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Getting Help and Assistance

For the racecourse map please click here (new tab).
There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
There are not mobility aids available.

Getting Here

By Road View
- Warwick Racecourse is ideally situated in the heart of England, with easy access from a number of main routes: M40 (Junction 15), M42, M5 and M6. It is located on Hampton Street which is just off the A429 as you enter Warwick town from Junction 15.
By Bus View
- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The following Stagecoach Bus Services run on a regular daily basis: X17: Coventry – Leamington Spa – Warwick Hospital – Warwick - Chase Meadow - (alternately) Hampton Magna & Warwick Parkway Station 16: Stratford Upon Avon - Warwick - Warwick Hospital - Kenilworth - Coventry X18: Stratford Upon Avon - Wellesbourne - Barford - Warwick - Leamington - Coventry (via A46) G1: Warwick – Woodloes – Percy Estate - Leamington Spa - Whitnash - South Farm 68: Cubbington – Lillington – Stud Farm – Leamington Spa – Railway Station – Warwick Gates – Warwick – Hatton Park.
- For more information on Stagecoach Buses please click here (opens new tab).
By Train View
- The nearest Railway Station is Warwick Station and Warwick Parkway.
- Warwick Racecourse is served by two train stations, both operate on the Chiltern line which runs between London Marylebone and Birmingham Snow Hill. Warwick station is a short 20-minute walk from the racecourse, situated in the town just one mile away. Warwick Parkway can be found on the town’s outskirts, a short taxi ride from the racecourse.
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
Comments View
- With prior permission, helicopters can land on the course on racedays only. Please contact the office on 01926 405 560 for further information.

Raceday Parking

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

Outside Access (Paddock Pavilion Entrance)

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Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located in front of and just beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
Comments View
- There are similar entrances along the front of the Paddock Pavilion.

Eating and Drinking (Paddock Pavilion)

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The following information is for the bar.
The bar is located after the entrance.
Full table service is not available.
Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
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 bar.
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 standard height for tables is 73cm.
Takeaway cups are available.
Takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
Children are welcomed in the bar area.
There are wall menus available.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
The lighting levels are good.

Comments View
- The Paddock Pavilion can be divided into smaller rooms if needed.

Counter (Betting Counter - Paddock Pavilion)

Counter View
- The counter is located straight ahead after the 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 no 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.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.

Toilet with Adaptations

There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located between the Paddock Suites and the Paddock Pavilion.