Access Guide
Assisted Travel Information
- Assisted Travel Helpline number: 0800 028 2878, Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Assisted Travel Text Relay service: 18001 0800 028 2878
- Email: [email protected].
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The payment machine for the car park is integrated into the ticket machines in the ticket area next to the customer services counter.
- For more information on parking please refer to the NCP website.
- https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/cambridge-north-ga.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
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Comments
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- There are 3 sets of automatic doors to access the main building.
Reception (Customer Service And Ticket Machines)
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are self service ticket machines to the left of the customer services desk.
- These ticket machines touchscreen is at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
Ticket Barriers
- The ticket barriers are located directly ahead of the main entrance.
- The ticket barriers are staffed during the peak periods and there is a help point available for other times of the day.
- The standard barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 63cm.
- The accessible barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 106cm.
- The accessible barriers are ideal for wheelchair users or passengers with children or luggage.
- Assistance can be provided if required.
Train Station
- There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The office to obtain help is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This office is located on platform 1 and platforms 2 and 3.
- There is not a ticket office.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for Govia Great Northern.
- Please click here for access information for Abellio Greater Anglia.
- Please click here for access information for Crosscountry Trains.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The taxi rank is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- There are 3 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1, 2 and 3.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1, 2 and 3.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1, 2 and 3.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1, 2 and 3.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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Comments
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- Assistance can be provided on the platforms and assistance can be booked via the assisted travel helpline.
Waiting Room - Platform 1
- The waiting room is located towards the centre of platform 1.
- The door to access is automatic with a width of 100cm.
- There are seats with armrests in the waiting room and a charge point table to charge your mobile phone, laptop or tablet.
Waiting Room - Platforms 2 and 3
- There is a waiting room towards the centre of platforms 2 and 3.
- The door to enter the waiting room is off platform 2.
- The door opens automatically and has a width of 100cm.
- There are seats with armrests in the waiting room and a charge point table to charge your mobile phone, laptop or tablet.
Level Change (Footbridge)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located just after the ticket barriers.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Lift 1)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just after the ticket barriers.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 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 have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Lift (Platform 1)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the footbridge.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Footbridge - Platform 1.
- The lift is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the lift 1.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 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 have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Lift (Platforms 2 and 3)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the footbridge.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Footbridge - Platforms.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift 1.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 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 have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile, written text, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left after the ticket barriers.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 320cm (5ft 7in x 10ft 6in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary, clinical waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just after the ticket barriers.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located outside the main entrance.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.