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Getting Help and Assistance

• For the racecourse map please click here (new tab).
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the south, leave M6 at J21A and join M62 west. Leave M62 at J6 to join M57, follow signs for races. From North Leave M6 at J26 and join M58, follow signs for races. From Mersey Tunnels follow signs for Preston, then for A59, then signs for races. The main entrance to the racecourse via Grand National Avenue is just off Ormskirk Road (A59). Please use this entrance for conference and events. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AS.
  • There is parking for up to 1,800 cars. Car parking is available for free at Aintree on non Grand National meetings. For the Randox Health Grand National Festival car parking is limited and must be purchased in advance. To enquire or make a booking, call the Booking Line on 0344 579 3001. Parking needs to be pre-booked and is not available for purchase on the day.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Aintree can be reached by bus on services: 300, 310 and 345 both to and from Liverpool.
  • For more information on Arriva Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Aintree.
  • The easiest way to reach Aintree is by train. The nearest mainline station to Aintree is Liverpool Lime Street. Liverpool Central Station is just a short walk from Lime Street, where you can catch a train to Aintree. Aintree Station is directly opposite the racecourse, where regular trains run every 15 minutes on racedays (more frequently during The Randox Health Grand National Festival).
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Raceday Parking

• For more information about Raceday parking please click here (opens in new tab).

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Entrances

• On racedays the pedestrian entrances to the racecourse are located off the A56.
• There is step free access to the entrances.
• The surface of the floor is tarmac.
• On racedays there will be barriers and members of staff will be checking tickets.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the racecourse. The majority of pathways have a tarmac surface. The pathways maybe congested during racing events. There are some very slight and slight slopes on the paths near to the Parade Ring and lawn areas.
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to Red Rum Lawn and statue.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is/are 6 unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to Red Rum Lawn and statue.
  • 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.
• Circulation View
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Lord Sefton Stand External - Next to the Parade Ring)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the outside of the Lord Sefton Stand, next to the Parade Ring.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
  • There is a flush 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 is fully functional.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 150cm from the floor.
• 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 not 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Lord Sefton Stand External - next to the Parade Ring)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the outside of the Lord Sefton Derby, next to the Parade Ring.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Earl of Derby Stand External - next to the Parade Ring)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located outside of the Earl of Derby Stand, near to the Parade Ring.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 80cm.
  • 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 is fully functional.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
• 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 not 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps 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 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Earl of Derby Stand External - next to the Parade Ring)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the outside of the Earl of Derby stand, next to the Parade Ring.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Earl of Derby Stand External - next to Queen Mother Stand)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the outside of the Earl of Derby Stand, opposite the Queen Mother Stand.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
  • 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 is not fully functional.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
• 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 not 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 cistern.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps 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 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Earl of Derby Stand External - next to Queen Mother Stand)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the outside of the Earl of Derby Stand, opposite the Queen Mother Stand.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides (Aintree Racecourse)

• McCoys link (new tab) - click here
• Pre-parade and Parade Ring Bars link (new tab) - click here
• Equestrian Centre / Aintree Pavillion link (new tab) - click here
• Pre-parade Ring, Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure link (new tab) - click here
• Aldaniti Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Hedgehunter Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Red Rum Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Reynoldstown Bar - Owners and Trainers link (new tab) - click here
• Irish Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Paddock Lodge link (new tab) - click here
• Trackside link (new tab) - click here

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Related Access Guides (Princess Royal Stand)

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Princess Royal Stand - Ground Floor Reception link (new tab) - click here
• Princess Royal Stand - First Floor - Princess Royal Seats and Gallery link (new tab) - click here
• Princess Royal Stand - Second Floor - Tommy Wallis Suite link (new tab) - click here
• Princess Royal Stand - Third Floor - Merryman Suite and Boxes link (new tab) - click here
• Princess Royal Stand - Fourth Floor - Princess Royal Suite link (new tab) - click here

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Related Access Guides (Lord Daresbury Stand)

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Lord Daresbury Stand - Ground Floor - Lawn Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Daresbury Stand - Ground Floor - Moet and Chandon Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Daresbury Stand - First Floor - Platinum Lounge link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Daresbury Stand - First Floor - 1750 Suite link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Daresbury Stand - Second Floor - Roof Bar link (new tab) - click here

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Related Access Guides (Queen Mother Stand)

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Queen Mother Stand - Ground Floor - Valentine Suite link (new tab) - click here
• Queen Mother Stand - First Floor - Devonloch Boxes link (new tab) - click here
• Queen Mother Stand - Second Floor - Bechers Suite link (new tab) - click here
• Queen Mother Stand - Third Floor - Monaveen Boxes link (new tab) - click here

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Related Access Guides (Earl of Derby Stand)

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Earl of Derby Stand - Ground Floor - Reception link (new tab) - click here
• Earl of Derby Stand - First Floor - Golden Miller Suite link (new tab) - click here
• Earl of Derby Stand - Second Floor - Lower Saddle Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Earl of Derby Stand - Third Floor - Papillon Suite link (new tab) - click here
• Earl of Derby Stand - Fourth Floor - Upper Saddle Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Earl of Derby Stand - Fifth Floor - Private Boxes link (new tab) - click here

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Related Access Guides (Lord Sefton Stand)

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Lord Sefton Stand - Ground Floor - Reception link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Sefton Stand - First Floor - Sunloch Suite link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Sefton Stand - Second Floor - Lower Saddle Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Sefton Stand - Third Floor - Corbiere Suite link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Sefton Stand - Fourth Floor - Upper Saddle Bar link (new tab) - click here
• Lord Sefton Stand - Private Boxes link (new tab) - click here