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Introduction

• Basement Floor - Language Laboratories 1 and 2, Male Standard Toilets
  Ground Floor - Accessible Toilet, Female Standard Toilets
  First Floor - Lecture Theatres 1, 2 and 3
  Second Floor - Lecture Theatres 4, 5 and 6
  Third Floor - Lecture Rooms 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
• There is a wireless assistive listening system throughout the building which can be accessed via the listen technologies app. https://www.listentech.com/listen-everywhere/.
• Little Hall link (new tab) - click here.

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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.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• 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
  • 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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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is 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 single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 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 steps do not have handrails.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • The lift does bypass the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button to automate the doors upon exit.
  • Next to the entrance is a manual entrance consisting of a set of double heavy doors with a width of 150cm (photograph 4).
  • There is also a second alternate entrance consisting of a set of double heavy doors with a width of 150cm (photograph 5).
  • There are steps immediately beyond this entrance which cannot be bypassed by either a lift or a ramp.

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Lift (Main Entrance Level Change)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225 kg.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 130cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
• 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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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is 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.
• Comments View
  • Step free access into lecture theatre 4 on the second floor is only available by going through lecture theatre 6.
  • Step free access into rooms 8 and 12 on the third floor is only available by going through either room 9 or 10.
  • Photograph 2 shows room LB7.
  • Photograph 3 shows room LB11.
  • Photograph 4 shows room LB10.

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Lift (Main Lift - Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the left hand side of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 975 kg.
• 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 148cm x 137cm (4ft 10in x 4ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does 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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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the lift from the car park.
  • Use of the lift requires a programmed university card.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main lift.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are not 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 building which can be seen in photograph 2.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are male standard toilets and Language Laboratories 1 and 2 on the basement floor.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (1)

• 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).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front and at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• 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).
• Step free access to the speaker's area is via a platform lift which overcomes the three deep steps which would otherwise need to be overcome to access it.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not 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 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• 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.
• The lecture theatre is located to the front left of the building on the first floor. There is a gallery area to the rear of the lecture theatre which is accessed via 15+ deep steps with handrails on either side. The steps can be seen in photograph 6 There is staggered seating within the gallery area of the lecture theatre. Lecture theatres 2, 4 and 5 are similar though these do not have automatic doors or a lift to reach the speakers area. Photograph 7 shows lecture theatre 2. Photograph 8 shows lecture theatre 4. Photograph 9 shows lecture theatre 5.

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Lift (Lecture 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the front of the lecture theatre.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225 kg.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 130cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 medium.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (3)

• 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).
• 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 designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• 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).
• There is a platform lift to access the speaker's area which overcomes three deep steps. This can be seen in photograph 5.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 72cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• 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.
• The lecture theatre is located to the rear of the building on the first floor. Lecture theatre 6 is similar and is located directly above this one on the second floor. It does not have automatic doors or a platform lift to reach the speaker's area. Lecture theatre 6 can be seen in photographs 6, 7 and 8.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located to the rear left of the building on the ground floor.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located to the rear left of the building on the ground floor and to the rear right of the building on the basement floor..
• Male standard toilet facilities are located to the rear right of the building on the ground floor and to the rear left of the building on the basement floor..

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Lift (Lecture 3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the speaker's Area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 132cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 bright.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 103cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 254cm x 220cm (8ft 4in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 86cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 120cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) 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.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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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 the rear right of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main entrance lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilets can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located to the rear left of the building.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The female toilets can be seen in photographs 4, 5 and 6.