Betfred Opening Times, 7 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1DR
When does Betfred at 7 Old Christchurch Road open and close? Live opening times for the branch at 7 Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth, with today’s closing time, a countdown and bank holiday hours.
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Betfred Old Christchurch Road opening times at a glance
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 09:30 – 22:00
- Christmas Day
- Closed — required by law
The shop shuts at 22:00 every night; the Christmas and New Year dates are the only exceptions. The live panel above tells you whether it is open right now and how long remains until closing.
Betfred Old Christchurch Road opening times
Betfred, 7 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1DR. Licensed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, with the premises licence held by Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited.
This Betfred is at the lower end of Old Christchurch Road, a minute from the Square in the middle of Bournemouth. Footfall is heavy all year and heavier still through the summer. Like most Betfred branches, it trades until 22:00 seven days a week.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Time open |
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Before you travel: times at individual Betfred shops can change at short notice for staffing, refurbishment or big sporting fixtures. Ring the shop or check the Betfred store finder if you are making a special trip late in the evening.
Weekday opening times
The shop keeps the same 09:00 to 22:00 times every weekday.
| Weekday | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Quietest day for queues. Early race cards draw a handful of regulars. |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Steady through the afternoon; busier once the offices empty out. |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Midweek European or league football makes this the liveliest evening. |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Pre-weekend visitors start appearing from late afternoon. |
| Friday | 09:00 – 22:00 | From mid-afternoon the counter fills with weekend football coupons. |
Weekend opening times
Saturday opens earlier than any other day. Sunday opens latest but still trades late.
| Day | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 08:30 – 22:00 | Doors open at 08:30 for the morning racing previews and the day’s first coupons. |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 22:00 | Opens at 09:30; Sunday football dominates the screens. |
Weekends at Betfred Old Christchurch Road are driven by the football. Saturday lunchtime through to the early-evening results is the busiest stretch; Sunday is calmer until the afternoon kick-offs.
Bank holiday opening times
Betting shops in England and Wales may trade on every bank holiday, with one exception. Under the Gambling Act 2005, every betting premises licence carries a condition that the premises cannot be used to provide gambling facilities on Christmas Day, so this shop is closed on 25 December by law rather than by choice.
The tables below show the pattern Betfred Old Christchurch Road usually follows, from Easter to New Year.
Easter opening times
Good Friday opening has been allowed since the Gambling Act 2005 took effect, and Easter Sunday carries no trading restriction in Great Britain, so the Easter weekend here looks much like any other.
| Day | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | — | 08:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Sunday | First Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March | — | 09:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Monday | Day after Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Good Friday racing in Britain dates from 2014, when the All-Weather Championships Finals Day was first run on it, so there is an afternoon card to follow. Easter Monday is one of the biggest jumps days of the spring, with several meetings running at once.
May bank holiday opening times
The early May bank holiday and the spring bank holiday both follow ordinary Monday times in Bournemouth town centre: 09:00 to 22:00.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early May bank holiday | First Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Spring bank holiday | Last Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
August bank holiday opening times
Normal Monday times apply on the summer bank holiday. With racing across the country, the shop fills up from lunchtime.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer bank holiday | Last Monday in August | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Christmas opening times
Christmas and New Year are when the times here change. The shop cannot open on Christmas Day, closes early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and trades near-normal days in between, when some of the biggest meetings of the winter are staged.
| Day | Date | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | 24 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | — | Closed all day |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | — | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| 27 to 30 December | Between the holidays | — | Normal times, close 20:00 – 22:00 |
| Substitute bank holiday | When 25 or 26 December falls on a weekend | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| New Year's Day | 1 January | — | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Christmas Eve
The shop opens at the normal time on Christmas Eve and closes early, typically around 18:00. Last cash bets are taken a little before that, and the shop empties quickly once the racing finishes.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the biggest day of the year for high-street bookmakers, built around the King George VI Chase at Kempton and a card of meetings across the country. The shop opens as normal and closes a little earlier, around 20:00.
New Year opening times
New Year’s Eve
A normal morning start and an early finish at around 18:00. Bets for the New Year’s Day racing are best placed in the afternoon.
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a bank holiday with a later start than usual, typically around 10:00, and an earlier close in the evening. There is a full jumps racing card, so the shop is open and trading, just on a compressed day.
