Much has changed to greyhound racing over the past few years. The start of the new decade brings with it new possibilities and now coronavirus restrictions have changed to allow spectators into racetracks, a new era looks to transcend on a sport with a depleting but loyal following.

Although a lot of greyhound stadiums have closed down, there are still a handful offering a great experience for those who may have never stood foot in the stands and other more regular racegoers scrolling through the greyhound betting odds. Read on, as we discuss the best greyhound tracks that are still open.

Romford

There was a time when London was the spiritual home of greyhound racing, and even though its popularity may have dwindled in recent years, with the majority of tracks sadly closing their doors permanently, racegoers can still get their fix in the east end at Romford. Just a few miles from central London is a stadium seeped in history and one which was been preserved despite so many of its neighbours emanating from the capital closing down.

Owlerton – Sheffield

There aren't many greyhound stadiums in the north that have been kept in as fine fettle as Owlerton, with the Sheffield racetrack hosting a plethora of big races every year, and this winter will be no exception. It is easy for newcomers to lose track of which events are taking place due to the fast and frantic nature of modern greyhound racing, but Yorkshire's premier racing track, which also hosts stockcar racing and Premiership Speedway, allows for a welcoming experience for new spectators as well as the regular punters.

Towcester

The Midlands has adopted greyhound racing as its own, becoming a hub for the small but dedicated following for the biggest races on the calendar. Towcester, which is a small town in Northamptonshire, hosted this years English Greyhound Derby, the third time it has done so after success in 2017 and 2018. Recent construction on the ground has ensured it keeps up with the times, with the delayed reopening due to the coronavirus pandemic being well worth the wait. The feedback from this year's Derby suggests that the ground will be a staple as a host for the most prestigious races for the foreseeable future.

Nottingham

When Towcester was unavailable, Nottingham adopted the English Greyhound Derby as its own, ensuring the race remained in the East Midlands. Even now it hosts the Select Stakes and British Breeder Stakes, top races which involves the pinnacle of the sports elite. The track's convenient location is easily accessible and means those travelling up from London will be treated to the great hospitality options that Nottingham offers. Suitable for events and nights out, the track boasts plenty of bars and on-site restaurants to make a first night at the tracks all the more enjoyable.

Perry Barr – Birmingham

Once again it is a Midlands location that is featuring, but that really shows how the area has established itself as the number one place to be for greyhound tracks. Doncaster was unfortunate to miss out here, but they have just been pipped to it for the number of major race days Birmingham boasts, such as the Laurels and St Leger among several Category 1 competitions throughout the year.

The takeover from the old ground, which was without racing for almost 30 years, has injected much needed financial backbone into the revitalised area, just a stone's throw away from the centre of Birmingham.