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
-
By Road
View
- 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.
-
By Bus
View
- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
-
By Train
View
- 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).
-
Comments
View
- 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
Outside Access
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Winning Connections'.
- 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) automatically (away from you).
- The push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- 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.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Hospitality (Winning Connections)
- The room is located directly after the entrance.
- There is step-free access to this area.
- 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 vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a bar/service counter.
- The height of the bar or service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 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 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.
-
Comments
View
- Connections is by invitation only on racedays.
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