Access Guide
Getting To and Around Wolfson College
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Arriving By Car or Bike
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- 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.
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- For more information on cycle routes and maps in Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stops are located in Barton Road.
The bus services that stop in Barton Road outside the college include; 18, 75 and 199.
These bus services give direct links to; Cambourne, Croydon, Orwell, Eltisley, Wrestlingworth, Longstowe and Cambridge city centre.
The bus station in Drummer Street is approximately 1.5 miles away from Wolfson College. - Cambridge City Centre Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
- For more information on planning a bus journey in Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
- Cambridge Station is approximately 1.8 miles away from Wolfson College. The station has direct links to London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, Cambridge North, Kings Lynn, Stansted Airport, Brighton, Ipswich and Norwich. The rail companies that operate out of this station are; Cross Country, Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia.
- For more information on Cambridge Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on planning a train journey to Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
- Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
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Accessing the College Site
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- 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.
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Getting Around the College Site
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- 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).
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Additional College Site Information
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- 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
- To see more information on Support for Students with Disabilities please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on University of Cambridge Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Support and Welfare please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Covid-19 Latest Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
Site/Campus Car Park (Main Car Park)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
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Car Park Access
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a drop-off point located at the gates to the front court.
Getting To (The Fuchs House Music Room)
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Location
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- The Fuchs House Music Room is located on the ground floor of Fuchs House.
- The Fuchs House Music Room is located to the South West of the College and can be accessed from the Main Entrance in Barton Road.
- There is not wayfinding signage along the route to the Fuchs House Music Room.
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Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Fuchs House.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- 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 44cm.
- The locked door can be opened prior to entry.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 22cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Step(s)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located ahead of the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access to the lower ground floor.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Music Room)
- Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is not step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
- There is/are 3 deep (18cm+) step(s) for access to the room(s) .
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked and do/does not have handrails.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
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Comments
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- There is a possible trip hazard in front of the fireplace.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located on the lower ground floor of Fuchs House.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- 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 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located on the lower ground floor of Fuchs House.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- 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 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.