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Getting Here

By Road View
- The racecourse is just a few minutes from Epsom Town Centre on the B290 Epsom Downs Road or alternatively just off junction 9 of the M25. During the racing season, AA signs will mark all major approach routes. If you are using satellite navigation, please use the postcode KT18 5LQ.
- There is plenty of on-site car parking available for all conferences and events held at Epsom Downs Racecourse. During racedays car parking is available at various car parks on-site. Car parks are clearly signed.
By Bus View
- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- Metrobus operates a 460, 480 and 406F service which runs from Epsom Town Centre to Tattenham Corner Station. It is an easy way to reach the racecourse in just 3 stops.
- For more information on Metrobus please click here (opens new tab).
By Train View
- The nearest Railway Station is Tattenham Corner Station and Epsom Station.
- Epsom station is connected by both South West Trains and Southern Trains. Connections from London Waterloo and London Victoria. Take a 10 minute taxi or bus ride from the station. Please note that during The Investec Derby Festival a shuttle bus service runs from Epsom station. Tattenham Corner Station. Approximately 1/2 mile walk to the racecourse. Epsom Downs Station. Approximately 1 mile walk to the racecourse.
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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.
Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille on request and large print 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 hearing induction loops available. There are fixed loops and portable loops available. Please contact the racecourse for more information.

Raceday Parking

For information about Raceday Parking please click here (opens in new tab).

Outside Access (Tattenham Straight - Ramp Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Tattenham Straight hospitality suite.
- The entrance area/door is not 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 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 door opening is 160cm.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located to the right after the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Outside Access (Tattenham Straight - Step Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Tattenham Straight hospitality suite.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Step(s) View
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- 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.

Hospitality (Tattenham Straight Hospitality)

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The suite is located next to the trackside.
There is step-free access to this area.
There is step-free access within this area.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
The lighting levels are good.
There is a bar/service counter.
The height of the bar or service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
There is not a lowered section of the counter.
The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 75cm.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests on both sides.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Background music varies according to the function/event.
There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available within the room/suite.
There are standard toilets available within the room/suite.
There are not ambulant cubicles available in the standard toilets.
There is not a separate parent and baby room within the room/suite.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Tattenham Straight Hospitality)

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

Location and Access View
- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets.
- 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 220cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 95cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
- 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 the right.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not 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 110cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.