The festive times shown here are the usual Betfred pattern rather than a confirmed timetable for Bournemouth town centre. Branches post their own Christmas times, usually from mid-December, so check the window notice or the Betfred store finder before travelling on 24, 26 or 31 December.
How the live opening times panel works
The status panel at the top of the page works from the current UK time and the published times for Betfred Old Christchurch Road, so the open or closed flag, today’s close and the countdown are always current. A few details on how it behaves:
What the status means
The flag reads Open during published trading times and Closed outside them. While the shop is closed, the countdown shows the time until it next opens; while it is open, it shows the time until closing, which matters most in the last hour.
Last bets and settling up
Staff stop taking cash bets shortly before the published close so they can settle slips and cash up. To collect winnings, arrive at least ten minutes before the doors shut.
Getting there
Use the buttons at the top of the page to open the shop in Google Maps, plot a route from your current position, or preview the street in Street View. Buses from the Square serve the whole conurbation. Bournemouth station is about sixteen minutes’ walk north-east, with trains to Southampton, London Waterloo and Weymouth.
Nearby Betfred shops and their opening times
The nearest alternative Betfred shops to BH1 1DR, closest first. Distances are straight-line; all of these premises are licensed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
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Betfred, Commercial Road, Bournemouth132–134 Commercial Road, Bournemouth BH2 5LT
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Betfred, 214-216 Old Christchurch Road, Lansdowne214–216 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1PE
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Betfred, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth10–12 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth BH8 8AD
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Betfred, Poole Road, Bournemouth107 Poole Road, Bournemouth BH4 9BB
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Betfred, Charminster Road, Bournemouth159 Charminster Road, Bournemouth BH8 9QG
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Betfred, 338 Wimborne Road, Winton338 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth BH9 2HH
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Betfred, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth593 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 4AN
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For a complete list of licensed betting shops near Bournemouth town centre, including independents, see the gambling premises register kept by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
About this shop
| Trading name | Betfred |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1DR |
| Premises type | Betting shop |
| Licensee | Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited |
| Licensing authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council |
| Area | Town Centre, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Nearest main roads | Old Christchurch Road; The Square; Gervis Place; Exeter Road |
| Public transport | Bournemouth station about sixteen minutes’ walk; buses from the Square a minute away |
Bournemouth Pier and the beach are about half a mile south through the Lower Gardens, and the Pavilion and the BIC are a similar distance away.
Frequently asked questions
- What time does Betfred at 7 Old Christchurch Road open?
- Opening time is 09:00 on weekdays, 08:30 on Saturdays and 09:30 on Sundays.
- What time does Betfred at 7 Old Christchurch Road close today?
- It closes at 22:00 every day of the week. The live panel at the top of this page shows today’s closing time and a countdown.
- Is Betfred at 7 Old Christchurch Road open on a Sunday?
- Yes. Sunday is the latest opening of the week at around 09:30, and the shop trades through to 22:00.
- Is the shop open on Christmas Day?
- No. Every betting shop in Great Britain is closed on Christmas Day. It is a condition attached to premises licences granted under the Gambling Act 2005, not a company decision.
- Does the shop open over Easter?
- Yes. Good Friday trading has been permitted since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force, and there is no restriction on Easter Sunday, so the shop runs normal times across Easter.
- What are the bank holiday opening times?
- Normal Monday times of 09:00 to 22:00 apply on the May and August bank holidays. Over the festive period, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve close around 18:00, Boxing Day runs 09:00 to 20:00 and New Year’s Day 10:00 to 20:00.
- When is the earliest I can get into the shop?
- 08:30 on a Saturday is the earliest opening of the week. Closing is 22:00 every day outside the Christmas and New Year period.
- Is there parking near Betfred Old Christchurch Road?
- Parking in the city centre is mostly in multi-storey and surface car parks, which are pay-on-exit and busy on Saturdays, plus short-stay on-street bays. Walking in from the station or coming by bus is usually easier.
- How do I get to the shop?
- Use the directions button at the top of the page. It opens Google Maps and plots a route from your current location to 7 Old Christchurch Road, BH1 1DR. Bournemouth station about sixteen minutes’ walk; buses from the Square a minute away.