Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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).
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By Train
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- 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.
- For more information on Newton-le-Willows station please click here (opens new tab).
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.
Raceday Parking
Outside Access (Centenary Stand Entrance - County Enclosure)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the stand, off the County Enclosure.
- 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 not/do not 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 153cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- 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 153cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Centenary Stand Entrance - Trackside)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the stand, off the Trackside.
- 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 not/do not 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 small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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- This entrance can also be used to access the Trackside from the ground floor of the Centenary Stand via the Sandon Suite.
Other Floors
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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 on the ground floor, in the lobby area.
- 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 going 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 both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not 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
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the ground floor, in the lobby area.
- 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.
- 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 208cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is 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 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 low.
Getting Around (Second Floor)
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the second floor.
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Circulation
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- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- 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 not play background music in public areas.
Hospitality (Harry's Bistro - Second Floor)
- The restaurant is located on the second floor.
- There is step-free access to this area.
- There is a/are double, heavy 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 high (110cm+).
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 72cm and 74cm.
- 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.
- There is a heavy manual door, which pulls towards you and is 170cm wide, leading out to the viewing area. There is level access to the back row of the viewing area. There are 2, 14cm high, clearly marked steps leading down to the front row of the viewing area.
- The room can be hired for functions and meetings on non match days.
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available within the room/suite.
- There are not standard toilets available within the room/suite.
- There is not a separate parent and baby room within the room/suite.
Counter (Betting Counter - Harry's Bistro)
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Counter
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- The counter is located within Harry's Bistro.
- The counter is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) 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.
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Comments
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- The betting counter is 127cm high.
Eating and Drinking (Premier Suite - Second Floor)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the second floor.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
- There is a/are double, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
- 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 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 bar.
- 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.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 44cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm.
- Takeaway cups are 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 lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There are 2, heavy, manual double doors, that pull towards you and are 170cm wide, leading out to the viewing area.
- There is level access to the back row of the viewing area.
- There are 2, 14cm high, clearly marked steps leading down to the front row of the viewing area.
Counter (Food Service Counter - Premier Suite)
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Counter
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- The counter is located within the Premier Suite.
- 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 no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The food service counter is 132cm high.
Browns - Premier Suite
- Browns is a conservatory area that is part of the Premier Suite.
- There are tables available. The tables are 44cm high.
- There are sofas and chairs with armrests on both sides available.
- The flooring surface is carpet.
- There is a heavy, manual, double door, that pushes away from you and is 140cm wide, leading out to a balcony area with additional seating.
- There is a 17cm high, clearly marked step with no handrails leading down to the balcony area from each set of doors.
- The balcony area has a paved surface.
- This balcony can also accessed from Harry's Bistro via a similar entrance located in the lift lobby area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, in the stairwell landing area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the sales office on a non-raceday or a steward on racedays.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 195cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 128cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- 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 available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste 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 a shelf next to the toilet.
- The shelf is not between 90cm and 100cm.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 right hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 medium.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm (2ft 8in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor, on the stairwell landing area.
- There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and 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.
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