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Getting To and Around Fitzwilliam College

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• Arriving By Car or Bike View
  • Fitzwilliam College is on the north-west side of Cambridge, between Huntingdon Road and Storey's Way and it can be accessed from both roads. The main entrance is located on Storey's Way.
  • Fitzwilliam College has two car parks, one at the main (south) entrance on Storey's Way, the other on Huntingdon Road (north entrance). If you are a visitor and wish to use the car park please report to the Porters' Lodge on Storey's Way. If you are a conference guest you must speak to your conference organizer. In addition, on-street car parking is available along Storey's Way by the College entrance. Students are generally not permitted to use cars in the immediate locality unless given permission based on specific requirements.
  • Cycling is a popular form of transport in Cambridge. The city is relatively flat and there is an extensive network of cycle routes. The College has plenty of on-site storage for bicycles, including to the rear of Blocks A-D and next to the Porters' Lodge.
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• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are bus stops in Huntingdon Road close to the College.
    The bus services that stop in Huntingdon Road include; 5 citi and 6 citi.
    These bus services give direct links to; Oakington, Swavesey, Bar Hill, Fenstanton, Madingley, and Cambridge city centre.
    The main bus station in Drummer Street is approximately 1.2 miles away from Fitzwilliam College.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
  • Cambridge Station is approximately 2.1 miles away from Fitzwilliam College. The station has direct links to London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, Cambridge North, Kings Lynn, Stansted Airport, Brighton, Ipswich and Norwich. The rail companies that operate out of this station are; Cross Country, Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia.
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• Accessing the College Site View
  • The main (south) entrance to the College site is located at the south side of the College site off Storey’s Way. Access is to the right of the Porters’ Lodge and through a foyer out to Gatehouse Court. The first door is level, with a slightly raised threshold, and opens automatically with a key card (Photographs 1 and 2). The width of the door opening is 96cm and the height of the car reader is 104cm. The second door to exit, at the rear of the foyer, is power assisted and opens away from you (Photograph 3). The opening width of the door is 93cm. After exiting the foyer there is a sloped path with a slight upwards gradient leading out to Gatehouse Court (Photograph 4).
  • Alternative pedestrian access to the site, for key card holders, is via the north entrance which is located off Huntingdon Road next to the main car park (Photograph 5). Access to this entrance is via ramp or steps to either side (the ramps can be used to bypass the steps). The ramp to the right of the entrance has an easier gradient (Photograph 6). There are 2 steps to the right of the entrance and 4 steps to the left. Both sets have handrails on both sides (Photographs 7 and 8). There are 2 sets of doors at this entrance (Photographs 9 and 10). The first door is key card activated and opens automatically towards you. The width of the door opening 88cm and the height of the card reader is 92cm. There is also an intercom system at a height of 110cm. The second door opens automatically away from you and has an opening width of 84cm. This entrance gives access to the site through D Block next to Tree Court.
• Getting Around the College Site View
  • The external areas of the College site have an extensive network of paths. The paths mostly have a flagstone paving surface which may be slightly uneven in places (Photographs 11 to 19). The access road to the rear of Blocks J to S has a tarmac surface (Photograph 20) and the walkways around Fellows' Court are tiled (Photograph 21). The site is mostly quite flat, however, there are some stepped and sloped sections along the paths. Steps can be bypassed by taking alternative routes. There are bench seats for resting throughout the College site.
  • The width of paths does vary, many are wide (150cm+) but there are some narrower sections such as past the Chapel (80cm - Photograph 22) and between Wilson Court and The Grove (100cm). The garden area in the central area of the College site is accessed via 7 unmarked steps from the Hall Building (Photograph 23) or 5 unmarked steps from the Chapel (Photograph 24), however, these steps can be avoided by accessing the garden from the path leading from The Grove. The steps do not have handrails. Paths to and around the garden have a gravel, loose bark or grass surface (Photographs 25 and 26).
  • There are some steep gradients on some sections of the paths such as; outside the Auditorium, to the rear of The Grove (Photograph 27), past the Library, outside Block L (Photograph 28) and leading down to the Hall Building in Tree Court. Stepped sections between The Grove and the Hall Building and outside Block L can be bypassed using these steeper paths.
• Additional College Site Information View
  • Many of the buildings at Fitzwilliam College have step-free access into them although some of the accommodation buildings have stepped access. Please see our Detailed Access Guides for further information on access to buildings.
  • There is extensive directional signage around the College site which makes navigation easier for those unfamiliar with the layout (Photographs 29 to 31). The signage is consistent and clearly presented with good colour contrast. Accessible toilet facilities are located in the main (south) entrance foyer, the Hall Building, Wilson Court and the Auditorium.

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Useful Information

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Site/Campus Car Park (South Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the College site, off Storey's Way.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Porters' Lodge and the Gatehouse.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 319cm x 432cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone only at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 71cm wide.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the South/Main Entrance.
  • Of the two blue bade bays one is clearly marked and signposted and the other is just signposted. The path leading to the South/Main Entrance from the car park is 125cm wide (Photographs 17 and 18).
    There is an area off this car park specifically for Fellows' parking. There are two electric vehicle charging available in the car park.

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Site/Campus Car Park (North Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the College, off Huntingdon Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
  • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • Of the two blue badge bays one has hatched marking on either side and the other on both sides. There are four electric vehicle charging bays available within the car park as shown in photographs 8 and 9.

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Getting To (The Chapel)

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• Location View
  • The Chapel is situated off the walkway between Fellows' Court and New Court to the East of P Block.
  • The New Court is located to the South West of the College and Fellow's Court is situated to the North West. The chapel is located between these two areas.
  • There is wayfinding signage along the route to the Chapel.
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• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the same walkway as the Chapel Entrances.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the Chapel Walkway.
  • This entrance gives access to the Chapel entrance foyer.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Ground Floor Chapel)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located to your right on entering the ground floor chapel.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the ground floor chapel.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located 2.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the chapel on the ground floor.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Inside Access (Ground Floor Chapel)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Comments View
  • This area is often used for storage.
  • There is a lectern available in the chapel.
  • The altar in the chapel has a height of 96cm.
  • There are two medium 15cm unmarked steps to access the raised storage areas on either side of the chapel (photographs 5 and 6).

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Other Floors (Main Entrance Foyer to Chapel)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located off the entrance foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are entrance foyer to Chapel.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • There are two sets of steps in the foyer which are very similar. The other set of steps can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Outside Access (Alternative Entrance to the Main Chapel)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the walkway opposite the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the Chapel.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right after you enter.
  • There is/are 15 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a chair stair lift that overcomes the steps here.

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Lift (Alternative Entrance to the Main Chapel)

• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the alternative entrance.
• The lift is a chair stair lift.
• The weight limit for the lift is 115kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Inside Access (Main Chapel)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring is wood.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• Comments View
  • The Altar has a height of 100cm.
  • The main lectern has a lower height of 103cm.
  • There are height adjustable lecterns and music stands available.
  • Chairs without armrests are available.
  • There are wires which may serve as trip hazards within the Chapel.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located off the Chapel Walkway.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 270cm (4ft 1in x 8ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 125cm and 170cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 112cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • The grab rails either side of the toilet are diagonal.
  • There is a diagonal grab rail on the right of the sink with poor colour contrast to the wall.
  • There is a second sink in the cubicle at a height of 72cm which cannot be reached from being seated on the toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the walkway between Fellows' Court and New Court between Blocks O and P.