Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Victoria Avenue Public Toilets.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/victoria-avenue-public-toilets
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- Home to the annual Midsummer Fair, one of the longest-established fairs in England, bonfire night and the Strawberry Fair.
- The common borders the River Cam, houseboats are typically moored on the common's bank and many colleges' boathouses are located on the opposite bank.
- For more information on the common please contact the Friends of the Midsummer Common via the websitehttps://www.midsummercommon.org.uk or email [email protected].
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.
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- For the best bus links to Central Cambridge, please use the bus stops on Maids Causeway or Victoria Avenue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Walnut Tree Avenue.
- The car park is located in Walnut Tree Avenue.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Fair Street.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Walnut Tree Avenue.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge parking in Fair Street is strip parking and is also for residents.
- The standard parking in Walnut Tree Avenue is strip parking and pay and display.
Outside Access (Maids Causeway / Fair Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the junction of Maids Causeway and Fair Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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- The width of the entrance is 110cm.
- There is a cycle entrance to the right with a cattle grid which is 155cm in width.
Outside Access (Maids Causeway Roundabout Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the Maids Causeway roundabout.
- 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 80cm.
- There is a cycle entrance to the right with a cattle grid which is 140cm in width.
Level Change (Maids Causeway Roundabout)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path as you approach the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue by the public toilets.
- There is not 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 walk through barriers to the right of this entrance which have a width of 40cm.
Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Middle Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue, midway between Maids Causeway and Victoria Avenue Bridge.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance here is 35cm.
- There is a cycle entrance to the right with a cattle grid which is 140cm in width.
Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Middle Entrance 2)
- This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue, next to the vehicle entrance and exit.
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a cycle entrance to the left with a cattle grid which is 140cm in width.
Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Vehicle Entrance and Exit)
- This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue, near the bridge.
- There is level access into the venue.
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Comments
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- This entrance is a vehicle entrance and exit with a cattle grid as you enter.
Outside Access (Victoria Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Victoria Avenue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 35cm.
Level Change (Victoria Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ 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 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 (Midsummer Common To Jesus Green River Cam Path)
- This information is for the entrance located on the approach to Jesus Green from 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a cycle entrance to the left with a cattle grid which is 140cm in width.
Outside Access (Pretoria Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Pretoria Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a cycle entrance to the right of the second entrance with a cattle grid which is 135cm in width.
Level Change (Pretoria Road Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the first entrance and then between the first and second entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- 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 the right going up.
Outside Access (Cutty Ferry Lane Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Cutty Ferry Lane.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 180cm.
Level Change (Cutty Ferry 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 easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located next to the River Cam, on the Midsummer Common side.
- There is/are 15+ 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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- There are is a ramp and steps on the Midsummer Common side only.
Outside Access (Walnut Tree Avenue and River Cam Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Walnut Tree Avenue next to the River Cam.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- There are two entrances side by side which are both 110cm in width and have cattle grids just beyond the entrance.
Outside Access (Walnut Tree Avenue Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Walnut Tree Avenue, next to the on street parking.
- There is not 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
Level Change (Walnut Tree Avenue 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 easy.
Outside Access (Parsonage Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Parsonage Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a cycle entrance to the right with a cattle grid which is 130cm in width.
Level Change (Parsonage Street 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 easy.
Outside Access (Auckland Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Auckland Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is 50cm.
- There is a cycle entrance to the left which has a cattle grid which is 145cm in width.
Level Change (Auckland Road 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 moderate.
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 Victoria Avenue Public Toilets guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Please see the separate Victoria Avenue Public Toilets guide for details.