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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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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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Raceday Parking

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

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Trackside

• There is level access or slight slopes to the trackside area, the pathways are located next to or between the stands.
• The surface of the trackside area is tarmac.
• There is step free access to the front of the trackside area.
• The betting rink is located at the front of the trackside area.
• There is a raised trackside area located in the front of the Lord Daresbury and Queen Mother Stand.
• The raised trackside area is accessed via slight ramps located to the next Lord Daresbury and Queen Mother Stand or via 4 steps with handrails on both sides leading from the front of the trackside area.
• There is a slope trackside area called "The Festival Mound" located to the right of the Princess Royal Stand.
• There is a steep slope leading from the front of the viewing area to the rear of the viewing area.
• At the rear of the viewing area there are 15 plus steps with handrails on both sides leading up to the viewing area.

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Designated Seating Area(s) (Trackside - Designated Wheelchair Area)

• The name of the designated seating area is to the right of the Princess Royal Stand.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the designated seating area.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
• The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
• The view from the seating area is good.
• The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies (dependent on match/event).
• There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is a dedicated steward to provide assistance.
• There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

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Earl of Derby Stand - Trackside Steppings

• The steppings are located at the front of the Earl of Derby Stand.
• There is step free access to the front of the steppings from the trackside.
• The rear of the steppings can be accessed from the first floor of the Earl of Derby Stand by 5 clearly marked steps.
• There are 1 to 15+ steps leading from the front to the rear of the steppings.
• Some of the steppings are clearly marked.
• There are stanchions available.

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Lord Sefton Stand - Trackside Steppings

• The steepings are located at the front of the Lord Sefton Stand.
• There is step free access to the front of the steppings from the trackside.
• The rear of the steppings can be accessed from the first floor of the Lord Sefton Stand by 5 clearly marked steps.
• There are 1 to 15+ steps leading from the front to the rear of the steppings.
• Some of the steppings are clearly marked.
• There are stanchions available.

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Queen Mother Stand - Trackside Seating

• The trackside seating is located at the front of the Queen Mother Stand.
• There are 15+ clearly marked steps leading from the trackside to the seating.
• There are handrails available on both sides.
• There are 1 to 5 steps leading from the front of the seating to the rear of the seating.
• The steps are clearly marked.

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Lord Daresbury First Floor - Trackside Seating

• The trackside seating is located at the front of the Lord Daresbury Stand.
• There are 15+ clearly marked steps leading from the trackside to the seating.
• There are handrails available on both sides.
• There is access from the Platinum Lounge via double doors or via the Prince Royal Stand walkway to the rear of the seating.
• There are 1 to 8 steps leading from the front of the seating to the rear of the seating.
• The steps are clearly marked.

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Designated Seating Area(s) (Lord Daresbury Stand First Floor - Designated Wheelchair Spaces)

• The name of the designated seating area is Lord Daresbury - Designated Wheelchair Spaces.
• There is step-free access to the designated seating area.
• The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
• The view from the seating area is good.
• The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies (dependent on match/event).
• There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is a dedicated steward to provide assistance.
• There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

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Princess Royal Stand First Floor - Trackside Seating

• There is step free access to the trackside seating via double doors from the first floor of the Princess Royal Stand.
• There are 15+ clearly marked steps leading up to the seating from the trackside.
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
• There are 1 to 10 steps leading from the rear to the front of the seating.

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Designated Seating Area(s) (Princess Royal Stand First Floor - Designated Wheelchair Spaces)

• The name of the designated seating area is Princess Royal Stand - Designated Wheelchair Spaces.
• There is step-free access to the designated seating area.
• The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
• The view from the seating area is restricted.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is a dedicated steward to provide assistance.
• There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

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Princess Royal Stand Second Floor - Steppings

• There is step free access to the steppings from the Princess Royal Stand second floor.
• There are double doors which lead out onto the steppings.
• There is step free access to the front of the steppings with space to the view the track.
• There are 1 to 15+ steps leading from the front to the rear of the steppings.
• Some of the steppings are clearly marked.
• The are stanchions available.

