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Hamilton Park Racecourse - Entry, Grounds and Marquees

Bothwell Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0DW

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Overview

  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some areas throughout the grounds and the marquees.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some photo areas and some additional toilet blocks.
  • 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.
    • 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 not 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
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the Parade Ring Marquee.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the rear of the Parade Ring Marquee and in the Owners and Trainers Marquee.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the front of the grandstand.

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.

Access Point (Main Gate)

  • This access point is located near the car park.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • This is the main public turnstile entrance. There is an alternative side gate for pre-paid ticket holders. The gate is staffed and held permanently open on race days to a width of 114cm (3ft 9in).

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: parkland, gardens and a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: kiosks for information, food, drink and betting.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass, block paving and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some paths.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some photo areas and additional toilet blocks.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Entrance (Parade Ring Marquee)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the Parade Ring Marquee.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 218cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (Parade Ring Marquee)

  • 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear of the marquee.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 113cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors and glazed screens.
  • 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 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • An outside seating area with picnic tables is also available.

Toilet with Adaptations (Parade Ring Marquee - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Parade Ring Marquee.
    • The distance from the Parade Ring Marquee entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 182cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 72cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Owners Dining Marquee)

  • This entrance is located along to the left of the grandstand building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (Owners Dining Marquee)

  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 115cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens.
  • 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 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 is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Entrance (Owners and Trainers Marquee)

  • This entrance is located opposite the Parade Ring.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (Owners and Trainers Marquee)

  • 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 available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld and displayed on the counter.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear of the marquee.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens.
  • 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 consists of deep pile carpet.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • An outside area with tables and chairs with armrests is also available.