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Main Stand - Top Balcony

Everton Football Club - Goodison Park, Goodison Road, Liverpool, L4 4EL

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Getting to Goodison Park

Car Parking and Drop Off

Outer Concourse

  • There is step-free access throughout the outer concourse.
    The surface of the outer concourse is tarmac.
    The outer concourse includes Goodison Road, Gwladys Street and Bullens Road. There are dropped kerbs from the roads to the outer concourse path.
  • There are food and drink stands located around the outer concourse.
    There are programme stalls located around the outer concourse.
    There is a large screen located on Bullens Road displaying highlights of Everton matches.
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  • There is step-free access to all stands from the outer concourse.
  • The roads immediately surrounding Goodison Park are closed 2 hours before kick-off with the exception of residents and car park pass holders only.
    A full road closure will be in place 45 minutes before kick-off.
    The road closure will begin again shortly before the final whistle and remain in place for 15-20 minutes, depending on crowd density.
  • Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
  • There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
  • There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on match days.

Access Point (Entrance X6)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the front of the Main Stand.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The access point door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the access point opening is 260cm.
    • There is a/are handheld ticket reader(s) at the access point.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is stepped access from the access point to the stand concourse.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.

Turnstile(s) (Main Stand - Top Balcony)

  • Turnstile(s) View
    • This information is for the turnstile(s) located at the front of the Main Stand.
    • The turnstile(s) used to access the stand is/are 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
    • The turnstile(s) is/are clearly signed.
    • The turnstiles are all similar.
    • There is step-free access to the turnstile(s) surveyed.
    • The turnstile(s) opening width is 45cm.
    • There is a/are fixed ticket reader(s) at the turnstile(s) surveyed.
    • The height of the ticket reader(s) is/are 110cm.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
    • The turnstile(s) can be overcome by using Entrance X6.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is stepped access from the turnstile(s), to the stand concourse.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.

Escalator(s) (Main Stand - Top Balcony)

  • Escalator(s) View
    • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
    • Signs indicating the location of the escalators are not available from the entrance.
    • The escalators go both up and down.
    • The escalator(s) steps are clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.

Stand

  • Stand View
    • This stand is for home supporters.
    • This stand does not have a dedicated access point for wheelchair users.
    • There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users within this stand.
    • There is designated seating for ambulant disabled people within the stand.
    • There is no specific seating area for ambulant supporters so please contact the club for more info.
    • There is step-free access throughout the concourse area(s).
    • The flooring in the concourse area(s) is concrete.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in the concourse area(s).
    • Background music/noise is not played in the concourse area(s).
    • The concourse area(s) is/are congested on match days during busy periods (before kick off, just before and during half time and at the end of matches).
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the concourse area(s) is varied.
    • Lighting levels in the concourse area(s) are varied.
    • There are food and drink counters situated along the concourse area(s).
    • Headsets for audio commentary can be used in this stand.
    • Headsets are collected from the ticket office(s).
    • There is not a deposit charge for the use of headsets.
  • Access to the Stand Seating View
    • There is step-free access from the concourse to stand seating.
    • There is/are 1-15+ clearly marked step(s) to access the rows of seating from here.
  • Stand Facilities View
    • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available within the stand.
    • There are standard toilets available within the stand.
    • There are not ambulant cubicles available in the standard toilets.
    • There is not a separate parent and baby room within the stand.

Food and Drink (Main Stand - Top Balcony)

  • The food and drink counter(s) is/are located along the concourse.
  • The food and drink counter(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access to the food and drink counter(s).
  • The height of the food and drink counter(s) is/are high (110cm+).
  • There is not a low section at the food and drink counter(s) with a height of 76cm or below.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the food and drink counter(s).
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • There is a steward available to provide assistance with ordering food and drink.
  • Comments View
    • The club offers an ‘at seat’ refreshment service for supporters; please inform a steward near to your seating area if this service is required.