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A Block Accommodation

Wolfson College, Barton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9BB

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Getting To and Around Wolfson College

  • Arriving By Car or Bike View
    • Wolfson College is situated just south west of Cambridge city centre in Barton Road (the A603). This part of Cambridge can easily be accessed from Junction 12 of the M11. There are various Park and Ride schemes for people who would prefer to not drive into central Cambridge.
    • The main car park for the College is situated at the front of the site and is accessed from Barton Road. There is also an additional Blue Badge parking bay at the rear of the site outside Selwyn Gardens House. Staff may also be able to park outside Blocks S-V. Anyone parking on site will need prior permission. Students are generally not permitted to use cars in the immediate locality unless given permission based on specific requirements.
    • Cycling is a popular form of transport in Cambridge. The city is relatively flat and there is an extensive network of cycle routes. There are plenty of places to store cycles on the College site, the main one is at the rear of the site next to the laundry.
    • For more information on getting to Wolfson College please click here (opens new tab).
    • For more information on cycle routes and maps in Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
  • By Train View
  • Accessing the College Site View
    • The main pedestrian entrance to the College site is located on Barton Road. There are gates to either side of the vehicular entrance but the one on the left avoids traffic entering and leaving the main car park. The gate is held open, and the opening width is 105cm (Photograph 1). There is a slight upwards slope in front of the gate (Photograph 2). Immediately beyond the gate is a straight level footpath (Photograph 3) which leads to Front Court where the main building is located. The main building has ramped access which bypasses 3 steps (Photograph 4). Please see the Detailed Access Guide for further details on that building.
    • Key card holders can also access the College site via the automated rear gate which is situated at the end of Selwyn Gardens (Photograph 5). The gate opens away from you (push). The opening width of the gate is 101cm and the height of the card reader is 95cm.
  • Getting Around the College Site View
    • There is an extensive network of paths which run around the external areas of the College site. These paths are step-free, and the site is generally quite flat. The majority of paths have a flagstone paving surface, but a few are tarmac or block paving (Photographs 6-11). In front of the entrances to N Block on Lee Court (photograph 12) and East Court there are sections of tactile black paving (Photograph 13). The paths might be very slightly uneven in places. The majority of the paths are quite wide (130cm-145cm+) but some are narrower (75cm-120cm) (Photographs 14-18). There are also some garden areas with a grass surface. Bench seats are available for resting.
    • There are some slight gradients on a few of the paths such as the one between the Blue Badge parking bay in the main car park and the Jack King Building (Photograph 19), the one leading down to Barton House and the one through the passageway to the left of Toda House (Photograph 20).
  • Additional College Site Information View
    • There is stepped access into and around some of the buildings at Wolfson College. Please see the Detailed Access Guides for further information.
    • There is limited directional signage (Photograph 23) around the site which may mean those unfamiliar with the layout may need an escort or a map to reference. Accessible toilet facilities are located in the main building.

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park (Main Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located just off Barton Road (A603).
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Jack King Building.
    • 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 and signposted.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 450cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 110m (120yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is a drop-off point located at the gates to the front court.

Getting To (A Block Accommodation)

  • Location View
    • The A Block Accommodation is located in the centre of the College, close to both entrances in Barton Road and Selwyn Gardens.
    • The A Block Accommodation can be accessed off the Front Court in the middle of the College.
    • There is not wayfinding signage along the route to A Block Accommodation.
    • Wolfson College link (new tab) - click here.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to A Block Accommodation.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'The ALBORADA Building'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key lock is 97cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • The locked door can be opened as and when required.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Comments View
    • This is an unstaffed building. Porters can be contacted at anytime by phone for access.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

Accommodation

  • Accessible Room Information View
    • This type of accessible room is located on the ground floor at the front of the building.
    • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
    • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
    • Residents do not need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
    • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
  • Accessible Room Features View
    • The accessible room surveyed is located on the ground floor of Block A.
    • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was A9.
    • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
    • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is poor.
    • The door is manual with a key lock.
    • The keyhole height is 100cm.
    • The width of the door is 76cm.
    • There are not lowered spy holes available.
    • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
    • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
    • The bed is moveable.
    • A member of staff can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
    • The height of the desk is 73cm.
    • The desk N/A height adjustable.
    • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
    • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
    • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
    • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
    • There is a small lip to access the room.
      There is a wash basin behind a cupboard door.
      The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
      The tap is lever mixer.
    • Chairs with armrests can be requested in advance.
      Adjustable beds and desks can be requested in advance.

Standard Accommodation

  • There is step-free access to standard accommodation.
  • The standard accommodation surveyed was A2.
  • The standard accommodation surveyed is located on the ground floor of Block A.
  • The standard accommodation surveyed has a shared bathroom with a shower.
  • There is a wash basin behind a cupboard door. The height of the wash basin is 80cm. The wash basin has level mixer taps.
  • There are two shared bathrooms with a toilet, wash basin and shower cubicle. There are small lips to access the bathrooms. The height of the wash basin is 82cm. The wash basin has lever mixer taps. There is a deep 22cm step into the shower cubicle. The shower head cannot be adjusted in height.

Kitchen/Dining Area

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • Lowered work surfaces are not available.
  • The height of the lowest work surface is 91cm.
  • The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There are some low level cupboards.
  • The height of the dining table is 66cm.
  • Chairs with armrests can be requested in advance.

Accessible Toilet(s)

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

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.