Accessibility

Event: Autism Friendly Raceday at Pontefract Racecourse

General information

Travel instructions

Pontefract Racecourse boasts a stunning parkland location with Pontefract Park contained within the course boundary. Easily accessible, being just half a mile from junction 32 off the M62, the racecourse is ideally situated with close links to both the M1 and the A1. Getting to the Racecourse We recommend that (except for local traffic) racegoers coming by car or coach use the A1- M62 or M1-M62 and leave the M62 at J32 from where the Racecourse is signed. This avoids going through Pontefract Town Centre. Entrance off A639 The main entrance for Cars, Taxis, Coaches, Mini Buses and other vehicles is from the roundabout on the A639. There are extensive supervised free parking areas in reasonably close proximity to the Stands. These are almost entirely on grass and are on both sides of the main entrance road leading from the roundabout on the A639 to the Enclosures. There is also a tarmac road leading off the main entrance road around the rear of the Paddock Enclosure to the Picnic Enclosure. Raceday signage directs Racegoers to the relevant car park. Entrance Off the B6134 Park Lane There is a hard surface track (not tarmaced) off the B6134 Park Lane which gives access primarily to the Picnic Enclosure. There is extensive car parking (on grass) but this is generally 4.4 Picnic Enclosure Cars are admitted to this Enclosure. There is a charge (see website for details). This charge includes a maximum of 4 adult occupants in each vehicle. If there are more than 4 adult occupants in the car the “excess” over 4 must get out and pay at the Turnstile. There is a restriction on the total number of cars allowed access to the Enclosure and entry of cars can be stopped (particularly at Sunday Meetings). Although there is also a maximum capacity for people, this is unlikely to be exceeded and if cars are no longer admitted occupants can enter through the Turnstiles. Parking for Racegoers with a specific accessibility needs:- There is a designated parking area for vehicles displaying a “BLUE BADGE” in the turning circle which is approximately 50 metres from the Entrances to the Premier and Paddock Enclosures. This is on tarmac and is supervised. Access to the parking area is via the main Entrance Road from the roundabout on the A639. Cars are also admitted to the Picnic Enclosure (see 4.4 above). Taxi Drop Off Taxis are permitted to drive up to the “turning circle” which is in close proximity to the Premier and Paddock Enclosure entrances to drop off passengers. There is a designated exit route for use if both lanes of the Main Entrance are being used for incoming traffic.

Entry instructions

We have a number of facilities to assist those who may have accessibility problems including step free access to each of the enclosures at the Racecourse. We also have lifts available in the Main Stand and in the Dalby Stand giving access to all floors

Toilet location

There are accessible toilets in all enclosures along with viewing ramps in every area.