Accessibility Guide for Fitzwilliam College

Welcome

Fitzwilliam is one of the University of Cambridge’s 31 colleges. Our buildings have won many architecture awards. The Hall Building and Dining Hall were designed by Sir Denys Lasdun. Other buildings of note include the Auditorium, the Chapel (which is designed to suggest a floating ship) and the Olisa Library. The Grove, a lovely Regency house which once belonged to Emma Darwin, also sits within our grounds. Fitzwilliam is a thriving community of around 430 undergraduates, 320 graduates, 60 Fellows and over 100 staff.

Our flexible meeting rooms, cosy bedrooms, great food, and excellent service mean you can relax and enjoy your time at Fitz.

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Bedroom: X03 College Bar Dining Hall Coffee Shop Grove Lawn Fellows Lawn

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access.

The route to the bedroom is 750mm wide, or more.

The bedroom door is 750mm wide, or more.

There is unobstructed floor space 1200mm by 900mm, or more.

The bathroom has a level access shower.

Hearing

We have a hearing loop in In the Chapel and in Upper Hall .

Visual

Glass doors and full-height windows have contrast markings.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

Storey's Way

Cambridge

CB3 0DG

Travel by public transport

You can get to Fitzwilliam College by bus and train.

The nearest bus stop is located on Madingley Road, a 5 minute walk from Fitzwilliam College via Storey's Way. The bus stop is 0.3 miles / 0.5 km from Fitzwilliam College.

The nearest train station is Cambridge Station. The train station is 2.9 miles / 4.7 km from Fitzwilliam College.

There are two train stations in Cambridge. The closest train station to the College is Cambridge station. There is a taxi rank outside the station, from which you can take a taxi from the station to the College which takes around 10 – 15 minutes depending on traffic.

The Universal 'U' bus runs directly from the train station to Madingley Road (a 5 minute walk to College). Timetables can be found on Go Whippet website.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Panther by calling 01223 715715. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with CamCab by calling 01223 704704. You can get a taxi with A1 Cabco by calling 01223 313131.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The route is 1150mm wide, or more.

There are two car parks at the College: at the Main Entrance, located off Storey's Way (from Madingley Road) and at the back of the College, off Huntingdon Road. There are designated Blue Badge Holder spaces available at both. Parking is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Both car parks can be pulled into to facilitate drop off/pick ups, but we would recommend using the main entrance off Storey's Way as this is where our Porter's Lodge is located.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

The path is 2700mm wide, or more.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The door is 980mm wide.

The main door is side hung and manual.

The Porter's Lodge (reception) is manned.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have contrast markings on all glass doors and contrast markings on all full-height windows.

Lift

We have 3 lifts.

You can get a lift to some floors.

Entrance Building (lift to some accommodation)

The lift door is 780mm wide.

The lift is 1020mm wide. The lift is 1390mm deep.

The lift says the floor number at each floor.

The lift buttons have raised numbers or letters.

The lift shows the floor number, at each floor.

Auditorium (Lift to all floors, no accommodation)

The lift door is 780mm wide.

The lift is 1090mm wide. The lift is 2070mm deep.

The lift buttons have raised numbers or letters.

The lift shows the floor number, at each floor.

This lift does not give access to any other buildings, accommodation or areas, only the 3 levels of the Auditorium building.

External View of the Auditorium Building

Central Building (lift to meeting rooms, alternative dining spaces, and up one platform to the Dining Hall from one entrance)

The lift is a platform lift.

The lift door is 890mm wide.

The lift is 1130mm wide. The lift is 1500mm deep.

The lift buttons have raised numbers or letters.

View of the Central Building from the Internal Pathway

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, desk or table lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are fluorescent tube and LED. All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom X03

The route to the bedroom is 740mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 740mm wide. The bed is 535mm high. There is 270mm under the bed.

The bedroom is single. The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 770mm wide.

The bathroom has a level access shower. The level access shower has a seat. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left. There is 1080mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 620mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 490mm high.

The basin is 760mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

There is a high colour contrast between the handles/rails in the bathroom and the walls.

Bar

College Bar

From the main entrance to the bar, there is level access. The route is 800mm wide, or more.

The door is 800mm wide.

Place to eat and drink

Dining Hall

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 820mm wide, or more. The door is 1380mm wide.

To get to a table, there are no steps.

The dining area is self-service. If you need table service, staff can help you.

The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.

There is no background music.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

We cater for sugar free (diabetic), vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), low fat, low potassium, low sodium, high fibre, vegan and halal specific diets.

We can accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. There are vegetarian, vegan and no added gluten options available daily.

Place to eat and drink

Coffee Shop

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 800mm wide, or more. The door is 800mm wide.

To get to a table, there are no steps.

The dining area is self-service. If you need table service, staff can help you.

The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.

There is background music.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

We cater for vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free) and vegan specific diets.

We can accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice.

Getting around outside

Grove Lawn

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.

The route is 1800mm wide, or more.

Fellows Lawn

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.

There is a permanent ramp.

The route is 1260mm wide, or more.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We have a hearing loop in In the Chapel and in Upper Hall .

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

Staff are available 24 hours a day.