Ladbrokes Near Me
Ladbrokes Near Me
Ladbrokes carries the longest history of any name on the British high street, tracing back to 1886, and more than a century of growth and acquisition has left it with an unusually mixed property portfolio. That variety is the single most useful thing to know when looking for a branch near you: two Ladbrokes shops in the same town can be entirely different propositions, and the brand name tells you very little about the hours.
Ladbrokes near you at a glance
- Founded in 1886, the oldest of the major UK chains.
- One of the most varied estates, from station sites to small parades.
- Typical hours: 8:00 – 9:00 AM to 9:00 – 10:00 PM.
- Shares corporate ownership with Coral but trades as a separate estate.
- A nearby Coral is not a reliable guide to your Ladbrokes.
A century of acquisition
Ladbrokes began as a credit bookmaker serving private clients rather than a shop operator, and only became a high street business after betting offices were legalised in Britain in 1961. In the decades since it absorbed a great many smaller chains, and every acquisition brought its own sites, leases and licence conditions.
The result is an estate that is more urban and less uniform than most of its competitors. Where some chains have a recognisable house format, Ladbrokes spans everything from busy transport-adjacent units to small residential parades, which is why brand-wide generalisations are weaker here than elsewhere.
Judge the premises, not the sign
With an estate this mixed, the format tells you far more than the brand. A Ladbrokes with its own frontage on a busy city street will keep long hours; one reached through a shopping centre will follow the centre and close early. That distinction is worth more than any national average.
Hours to expect
| Day | Typical opening | Typical closing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | 9:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | 9:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | 6:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Bank holiday | 9:00 – 10:00 AM | 6:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Christmas Day | Closed by law | — |
Ladbrokes and Coral
The two brands have sat under common ownership since their businesses merged in 2016, and both now form part of the Entain group. They continue to trade as separate estates with separate branding, separate premises and separately set hours.
The practical point for anyone searching locally: seeing a Coral open on your street tells you nothing reliable about the Ladbrokes round the corner. They are run as distinct shop networks, and in many towns both are present precisely because they serve slightly different sites. See Coral near me for the other half of the picture.
Finding a branch
- Search a full postcode plus the brand, not a town name.
- Read the address for format clues. A unit number inside a named centre signals short hours before you check anything.
- Check the closing time, which varies more across the Ladbrokes estate than the opening time does.
- Compare a second branch if the town has more than one, since hours are rarely duplicated.
Find a Ladbrokes branch
Search branches and hours by street name and postcode.
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Ladbrokes near me: FAQs
How do I find my nearest Ladbrokes?
Search the brand plus your full postcode rather than a town name, then read the whole result list rather than the nearest pin. Check the closing time as well as the opening time, since the Ladbrokes estate varies widely.
What time does Ladbrokes open?
Most branches open between 8:00 and 9:00 AM Monday to Saturday and between 9:00 and 10:00 AM on Sundays. Branches near stations and transport hubs open earliest; shopping centre units open latest.
How old is Ladbrokes?
The business traces its origins to 1886, making it the oldest of the major names on the British high street. It operated as a credit bookmaker for decades before betting offices were legalised in 1961.
Are Ladbrokes and Coral the same company?
They share corporate ownership within the Entain group following their 2016 merger, but they trade as separate estates with separate premises and separately set opening hours.
Why do Ladbrokes branches vary so much?
More than a century of acquisitions left the chain with an unusually mixed property portfolio, each site bringing its own lease and licence conditions. The estate spans transport-adjacent units, city high streets and small residential parades.
Is Ladbrokes open on Sundays?
Yes, most branches trade every Sunday, typically opening between 9:00 and 10:00 AM and closing between 6:00 and 9:00 PM. Sunday is the shortest and most variable trading day across the whole trade.
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18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. The times shown here are typical ranges compiled as a general guide, not confirmed hours for any named branch. Trading is decided shop by shop and can be revised at short notice, so verify before you travel. This site is not affiliated with Ladbrokes or Entain. Our 18 Plus page sets out the age policy and where to turn for help. Free, confidential support is available through BeGambleAware and GamCare, and the National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day.
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