HoF - The Speedway Museum Hall of Fame - Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, UK
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The Speedway Museum is England's first National Speedway Museum dedicated to the motorsport and exhibiting hundreds of trophies in this hall of fame.
Waymark Code: WMBARH
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/27/2011
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In this hall of fame trophies encompass the whole era of speedway including World, National and Individual awards. The museum was created by ex-rider Peter Sampson who rode speedway in the 1960's. He rode for Rye House, Rayleigh, Newcastle, Hackney and Swindon and offered a home for the museum at Paradise Wildlife Park here in rural Hertfordshire.
Around the museum are speedway bikes across the genre including Cycle Speedway and Ice Speedway. The displays have been thoughtfully laid out with crowds of fans cheering on from the mural on the wall in the background. Video footage creates the atmosphere of the race and many race jackets are colourfully displayed with speedway leathers/kevlars.
Some of the most distinguished trophies are the famous Golden Helmet awards won in different leagues across the world. Trophies also consist of crystal glasses, cups, belts, plaques and plates.
There are different sections dedicated to individual riders or teams including Simon Wigg, Nigel Boocock, Eric Boocock, Wimbledon Dons, Rye House Rockets, Ole Olsen, Jason Crump, Poole Pirates and Swindon Robins amongst others.
Bikes on display show sponsors' and riders' names including (Craig) Boyce, Ivan Mauger and Booey (Nigel Boocock) and many more.
Hours of Operation:
The museum is open 9.30am - 6pm in the summer and 10am - 5pm in the winter.
Admission Prices:
Charges are £14 for adults and £11 for senior citizens which includes access to the Paradise Wildlife Park.
Hall of Fame website URL: [Web Link]
Time Required for Full Experience: Under 1 hour
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