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Opening Times

Monday 15:00 - 18:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday Closed.
Thursday 09:00 - 13:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 10:00 - 14:00.
Sunday Closed.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Cambridge North.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Mansell Way Free Car Park.
- The car park is located In Mansell Way.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

Second set of doors View
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Reception

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The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
There is a touch screen.
The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Library

This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
There is an ordering service.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Accessible software includes Zoomtext.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard and height adjustable chair is / are available.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 160cm (6ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).