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Lord Daresbury Stand Roof Top - Steppings

• The steppings are located on the third floor of the Lord Daresbury Stand.
• There are 15+ steps leading up to the steppings.
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• There are double width doors leading out onto the steppings.
• The doors are 210cm wide.
• There is step free access along the rear of the steppings.
• There are 1 to 15+ steps leading from the rear to the front of the steppings.
• The height of the steppings are 20cm.
• There are stanchions available.

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Queen Mother Stand - Second Floor Steppings

• There is step free access to the Queen Mother Stand steppings from the second floor the of the Queen Mother Stand via double doors.
• Externally there are 15+ clearly marked steps leading up from the trackside to the steppings.
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
• The steps are located either side of the Queen Mother Stand.
• There is step free access along the front of the viewing area.
• There are 1 to 15+ steps from the front to the rear of the steppings.
• Some of the steppings are clearly marked.
• There are stanchions available.

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Earl of Derby Stand - Second Floor Trackside Seating

• Access to the Earl of Derby Stand second floor seating is via a walkway located off the level 2 stairwell lobby area.
• The double doors leading into the Lower Saddle Bar from the Earl of Derby Stand level 2 stairwell lobby area are also used as exits to access the seating via the walkway.
• There are rounded handrails available on both sides along the entirety of the walkways.
• There is level access between the Lower Saddle Bar and the designated seating in the front row.
• Following this, there are between 4-15+ clearly marked steps leading from the front row to the rear row of the seating.
• There are handrails available for the first 4-5 steps.

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Lord Sefton Stand - Second Floor Trackside Seating

• Access to the Lord Sefton Stand second floor seating is via a walkway located off the Lord Sefton Stand second floor stairwell lobby area.
• The double doors leading into the Lower Saddle Bar from the Lord Sefton Stand second floor stairwell lobby area are also used as exits to access the seating via the walkway.
• There are rounded handrails available on both sides along the entirety of the walkways.
• There is level access between the Lower Saddle Bar and the designated seating in the front row.
• Following this, there are between 4-15+ clearly marked steps leading from the front row to the back row of seating.
• There are handrails available for the first 4-5 steps.

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Designated Seating Area(s) (Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton Stands Second Floor - Designated Wheelchair Spaces)

• The name of the designated seating area is Earl of Derby Stand - Second Floor.
• There is step-free access to the designated seating area.
• The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
• The view from the seating area is good.
• There is/are 6 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in the seating area.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.
• The name of the designated seating area is Lord Sefton Stand - Second Floor.
• There is step-free access to the designated seating area.
• The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
• The view from this seating area is good.
• There is/are 6 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in this seating area.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

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Earl of Derby Stand Fourth Floor - Trackside Seating

• Access to the Earl of Derby Stand fourth floor seating is via a walkway located off the fourth floor stairwell lobby area.
• The double doors leading into the Upper Saddle Bar from the Earl of Derby Stand fourth floor stairwell lobby area are also used as exits to access the seating via the walkway.
• There are rounded handrails available on both sides along the entirety of the walkway.
• There is a short steep ramp which is clearly marked on the walkway between the Upper Saddle Bar and the designated seating in the front row.
• Following this, there are between 4-15+ clearly marked steps leading from the front row to the rear row of seating.
• There are handrails available for the first 4-5 steps.

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Lord Sefton Stand - Fourth Floor Trackside Seating

• Access to the Lord Sefton Stand fourth floor seating is via a walkway located off the fourth floor stairwell lobby area.
• The double doors leading into the Upper Saddle Bar from the Lord Sefton Stand fourth floor stairwell lobby area are also used as exits to access the seating via the walkway.
• There are rounded handrails available on both sides along the entirety of the walkway.
• There is a short steep ramp which is clearly marked on the walkway between the Upper Saddle Bar and the designated seating in the front row.
• Following this, there are between 4-15+ clearly marked steps leading from the front row to rear row of seating.
• There are handrails available for the first 4-5 steps.

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Designated Seating Area(s) (Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton Stands Fourth Floor - Designated Wheelchair Spaces)

• The name of the designated seating area is Earl of Derby Stand - Fourth Floor.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the designated seating area.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
• The view from the seating area is good.
• There is/are 6 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in the seating area.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.
• The name of the designated seating area is Lord Sefton Stand - Fourth Floor.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the designated seating area.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
• The view from this seating area is good.
• There is/are 6 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in this seating area.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

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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