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Betting Shop - Grandstand

Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham, NG2 4BE

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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.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided 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.
  • There are portable hearing loops available to use for race meetings and conferences and events. If you require a portable hearing loop please contact the racecourse in advance.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The racecourse is easily accessible from any direction. From the North follow the A60 or A612. From the South follow the A60 and A453. From the East or West follow the A52. Once at Nottingham follow the brown signs or yellow park & ride signs to the racecourse.
    • There is ample on-site parking which is free. There is also parking for coaches and minibuses.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
    • The nearest bus route from the city centre is Number 44 which departs from King Street in the city centre, or the Ecolink which stops on Parliament Street and Collins Street. The Park and ride is situated next door to the racecourse.
  • By Train View

Raceday Parking

Outside Access (Betting Shop Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Betting Shop.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 170cm.

Counter (Betting Counter)

  • Counter View
    • The counter is located to the right of the shop.
    • The counter is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main entrance.
    • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the counter.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
    • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.

Betting Area

  • There is step free access throughout.
  • The surface of the flooring is carpet.
  • There are betting shelves located on the walls.
  • The betting shelves are 105cm high.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Grandstand and Centenary Stand.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the Grandstand and Centenary Stand.

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