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Jesus Green

Jesus Green, Victoria Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AR

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Introduction

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    • Jesus Common is divided by avenues of London Plane and horse chestnut trees.
    • It's an area of open parkland grass, offering informal and formal outdoor sports.
    • On Sunday afternoons in summer there are band concerts available.
    • For more information on the venue contact the Jesus Green Association at [email protected] or visit jesusgreen.blogspot.co.uk.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Entrance 1)

  • This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
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    • The width of the entrance either side of the bollard here is 130cm.

Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Entrance 2)

  • This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The width of the entrance between the bollards here is 95cm.

Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Bridge Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at Victoria Avenue Bridge.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
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    • The width of the entrance here either side of the bollard is 50cm.

Level Change (Victoria Avenue Bridge Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 14 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 deep (18cm+).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Outside Access (Jesus Green to Midsummer Common Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the path leading from Jesus Green to Midsummer Common.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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    • There is a cycle entrance to the left of the entrance detailed, which has an opening width of 130cm.
    • There is also a cattle grid just beyond the entrance.

Outside Access (Chesterton Road Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in Chesterton Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

Level Change (Chesterton Road Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance and immediately beyond 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.

Outside Access (Thompson Lane Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in Thompson Lane.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
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    • The width of the entrance is 40cm.
    • There is a cycle entrance to the right with an opening width of 140cm.

Level Change (Thompson Lane Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Outside Access (Park Parade Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in Park Parade.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

Level Change (Park Parade Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

Outside Access (Lower Park Street Entrance 1)

  • This information is for the entrance located in Lower Park Street.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

Outside Access (Lower Park Street Entrance 2)

  • This information is for the entrance located in Lower Park Street.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, tarmac, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Accessible Toilet

  • Please see the separate Jesus Green Public Toilets guide for details.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the River Cam, just beyond the Chesterton Road entrance.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the Chesterton Road entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • Please see the separate Jesus Green Public Toilets guide for details.