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We aim to make visiting the Great Yorkshire Show a comfortable and enjoyable experience for people with disabilities.

We welcome any observations on further improvements.

Disabled Parking

Sainsbury's car park has been designated as the disabled car park for the Great Yorkshire Show. Access to the car park is from Wetherby Road. Directions to the disabled car park will be clearly indicated on the direction signs on all designated routes.

Disabled permits must be clearly visible and access will only be granted to registered disabled drivers or their helpers. Parking spaces cannot be reserved.

To facilitate easier access to the Showground there will be a pedestrian gateway from Sainsbury's car park to the Orange Entrance.  There will also be a pick up point in the car park outside Orange Gate, opposite the Amenity Site on Wetherby Road.

The majority of walkways are of hard-standing and most public buildings and animal areas have ramps or are accessible by wheelchairs. Whilst we try to ensure that the grass avenues are flat, the Showground is on a sloping site which means that some degree of effort is required to push a wheelchair around the Great Yorkshire Show.

Concessionary Tickets

Officially recognised organisations for the disabled should apply for concessionary tickets for disabled visitors and their carers or attendants. Applications should be made no later than the end of June 2009.

Ticket prices are as follows:

Concessions for disabled visitors are only available in advance by calling the ticket line 01423 541222 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

Disabled Toilets

The majority of the toilets on the Showground have disabled facilities which are clearly shown on plans around the Showground. Maps are available to purchase with the Programme.

The toilet facilities are frequently monitored for cleanliness.

Grandstand Access

Viewing platforms are available for disabled visitors and their attendants at the ends of the Grandstand. The spaces are free of charge and are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

There is a £5 booking charge for the remainder of the Grandstand. These should be booked in advance.

Fair Mobility

To help visitors who have either permanent or temporary mobility problems, Fair Mobility have agreed to provide a wheelchair and electric scooter service on a first come, first served basis.

There is a £18 per day charge or £45 for 3 days for motorised equipment, and for manual wheelchairs the charges are £10 per day or £25 for 3 days. For lettings starting after 1pm the charge for any equipment is £7.50 for 2 hours, subject to availability.  Visitors are advised to pre-book to guarantee availability

To contact Fair Mobility - call 01949 845189 or go to www.fair-mobility.org.uk. 
 

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