You are on Getting Here. Skip to the next section.

Getting Here

Collapse all Expand all

• 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).

You are on Getting Help and Assistance. Skip to the next section.

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.

You are on Raceday Parking. Skip to the next section.

Raceday Parking

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

You are on Outside Access (Enclosure Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Enclosure Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the enclosure side of The Princess Royal Stand.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance to the side of the building.

You are on Outside Access (Trackside Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Trackside Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the racecourse side of The Princess Royal Stand.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

You are on Entrance (The Princess Royal Stand - Internal Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (The Princess Royal Stand - Internal Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Princess Royal Stand reception area.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading down to the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

You are on Eating and Drinking (Irish Bar). Skip to the next section.

Eating and Drinking (Irish Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the ground floor of the Princess Royal Stand.
• There is step-free access to the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is high (110cm+) .
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is step-free access within the bar.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• This area does not play background music.
• Background music varies according to the function/event.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic/takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• The lighting levels are good.

You are on Counter (Betting Counter - Irish Bar). Skip to the next section.

Counter (Betting Counter - Irish Bar)

Collapse all Expand all

• Counter View
  • The counter is located to the right of the Irish Bar service counter.
  • 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 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 vinyl.

You are on Counter (Betting Counter - Enclosure Side). Skip to the next section.

Counter (Betting Counter - Enclosure Side)

Collapse all Expand all

• Counter View
  • The counter is located on the enclosure side of the Irish Bar.
  • 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 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 vinyl.

You are on Betting Shop. Skip to the next section.

Betting Shop

• The betting shop area has vinyl flooring.
• There are shelves at 121cm high for writing betting slips within this area.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There are television viewing screens in the betting area.

You are on Accessible Toilet(s) (Irish Bar - Right of the Bar). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Irish Bar - Right of the Bar)

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

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the Irish Bar service counter.
  • 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 at the counter.
  • There is Braille, tactile and 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 87cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 200cm (4ft 9in 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 86cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is 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 not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (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 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 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 93cm (3ft 1in).

You are on Accessible Toilet(s) (Irish Bar- Left of the Bar). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Irish Bar- Left of the Bar)

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

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the Irish Bar service counter.
  • 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 the service bar.
  • There is Braille, tactile and 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 88cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is 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 non-infectious waste and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 175cm 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 lid.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Irish Bar). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (Irish Bar)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left and right of the Irish Bar.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text 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.

You are on Step(s) (Steps to Additional Standard Male Toilets). Skip to the next section.

Step(s) (Steps to Additional Standard Male Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) located to the left of the betting counter.
• The step(s) is/are used to access The steps are used to access additional standard male toilets.
• There is/are 4 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
• 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.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

You are on Related Access Guides. Skip to the next section.

Related Access Guides

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Getting Around Aintree Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
• Betting Counters around the Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
• Earl of Derby Stand - First Floor - Golden Miller Suite link (new tab) - click here