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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Lady Mitchell Hall Lecture Theatre which can be accessed on the ground and lower ground floors.
• There is also a dressing room area located on the basement floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Sidgwick Site is located to the West of the Cambridge City Centre. It can be reached from the A10 via Hauxton Road, High Street, Trumpington Street, The Fen Causeway, Newham Road and Queen's Road.
• By Bus View
  • There are bus stops located along West Road and Queen's Road.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge train station is approximately 1.6 miles or a 25 minute walk from the Sidgwick Site.
• 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.
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  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
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• 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].
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• 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
  • The name of the car park is Lecture Block Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the Lecture Block.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the Criminology Building and Lecture Block.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Criminology Building and Lecture Block.
  • 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
  • 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 ramped access to the car park from the central campus area.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Lecture Block.
• Comments View
  • There is a site car park within 200m, accessed from Sidgwick Avenue and called Lecture Block. Use by visitors is only in limited circumstances.
  • If you would like to discuss parking needs with the Institute of Criminology, please email [email protected].

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Classics 1, 2 and 3 and the Faculty of Asia and Middle Eastern Studies.
  • 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 425cm x 582cm (13ft 11in x 19ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and 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 level access to the car park from the Classics Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Classics Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 52m (56yd 2ft) from the Classics 1 main entrance.
• Comments View
  • The maximum stay is 8 hours between 9am to 5pm.
  • Between the car park and the central area of the Sidgewick Site there is a slight ramp with handrails on either side which can be seen in photographs 6 and 7.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There are 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 clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors 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 in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing loop is located within the Lady Mitchell Hall Lecture Theatre.

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Other Floors (Ground to Lower Ground)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the lecture theatres main stepped entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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.
  • There is a similar set of stairs to the right of the lecture theatres main stepped entrance. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Lift (Ground to Lower Ground)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 130cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 not 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 not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Reception

• Lady Mitchell Hall is located to your right on exiting the lift to the lower ground floor.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lecture Theatre(s)

• 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 sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a slight ramp/slope for access to the lecture theatre(s).
• The ramp/slope has a handrail on the left leading in.
• 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 are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• 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).
• The speakers area can be accessed via one of two steep ramps or steps.
  One of the ramps has a handrail to the right and the other a handrail on the left.
  There are three deep steps with no handrails. The ramps can be seen in photographs 5 and 6 and the steps in photograph 7.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 92cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is 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 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 room(s) is 72cm.
• 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.
• There is an alternative entrance to the left of the lecture theatre on the lower ground floor. This can be seen in photograph 10.
  There is a stepped entrance to the rear of the lecture theatre from the main entrance foyer on the ground floor.

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Other Floors (Lower Ground to Basement)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B and LG.
  • The stairs are located on the lower ground floor next to the steps to the female toilets.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the lower ground and ground floor lift.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the basement floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is not a landing.

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Lift (Lower Ground to Basement)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the lecture theatre on the lower ground floor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 200kg.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lower ground lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 90cm (2ft 7in x 2ft 11in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor..

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right on entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the 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 high.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 180cm (5ft 8in x 5ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • 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 low.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary 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 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located next to the lecture theatre on the lower ground floor.
• There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The information above is for the steps to access male toilets.
  • There is a similar set of stairs to access the female toilets with the handrail to the left. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lower ground lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • 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 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilets can be seen in photographs 1 and 2. The female toilets can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.