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Getting Here

By Road View
- 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.
By Bus View
- 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).
By Train View
- 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

For information about the main racecourse entrance and raceday parking please click here (opens in new tab).

Outside Access (Martin Pipe Bar - Main Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Martin Pipe Bar.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 120cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Outside Access (Martin Pipe Bar - Trackside Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located next to the Grandstand and Paddock trackside area.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 140cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.

Eating and Drinking (Martin Pipe Bar)

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The following information is for the bar.
The bar is located on the ground floor of the Brockman Stand.
There is step-free access to the bar.
Full table service is not available.
Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
There is not a lowered section of the counter.
There is not a hearing assistance system .
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
This area does play background music.
The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests on both sides.
The nearest table is approximately 2m from the entrance/opening.
The nearest table is approximately 4m from the till/counter.
The standard height for tables is 69cm.
Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
Plastic/takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
There are wall menus available.
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 pasties, baguettes, soup and fries.
The lighting levels are good.

Betting Area

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There is a betting area located at the rear of the bar.
There is step free access to the betting area.
The height of the counter is 129cm.
The height of the central shelves are 99cm.
There are shelves located on the opposite wall to the counter, the height of the shelves are 113cm.

Counter (Betting Counter)

Counter View
- The counter is located next to the bar.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 123cm.
- 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Step(s) (Martin Pipe Bar to Accessible Toilet)

There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the bar.
The step(s) is/are used to access the accessible toilet. The steps can be overcome by using an external entrance.
There is/are 3 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 15cm.
The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Outside Access (Brockman Stand Accessible Entrance)

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Entrance View
- 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.
Ramp/Slope View
- 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).
Step(s) View
- 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).

Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

Location and Access View
- 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.
Features and Dimensions View
- 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).
Position of Fixtures View
- 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.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.