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Getting Help and Assistance

There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff do not receive disability awareness/equality training.
There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
There are not mobility aids available.

Getting Here

By Road View
- Wincanton Racecourse is situated on the B3081 between Wincanton and Bruton. The B3081 is just off the A303. It is 37 miles south of Bristol and 38 miles north of Bournemouth. From Bournemouth, follow the signs towards Blandford on the A350. Continue on the A350 until the traffic lights north of Blandford. At the traffic lights turn left towards Sturminster Newton on the A357. Take the A357 and continue through numerous villages. Bypass Sturminster Newton, remaining on the A357 and then follow the signs to Stalbridge and Wincanton. As you come into Wincanton town centre the racecourse is signposted and is on the B3081 towards Bruton. From Bristol follow the signs for Shepton Mallet on the A37 and at Shepton Mallet follow signs to Castle Cary and Wincanton on the A371. Follow the signs for Wincanton town centre and the racecourse is approximately 1 mile from the town on the B3081, on the left hand side.
- There is free parking at the racecourse and places allocated for disabled drivers are available in all car parks. For those who wish to park on the rails, parking is available in this area on every raceday. The on-the-day cost to park is £6 per car (£8 on feature days) plus a Grandstand ticket for each occupant. On Boxing Day the cost is £10 per car plus a course enclosure entry ticket at £12 per person. This does not allow access to the parade ring but upgrades are possible on the day subject to availability.
By Bus View
- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
By Train View
- The nearest Railway Station is Templecombe.
- There is a raceday courtesy bus service from Templecombe to the racecourse and it meets the train from Waterloo before racing and returns to the station at the end of the day. Times vary according to the train timetable and race times but can be found on the fixture's page in the run up to the day. Other stations in the area are Castle Cary, which is on the Paddington-Bristol line and is 8 miles north of Wincanton, and Bruton which is on the same line and is approximately 4 miles from Wincanton.

Raceday Parking

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Outside Access (The Dick Hunt Suite - Owners and Trainers Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Kingwell Building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is 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 double width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.

Other Floors

Stairs View
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located ahead after you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the Owners and Trainers Entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- 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 16cm.
- 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.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located ahead after you enter.
The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Entrance.
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 Ground and First Floor.
Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 poor.
The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 internal 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 not have tactile markings.
The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Eating and Drinking (The Dick Hunt Suite - Owners and Trainers)

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The following information is for the bar.
The bar is located on the first floor.
There is step-free access to the bar.
There is a/are double, light manual door(s) to access this area.
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 distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm.
Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
Plastic/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.

Parade Ring Viewing Area

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The Parade Ring viewing area is located to the left of the bar.
There are double doors leading to the viewing area.
The doors open away from you and are 150cm wide.
There is a small step in the doorway.
There is portable ramp available to overcome the step.
There is step free access along the viewing area.
The surface of the viewing area is block paving.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer)

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

Location and Access View
- This accessible toilet is located next to the entrance to the bar.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 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 86cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 250cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 112cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general domestic waste 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 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 cannot 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 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are good.
Baby Changing Facilities View
- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).