Betfred Opening Times, 12 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland SR5 2JE
Planning a visit to Betfred on The Green in Southwick? Here are the full opening times, a live open or closed panel and the bank holiday pattern for this town.
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Betfred The Green, Southwick 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 The Green, Southwick opening times
Betfred, 12 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland, SR5 2JE. Licensed by Sunderland City Council, with the premises licence held by Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited.
This Betfred is on The Green in Southwick, north Sunderland. It is a neighbourhood shop, and matchdays at the stadium lift the trade. Doors open at 09:00 on weekdays, 08:30 on Saturdays and 09:30 on Sundays, and close at 22:00.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Time open |
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Why 22:00? Betting premises licences in England and Wales carry a default condition under the Gambling Act 2005 that bars gambling between 22:00 and 07:00 unless the licensing authority removes it, which is why most high-street bookmakers close at 22:00. Individual branch times can still change at short notice, so check before a late trip.
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 | Quiet morning; mostly regulars checking the first race cards. |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | A steady, local midweek day with evening dogs on the screens. |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Busy on Sunderland midweek home nights, with fans passing before and after games at the Stadium of Light. |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 22:00 | A quiet afternoon, livening up for Thursday-night football. |
| Friday | 09:00 – 22:00 | The fullest weekday: coupons for Saturday go on from lunchtime. |
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 | 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. When Sunderland are at home, expect crowds around Southwick Road before and after the game at the Stadium of Light, and plan your visit around kick-off.
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.
Outside Christmas Day, a bank holiday at Betfred The Green, Southwick is either a normal trading day or a slightly shorter one. The detail is set out below.
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
May has two bank holidays and the shop treats both as ordinary Mondays, opening at 09:00 and closing at 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
The August bank holiday brings a full racing programme and, most years, Premier League football, so the afternoon is the busiest part of the day.
| 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 is a normal opening time with an early finish, typically around 18:00, so staff can get away for the evening. The last cash bets go on well before then. It is a full racing day, so the shop is often busy through the middle of the afternoon before emptying out sharply.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the busiest single day in the betting shop calendar. Expect a full morning open and a strong afternoon around the King George VI Chase at Kempton, with a slightly earlier close than a standard Saturday.
New Year opening times
New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, Betfred The Green, Southwick opens at its usual time and closes early, generally around 18:00. Bets on the next day’s racing are best placed in the afternoon.
New Year’s Day
On 1 January, Betfred The Green, Southwick 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.
Bank holiday times listed here reflect the pattern Betfred shops locally usually follow. Individual branches set their own festive times and a card is normally posted in the window from around mid-December. Check that card 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
Open means the shop is inside its published trading times right now. Closed means it is outside them, and the countdown switches to show how long until the doors open again. If the shop is due to close within the hour, the countdown is the number to watch.
Last bets and settling up
Plan to arrive a little before the published close: counters stop taking cash bets shortly beforehand, and paying out winnings takes time too.
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. Metro stations at St Peter’s and Stadium of Light are within walking distance.
Nearby Betfred shops and their opening times
The nearest alternative Betfred shops to SR5 2JE, closest first. Distances are straight-line; all of these premises are licensed by Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council or Durham County Council.
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Betfred, Blandford Street, Sunderland29 Blandford Street, Sunderland SR1 3JH
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Betfred, Melbourne Place, Sunderland27 Melbourne Place, Sunderland SR4 8LN
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Betfred, Byron Place, SeahamUnit 6, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent, Seaham SR7 7DR
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Betfred, Front Street, Stanley50 Front Street, Stanley DH9 0HU
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Sunderland City Council also licenses independent bookmakers in the area, some of which keep shorter times than the national chains. The council’s gambling premises register is the authoritative list.
About this shop
| Trading name | Betfred |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland, SR5 2JE |
| Premises type | Betting shop |
| Licensee | Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited |
| Licensing authority | Sunderland City Council |
| Area | Southwick, Sunderland |
| Nearest main roads | The Green; Southwick Road; Church Bank |
| Public transport | St Peter’s and Stadium of Light Metro stations nearby; buses along Southwick Road |
The Stadium of Light is a little over half a mile away, and Southwick’s green is the heart of the old village.
Frequently asked questions
- What time does Betfred on The Green, Southwick 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 The Green, Southwick close today?
- 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 The Green, Southwick open on Sundays?
- Yes. Sunday is the latest opening of the week at around 09:30, and the shop trades through to 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. 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?
- May and August bank holidays follow normal Monday times of 09:00 to 22:00. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve close early at 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 The Green, Southwick?
- There is normally on-street parking nearby, including in the residential side streets. Watch for loading restrictions and bus lanes directly outside the shops.
- 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 12 The Green, Southwick, SR5 2JE. St Peter’s and Stadium of Light Metro stations nearby; buses along Southwick Road.