A 171,902 sq ft retail site in Aintree has been snapped up as part of a wider £100m deal. Ergo Real Estate has completed the acquisition of six assets on behalf of Aver Property, its joint venture with NFU Mutual.
Why is Aintree called Aintree?
The name Aintree originated from Saxon times and is interpreted to mean ‘one tree’ or ‘tree standing alone’. At the time Aintree was mainly moss land; so perhaps the appropriate theory is that the tree was planted by the Saxons to establish the centre of their new village.
Who built Aintree Racecourse?
William Lynn
Horses and Cars at Aintree Racecourse William Lynn, landlord of the Waterloo Hotel in Aintree, created a racetrack close to his own pub in 1829. In 1836 he opened a new grand stand, and then organised a four mile steeplechase, won that year by Captain Beecher on ‘Duke’.
What is the going at Aintree Racecourse?
The ‘Going’ is the term used to describe the condition of the ground at any racecourse on a race day. The Going (course conditions) are officially described as: ‘Firm’ ‘Good’ ‘Good to Soft’ ‘Good to Firm’ ‘Soft’ or ‘Heavy’. On the day of the Grand National the ‘Going’ can play a massive part in the outcome of the race.
Does the queen own Aintree?
The Estate is managed by an independent organisation and is headed up by a board known as The Crown Estate Commissioners. The Crown Estate owns Aintree Shopping Park in Liverpool and Coliseum Shopping Park in Ellesmere Port, which both contain high street brands such as Boots, Greggs and Card Factory.
When was Aintree retail park built?
The original building was built in the 1970s and 1980s.
How often is Aintree used?
The racecourse is best known for annually holding the world-famous Grand National steeplechase. The Grand National meeting takes place in April over 3 days. Aintree also holds meetings in May and June (both on Friday evenings), October (Sunday), November and December (both Saturdays).
What is Aintree famous for?
Grand National horserace
It is best known as the site of Aintree Racecourse, which since the 19th century has staged the Grand National horserace. During the 1950s and 1960s, there was also a three-mile-long international Grand Prix motor racing circuit on the site, which used the same grandstands as the horserace.
What is the oldest horse race in the world?
The Doncaster Cup
The Doncaster Cup is the oldest continuing regulated horse race in the world.
How many horses have won the Grand National more than once?
Red Rum became, and remains as of 2018, the only horse to have won the Grand National three times, in 1973, 1974, and 1977. He also finished second in the two intervening years, 1975 and 1976….Grand National.
| Race information | |
|---|---|
| Distance | 4 miles 514 yards (6.907 km) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
Where is the retail park at Aintree Racecourse?
Situated a short drive from Liverpool city centre sits Aintree Racecourse Retail, which sits on a large mixed-use development. The retail park benefits from a high footfall along with A1 and A3 planning permission. When I’m not in the office, I’m usually chasing the dog across the fells or through a forest.
Is there free parking at Aintree train station?
To get here using your satellite navigation system, enter the postcode L9 5AL. Plenty of free parking is available. Aintree Train Station and Old Roan Train Station, both on Merseyrail’s Northern Line, are within walking distance. Aintree Shopping Park (formerly known as Racecourse Retail Park) is just north of the development.
When was steeplechasing introduced at Aintree Racecourse?
Steeplechasing at Aintree was introduced in 1836, though flat racing had taken place there for many years prior to this. It is regarded as the most difficult of all courses to complete successfully, with 16 steeplechase fences including renowned obstacles the Chair, Foinavon, Valentine’s, Canal Turn and Becher’s Brook.
When did the Grand National start at Aintree?
The current course, which stages races over conventional fences and hurdles, opened in 1839. A difficult period for Aintree in the post-war years led to a sale to a property developer and concerns about the future of the Grand National. Bookmaker Ladbrokes stepped in to manage the Grand National until 1984, when Seagram Distillers became sponsors.
