You are on Getting Help and Assistance. Skip to the next section.

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.

You are on Getting Here. Skip to the next section.

Getting Here

Collapse all Expand all

• 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.

You are on Raceday Parking. Skip to the next section.

Raceday Parking

• For information about Raceday Parking please click here.

You are on Outside Access (Gifford Hospitality). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Gifford Hospitality)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the external betting counter.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped 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 120cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 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 10cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

You are on Other Floors (Gifford Hospitality). Skip to the next section.

Other Floors (Gifford Hospitality)

Collapse all Expand all

• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located in the entrance lobby.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Gifford Entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • 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 the right going up.
  • 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.

You are on Outside Access (Goodliff Stand Front Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Goodliff Stand Front Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the stand.
  • 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 170cm.

You are on Lift. Skip to the next section.

Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the ground floor entrance foyer.
• The lift is clearly visible from the 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.
• 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 not 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 good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

You are on Getting Around. Skip to the next section.

Getting Around

Collapse all Expand all

• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the first floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.

You are on Executive Boxes (Hospitality Boxes 7-10). Skip to the next section.

Executive Boxes (Hospitality Boxes 7-10)

• The box is located on the first floor corridor.
• There are 3 boxes on this floor.
• The box surveyed was 7.
• The other boxes in this stand/area have a similar layout.
• There is step-free access to this area.
• There is a/are single, 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.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of service provided in this box can vary.
• There is a viewing window overlooking the track.
  The height of the viewing window is 90cm.
• The box can be hired for functions and meetings on non match days.

You are on Counter (Betting Counter). Skip to the next section.

Counter (Betting Counter)

Collapse all Expand all

• Counter View
  • The counter is located in between box 7 and 8.
  • 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 not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is 127cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 83cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the 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.

You are on Accessible Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

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 first floor of the Goodliff Stand.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the first floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail to the right of the seat.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the first floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial 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 not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

You are on Related Access Guides. Skip to the next section.

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