We wish to attract a wide range of visitors to our event and welcomes all disabled people in society, irrespective of age, physical, intellectual or sensory ability.
Yes, the Racecourse is fully accessible.
We offer accessible tickets which entitle you to a complimentary ticket for a personal assistant.
The East Entrance is the main entrance to the event, has accessible access, lowered counters and induction loops. This facility can be used by switching a hearing aid to the ‘T’ switch. If a hearing-impaired person is unable to use the facility, we would gladly service a person in an alternative area where there is limited background noise.
Yes, accessible toilets are available in all of the Racecourse’s buildings and stands which can be accessed via a radar key. These radar keys can be collected from the reception in Berkshire Stand or from any bar or restaurant while our accessible racegoers are welcome to use their own key.
All toilets are demarcated via signage. Should you need any assistance locating the toilets, please speak to the nearest member of staff.
Yes, Newbury Racecourse offers dedicated accessible parking. Blue Badge holders are given parking in the Car Park 4, free of charge.
These parking areas are subject to capacity on the day and will need to be booked in advance basis and can provide closer proximity to entrances. When approaching the site, please follow the roadside wayfinding signage to direct you to the appropriate car park.
Parking in Car Park 4 is on level tarmac with drop kerbs to the entry gates.
Accessible tickets can be purchased online and are subject to availability. We have a dedicated email inbox for accessibility enquiries. Any queries regarding these tickets for any of our events should be sent to this email address – accessibility@comicconconnections.com
Unfortunately, Newbury Racecourse station does not have a lift, only a pedestrian bridge.
If you are travelling eastbound you’ll need to leave the platform at the Racecourse’s station and turn left on Hambridge Road and then pass over the small railway bridge.
If you are travelling westbound you will need to take a service which stops at the main Newbury station and from there either embark an eastbound train or take a taxi.
Improved accessibility access can be found at the main Newbury station, from which taxis are available to make the short journey to the Racecourse.
Yes, mobility scooters and powered chairs are permitted on-site.
All buildings and temporary structures have ramped, level access and/ or lifts to take people to all floors, where necessary.
We welcome mobility scooters and power chairs to the racecourse. We ask all operators to be mindful of pedestrians when navigating around site.
We welcome pushchairs and buggies to the racecourse.
Medical facilities on site are located by East Entrance.
The Racecourse is equipped with induction loops at all entrances and on the ground floor of both the Berkshire and Grandstand.
Yes, Service Animals (Registered Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Medical Alert Animal are welcome.
Please ensure they are always on a lead.
Yes we have two BSL interpreters on site during the event.