Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point and a taxi rank.
- The nearest step-free train station is Hamilton West.
- The nearest bus station is Hamilton.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- 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: the outdoor seating from the rear.
- There are no toilet facilities.
- The nearest toilets and toilet with adaptations are located within the grandstand building opposite. Please refer to the separate guide for details.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- 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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Parking
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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 side of the building, opposite the left end of the grandstand.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Eating and Drinking
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Service
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- 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.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has mirrors.
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Seating Area
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- 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: armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and high tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- An outside seating area with armchairs, sofas and coffee tables is also available.
