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Getting Here

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• 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.

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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.

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Raceday Parking

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Approach (Premier Trackside)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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Premier Trackside

• There is step free access throughout the trackside area.
• The surface of the paths are tarmac and grass.
• There is a slight slope leading from rear to the front of the trackside.
• There is bench seating available.

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Designated Seating Area(s) (Premier Trackside)

• The name of the designated seating area is Premier Trackside.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the designated seating area.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• 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).
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The handrail at the ramp can either be on the left or the right depending on what direction you are approaching the viewing area from.

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Hatherleigh Stand - Steppings and Seating

• There is step free access to the front of the steppings.
• There are 1 to 14 steps from the front to the rear of the steppings.
• The steppings are clearly marked.
• There are handrails on either side of the steppings.
• At the rear of the steppings there is a seating area.
• There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides leading to the seating area.
• There is step free access along the front row of seating.
• There are between 1 to 6 steps to the remaining rows.

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Approach (Grandstand Trackside)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is concrete.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has handrails on both sides.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Grandstand Trackside

• There is step free access throughout the trackside area.
• The surface of the paths are tarmac and grass.
• There is a slight slope leading from rear to the front of the trackside.
• There is bench seating available.
• There is a betting ring located in front of the stand.

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Designated Seating Area(s) (Grandstand Trackside)

• The name of the designated seating area is Grandstand Trackside.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the designated seating area.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• 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 ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• 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).
• 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.

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Grandstand - Steppings

• There is step free access to the front of the steppings.
• There are 1 to 14 steps from the front to the rear of the steppings.
• The steppings are clearly marked.
• There are handrails either side of the steppings.
• During some events the steppings are divided between Grandstand and Premier ticket holders.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• 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.

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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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Related Access Guides (Wincanton Racecourse)

• Getting around the Racecourse link (new tab) - click here
• Betting Counters around the Racecourse link (new tab) - click here