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Getting To and Around Robinson College

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• Arriving By Car or Bike View
  • Robinson College is situated in Grange Road, to the west of the centre of Cambridge. Grange Road runs between Barton Road and Madingley Road. The best way to approach the College by road from the north, south or east is from Junction 12 of the M11.
  • The only onsite parking at the College is the underground car park which is for staff, fellows and visitors only. Parking at the College is only available for visitors by prior arrangement with a fellow or member of staff. Students are not permitted to use cars in the immediate locality unless given permission based on specific requirements. There is some limited on-street parking around the College including Herschel Road.
  • Cycling is a popular form of transport in Cambridge. The city is relatively flat and there is an extensive network of cycle routes available.
  • For more information on getting to Robinson College by road please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on getting to Robinson College by bicycle please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are bus stops in Grange Road. The only bus service that stops there is the U (Universal). The Universal bus service links Madingley Park and Ride and Eddington with West Cambridge, the railway station and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (including Addenbrookes). The bus station in Drummer Street is approximately 1.5 kilometres away from Robinson College.
  • Cambridge City Centre Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • For more information on planning a bus journey in Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
  • Cambridge Station is approximately 3 kilometres away from Robinson 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.
  • For more information on Cambridge Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on planning a train journey to Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
• Accessing the College Site View
  • The main pedestrian entrance to the College site is located in Grange Road. Access is via a wide and long ramp (approximately 27 metres) that leads up to an open gateway. There are no resting areas along the ramp and it has a steep gradient towards the top (photographs 1 and 2). There is a handrail on the right hand side going up. The width of the open gateway at the top is 220cm. The main entrance gives access to Front Court which is an open space from which walkways lead off to other areas. The Porters’ Lodge is also located at the top of the ramp.
  • Staff and students with key cards also have the option of accessing the site via an alternative entrance which is also located off Grange Road. This entrance is known as the Bin Brook Entrance and it has 10 steps leading up to it (photographs 3 and 4). The steps are spaced out (tread depths are approximately 125cm) which may not be suitable for some people. The steps are not marked and have handrails on both sides. This entrance gives access to the Umney Theatre Suite.
  • The only other way to access the site would be via the underground car park and the Long Court lift but this would only apply to staff and visitors.
• Getting Around the College Site View
  • The main part of the Robinson College site consists of a large red brick building that has external walkways from which the various service and accommodation areas can be accessed (photographs 5-8). To the rear of the main building are the Gardens where some additional standalone buildings are located such as the Crausaz Wordsworth Building and some College Houses and Rooms.
  • The external walkways in the main building all have the same red brick block paving surface and are level. From Front Court (photographs 5 and 6) the walkway to the left is called Herschel Court (photograph 7) and this is where some of the accommodation is located. To the right is the main walkway which is called Long Court (photograph 8) and it is from here that a lot of the main service areas can be accessed.
    There is also an external walkway on the level above Long Court which is called High Court (level 1). Access to High Court is via 18 external steps (photograph 9) with handrails on both sides. The step markings have faded. These steps can be avoided by using the internal lift in the Umney Theatre Suite (photograph 11). High Court also has the same red brick block paving and is level although there are some narrower walkways (92cm – 130cm) along the sections outside P, W and X Stairs (photographs 12 and 13).
  • To access the Gardens you have to go down to -1 level. The lift in the Umney Theatre Suite can be used for this. Alternatively, there is an external stepped walkway from the rear of the Umney Theatre Suite. The steps are spaced out similar to those at the Bin Brook Entrance. There are 10 steps with handrails on both sides. To gain level access to some other service areas on -1 in the main building it may be necessary to use the lift off Long Court which is located next to Stair K. There are some steep slopes along corridors on -1 such as the one leading to the Garden and Seminar Rooms and toilets.
    There is network of paths leading to the key areas around the gardens. After exiting the Umney Theatre lift there are some sloped walkways, with slight gradients, leading outside towards the Bin Brook footbridge (photograph 16). From the footbridge onwards the external paths are mostly flat. The surface of the paths varies between non-slip (footbridge across Bin Brook), tarmac (towards Auditorium), flagstone paving (towards Crausaz Wordsworth Building) and loose chippings (towards Maria Bjornson Outdoor Theatre). There are many bench seats along the routes and in the gardens for resting.
    Just after the footbridge there is also a stepped route to a bench seating area cut into the bank, next to the brook (photographs 21 and 22). There are 4 steps to access this area although it could also be accessed via the grass bank from the larger garden area. There are generally grass slopes in the gardens of varying gradients (photographs 23 and 24). There is a steep slope at the end of the path leading to the Maria Bjornson Outdoor Theatre.
    The flagstone paving on the path leading to the Crausaz Wordsworth Building is slightly uneven in places. At the end of the path there is stepped access up to the building (photograph 25). An enclosed platform lift can be used to overcome the steps (photograph 26).
• Additional College Site Information View
  • There is stepped access into and between floors in some of the Robinson College building areas (photographs 27 and 28). Many of these can be bypassed by using the lift in Long Court or the Umney Theatre Suite. Please see our Detailed Access Guides for further information on access to buildings and services.
  • There is extensive directional signage around the college to assist those not familiar with the site (photographs 29-32). Accessible Toilet facilities are available on ground level (between Linnett Room/The Chapel and in the Umney Theatre Suite) and also on -1 level (outside the Garden/Seminar Rooms). Please be aware that the layout and size of these toilet cubicles might mean they are not suitable for all users.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Accessibility at Robinson College please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on University of Cambridge Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected]..
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 339 123.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Porters please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 339 100.
• Email: [email protected].

