Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The racecourse is located on the A308 between Sunbury-on-Thames and Hampton Court, less than one mile from Junction 1 of the M3 via Junction 12 of the M25. Priority car parking is provided to owners and trainers and those with a Blue Badge and this is accessed via Gate 1 in Park Road.
- Free parking is available on all of the racedays. The main car park is free at the majority of fixtures, however this excludes all jump fixtures as well as the 31st March, 7th April, 15th August and 8th September. On all of these fixtures there is a £5 charge per car for the main car park.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Kempton Park Station.
- Kempton Park Racecourse boasts its own train station on-site – Kempton Park – which is situated 200 yards from the North entrance. Trains run every half an hour direct from London Waterloo with the journey time being just 40 minutes. Please note that trains don't run on Boxing Day but there is a bus service from Turnham Green Underground Station. This station is accessible via tube on this day.
- For more information on National Rail 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.
- Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request and Braille on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Raceday Parking
Approach (Paddock to Trackside)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The slope to the trackside is located to the left of the Main Grandstand. The steps to the trackside are located to the right of the Main Grandstand. The slope and steps can be overcome by accessing the trackside area via the Main Grandstand - First Floor Premier Suite.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- 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.
Trackside
- The trackside area is located at the front of the Main Grandstand and Club House.
- There is step free access throughout the trackside area.
- The surface of the majority of the trackside area is tarmac.
- There is a lawn area at the front of the trackside.
- There is slight slope leading from the rear of the trackside area to the front of the trackside.
- The betting ring is located at the centre of the trackside area.
- There is a picnic enclosure located at the front of the trackside area.
- There are benches and picnic tables available.
Designated Seating Area(s) (Main Grandstand - Trackside)
- The name of the designated seating area is Main Grandstand.
- 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 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.
- There is step free access to the designated viewing platform from the Main Grandstand First Floor - Premier Suite.
Main Grandstand - Steppings
- There is step free access to the front of the steppings.
- There are 1 to 15+ steps leading from the front to the rear of the steppings.
- There are stanchions in places.
Main Grandstand - Seating
- The seating area is located at the rear of the steppings.
- There are 15+ clearly marked steps leading from the trackside to the seating area.
- There is step free access along the front row of seating.
- There are 1 to 8 clearly marked steps from the front to the rear rows of seating.
Club House Steppings
- The steppings are located in front of the Club House.
- There is step free access to the front of the steppings.
- There are 1 to 8 steps from the front to the rear of the steppings.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Main Grandstand and The Club House.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the Main Grandstand and The Club House.
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