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Join Carlisle Racecourse for a Jumper Day on their last race meeting of 2019.
There will be a prize for the best Christmas jumper.
Event details
Dates | Times |
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Sun 15 Dec 2019 |
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Helicopter landing
Disabled access
Wireless internet connection, disabled toilets & baby changing facilities. Hearing loop arrangements on request.
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sun 15 Dec | Christmas Jumper Day |
Address
The Grandstand Office,
Durdar Road,
Carlisle,
Cumbria,
CA2 4TS
Directions
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 from Carlisle station
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)
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)
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
Entrance
Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit
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