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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Social and Sports Club including Dining Areas and Bar.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Mill Lane 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.
  • There is free motorcycle parking located on Trumpington Street.
• By Bus View
  • There are bus stops located along Trumpington Street for the Fitzwilliam Museum which serve the U Universal bus and the Park and Ride.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge train station is approximately 1.3 miles or a 25 minute walk 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.
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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].
• 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.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Old Press Site 3 Car Park.
  • The car park is located in the courtyard to the front of the building, accessed off Mill Lane.
• 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 not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There are double yellow lines on Mill Lane outside this building.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Old Press Site 3 Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the courtyard between 16 Mill Lane and the University Sports and Social Club.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are 16 Mill Lane and the University Sports and Social Club.
  • 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 330cm x 480cm (10ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff.
  • 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/sloped and stepped access to the car park from the 16 Mill Lane.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the 16 Mill Lane.
  • The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the 16 Mill Lane lift.
• Comments View
  • A key card is required to access this car park. The car reader is 103cm high.

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Outside Access (Mill Lane)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Mill Lane.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 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 not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Laundress Lane)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along Laundress Lane.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 146cm (4ft 9in).
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located between the first and second set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is portable.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to rear ground floor dancing room.
  • The width of the ramp is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The slope can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the Pool Room.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 2.
  • 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 no 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 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.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 68cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 68cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, long tables and sofas.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first 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 a landing.
  • There is a similar set of stairs to the rear of the building which can be seen in photograph 2.

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Eating and Drinking (Dance Hall)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on the first floor.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are also coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 64cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Female standard toilet facilities are located between the ground floor and first floor on the front staircase..
• Male standard toilet facilities are located just inside the entrance.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the building. .

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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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 your right on entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m 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 push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are six deep steps leading to these toilets which can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Laundress Lane Entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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 push.
  • Lighting levels are good.