Betfred Opening Times, Unit 1 Whinbush Way, Darlington DL1 3RR
When does Betfred on Whinbush Way open and close? Live opening times for the branch on Whinbush Way in Darlington, with today’s closing time, a countdown and bank holiday hours.
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Betfred Whinbush Way 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
Closing time is 22:00 seven days a week. The only days that differ are Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Today’s live status and closing countdown are in the panel above.
Betfred Whinbush Way opening times
Betfred, Unit 1 Whinbush Way, Darlington, DL1 3RR. Licensed by Darlington Borough Council, with the premises licence held by Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited.
This Betfred trades from a unit on Whinbush Way, on the Red Hall side of Darlington. It is a neighbourhood shop with a regular crowd. 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: branch times are occasionally changed at short notice for staffing, refits or major events. If you are relying on a late visit, phone ahead or check Betfred’s store finder.
Weekday opening times
Monday to Friday, the shop opens at 09:00 and trades through to late evening.
| Weekday | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Short queues all day, with a small rush for the afternoon racing. |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Afternoon racing keeps things ticking over; evenings are relaxed. |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Busier after 19:00 when the evening football kicks off. |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Evening racing and European ties carry trade to 22:00. |
| Friday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Pay-day Fridays can mean queues at the counter after 16:00. |
Weekend opening times
The weekend times bookend the weekday pattern: 08:30 on Saturday, 09:30 on Sunday.
| Day | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 08:30 – 22:00 | Opens at 08:30 so early coupons can go on before the first race. |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 22:00 | Later start; Premier League and Sunday racing run through the afternoon. |
Saturday is comfortably the busiest day at this branch. If you want a machine or a seat for the afternoon racing, arriving before midday makes a real difference.
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 Whinbush Way usually follows, from Easter to New Year.
Easter opening times
Betting shops have been permitted to open on Good Friday since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force, and there is no legal restriction on Easter Sunday trading in Great Britain. Expect this shop to run a normal weekend pattern across the Easter weekend.
| 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
There are two May bank holidays: the early May Monday and the spring bank holiday at the end of the month. Both are normal Monday trading days here.
| 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
There is nothing unusual about the late August bank holiday here: the shop opens at 09:00 and closes at 22:00, with racing and, in most seasons, football through the afternoon.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer bank holiday | Last Monday in August | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Christmas opening times
The Christmas fortnight is the one stretch of the year when times at this shop genuinely differ from the weekly pattern. Christmas Day is a legally enforced closure. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve usually finish early, and the days between Christmas and New Year run close to normal because 26 and 27 December are two of the biggest racing days of the year.
| 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
Christmas Eve at Betfred Whinbush Way usually means a 09:00 open and an early close at about 18:00. Racing fills the afternoon, so that is the busiest spell; if you need to collect winnings, go before late afternoon.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day brings the King George VI Chase at Kempton and a full national racing card, which makes it one of the busiest days of the year in Red Hall. The shop opens as normal and usually closes at about 20:00.
New Year opening times
New Year’s Eve
Expect an early finish on 31 December, usually about 18:00, after a normal morning start. The evening is quiet, so get any bets on during the day.
New Year’s Day
On 1 January, Betfred Whinbush Way normally opens around 10:00 and closes around 20:00. There is a full jumps racing programme, so it is a proper trading day, just a shorter one.
The festive times shown here are the usual Betfred pattern rather than a confirmed timetable for Red Hall. 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 live panel checks UK time against the trading times in the tables above, so the open or closed status, today’s closing time and the countdown update every second. Here is how to read it.
What the status means
When the panel shows Open, the current UK time falls inside today’s trading times. Closed means it does not, and the countdown then runs to the next opening instead of the next close. Within the final hour, keep an eye on the countdown.
Last bets and settling up
Cash betting at the counter stops a few minutes before the published close while staff settle slips and cash up. If you have winnings to collect at Betfred Whinbush Way, get there at least ten minutes before closing.
Getting there
Three Google Maps shortcuts sit at the top of the page: a pin on the shop, directions from your current location, and a Street View preview of the street. Buses along Whinbush Way run into Darlington town centre in about fifteen minutes. North Road station is a little over a mile away, with Darlington station about two miles south-west.
Nearby Betfred shops and their opening times
If this shop is busy or closed, these are the closest other Betfred branches to DL1 3RR, measured in a straight line. They are licensed by Darlington Borough Council, Durham County Council or Gateshead Council.
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Betfred, Northgate, Darlington56–58 Northgate, Darlington DL1 1PR
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Betfred, 3-4 Tubwell Row, Darlington3–4 Tubwell Row, Darlington DL1 1NU
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Betfred, 8-11 Tubwell Row, Darlington8–11 Tubwell Row, Darlington DL1 1NX
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Betfred, Hope Street, Crook68 Hope Street, Crook DL15 9HT
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Betfred, 152 Front Street, Chester-le-Street152 Front Street, Chester-le-Street DH3 3AX
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Betfred, 47 Front Street, Chester-le-Street47 Front Street, Chester-le-Street DH3 3BH
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Betfred, Durham Road, Birtley, Chester-le-StreetUnit 2, 8–9 Durham Road, Birtley, Chester-le-Street DH3 2PG
Other bookmakers nearby and their opening times
Other bookmakers trading around Red Hall. Each row opens a Google Maps search for that operator centred on DL1 3RR, which shows the nearest branches with their current opening times.
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For a complete list of licensed betting shops near Red Hall, including independents, see the gambling premises register kept by Darlington Borough Council.
About this shop
| Trading name | Betfred |
|---|---|
| Address | Unit 1 Whinbush Way, Darlington, DL1 3RR |
| Premises type | Betting shop |
| Licensee | Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited |
| Licensing authority | Darlington Borough Council |
| Area | Red Hall, Darlington |
| Nearest main roads | Whinbush Way; McMullen Road; Yarm Road (A67); Burtree Lane |
| Public transport | North Road station about 1.4 miles; buses along Whinbush Way |
Red Hall and Firthmoor are residential areas on the eastern edge of the town, with Blackwell Meadows, home of Darlington FC, about two and a half miles away.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Betfred on Whinbush Way open?
- It opens at 09:00 Monday to Friday, 08:30 on Saturday and 09:30 on Sunday. Saturday is the earliest opening of the week.
- What time does Betfred on Whinbush Way close?
- At 22:00, seven days a week. The live panel at the top of the page shows today’s closing time and how long is left.
- Is Betfred on Whinbush Way open on a Sunday?
- Yes. On Sundays the shop opens at 09:30, the latest start of the week, and closes at 22:00.
- Can I place a bet in the shop 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 to both. Betting shops in England and Wales have been able to trade on Good Friday since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force, and there is no Easter Sunday restriction in Great Britain.
- 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.
- What are the earliest and latest opening times?
- The earliest opening is 08:30 on Saturday. Other days start at 09:00, or 09:30 on Sunday, and closing is 22:00 outside the Christmas and New Year period.
- Is there parking near Betfred Whinbush Way?
- Yes. There is parking outside the unit and on the surrounding streets.
- 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 Unit 1 Whinbush Way, DL1 3RR. North Road station about 1.4 miles; buses along Whinbush Way.