Access Guide
Getting Help and Assistance
- For the racecourse map please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Club staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- Stewards receive disability awareness/equality training.
- Hospitality staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- Food and drink concession staff do receive disability awareness/equality training.
- Car parking attendants do receive disability awareness/equality training.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the stadium/near by.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Carlisle Racecourse is located on the outskirts of Carlisle, just off Durdar Road.
The postcode for the Sat Nav is CA2 4TS.
Read more athttp://carlisle.thejockeyclub.co.uk/plan-your-race-day/Racegoers-Guide/directions-parking#cjPZUEfvOUCiTrxw.99 - There are two raceday car parks available, Gate 7- designated Blue Badge parking and Gate 8.
There is also a separate car park for conference and events. The coach parking is located off Durdar Road.
- Carlisle Racecourse is located on the outskirts of Carlisle, just off Durdar Road.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- On racedays, Reays operate a bus service from Lonsdale Street, near the Church, opposite the bus station, up to the Racecourse.
Buses run 90 minutes and 45 minutes before the first race and return to Carlisle 5 minutes and 35 minutes after the last race.
The cost for this service is £1.60 each way. On non-racedays, the timetable for the bus serving the racecourse can be found by following the below link.
Ask your bus driver which stop to get off at for the Racecourse!
Read more athttp://carlisle.thejockeyclub.co.uk/plan-your-race-day/Racegoers-Guide/directions-parking#cjPZUEfvOUCiTrxw.99. - For more information on Reays Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Carlisle Station.
- The racecourse is 2.2 miles from Carlisle Station, a major station on the West Coast Main Line, lying 102 miles south of Glasgow Central, and 299 miles north of London Euston.
Read more athttp://carlisle.thejockeyclub.co.uk/plan-your-race-day/Racegoers-Guide/directions-parking#cjPZUEfvOUCiTrxw.99. - For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
Raceday Parking
Eating and Drinking (The General's Bar & Barbeque - Drinks Counter)
- The following information is for the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- The height of the service counter is high (110cm+) .
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The lowered section of the counter is not at the recommended height of 76cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
- The clear knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- 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.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- The lighting levels are good.
Eating and Drinking (The General's Bar & Barbeque - Food Counter)
- The following information is for the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The lowered section of the counter is not at the recommended height of 76cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
- The clear knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- 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.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- There are wall menus available.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located between the General's Bar & Barbecue and the Bell Hall.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located between the General's Bar & Barbecue and the Bell Hall.
Related Access Guides
- To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Getting Around Carlisle Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
- Betting Counters around The Racecourse link (new tab) - click here