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Site/Campus Car Park (Staff, Fellows and Visitors)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Herschel Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Dining Hall (via lift) and Porters' Lodge (via stairs).
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 198cm (6ft 6in).
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 220cm x 445cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
• 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.
  • The nearest designated bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Long Court lift.
  • There are a set of manual double doors between the car park and the lift (Photograph 8).
    The right hand leaf is locked which means the opening width is restricted to 72cm.
    The door opens towards you (pull) and has a closer so may be difficult for some people to open.
    After the manual doors there is also a steep downwards slope in the corridor leading to the lift.

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Getting To (The Wellbeing and Wellness Centre)

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• Location View
  • The Wellbeing and Wellness Centre is located towards the rear of the Robinson College Garden.
  • The Wellbeing and Wellness Centre can be accessed via the Umney Theatre lift and the Garden from the Main Building.
  • The main path to the Wellbeing and Wellness Centre is via a platform lift or steps from the Main Building.
    There are uneven surfaces along the route and there is a steep slope on the approach to the building which has a gravel surface.
    There are also two other routes from the Main Building, however, one of these is stepped access and the other has uneven surfaces.
  • There is wayfinding signage along the route to the Wellbeing and Wellness Centre from the Main Building.
  • Other services / Facilities within the building include; a Nurses Room.
  • Robinson College link (new tab) - click here.
  • Crausaz Wordsworth Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located to the left from the main entrance.
  • Standard shower facilities are located to the left from the main entrance.

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Lift (Path from Main Building)

• The lift is located at the end of the path leading to CWB from the main building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 142cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• The specific level control button needs to be pressed continuously for the lift to move.

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Approach (Path from Main Building)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 8 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
  • 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are located at the end of a path which leads to the CWB from the main building.
    There is an enclosed platform lift next to the steps which can be used to overcome them.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Wellbeing Centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Wellbeing Centre'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 149cm (4ft 11in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 137cm.
  • 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 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 101cm from the floor.

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Outside Access (Wellbeing Centre Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Wellbeing Centre room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Wellbeing Centre'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is stepped access to the Nurses Room and Wellbeing Centre.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Step(s) (Main Corridor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right from the main entrance, along the main corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Nurses room and the Wellbeing Centre from the main entrance.
  • 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Waiting Area

• The waiting area is located to the right from the main entrance.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• The surface of the flooring is carpet.

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Nurses Room

• The Nurses Room is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The door to the room is single, heavy and opens away from you (push) to a width of 75cm.
• There is a bed with an adjustable headrest.
• There are chairs with armrests.
• The surface of the flooring is vinyl and carpet.

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Wellbeing Centre

• The Wellbeing Centre is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The door to the room is single, heavy and opens away from you (push) to a width of 77cm.
• There are chairs with and without armrests.
• There is some fixed bench seating.
• Heights of the tables range between 45cm to 70cm.
• The surface of the flooring is carpet.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Crausaz Wordsworth Building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the left from main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Bathroom)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The height of the shelf is 104cm from the floor.

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Standard Shower (Bathroom)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the bathroom.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a deep step (21cm) to access the standard shower.