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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.
  • For more information on Newton-le-Willows station please click here (opens new tab).

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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 (Courtyard Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the main courtyard at the front of the building.
  • 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 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.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 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 14cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right on entering via the Courtyard Entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 19m from the Grandstand and Paddock Courtyard Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do 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.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are The Oaks Bar, The Cue Card Bar and the standard female and male toilets.

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Entrance (Internal Entrance- Second Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access 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 160cm.

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Counter (Betting Counter)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located on the right of 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 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 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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Eating and Drinking (The Cue Card Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the second floor of the Grandstand and Paddock 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 high (110cm+) .
• 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.
• Background music varies according to the function/event.
• The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 95cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Additional Outside Seating

• There is a further courtyard with outdoor seating to the right of the bar, this is accessed via two heavy double doors that push away from you and are 150cm+ wide.

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Entrance (Second Floor - Trackside Seating Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located next to the bar.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 door opening is 140cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads onto the viewing area.

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Second Floor - Trackside Seating

• The seating area is located on the second floor next to The Cue Card Bar.
• There is step free access to the rear of the Trackside seating from Cue Card Bar.
• There 1 to 15+ steps from the rear of the seating to the front.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor within the Weighed Inn Bar.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the second floor internal entrance.
  • There is stepped 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 push.
  • There is 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