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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.

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Getting Here

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• 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.

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Raceday Parking

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

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located either side of the Paddock Suites.
  • 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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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the Paddock Suites.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff needs 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 not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• Lighting levels are not at least 100 lux at floor level in the lift lobby.
• 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 low.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm 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 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Entrance (Paddock Suites - First Floor and Second Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right on exiting the lift.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance located on the second floor.

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Getting Around (First Floor)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the first floor.
• Circulation View
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.

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Counter (Betting Counter - First Floor)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located at either end of the first floor corridor.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the lift.
  • 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.

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Executive Boxes (Paddock Suites - First Floor)

• The boxes are located along the first floor corridor.
• There are 6 boxes on this floor.
• The box surveyed was 5.
• Box 6 is similar but boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4 are smaller.
• There is step-free access to this area.
• There is a/are single, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• 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.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 74cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of service provided in this box can vary.
• There is a single width door from the box onto the viewing balcony. The door opens away from you and is 76cm wide. There is step free access onto the viewing balcony.
• The box can be hired for functions and meetings on non match days.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Paddock Suites - First Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor corridor, to the right on exiting 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 185cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 115cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 is not fully functional.
  • 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 general domestic waste and female sanitary 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 not 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.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
• 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 high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Paddock Suites - First Floor)

• 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 either end of the corrdior.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • The vertical and horizontal grab rails vary.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Getting Around (Second Floor)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the second floor.
• Circulation View
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.

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Counter (Betting Counter - Second Floor)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located at either end of the corridor.
  • 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.

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Executive Boxes (Paddock Suites - Second Floor)

• The box is located along the corridor.
• There are 6 boxes on this floor.
• The box surveyed was 7.
• The other boxes in this stand/area have a similar layout.
• There is step-free access to this area.
• There is a/are single, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• 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.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of service provided in this box can vary.
• There is a single width door from the box onto the viewing balcony. The door opens away from you and is 76cm wide. There is step free access onto the viewing balcony.
• The box can be hired for functions and meetings on non match days.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Paddock Suites - Second Floor)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the first floor corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Paddock Suites - Second Floor)

• 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 either end of the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • The vertical and horizontal grab rails vary.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Getting around Warwick Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
• Betting Counters around the Racecourse link (new tab) - click here