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Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand at Carlisle RacecourseEdinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand at Carlisle Racecourse

Race day smoking, non-race day non-smoking.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for groups On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Telephone (public) Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)

Prices


Standard days, General Admission - £12 in advance, £15 on the day. Senior citizens £10 (on the gate only)
Hospitality Packages available from £59pp

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes General office hours. Closed bank holidays unless racing. Please ring for details.
   
Carlisle Racecourse
 
 

Contact

Bethany Nicholls
Tel: 01228 554700
View the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand websitewww.carlisle-races.co.uk
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Venue

Carlisle Racecourse

The Grandstand Office, Durdar Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TS

View the Carlisle Racecourse websitewww.carlisle-races.co.uk

See location of Carlisle Racecourse on Google maps.See location on Google maps.    

Map reference: NY 404518  Lat: 54.85743  Long: -2.92992


By road from North and South - leave M6 jct 42, follow signs for Dalston. Follow the road for approx 2 miles until you reach a staggered jct and turn right. The racecourse is approx 1 mile on the left-hand side.

From East - Take A69 or A66 to M6. Join M6 and leave at jct 42 and follow directions above.

From West - Travel along A595 following signs for Carlisle. Approx 1 mile after Thursby roundabout take right for Dalston. At T jct in Dalston turn right. Follow road until you reach Bridge End Pub. Turn left over bridge and follow signs for Durdar. When you reach next jct turn left. The racecourse is approx 1 mile on the left hand side.

By bus - On racedays, Reays operate a bus service from Carlisle Bus Station to the Racecourse. Buses run 90 minutes and 45 minutes before the first race and return to Carlisle 5 minutes and 35 minutes after the last race. The cost is £1.60 each way.

By rail from Carlisle station, the Stagecoach, 01228 597222, operate a bus service to Durdar, route 65 or 66. Alternatively the racecourse is only a short taxi ride away.

By air Carlisle Airport is approximately 8 miles from the racecourse. Helicopter landing at the racecourse by prior arrangement only. Contact Sue Ellis on 01228 554700 or sue.ellis@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Parking with charge at trackside on selected race days only.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 3 miles (4.8 kms) from Carlisle station

Wireless internet connection, disabled toilets & baby changing facilities. Hearing loop arrangements on request.

AIM CumbriaSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Ramp to entrance
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Low potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Nut free
  • Additive free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system