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University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AD

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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 the Old Addenbrooke's, New Museum, Sidgwick and Downing Sites.

Parking (Downing Site)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Tennis Court Road.
    • 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 222cm (width) x 469cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Department of Pathology entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Tennis Court Road.

Parking (Department of Chemistry)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Chemistry Building.
    • 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 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Chemistry Building main entrance lift.
    • 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 permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Department of Engineering)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of Baker Building and around the side and rear of Inglis Building and Inglis Building A.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the Baker Building main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (17 Mill Lane)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear left of the building, off Mill Lane.
    • 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 250cm (width) x 488cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from Entrance (Rear - Ramped/Platform Lift).
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a platform lift and manual doors.
    • The platform lift has manual doors.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff 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.

Parking (Trumpington House)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Hills 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 242cm (width) x 533cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors, Blue Badge holders and student permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • As parking is limited, a booking needs to be made in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Mill Lane Site Old Press 3)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Mill Lane.
    • 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 231cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 212cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Department of Sociology.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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.

Parking (Old Addenbrookes Front)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Trumpington Street.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 252cm (width) x 403cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 3m from the Keynes House entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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.
    • This car park can only be accessed via swipe card at the entrance. Security barriers are in place in this car park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Trumpington Street.

Parking (Old Addenbrookes Site Rear)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the Old Addenbrookes site, off Tennis Court 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 298cm (width) x 337cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from Gurdon Institute rear 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
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Sidgwick Site - Main Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Sidgwick Avenue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 459cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 98m from the David Williams Building Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 232cm (width) x 489cm (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 is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 350cm (width) x 509cm (depth).
    • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require an app.
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 26m from Institute of Criminology entrance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Sidgwick Site - Rear Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off West Road.
    • 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 232cm (width) x 484cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 254cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 28m from West Road Concert Hall entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are 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 on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on West Road.

Parking (Library West Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off West Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are 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 on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on West Road.

Parking (Mary Allen Building - Front of Building)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building, off Hills 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 has faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 243cm (width) x 447cm (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 22m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Standard parking here is limited to 15 minutes.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Mary Allen Building - Side of Building)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the building as you enter the site from Hills Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings, block paving and unsurfaced areas.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 326cm (width) x 481cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the side 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, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (University Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right as you face the building from Granta Place.
    • 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.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The Blue Badge Bay has no outer markings and so dimensions cannot be provided. The steep ramp described is on the dropped kerb.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (New Museum Site Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the middle of the New Museum Site.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 227cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 116cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from Student Services Building accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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.

Parking (Clifford Allbutt and Island Research Building Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along Adrian Way, in between the buildings.
    • The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
    • 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 229cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the car park lift.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located within the Addenbrookes Hospital grounds, along Adrian Way.
    • The name of the car park is NCP car park 1.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.