Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Exeter Racecourse is located just off the A38 (Exeter to Plymouth), five miles from the end of the M5 southbound. Although clearly signposted from all directions, please note that access is via a sharp turn situated shortly after the brow of Haldon Hill. If you are using a Sat Nav, please use EX6 7XS as the postcode.
- On racedays there is disabled parking available next to the main racecourse entrance for annual Blue Badge holders. Additional parking is also available on the other side of the racecourse. There is a coach and taxi drop-off area at the racecourse.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- There is a bus (Bus 39) which goes from Exeter Bus Station to Newton Abbot via Exeter Racecourse. The Exeter Racecourse stop is between the ‘Countess Wear Roundabout’ and ‘Chudleigh Memorial’ and is just opposite the Route 5 restaurant on the A38 dual carriageway.
- 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 Exeter St David's.
- A free bus runs to Exeter Racecourse from Exeter St David’s and Exeter City Bus Station every raceday. Please note this service is available on a strictly first-come, first-serve basis and only one bus will run each raceday.
- For more information on Great Western Railway please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- For the racecourse map please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Main Entrance and Raceday Parking
Outside Access (Brockman Stand Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the corner of the Brockman stand.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Brockman Stand Accessible Entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 263cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- 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 not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors (Brockman Stand Accessible Entrance)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter the accessible entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left 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.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (Brockman Stand Accessible Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Brockman Stand Accessible Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Outside Access (Brockman Stand - Stairs Only Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the corner of the Brockman Stand.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
Other Floors (Brockman Stand - Stairs Only Entrance)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played depending on events.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Owners and Trainers Bar to Sabin Du Loir Room)
- There is a ramp/slope located along the first corridor between the Owners and Trainers Bar and the Sabin Du Loir Room.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
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Comments
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- The ramp provides step free access to the Sabin Du Loir Room from the lift via the Owners and Trainers Bar.
Counter (Betting Counter - First Floor)
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Counter
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- The counter is located at the rear of the first floor corridor.
- The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Sabin Du Loir Room.
- Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the lift.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
Hospitality (Sabin Du Loir Room - First Floor)
- The room is located on the first floor corridor.
- There is ramped/sloped access to this area.
- There is a/are single, light manual door(s) to access this area.
- The door/opening width(s) is/are under 75cm for the room(s).
- The door opening width is 70cm.
- There is step-free access within this area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a bar/service counter.
- The height of the bar or service counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- The room has views of the racecourse.
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Comments
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- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non race days.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor corridor, next to the Sabin Du Loir Room.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the female toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift, just before the Owners and Trainers Bar.
- There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
Hospitality (Well to Do Room - Second Floor)
- The room is located on the second floor corridor, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access to this area.
- There is a/are single, light manual door(s) to access this area.
- The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is step-free access within this area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- The room has views of the racecourse.
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Comments
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- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non race days.
Hospitality (Western Sunset Room - Second Floor)
- The room is located on the second floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access to this area.
- There is a/are single, light manual door(s) to access this area.
- The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is step-free access within this area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a bar/service counter.
- The height of the bar or service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 68cm and 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- The room has views of the racecourse.
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Comments
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- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non race days.
Hospitality (Travado Room - Second Floor)
- The room is located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access to this area.
- There is a/are single, light manual door(s) to access this area.
- The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is step-free access within this area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a bar/service counter.
- The height of the bar or service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- The room has views of the racecourse.
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Comments
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- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non race days.
Hospitality (Golden Jubilee Room - Second Floor)
- The room is located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access to this area.
- There is a/are single, light manual door(s) to access this area.
- The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is step-free access within this area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- The room has views of the racecourse.
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Comments
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- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non race days.
Step(s) (Golden Jubilee Room to the Diamond Edge Room, the Deep Sensation Room and the Edmond Room)
- There is a/are step(s) located beyond the Golden Jubilee Room.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Diamond Edge Room, the Deep Sensation Room and the Edmond Room.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 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.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Hospitality (Diamond Edge Room - Second Floor)
- The room is located on the second floor, just beyond the steps.
- There is stepped access to this area.
- There is a/are single, light manual door(s) to access this area.
- The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is step-free access within this area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a bar/service counter.
- The height of the bar or service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- The room has views of the racecourse.
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Comments
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- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non race days.
Hospitality (Deep Sensation Room - Second Floor)
- The room is located on the second floor, along the corridor after the steps.
- There is stepped access to this area.
- There is a/are single, light manual door(s) to access this area.
- The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is step-free access within this area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a bar/service counter.
- The height of the bar or service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 69cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- The room has views of the racecourse.
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Comments
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- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non race days.
Hospitality (Edmund Room - Second Floor)
- The room is located at the rear of the second floor corridor, beyond the steps.
- There is stepped access to this area.
- There is a/are single, light manual door(s) to access this area.
- The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is step-free access within this area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a bar/service counter.
- The height of the bar or service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
- The room has views of the racecourse.
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Comments
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- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non race days.
Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the female toilet(s), via lift.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor corridor, just beyond the steps.
- There is stepped access into the male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Getting around Exeter Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
- Owners & Trainers Bar and Stand link (new tab) - click here
- Grandstand and Paddock - Trackside link (new tab) - click here
- Trackside link (new tab) - click here
- Parade Ring link (new tab) - click here