NEHL - Spennymoor's Greyhound Stadium was opened on vacant industrial land cleared by a previous brick works at Merrington Lane in 1950, with the first meeting on the 30th June. It was considered an ideal location considering its proximity to the terraces enveloping the iron works, pits and railway around Low Spennymoor.

It defied the trend of many dog tracks, being opened after the Second World War in the still growing town of Spennymoor. It built a solid reputation as an flapping track i.e independent of the governing body, and continued so for the next 4 decades.

Popularity was maintained throughout the first 30 years or so. In fact, by 1980 there was additional meetings on Thursday and Saturday to accommodate for the enduring popularity of racing in the town which saw expansion of its boundaries in this part of the century.

The 90s saw its decline and eventual downfall, after the site was purchased by a development company before again being owned independently. Moves were made to join the NGRC and make it affiliated, and was eventually granted in 1997. The site had become run down however, and financial constraints resulted in liquidation leading to eventual closure in January 1998. Though interest was shown by various parties to reopen, vandalism and arson brought any hopes of reopening to the furore.

The site has since been cleared but was previously an illegal dumping ground. The site is earmarked for housing development.