We’re committed to ensuring every visitor enjoys their day with us. Creating an accessible and welcoming environment is a top priority at Great Yarmouth Racecourse and we continually work to ensure that all our facilities meet the needs of every guest.
Upon arrival, we provide a race day accessible car park, located through the Fremantle Road main car park entrance and close to the front entrance turnstiles 1 to 5. Please be aware it is located on grass with an uneven surface. Spaces are limited and we advise that you arrive early particularly on feature race dates. Please contact the office if you require assistance 01493 842527 (ext4 and then ext4) or email in advance info@greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk
For watching racing on the day, we offer two raised viewing platforms, one is located just past the Finish Line and close to the Parade Ring with access via tarmac paths and the other platform is close to the ½ furlong pole, however, access is over grass.
Our Lord Nelson Grandstand has lift access from the ground floor to the middle and top floors and we have accessible toilets across the site.
We welcome registered guide dogs, hearing dogs and medical alert dogs but do ask you to bring proof of service and an identifying harness and ensure they are kept on a lead at all times.
We also welcome mobility scooters and chairs into the racecourse but do ask you to be mindful of other customers when moving around the site.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse has two portable induction loop devices which can be collected from the racecourse office. If you require a quieter location with less background noise, please do speak to one of the racecourse team who will be happy to help.
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If you have any questions relating to accessibility ahead of your visit please contact us on 01493 842527 or email info@greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk.
To help with your visit, we have listed all our main areas below, along with notes on accessibility.
To view our full accessibility guide, please click on the link below:
We offer personal assistants free admission when accompanying a paying guest with accessibility needs.
Please email info@greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk at least 24 hours in advance with your name and details of the fixture you wish to attend to arrange these tickets, which are subject to availability.
You can purchase the full ticket online in advance or on the day and then collect your personal assistant badge by speaking to a member of our staff at the turnstiles.
Personal Assistant tickets can be claimed by bringing in proof of accessible needs on the day of racing e.g. Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP).
A designated area is reserved close to the admissions turnstiles for accessible needs parking. We recommend early arrival, particularly on feature race days, to secure parking in this location.
To park in our designated accessible needs spaces, please advise our stewards if you are an official Blue Badge holder, and please display it prominently. Please be aware that although our car park is on flat land, it can be uneven in places, and consists of a combination of grass and shingle path.
Personal assistants will receive free admission to the racecourse when accompanying a paying guest with accessibility needs.
Personal Assistant tickets can be claimed by bringing in proof of accessible needs on the day of racing e.g. Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP). Personal Assistant Tickets will be available to collect from the entrance on arrival. Please note you must provide supporting documentation.
Please email info@greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk at least 24 hours in advance with your name and details of the fixture you wish to attend to arrange these tickets. Subject to availability. Full terms and conditions can be found here
Level access to the front trackside lawns is from either end of the North or South grandstands and there is a tarmac path from the parade ring and winning enclosure to the front trackside lawns.
There are extensive lawns to the front and rear of the three main grandstands, with plenty of tarmac access to the rear of all stands.
There is central access between the grandstands to the trackside lawns via 15 external steps with handrails. Please also note covered trackside viewing from these two grandstands is via terraced steppings.
There are two accessible needs viewing platforms either side of the Lord Nelson lawn, overlooking the track.
The larger Vice Admiral Bar is located in the new Lord Nelson Grandstand and has level access for wheelchairs and also includes an accessible toilet.
Access to the remaining three bars, there are steps, which can be negotiated with assistance.
TV screens are available in all bars should you wish to watch the racing from there.
An accessible toilet on the ground of the Nelson Stand (Victory bar) and outside near the First Aid hut.
Includes access to all grandstand areas such as:
Hoops Champagne Marquee which can be accessed via a tarmac path over a small ramp into the marquee, either side of the premier lawn.
The Victory Bar and Trafalgar Restaurant, which are on the middle floor of the Lord Nelson Grandstand can be accessed via a lift and both have access to an outside, uncovered viewing patio.
An accessible toilet is located on the middle floor of the Lord Nelson Grandstand and TV screens are available in all bars, restaurant and Hoops Marquee.
