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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Hopkins Lecture Theatre and Phoenix Teaching Rooms 1 and 2 as well as offices and meeting rooms.
• There is step free access to the Phoenix Teaching Rooms only via the Phoenix Teaching Rooms Entrance. Step Free access to the accessible toilet is only available via the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors Entrance.
• Cockcroft Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The New Museum Site is located off Bene’t Street in central Cambridge. It can also be reached via the Pembroke Arch on Downing Street.
• By Bus View
  • The bus stop is located on the corner of Downing Street and St Andrew's Street and is served by route 75 and the Trumpington Park & Ride.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge train station is approximately 1.3 miles from the Mill Lane Buildings.
• Useful Links View
  • For Coach and Bus information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Travel Line Bus information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Resource Centre is located in Student Services Centre on Bene't Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT.
• To see more information on Student Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 746 999.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Museums please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Cambridge Libraries please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 338 099.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation service is located within Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QJ. It is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 12:45pm and 2pm - 4:45pm.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is David Attenborough.
  • The car park is located in front of the David Attenborough Building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The site campus car park is for permit holders only.

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Site/Campus Car Park (David Attenborough Building)

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• Car Park View
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the David Attenborough Building, Student Services Centre, Austin 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.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the David Attenborough Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the David Attenborough Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the David Attenborough Building front entrance lift.

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Outside Access (Phoenix Teaching Rooms 1 and 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The entrance provides step free access to Teaching Rooms one and two and a staff office via Teaching Room one.
  • The rest of the best can be accessed via Teaching Room two however this is not step free.

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Outside Access (Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on approach to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There are alternate routes to reach the entrance, both of which contain steep slopes. These can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.

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Entrance (Third Floor Link From Cockcroft Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the third floor Cockcroft Building to your right on exiting the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 90cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance provides step free access into the Hopkinson Loft on the Third Floor of the Phoenix Building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to Phoenix Teaching Rooms 1 and 2.
  • The ramp is shown in photographs 1 and 2. There are push pad automatic doors to your left and right at the top of the ramp leading into teaching rooms 1 and 2.
  • There is/are 8 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to standard male toilet.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps are shown in photograph 3 and 4.
  • There is/are 6 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to P01.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps are shown in photographs 4 and 5.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The Hopkinson Lift on the third floor can be accessed step free via the third floor link from the Cockcroft Building.
  • The Hopkinson Loft can be seen in photograph 6, 7 and 8.

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Lift (Phoenix Teaching Room 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located within Phoenix Teaching Room 1 to access the speakers area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 83cm x 150cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a steep ramp to access the lift on the lower level (photograph 3).
  • The lift overcomes a single 23cm step which accesses the speakers area in the room (photograph 4).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located ahead of the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors Entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors Entrance.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Hopkinson Lecture Theatre, P19 supervision room, staff offices.
• Comments View
  • The third floor Hopkins Loft can be accessed step free via the third floor lift from the Cockcroft Building.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Hopkinson Lecture Theatre)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is not space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 72cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the lectern is 93cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 73cm and 77cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• The lecture theatre is located on the first floor stairwell. There is no lift access to this floor.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor just inside the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors Entrance.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor just inside the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors Entrance.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located within the stairwell on the ground floor..

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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 to the rear of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors 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 poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 222cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 122cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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.
  • 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a covered cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the right of the ground floor lift lobby.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors Entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located to your left on entrance via the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors Entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Hopkinson Lecture Theatre and Upper Floors Entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is pictorial 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 twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet can be seen in photographs 4, 5 and 6. The door to access the female standard toilets has a width of 68cm.