Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Cheltenham Racecourse is located on the outskirts of Cheltenham, off Evesham Road.
There are a number of different routes to the racecourse, the route will vary depending on the car park or drop-off point you are using.
For more information on routes to the racecourse please click here (opens new tab) - There are 6 parking areas available on racedays; Red Car Park North, Red Car Park South, Green Car Park North, Green Car Park West, Blue Car Park, Yellow Car Park.
The parking scheme is colour coded, so that your parking zone will match your label and preferred route. Hospitality guests should follow the colour of the car parking pass provided
There are 2 coach parks located in the Red Car Parks North and South.
- Cheltenham Racecourse is located on the outskirts of Cheltenham, off Evesham Road.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- There is a dedicated bus service from the South Car Park into town and the station for The November Meeting and The Festival. For all other meetings bus stops can be found just along Evesham Road from the main roundabout.
Stagecoach service D and E runs every 6/7 minutes during the day and between 10 minutes and every hour on Monday to Saturday evenings. The service runs hourly on Sundays. - For more information on Stagecoach Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Cheltenham Spa.
- Trains from London to Cheltenham Spa generally run hourly and take about two hours. Trains from Birmingham generally run every half an hour and take about 35 minutes. From Bristol, trains leave every hour and take about 35 minutes. It is a 10 minute taxi ride from the station.
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- For racecourse maps 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.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- Electric scooters and manual wheelchairs are provided through the Event Mobility Charitable Trust.
- Cheltenham Radio broadcasts only at The Festival
Previews, features, interviews, competitions, reviews and live commentaries all combine to give you the best of the Cheltenham atmosphere, with the latest news and views.
You can listen live on 87.7FM within 5 miles of the course, through the online web player or via a Cheltenham Radio earpiece.
The Cheltenham Radio earpiece is available to purchase from racecard kiosks around the racecourse for £5 on the day of racing.
Raceday Parking and Drop-Off
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Sales Arena.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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 door opening is 160cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located just beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not 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 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.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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 door opening is 160cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located just beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 8 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 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.
Outside Access (Trackside Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located next to the Tattersalls trackside.
- The entrance area/door is not 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 are no doors at this entrance.
Outside Access (Horse Sales Arena to Betting Hall Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the Horse Sales Arena.
- 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) may be difficult to 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.
Non Racedays - Horse Sales
- On non racedays the building is used for horse sales.
- There is fixed seating around the edge of the arena.
- There is step free access to the front row of seating.
Racedays - Festival Bowl
- On racedays the area is used a bar.
- There is step free access throughout.
- On racedays there are bars set up around the building.
Counter (Betting Counter - Horse Sales and Festival Bowl)
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Counter
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- The counter is located at the rear of the building.
- The counter is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the trackside 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 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 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.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located with the Main Grandstand - Level 1 Betting Hall and Persian War Bar.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located with the Main Grandstand - Level 1 Betting Hall and Persian War Bar.
Related Access Guides
- To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Getting around Cheltenham Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
- Betting Counters around Cheltenham Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
- Main Grandstand - Level 1 Betting Hall and Persian War Bar link (new tab) - click here