Essential Carer/ Companion

We are proud to partner with Nimbus Disability, operators of the Access Card scheme.

We offer a companion ticket free of charge for all racegoers with a disability. To receive a free essential carer/companion ticket with your order you will need to apply online through Nimbus Disability where their team will individually assess your needs, firstly to determine if you qualify and secondly to make sure that your requirements are clearly printed on your access card so that you can get the support you need throughout the day.

They will handle all of your details safely and securely, without Ripon Races needing to view the reason why you require additional assistance. With this process, it means you will no longer have to provide confidential and sensitive documents in advance of a race meeting or show anyone on the day.

It is absolutely free to apply for the digital Nimbus card for Ripon Races, and if you already have a Nimbus Access Card you can simply call us up and let us know your ID number or bring it along with you on the day.

Click here for your free Ripon Races Nimbus Access Card

Visit here to find out more about the Nimbus Access Scheme

Parking/MOBILITY BUGGY

We have a limited number of accessible parking spaces on site; it is advisable to arrive early to guarantee a space. The ground is level from parking through to both the paddock and club ticket gates.

We have a mobility buggy which provides assistance for those with accessibility needs who do not have a wheelchair or scooter to get from the coach park and the back of the car park to the Paddock and Club Entrances. Please ask a steward for directions and make your way to the Mobility Buggy pick up point.

On return, after the last race, please go to the side exit of the racecourse – opposite the band stand, which is the pick up point to take you back to the coach park/back of the car park.

Please note, this service does not run throughout the Raceday, it runs at the beginning until approximately 45 minutes before the first race, and will begin again AFTER the final race.

Toilets

There are wheelchair accessible toilets throughout the racecourse and within the bar area, they are clearly indicated but if unsure of location please ask staff for help. We also have an accessible ambulant toilet with handrails in the both the male and female Paddock toilets.

The Paddock

There is completely accessible access as the Paddock enclosure is completely flat. There is a raised viewing point with a ramp located in the paddock area near the finishing posts.

Club Stand

There is a lift allowing access to both the 1st and 2nd floor with a further viewing point on the first floor; guidance to the viewing point can be obtained from staff.

Course Enclosure

This is an open grassed enclosure and this enclosure provides the ease of parking your car a few yards away. There is a sloped area providing viewing options for all but the Course enclosure is mainly comprised of flat land ensuring accessibility.

Sunflower Scheme

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.

Sunflower wearers can feel confident when attending events at Ripon Races that staff will be able to identify them and offer additional support or time. Racegoers will be able to contact us to request a Sunflower lanyard with pre-booked tickets. Racegoers will also have the option to bring their own Sunflower lanyard which will be recognised in the same way by racecourse staff.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are dogs that have been trained in order to provide assistance to people who are deaf, blind or disabled people or those with certain medical conditions. 

For safety reasons, only assistance dogs are allowed into racecourse enclosures on racedays. If possible please bring along your assistance dog’s ID book or ensure that your dog is wearing a recognisable jacket or harness.