Ladywell Arena

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Ladywell Arena
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Ladywell Arena
Location Catford, London, England
Coordinates 51°27′4″N0°1′18″W / 51.45111°N 0.02167°W / 51.45111; -0.02167 Coordinates: 51°27′4″N0°1′18″W / 51.45111°N 0.02167°W / 51.45111; -0.02167
OperatorFusion Lifestyle
Tenants
Kent AC
Blackheath Harriers AC
Lewisham Borough
Forest Hill Park
Website
Official website

The Ladywell Arena is a multiple use sports arena in Ladywell in Lewisham, London, England. It is used by the Kent and Blackheath Harriers athletic clubs and the Lewisham Borough and Forest Hill Park football clubs.

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Facilities

The arena has a six lane 400m all weather running track, a football pitch and a gym. The stadium is also floodlit.

Transport

The stadium is served by Ladywell and Catford Bridge railway stations.

London Bus services for the arena are:

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