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Hamilton Park Racecourse - Bravehearts Bar

Bothwell Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0DW

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Overview

  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the male and female toilets.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: The manual wheelchair can be arranged to borrow by emailing the venue in advance.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine, phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: disability awareness training.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the right of the bar.
    • There are alternative external entrances to both the male and female toilets.
      The alternative male toilet entrance is similar to the entrance to the bar, and has the same steps to access the toilets.
      The alternative female toilet entrance at the side of the grandstand building offers access via 1 shallow step, and a single door which opens away from you.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located beside the Hampton by Hilton at Hamilton Park hotel car park.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main gate access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the side of the car park.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the grandstand, to the right.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 5cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are handheld and displayed on the counter.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear after you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 82cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • An outside seating area with picnic tables is also available.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Male)

  • The toilets are located to the right of the bar.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the toilets.
  • There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The female facilities are similar and can also be accessed via 1 shallow step from the side of the grandstand.