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Disabled Access Guide for Fontwell Park Racecourse
Fontwell Park
Fontwell
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 0SX
Tel: 01243 543335
Fax: 01243 543904
Email: info@fontwellpark.co.uk
Web: http://www.fontwellpark.co.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Barnham Station.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
The car park is situated directly in front of the racecourse. On race days there are marshalled designated parking areas.
Outside Access (the car park)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Inside Access)
The are a few moderate slopes situated around the track side.
The viewing point for wheelchair-users is accessed via a moderate ramp.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is located in the male and female toilets.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 180cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the Kerman Grandstand.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the Kerman Grandstand.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
The photo shows the viewing point for wheelchair users.
There are several bars / restaurants located around the racecourse with access for a wheelchair user with assistance.
Comments
The opening times vary depending on events, please phone 01243 543335 for details.
