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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.

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Getting Here

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• 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
  • The nearest Railway Station is Nottingham.
  • Nottingham Station is only two miles from the course. There is a taxi rank at the station. It will take you approximately 10-15 minutes to get to the racecourse from the station.
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Raceday Parking

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Outside Access (Grandstand - Right Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right facing the Grandstand.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Lift (Grandstand - Right Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right after the Right Entrance - grandstand.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Right Entrance - Grandstand.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Step(s) (Grandstand - Right Entrance to Stairs)

• There is a/are step(s) located immediately beyond the Grandstand Right Entrance.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the stairs to other floors of the Grandstand.
• There is/are 2 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Other Floors (Grandstand - Right Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the Grandstand - Right Entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Outside Access (Grandstand - Left Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left of the Grandstand.
  • 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Other Floors (Left Entrance - Grandstand)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the left when entering the Left Entrance - Grandstand.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the Left Entrance - Grandstand.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Sherwood's Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located on the second floor of the Grandstand.
• There is step-free access to the restaurant.
• There is a/are double, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
• Full table service is available.
• The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is step-free access within the restaurant.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Background music varies according to the function/event.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m from the till/counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Sherwood's Restaurant)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within Sherwood's Restaurant.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Sherwood's Restaurant)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within Sherwood's Restaurant.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Exit (Grandstand Steppings)

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located at the far end of the restaurant.
  • The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
  • The exit is stepped.
  • The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the exit.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar exit next to the betting counter.

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Related Access Guides

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