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Introduction

• There are four main stands, The Leverhulme, The County, The Tattersalls and The Dee Stand.
• There is level access from the car park to the side of the racecourse.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Chester.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Chester.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 450cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 120m (131yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Reception (Disabled Help Desk (open during race days only))

• The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the car park.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • Please contact in advance to confirm availability of the hearing loop.

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Outside Access (The Leverhulme Building)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front/right of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Inside Access (The Leverhulme Building)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Eating and Drinking (The Leverhulme Building)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Other Floors (The Leverhulme Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (The Leverhulme Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the venue.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet (The Leverhulme Building)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the venue on the first floor.
  • There is level access to this 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 staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in accessible toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s) (The Leverhulme Building)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the venue on the first floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue on the first floor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Outside Access (The County Stand)

• This information is for the entrance located in the County stand car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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Inside Access (The County Stand)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Eating and Drinking (The County Stand)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• 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 only.

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Other Floors (The County Stand)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) cannot be used to access other floors.

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Lift (The County Stand)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 20m (22yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 120cm (4ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet (The County Stand)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located are on the ground floor.
  • There is not level access to this 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 staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 210cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (County Stand Accessible and Male Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Standard Toilet(s) (The County Stand)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the right as you enter.
  • The female toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
  • The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (County Stand Female Standard Toilets)

• There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located directly in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Paddock Rooms)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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Inside Access (Paddock Rooms)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Paddock Rooms)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the centre of the corridor.
  • The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the centre of the corridor.
  • The male toilets are 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.