Youth Cycling Club (PPYCC) activities, and youth/duathlon events; track reopened for competitive racing in 2016 after safety refurbishments.