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Getting To and Around St Edmund's College

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• Arriving By Car or Bike View
  • St Edmund's College is situated to the North East of Cambridge city centre. The vehicle entrance to the Campus is located in Mount Pleasant. There are various Park and Ride schemes for people who would prefer to not drive into central Cambridge.
  • St Edmund's College has limited on-site car parking. The main parking area is located ahead as you enter the College from Mount Pleasant, next to Norfolk Building, where there is 1 Blue Badge parking bay. There is a Blue Badge car park off Mount Pleasant next to the Mount Pleasant Halls Blocks B and G, where there are 4 Blue Badge parking bays. There is also an overflow car park near the Richard Laws Building, where there is 1 Blue Badge parking bay. The overflow car park is clearly signposted from the main car park. 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. At St Edmund's College there are many sheltered cycle stands available off the main car park access road, next to the overflow car park, and also in the area surrounding Mount Pleasant Halls. A sheltered cycle stand for visitors is located outside Bene't House.
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• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are bus stops in Castle Street close to the College.
    The bus services that stop in Castle Street include; 5 citi, and 6 citi.
    These bus services give direct links to; Swavesey, Oakington, Bar Hill and the city centre.
    The bus station in Castle Street is approximately 250 metres away from St Edmund's College.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
  • Cambridge Station is approximately 3.0 kilometres away from St Edmund's 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 Mount Pleasant. Access is via an ungated access point which is situated to the left of the vehicular entrance (Photograph 1). There are steps at this entrance to the site (Photograph 2). The steps are 15cm deep and are clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up. There is a 4.7 degree slope at the top of the steps leading in from the street (Photograph 3). The surface at this entrance is uneven in places (Photograph 4).
  • Pedestrians can also access the site via a gated pedestrian entrance to Mount Pleasant Halls on Huntingdon Road (Photographs 5 and 6). The gate opens towards from you and is unlocked by either using the intercom (height 114cm) or using the card reader (height 99cm) (Photograph 7). There is a button to unlock the gate for exit (height 90cm) (Photograph 8). There is a 3.3 degree ramp beyond the gate (Photograph 9). There are steps at this entrance to the site (Photograph 10). The steps are 17cm deep and are clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up. These steps can be overcome by using the lifts in Blocks D and E.
  • There is an additional pedestrian entrance on Mount Pleasant which is adjacent to the vehicular exit from the College (Photograph 11). There is a camber to the edge of the access road of 5.0 degrees. The pedestrian walkway is clearly marked and is 64cm wide.
• Getting Around the College Site View
  • If you have accessed the College site by vehicle and parked in the designated Blue Badge bay in the main area there is open step-free access to the network of paths around external areas of the St Edmund's College site. The site is mostly level or have slight slopes with wide paths (150cm+) but path surfaces do vary (Photographs 12-20).
  • If you have accessed the College site by vehicle and parked in the designated Blue Badge car park in the Mount Pleasant Halls area there is open step-free access to the network of paths around the external areas of the Mount Pleasant Halls site. The site has stepped areas with slight ramps which overcome them. The paths are wide (150cm), and the ramps in front of Blocks C and F are 147cm wide. These ramps overcome the steps into the quad in the centre of Mount Pleasant Halls (Photographs 21-25).
  • There is a clearly marked pedestrian crossing giving access between the main area of the College and Mount Pleasant Halls (Photograph 26). There are steps leading between the 2 areas of the site (Photograph 28). The steps can be overcome by using a long 4.0 degree ramp with handrails on both sides (Photograph 29 and 30).
• Additional College Site Information View
  • Many of the buildings at St Edmund's College have stepped access into and around them (Photographs 31-33). 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 34-37) and internal lifts to access other floors. The accommodation blocks in Mount Pleasant are a new build and have internal lifts to give access to all floors. Please see our Detailed Access Guides for further information on access to buildings.
  • There is a variety of directional signage around the site to help those unfamiliar with the layout (Photographs 38 and 39). There is also a map available on the College website to reference. Accessible toilet facilities are located in the Norfolk Building and the Common Room in Mount Pleasant Halls Block E.

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Useful Information

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Site/Campus Car Park (Main Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Mount Pleasant.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Norfolk Building.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 198cm x 570cm.
  • 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 permit holders, visitors and Blue Badge 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 clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Norfolk Building Main Entrance.

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Getting To (Maisonettes - Student Services)

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• Location View
  • The Maisonettes - Student Services is located on the southwest side of the campus next to the library building.
  • The Maisonettes - Student Services can be accessed via a path that leads from the main campus car park outside reception.
  • There are separate entrances to the Tutorial Office, Student Services and Welfare Office areas.
    These parts of the building cannot be accessed from one another.
  • There is not wayfinding signage along the route to the Maisonettes - Student Services.
  • Other services / Facilities within the building include; The building contains the Welfare Office, Tutorial Offices, Student Services Reception and Offices.
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• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the Welfare Office Area, Student Services Reception area and Tutorial Offices.

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Outside Access (Tutorial Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, opposite the Richard Laws Building, and to the right as you face the Student Services entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the Tutorial Office.
  • 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.
  • 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 70cm.
  • 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 at 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 22cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Inside Access (Tutorial Office)

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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.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There are some areas in the office with limited manoeuvrability.

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Other Floors (Tutorial Office)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the left after you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Tutorial Office entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • 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 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 left going up.
  • Handrails are not 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.
  • There is 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
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices and shared standard toilets.
  • The handrail only covers the first four steps of the staircase.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Tutorial Office)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Norfolk Building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Tutorial Office)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right at the top of the steps on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the top of the Tutorial Office stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (Student Services)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite the Richard Laws Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Student Services Reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Student Services'.
  • 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • 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 70cm.
  • 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 at 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.

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Reception (Student Services)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right after you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Student Services entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Inside Access (Student Services)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring is laminate.
  • There is some 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.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Student Services)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the left after you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Student Services entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • 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 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 left going up.
  • Handrails are not 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.
  • There is 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
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices and shared standard toilets.
  • The handrail only covers the first four steps of the staircase.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Student Services)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Norfolk Building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Student Services)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right at the top of the steps on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the top of the Student Services stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (Welfare and Wellbeing Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the building, opposite the Richard Laws Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Welfare and Wellbeing Office.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welfare and Wellbeing Office - Please Knock Loudly'.
  • 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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 70cm.
  • 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 at 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.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access (Welfare and Wellbeing Office)

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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.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Welfare and Wellbeing Office)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the left after you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Welfare and Wellbeing Office entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • 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 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 left going up.
  • Handrails are not 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.
  • There is 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
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices and shared standard toilets.
  • The handrail only covers the first four steps of the staircase.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Welfare Office)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Norfolk Building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Welfare and Wellbeing Office)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right at the top of the steps on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the top of the Welfare and Wellbeing Office staircase.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.