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Getting To and Around Selwyn College

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• Arriving By Car or Bike View
  • Selwyn College is located to the west of Cambridge city centre. The vehicle entrance to the College is located in Grange Road. There are various Park and Ride schemes for people who would prefer to not drive into central Cambridge.
  • Students are generally not permitted to use cars in the immediate locality unless given permission based on specific requirements. The main parking area is located off Grange Road. There is also a car park outside the main entrance which is reserved for Fellows. Students with disabilities may be able to arrange for a parking permit with the College. Visitors with disabilities are advised to contact the College in advance and a parking space will be reserved.
  • Cycling is a popular form of transport in Cambridge. The city is relatively flat and there is an extensive network of cycle routes. At Selwyn College there are many sheltered cycle stands available next to the Old Library, the Ramsey Murray Gate, and at the rear of Cripps Court. There are also a number of unsheltered cycle stands next to the main entrance and the hostels.
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• By Bus View
  • There are bus stops within 150 metres of the College in Grange Road and West Road.
    The bus services that stop in Grange Road include: 199 and U.
    These bus services give direct links to Cambridge city centre, Madingley Road Park and Ride, and Addenbrookes.
    The bus station in Drummer Street is approximately 1.7 kilometres away from Selwyn College.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
  • Cambridge Railway Station is approximately 1.7 kilometres away from Selwyn 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 pedestrian entrance to the College site is located in Grange Road. Access is via a double pedestrian gate (photograph 1). This entrance has one gate which may be locked at specific times, and another permanently held open with an opening width of 149cm. There is a second set of double gates at this entrance, one gate is locked, the other is permanently held open and has an opening width of 103cm (photograph 2).
  • Pedestrians can also access the site via the Ramsey Murray Gate which is a pedestrian entrance situated in West Road. This gate is for key holders only (photograph 3). The gate opens away from you (push), may be difficult for some users to open, and has an opening width of 120cm. The height of the key lock is 86cm.
    There are similar gates which key holders can access located in Grange Road giving access to Ann's Court (photograph 4) and the cycle sheds (photograph 5), in Sidgwick Avenue giving access to Old Court (photograph 6), and within the grounds of the Sidgwick Site giving access to the Gardens (photograph 7).
  • The main pedestrian access to Cripps Court is located in Grange Road. This access is via a single pedestrian gate (photograph 8). The gate has a locked extension leaf and opens automatically away from you. The gate opening width is 90cm. The gate is unlocked by key card or key. The height of the key card reader is 100cm. The height of the key lock is 112cm.
• Getting Around the College Site View
  • If you have accessed the College site by vehicle and parked in the main car park or Ann's Court car park there is step-free access to the main pedestrian entrance. There are bollards on the path leading from the main car park to the main pedestrian entrance which reduces the width of the path to 135cm (photographs 9 and 10).
    If you have entered the grounds via the main pedestrian entrance, you will have direct access to the network of paths around external areas of the Selwyn College site. The site is mostly level with wide paths (150cm+), but path surfaces do vary. The paths that run around the large central grass area of Old Court have a flagstone paving surface which may be uneven in places (photographs 11-14). Other areas have surfaced paths of various types such as flagstone paving, tarmac, and loose gravel (photographs 15-18).
  • There is stepped access to the Lower Lawn and Gardens. The steps have a partial handrail on the right as you face the 6 steps (photographs 19 and 20). There are alternative steps to access the Gardens with handrails on both sides (photograph 21). The external parts of the site are otherwise step-free except for access into buildings.
  • There is step-free access throughout Cripps Court. The surface of the path is concrete paving tiles and may be uneven in some areas (photograph 22).
• Additional College Site Information View
  • Some of the buildings at Selwyn College have stepped access into and around them (photographs 23-27). Due to the age of the buildings the staircases do vary in materials and layout. The height and depths of steps are not uniform, and neither is lighting, handrail provision/type or step markings. There are some buildings which have been adapted to make them step-free, including access ramps to bypass external steps (photographs 24-28) and internal lifts to access other floors. Please see our Detailed Access Guides for further information on access to buildings.
  • There is directional signage around Old Court (photograph 29) and in the centre of the college between Old Court and St Anne's Court (photograph 30) additionally maps are available online and from the porter's lodge to aid getting around the college. Accessible toilet facilities are located within the bar toilets, in the lobby to the Chadwick Room, in the corridor outside the Fellows’ Parlour, on the ground floor of B staircase, in the Diamond and College Gym, and on the ground floor of Staircase J, close to the MCR.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Information for Students with Disabilities 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].
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• Telephone Number: 01223 769 339.
• Email: [email protected].
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• Telephone Number: 01223 767 839.
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Site/Campus Car Park (Main Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in Grange Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Porters' Lodge and Old Court.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and student permit holders.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Accessible parking can be reserved with advance notice.
  • Parking in this car park is strictly by prior arrangement.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Ann's Court Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in Grange Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Ann's Court.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and student permit holders.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Accessible parking can be reserved with advance notice.
  • Parking in this car park is strictly by prior arrangement.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Fellows' Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in Grange Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Porters' Lodge and Old Court.
  • 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 not available.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Parking is for Fellows' and visitors with mobility impairments only.
  • Parking in this car park for visitors is strictly by prior arrangement.

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Getting To (Student Hostel)

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• Location View
  • The Student Hostel is located off Selwyn Gardens.
  • The building is located off Selwyn Gardens to the southwest of the College.
  • There is not wayfinding signage along the route to Student Hostel.
  • Selwyn College link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the building.

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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 11 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 1 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 1 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the entrance lobby.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to your right as you face the entrance on approach to the entrance from the front of the building.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on approach to the entrance from the garden.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Outside Access (Garden Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the garden.
  • This entrance gives access to the kitchen.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to your right as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • 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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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • 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 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 90cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink and the hob.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards, the refrigerator and the freezer.
• The height of the dining table is 63cm.
• There are dining chairs with armrests only.

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Accommodation

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located directly in front of you on entrance on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located in front of you on entrance.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 2.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a twist lock.
  • The keyhole height is 85cm.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is low.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 76cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The height and depth of the knee recess is 73cm x 60cm.
  • The room surveyed had an armchair.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are remote control(s).
  • The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The colour contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is low.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 96cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 235cm x 240cm.
  • The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 165cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are low.

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Outside Access (Laundry)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the rear garden area.
  • This entrance gives access to the Laundry.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 128cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the base 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 not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Laundry

• There are 2 washers and 2 dryers available in the laundry.
• The highest controls for the machines are at a height of 98cm.
• There is a card reader for payment at a height of 106cm.
• There is an ironing board in the laundry.
• There is a laundry card top up machine at a height of 100cm.