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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Lecture Theatre, Titan Teaching Room, Offices and UIS Service Desk.
• Department of Zoology (Austin Building) link (new tab) - click here.
• Phoenix Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Downing Street site is located to the south of the Cambridge City Centre. It can be reached from the A10 via Hauxton Road, High Street and Trumpington Street.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop located along Downing Street for St Andrew's Street which serves route 75 and for the Park and Ride. There is also a stop for the Busway along Regent Street. These serve A the Busway and D the Busway.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge train station is approximately 1.3 miles or a 25 minute walk from the Mill Lane Buildings.
• Useful Links View
  • Stage 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 and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is the David Attenborough Car Park.
  • The car park is located next to the Austin Building, Student Services Buildings and David Attenborough Buildings within the new museums campus.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is the Grand Arcade car park.
  • The car park is located within the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Free School Lane.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped 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 double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are three additional deep steps immediately to your right on entrance.
  • These can be seen in photograph 3.
  • You do not need to overcome these steps to access the rear of the lecture theatre.

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Outside Access (Cockcroft Lecture Theatre Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not 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 double.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Austin Building South Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free 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 double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).
• 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • The lift to the upper floors of the Cockcroft Building is located between the entrance doors.

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Entrance (Austin Building into Cockcroft Lecture Theatre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located near the South Entrance to the Austin Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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Entrance (Phoenix Building Third Floor Hopkins Loft)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the Hopkins Loft on the third floor of the Phoenix Building.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 90cm.

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Lift (Cockcroft Lecture Theatre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front left of the lecture theatre.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300 kg.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Accessible Cockcroft Lecture Theatre Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight slope to access the lift on the lower level. This can be seen in photograph 3.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Cockcroft Lecture Theatre)

• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• Step free access to the speaker's area is via the accessible entrance to the lecture theatre.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 74cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 94cm.
• 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.
• Step free access into the lecture theatre is via the lecture theatre external entrance and the link from the Austin Building. The designated seating is accessed via the Cockcroft Lecture Theatre lift. There is a slight slope to access this lift. The most accessible route into the lecture theatre is via the external accessible entrance. There is an alternate entrance from within the Austin Building. There is an internal entrance just inside the main entrance to the Cockcroft Building to which there is no step free access. This entrance can be seen in photograph 7.

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Other Floors (South Staircase (Austin/Cockcroft Buildings))

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B (Austin Building, G (Austin Building), 1 (Cockcroft Building), 1 (Austin Building) 2, (Cockcroft Building), 2 (Austin Building) 3 (Cockcroft Building), 3 (Austin Building), 4 (Cockcroft Building), 4 (Austin Building) and 5 (Austin Building).
  • The stairs are located to the left of the building between the Austin and Cockcroft Building.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the South Entrance (Austin Building).
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (South Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located between the first and second entrance doors to the South Entrance of the Austin Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G (Austin Building), 1 (Cockcroft Building), 2 (Cockcroft Building), 3 (Cockcroft Building), 4 (Cockcroft Building).
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1362kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Austin Building South Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 180cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The highest controls in the lift are at a height of 146cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Other Floors (Main Entrance Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance to the building via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The second floor of the building can also be accessed via the south wing staircase in the Austin Building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to Balfour Unit 3.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • Balfour Unit 3 Is located on the third floor. The steps can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written 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 low to moderate.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are push pad automatic doors to access the Titan Teaching Rooms 1 and 2 on approach from both the lift (photograph 5) and the staircase (photograph 6) on the second floor.
  • The Titan Teaching Rooms on the second floor have height adjustable tables and a height adjustable speakers desk.
  • The Titan Teaching Rooms can be seen in photographs 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
  • The only way to access the accessible toilet is by going through Titan Teaching Rooms 1 and 2 on the second floor.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located in the stairwell on the second floor of the building. Step free access to the accessible toilet can be accessed by going through the Titan Teaching Room 2.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located in the stairwell on the first floor of the building..
• Female standard toilet facilities are located in the stairwell on the second floor of the building. Step free access to the female toilet can be accessed by going through the Titan Teaching Room 2. .

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the main entrance stairwell on the second floor. This can be accessed from the lift by heading through both Titan Teaching Room 1 and Titan Teaching Room 2.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy 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 180cm x 220cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 general waste (with no lid) 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 backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • Step free access to the accessible toilet can be accessed by going through Titan Teaching Room 2.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to your right on entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.