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
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Quevega's)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located off the Paddock.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located off the Paddock.
- There is/are 3 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 the recommended 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.
Eating and Drinking (Quevega's)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located in the Paddock.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to 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 not a hearing assistance system .
- There is step-free access within the bar.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- 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 varied.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Paddock.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Paddock.
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