Access Guide
Getting Help and Assistance
- For the racecourse map please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Huntingdon Racecourse is situated half a mile from the A14 Junction 22. The A14 links with the A1, M1, M11 and M6. This allows for easy access from the North and South, along with the West Midlands and East Coast.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Huntingdon.
- The nearest station is Huntingdon which is on the main line from Kings Cross London and is approximately 2.5 miles from the racecourse. A taxi rank is outside the train station.
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
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- With prior permission, helicopters can land on the course on racedays. For further details please call the racecourse office on 01480 453 373.
Raceday Parking
Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure
- The closest accessible toilet is outside Favourites bar . The Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure is located to the left after entering the Racecourse from General Admission, to the left of the Betting Shop.
- There is step free access to the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure.
- There area around the Parade Ring is grass.
- There is a slight slope leading down to some parts of the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure.
- There is viewing platform with a designated wheelchair viewing area, located in front of the Winners Enclosure.
- There is a slight slope or 3 steps with handrails on both sides to access the platform.
- There are 1 to 3 steps from the back to the front of the viewing platform.
Designated Seating Area(s) (Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure)
- The name of the designated seating area is Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the designated seating area.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides 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.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The view from the seating area is good.
- The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies (dependent on match/event).
- 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.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Lentons Bar.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on either side of Favourites Bar.
Related Access Guides
- To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Getting around Huntingdon Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
- Betting Counters around the Racecourse link (new tab) - click here