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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Chester.

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• Comments View
  • If driving, Chester Racecourse recommends that you approach from Sealand Road (to the West of the city) using postcode CH1 4LD for your Sat Nav.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a viewing stand, bar and betting counter. There are accessible routes throughout the stand.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include parking, bars, food vendors and accessibility stewards to assist around the racecourse.

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Parking (All Stands)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is £10 per car on race days. Parking can be purchased in advance by calling the box office.
  • The car park is located opposite the County Stand main entrance, next to the Holiday Inn Express.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • Blue Badge parking can be booked in advance by calling the box office.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 430cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 130m (142yd 6in) from the County Stand main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 150m (164yd 2in) from the County Stand main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally busy.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the box office entrance, which is also the accessibility stewards' stand.
• Comments View
  • Parking bays are marked out on the ground in front of the Tattersalls Enclosure and The Roodee however, these are not in use during race days.
  • Tattersalls Enclosure and The Roodee can be accessed via The County stand or in front of the stands from the car park.
  • Stewards are available during race days to assist.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • This is the main entrance but there are other entrances to the same stand.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 144cm (4ft 9in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Trackside Entrance Right)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located trackside, to the right of the main stand.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Trackside Entrance Left)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located trackside, to the left of the stand.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly before the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There are two wooden bollards at the base of the ramp.
  • The bollards contrast with the flooring.
  • The bollards have a high contrast band at the top.

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Inside Access (Ground Floor)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played between races via a course PA system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Level Change (Bar Area - Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the middle of the room.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (Bar Area - Ground Floor)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the ground floor of the County Stand.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the trackside entrance right.
• The standard height for tables is 103cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are wall 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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are two sets of stairs to get from the ground floor to the first floor.
  • The third floor is for hospitality only.
  • There are doors at the top and bottom of the stairs which open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are heavy to open.
  • The doors have a width of 90cm.
  • The doors do not contrast well with their immediate surroundings.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead from the trackside entrance left.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the trackside entrance left.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 158cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 2in).
• 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 good.

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Inside Access (First Floor)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played via a PA system throughout the course between races.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Outside Stands

• There is a viewing area which can be accessed from the bar or from the trackside.
• The viewing area is a seated stand without step-free access.
• This area is stepped throughout and is steep.
• There are also view points via the windows in the bar area on the first floor (image 5).
• Outdoor accessible viewing platforms are available at the Tattersalls and Roodee enclosures.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar - First Floor)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the first floor.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift on the first floor.
• The standard height for tables is 100cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are wall only.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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• Comments View
  • At both ends of the bar, there are accessibility service points.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Bar Area - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the trackside entrance right.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the bar area on the ground floor, accessed via the steps or ramp/slope leading from the ground floor to the bar area.
  • 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 the cloakroom.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 170cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 7in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • This toilet also acts as a female standard toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Bar Area)

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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 in the middle of the bar area on the ground floor, accessed via the steps or ramp/slope leading up into the bar area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the trackside entrance left.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the end of the ground floor bar area, accessed via the steps or ramp/slope leading up into the bar area.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the trackside entrance right.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey, the female toilets could not be accessed.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Bar Area)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the far end of the bar area on the first floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift on the first floor.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.