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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Newcastle.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest Metro Station is Regent Centre.

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Parking (Main Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The car park surface is grass.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • The main car park is located adjacent to a golf course.
  • The main car park is for racecourse visitors.

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Parking (Designated Parking Area)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • The road is generally busy.
• Comments View
  • The car park is 60m from the venue's entrance.
  • The convenient dropoff point is located outside the turnstile entrance
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Parking (Brandling House Conference Building)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • The car park is for visitors to the conference facilities.

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Outside Access (the Grandstand Area)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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Level Change (the Grandstand Area)

• The area outside the three main grandstands is accessed by various easy and moderate slopes.

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Outside Access (Brandling House Conference building)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.

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Level Change (Brandling House Conference building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception (Brandling House)

• The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Racecourse Office)

• The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The race course reception area is accessed by one steep step and a single, heavy door which you push away from you.

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Inside Access (Brandling House Conference Building)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • All of the conference facilities and the private boxes are accessed from level one.

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Inside Access (Grandstand Area)

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Grandstand Area)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located underneath the main grandstand.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Eating and Drinking (Cocktail Lounge)

• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe 2 Go)

• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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Eating and Drinking (Park View Suite)

• Full table service is available.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is a la carte.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest table is 3 metres (9.9 feet) from the restaurant entrance.

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Eating and Drinking (Gosforth Park Suite)

• Full table service is available.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is a la carte.

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Eating and Drinking (The Blaydon Race Bar)

• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Sports Ground (Grandstand)

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• Home Support Seating View
  • Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
• Away Support Seating View
  • Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.
• Comments View
  • Designated wheelchair seating is available outside Park View Suite and also at the front of the grandstands.
  • There are stewards available for assistance.
  • The photograph shows the wheelchair seating area located outside the Park View Suite.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift (Brandling House Conference Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right of the stairs.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 2.
• The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 112cm (4ft 5in x 3ft 8in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Brandling House)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located adjacent to the reception area.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 160cm (6ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • There are additional standard and accessible toilets located adjacent to The Blaydon Race Bar area, The Colonel Porter Stand, The Silver Ring Grandstand and on levels 1 and 2 of Brandling House Conference building.
  • All of the toilet areas are identical.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Brandling House)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located adjacent to the reception area.
  • The female toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located adjacent to the reception area.
  • The male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard and accessible toilets located adjacent to The Blaydon Race Bar area, The Colonel Porter Stand, The Silver Ring Grandstand and on levels 1 and 2 of Brandling House Conference building.
  • All of the toilet areas are identical.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.