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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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  • 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 indoor and outdoor viewing stands, a bar, standard toilets, a family hub and an accessible viewing platform.
• 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.
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  • 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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The Roodee

• This area includes an enclosure area, a covered stand area and an uncovered stand area (the Dee Stand) with a bar.
• Both stands provide stepped standing areas.
• The height of the steps varies between 11cm - 17cm.
• There is level access between the two stands but not step-free access up into the stepped standing areas.
• The flooring throughout The Roodee is level.
• The surface is tarmac.
• There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre however, this area can become very congested during race days.
• To the front of The Roodee is an unsheltered accessible raised platform.

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Accessible Viewing Stand

• There is a raised viewing area to the front of The Roodee enclosure area, next to the track.
• The viewing area is 480 x 190cm.
• The viewing area has a fold up seat for a carer.
• The platform is made out of steel with anti-slip raised tactile markings.
• The surface may become slippery when wet.

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Level Change (Accessible Viewing Stand)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the bottom of the raised viewing platform.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• 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 the left going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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  • The ramp/slope is made out of steel with anti-slip raised tactile markings.
  • The surface may become slippery when wet.

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Eating and Drinking (Dee Stand Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located up the steps of the Dee Stand.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not 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 not clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.

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Level Change (Dee Stand Bar)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the bar.
• There is/are 8 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Family Hub and Quiet Space

• There is a padded garden shed that can be moved around which acts as the Family Hub and quiet space.
• There is not level access into the Family Hub.
• The door is manual (push) and is easy to open.
• The flooring is carpeted.
• There are chairs with and without armrests.
• There are bean bags available.
• The wall is partially covered with a landscape mural.
• Lighting levels in the Family Hub are varied.
• There is not space within the Family Hub for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Level Change (Family Hub)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway of the Family Hub.
• There is/are 1 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The nearest accessible toilets are to the side of The Tattersalls Enclosure.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • 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 to the right of the Roodee enclosure.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Roodee stand.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are varied.
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  • At the time of survey, these toilets were locked.

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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.