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Tattersalls - Trackside

Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Cheltenham Racecourse is located on the outskirts of Cheltenham, off Evesham Road.
      There are a number of different routes to the racecourse, the route will vary depending on the car park or drop-off point you are using.
      For more information on routes to the racecourse please click here (opens new tab)
    • There are 6 parking areas available on racedays; Red Car Park North, Red Car Park South, Green Car Park North, Green Car Park West, Blue Car Park, Yellow Car Park.
      The parking scheme is colour coded, so that your parking zone will match your label and preferred route. Hospitality guests should follow the colour of the car parking pass provided
      There are 2 coach parks located in the Red Car Parks North and South.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
    • There is a dedicated bus service from the South Car Park into town and the station for The November Meeting and The Festival. For all other meetings bus stops can be found just along Evesham Road from the main roundabout.
      Stagecoach service D and E runs every 6/7 minutes during the day and between 10 minutes and every hour on Monday to Saturday evenings. The service runs hourly on Sundays.
    • For more information on Stagecoach Buses please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
    • The nearest Railway Station is Cheltenham Spa.
    • Trains from London to Cheltenham Spa generally run hourly and take about two hours. Trains from Birmingham generally run every half an hour and take about 35 minutes. From Bristol, trains leave every hour and take about 35 minutes. It is a 10 minute taxi ride from the station.
    • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

Getting Help and Assistance

  • For racecourse maps 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.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • Electric scooters and manual wheelchairs are provided through the Event Mobility Charitable Trust.
  • Cheltenham Radio broadcasts only at The Festival Previews, features, interviews, competitions, reviews and live commentaries all combine to give you the best of the Cheltenham atmosphere, with the latest news and views.
    You can listen live on 87.7FM within 5 miles of the course, through the online web player or via a Cheltenham Radio earpiece.
    The Cheltenham Radio earpiece is available to purchase from racecard kiosks around the racecourse for £5 on the day of racing.

Raceday Parking and Drop-Off

Approach (Sales Arena to Trackside)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
    • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

Tattersalls - Trackside

  • The trackside area is located at the front of the Main Grandstand.
  • On the majority of racedays the Club and Tattersalls trackside areas are merged.
  • During The November Meeting and The Festival the Club and Tattersalls trackside areas are divided in two.
  • There is step free access to the trackside area from the outer concourse, betting hall and Club trackside.
  • The surface of the trackside area is tarmac.
  • There is bench seating available.
  • The betting ring is located at the rear of the trackside area.
  • There is step free access to the betting ring.

Designated Seating Area(s) (Tattersalls - Trackside)

  • There is ramped/sloped access to the designated seating area.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The view from the seating area is good.
  • Companions sit behind the patron.
  • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is a dedicated steward to provide assistance.
  • There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

Tattersalls Steppings

  • The steppings are located at the front of the Main Grandstand
  • The steppings can be accessed from the trackside area and the rear of the Main Grandstand.
  • There are 1-15+ medium height steps from the front of the steppings to the rear.
  • There are stanchions located in places along the steppings.

Designated Seating Area(s) (Tattersalls - Steppings)

  • There is step free access to the designated seating area.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The view from the seating area is good.
  • Companions sit next to the patron and behind the patron.
  • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is a dedicated steward to provide assistance.
  • There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Betting Hall.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Betting Hall.

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