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Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure

Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8BJ

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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.

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.

Raceday Parking

Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure

  • The Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure is located ahead after you enter from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure.
  • The surface of the paths leading to and around the Parade Ring is tarmac.
  • There are two sets of steppings.
  • One of the steppings has a wooden surface and one of the steppings has concrete steppings.
  • There are 1 to 3 clearly marked steppings.
  • There are handrails on either side.

Designated Seating Area(s) (Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure)

  • The name of the designated seating area is Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The view from the seating area is good.
  • The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies (dependent on match/event).
  • Companions sit next to 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.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located next to the Hatherleigh Stand or next to the Grandstand.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located next to the Hatherleigh Stand or next to the Grandstand.

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