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The Church of Our Lady of The Assumption and The English Martyrs

Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1JR

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear right of the church, along the corridor leading to the Presbytery.
  • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located at the rear right of the church, along the corridor leading to the Presbytery.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Lensfield Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 620cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from the Lensfield Road entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Gonville Place.
    • The name of the car park is Queen Anne Terrace Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Lensfield Road)

  • This entrance is located in the car park, off Lensfield Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • When both doors are opened the opening width is 135cm.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located on Hills Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 64cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • When both doors at the second set of doors are opened the opening width is 128cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the North Transept in the rear left of the church, which includes Saint Andrew Chapel and Saint Joseph Chapel.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Sacred Heart Chapel ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance, the quiet prayer area at the front right of the church, and the confessionals.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • The pews in the nave are narrow with a 24cm gap between to enter, however there are rows of moveable chairs in the North and South Aisles and in the Narthex.
    There are also padded seating areas along the walls of the North and South Aisles.
    The confessionals are located in the South Transept immediately ahead as you enter via the Lensfield Road entrance, and in the Narthex at the front of the church.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear right of the church, along the corridor leading to the Presbytery.
    • The distance from the Lensfield Road entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 111cm (width) x 133cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 171cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.