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Getting Help and Assistance

• For a map of the racecourse please click here (new tab).
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.
• There are portable hearing loops available to use for race meetings and conferences and events. If you require a portable hearing loop please contact the racecourse in advance.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The racecourse is easily accessible from any direction. From the North follow the A60 or A612. From the South follow the A60 and A453. From the East or West follow the A52. Once at Nottingham follow the brown signs or yellow park & ride signs to the racecourse.
  • There is ample on-site parking which is free. There is also parking for coaches and minibuses.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus route from the city centre is Number 44 which departs from King Street in the city centre, or the Ecolink which stops on Parliament Street and Collins Street. The Park and ride is situated next door to the racecourse.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Nottingham.
  • Nottingham Station is only two miles from the course. There is a taxi rank at the station. It will take you approximately 10-15 minutes to get to the racecourse from the station.
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Raceday Parking

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Outside Access (Centenary Stand - Right Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right as you face the Centenary Stand.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

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Other Floors (Centenary Stand - Right Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located beyond the Centenary Stand - Right Entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Centenary Stand - Right Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift (Centenary Stand - Right Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left when entering Centenary Stand - Right Entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Centenary Stand - Right Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Outside Access (Centenary Stand - Left Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left of the Centenary Stand.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

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Other Floors (Centenary Stand - Left Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to your left when entering the Centenary Bar entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the Left Entrance - Centenary Stand.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and First Floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Getting Around (First Floor - Centenary Stand)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the first floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.

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Counter (Betting Counter - Private Boxes Corridor)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located opposite the lift on the first floor of the Centenary Stand.
  • The counter is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.

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Executive Boxes (Private Box - Single)

• The boxes are located on the first floor of the Centenary Stand.
• There are 11 boxes on this floor.
• The box surveyed was private box number 4.
• The other boxes in this stand/area have a similar layout.
• There is step-free access to this area.
• There is a/are single, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is step-free access within this area.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of service provided in this box can vary.
• A sliding door leads out to the viewing balcony. The door is heavy and 138cm wide. There is a small lip at the threshold of the door. There is no designated seating areas on the balcony. From the balcony there is a view of the finishing post and straight.
• All the boxes can be made larger by opening the partitioning walls.

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Executive Boxes (Private Box - Double)

• The boxes are located on the first floor of the Centenary Stand.
• There are 11 boxes on this floor.
• The box surveyed was private boxes 8 and 9.
• The other boxes in this stand/area have a similar layout.
• There is step-free access to this area.
• There is a/are single, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is step-free access within this area.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of service provided in this box can vary.
• A sliding door leads out to the viewing balcony. The door is heavy and 138cm wide. There is a step, 18cm high, at the threshold of the door. There is no designated seating areas on the balcony. From the balcony there is a view of the finishing post and straight.

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• Comments View
  • All the boxes can be made larger by opening the partitioning walls.

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Hospitality (Paddock Suite)

• The suite is located on the first floor of the Centenary Stand.
• There is step-free access to this area.
• There is a/are double, light manual door(s) to access this area.
• The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is step-free access within this area.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This area does not play background music.
• Background music varies according to the function/event.
• The type of service provided in this room can vary.
• The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available within the room/suite.
• There are not standard toilets available within the room/suite.
• The room can be hired for private functions and meetings on non race days.

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• Comments View
  • Through the panoramic windows in the Paddock Suite, you can view the Parade Ring.

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Counter (Betting Counter - Paddock Suite)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located to the right when entering the Paddock Suite.
  • The counter is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Paddock Suite entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Centenary Stand - First Floor - Left Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the Centenary Stand.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Centenary Stand - First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor of the Centenary Stand.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor of the Centenary Stand.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

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