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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Haydock Park is located just one mile from junction 23 of the M6. On racedays, anyone travelling from the South on the M6 should exit at Junction 23 and turn right onto the A580 East, the main entrance is on your left after half a mile (please follow signs). From the North of the M6, visitors should exit at Junction 23 and turn left onto the A580 East, the main entrance is on your left after half a mile (please follow signs). From the West and East, please use the A580 and follow the signs to Haydock Park or use the postcode WA3 3QP on your Sat Nav. Racegoers with reserved car park passes and coach parties should enter the course from the A49. The main car park is accessed from the A580 East. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode WA3 3QP
  • Visitors can travel to the racecourse by bus using the following services. The 620 (St Helens to Hindley Green via Ashton and Haydock) and the 320 (St Helens to Wigan via Ashton and Haydock). For journey times please call 0871 200 2233 or visit the website. • Liverpool Bus Service: A 'Peoplesbus' Bus Service (the 520) will be running from Liverpool City Centre to Haydock Park on every Saturday raceday from January 2018. The bus service will use the pick up stop on St Johns Lane (next to St Johns Gardens/St Georges Hall) and the bus stop opposite the Showcase Cinema on the East Lancashire Road in Croxteth - Haydock bound, near the petrol station. The bus is registered to leave Liverpool ninety minutes before the first race and Croxteth seventy minutes before. Fares: - Child Single - £4.30 - Child Return - £7.00 - Adult Single - £5.90 - Adult Return - £10.00 The bus will depart from the Racecourse back to Liverpool fifteen minutes after the final race. For more details of Peoplesbus service visitwww.peoplesbus.com or contact their customer service team on 0151 523 4010. Read more athttp://haydock.thejockeyclub.co.uk/plan-your-race-day/visitor-information/directions-parking#0SDyUoTgqJhRUsme.99.
  • For more information on Arriva Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Newton-le-Willows.
  • The nearest train station to Haydock Park Racecourse is Newton-le-Willows, available on trains running from Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria and Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street. On the main London to Glasgow line the nearest stations are Warrington Bank Quay and Wigan North Western which are both approximately 8 miles from the racecourse. For detailed rail information please call 0845 000 0125.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• For a map of the Racecourse please click here (new tab).
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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Raceday Parking

• To view the Raceday Parking guide please click here (opens in new tab).

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Outside Access (Tommy Whittle Stand Entrance - Main)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the stand, off the County Enclosure.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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 opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Other Floors (Main Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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.

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right after the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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, 2, 3, 4.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• 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 fair.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 145cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Outside Access (Tommy Whittle Stand Entrance - Alternative Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the stand, off the County Enclosure.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the threshold of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors (Alternative Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located after the Tommy Whittle Stand Alternative Entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Tommy Whittle Stand Alternative Entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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.

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Getting Around (First Floor)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the first floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.

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Counter (Totepool - First Floor)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located on the first floor, in the corridor.
  • The counter is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the lift.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The betting counter is 119cm high.

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Eating and Drinking (Kauto Star Restaurant - First Floor)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located on the first floor, to the left on exiting the lift.
• There is step-free access to the restaurant.
• There is a/are double, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
• Full table service is available.
• Food and/or drinks can be ordered from the service counter.
• The height of the service counter is high (110cm+) .
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is step-free access within the restaurant.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Background music varies according to the function/event.
• 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 till/counter.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• There are hand held menus and 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (Seating Entrance - First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the top of the seating area, on the first floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The are 15+ steps leading up to this entrance.
  • This entrance can also be used to access the seating from the Kauto Star Restaurant and first floor lobby area.
  • There are 3 entrances leading from the Kauto Star Restaurant to the seating area with one 20cm high step in the doorway.
  • There is one entrance with a steep ramp, with a handrail on the right, leading down from the first floor lobby area to the majority of the seating.

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Designated Seating Area(s) (First Floor)

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• Seating Area 1 View
  • This information is for the designated seating area located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access to the designated seating area.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
  • The view from the seating area is good.
  • Companions sit in front of the patron.
  • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is a dedicated steward to provide assistance.
  • There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Male Standard Toilets)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, within the male standard toilets.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the male standard toilets.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
• 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 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not a wash basin.
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a flush to the right of the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail to the left of the toilet.
  • There is a vertical rail to the left of the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal rail to the right of the toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the rear of the Kauto Star Restaurant.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
  • There is written text 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 twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Getting around the Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
• Betting Counters around the Racecourse link (new tab) - click here