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University of Cambridge Parking - West Site

University of Cambridge, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0US

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Overview

  • About View
    • This guide contains site campus and building car parks.
      Some of these car parks can be used by a variety of different visitors, students and faculty and are located in and around West Site, Madingley Rise and Clarkson Road.

Parking (Maxwell Centre and Centre for Physics of Medicine Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the Maxwell Centre and Centre for Physics of Medicine.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 210cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 150cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 60m from the Maxwell Centre accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located along JJ Thomson Avenue.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Parking (Department of Veterinary Medicine)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is barrier-controlled via either a key code or an intercom. Visitors and clients should use the intercom to contact Reception in order to access the car park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Innes Building - Staff and Visitors)

Parking (Cavendish Laboratory - Visitors Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Bragg Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 258cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 28m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Visitors must register their car with the main reception.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Bragg Side Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the side of the Bragg Building and rear of the Link Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 227cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 110m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (On Site)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front and at the rear of the Electrical Engineering (CAPE) building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from Accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (The Centre for Mathematical Sciences - Wilberforce Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the north of Maths Pavilions C, D and E.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 382cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 22m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .
    • The standard on-street parking bays are located in front of the Faulkes Institute for Geometry (Pavilion E).

Parking (Microelectronics Research Centre - JJ Thomson Avenue)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the South-West corner of the Microelectronics Research Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 432cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Spaces must be booked via the reception at the Bragg Building.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (West Cambridge Site - Car Park 8)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Charles Babbage Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 600cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 133cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 254m from Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
    • This car park may be reserved for Sports Centre visitors during big events.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 229cm (width) x 472cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Battcock/Kavli/Solar Physics)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off A1303 Madingley Road, in between the Battcock Centre, Kavli Institute and the Solar Physics Observatory.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 238cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the entrance to the Solar Physics Laboratory.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (University Library)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of and to the south of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the main entrance lift.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a platform lift and uneven surfaces.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (APM Building/Hoyle Building)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the APM Building, off A1303 Madingley Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 308cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 64cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces and steps.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.