ÐÔÊӽ紫ýAccessibility Guide - information for visitors

Visitors with disabilities are advised to contact their host if they have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

Conference guests should liaise with their conference organiser or contact the Conference and Events team.

 

Accessible parking and routes around site

Main College entrance

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The main entrance to the College is located off Barton Road (A603). The double perimeter gates are open during the day and locked in the evenings. Out of hours, key-holders can use the adjacent pedestrian gate which has an opening width of 116cm and is step-free. There is a drop off point immediately in front of the gates to Front Court. Out of hours, key-holders can access the College via nearby pedestrian gates which have an opening width of 116cm.

Accessible parking

Main car park

The main car park is located on the right-hand side of the drive from the main entrance. The car park is open air, with a tarmac surface and does not have a height restriction barrier. One designated accessible parking bay is provided in this car park, which is clearly marked and 110m from the main entrance. There is step free egress from this car park.

Chancellor's Centre/Gym

There is also one accessible parking space to the right of the Chancellor's Centre, beside the College Gym.

Lee Hall

There is one accessible parking space behind the Selwyn Gardens House, which is close to the Lee Hall. This parking space can be accessed via Selwyn Gardens and the back gate.

If you are visiting for an interview, meeting, or event, please contact the organiser/your host to let us know if you require accessible parking.

Accessible routes

The College's 10-acre College is mainly step-free, with concrete paths that encircle and connect the courts, and occasional bench seating for resting. Some paths are narrower than the wide paving in Front Court and may have sections of different paving. However, pathways and the gardens are all suitable for wheelchair and mobility aid users.

Signage and wayfinding

There is currently limited directional signposting, except for College events, but staircases are clearly marked. Scan the QR code for a copy of the College map or follow the link: 

There is also a printed copy of the map at the Porters' Lodge.

Front Court

Double gates at the end of the central driveway (from the main entrance) lead to Front Court and are open between 5am – 11pm. Out of hours, key holders can use the adjacent pedestrian gates which have step-free access and open to a width of 110cm. From the main entrance is Front Court. The paving (straight ahead) leads to the main building.

On the ground floor of the main building: the Porters' Lodge (which is the main reception and information point of the College), Club Room & Coffee Bar/Bar, Karen Spärck Jones Room, Old Combination Room, Small TV Room, and the College Office.

On the first Floor of the main building: Combination Room, Council Room, Dining Hall, Buttery, and administrative offices: Tutorial Office & Senior Tutor, Deputy Senior Tutor (the College Welfare Officer), President, Bursar, Domestic Bursar, and the Communications Office. All function rooms and offices can be accessed via a lift or stairs.

The path to the right leads directly to the Jack King Building (Lee Room, Seminar Room and the IT Department), onto East Court, leading to Lee Court (Lee Library, Lee Hall) and the back gate.  

The paving to the left leads to the Alborada Building (where there is an accessible wet room and toilet) and to standard student accommodation in West Court and Western Field.

East Court

Accessible paving surrounds East Court, with step-free access to Bredon House and staircases M, N, O and P.

Lee Court

The accessible paving in East Court extends into Lee Court, to access the Lee Library, the Lee Hall, and the back gate.

West Court

Accessible paving in West Court leading to standard student accommodation in B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K and L accommodation blocks.

Western Field

Accessible pathways within Western Field leading to accommodation in R, S, T and V blocks. The entrance door to T & V Blocks is sensor operated and opens via a touch pad sensor.

One pathway leads directly to the side entrance of W Block (Chancellor's Centre) which is step-free.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ýGardens

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The ÐÔÊӽ紫ýgardens consist of a series of lawned courtyards forming a set of garden 'rooms' within a 10-acre site, with some stunning herbaceous borders that provide structure, seasonal colour, and plenty of places to revise, relax, and socialise. Families are encouraged to enjoy the College grounds, and are welcome to use the gardens for games, picnics, relaxation, or even dinner using the College BBQ. Further information about the College gardens can be found here.

The Student Garden

The College Student Garden was established in 2019 to enhance student wellbeing; many find gardening a welcome break from study. The garden is located behind Barton House, where there are plenty of opportunities to plant and grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, create a habitat for wildlife, and whatever else your imagination allows! Students meet regularly on Sunday mornings to plan, hoe, harvest and drink tea. The garden is not currently wheelchair accessible, but the College is planning to develop the garden to introduce paths and raised borders.

 

Accessible Toilets

Overview

Accessible toilets are located in the following areas:

• Main Building, First Floor
• Lee Hall, Ground Floor
• Lee Library, Lower Ground Floor
• T Block, Ground Floor
• Chancellor's Centre, Ground Floor
• Chancellor's Centre, First Floor
• Chancellor's Centre, Second Floor 

The facilities in each accessible toilet are described below.

Accessible toilet, main building, first floor

Location & Access

This accessible shared toilet is located on the first floor, at the rear of the building, approximately 4m from the lift. There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.

Door: The contrast between the external door and wall is good. The door opens outwards (pull) and is light. The door is locked by a locking handle. The door has an opening width of 86cm. The contrast between the internal door and wall is good. The horizontal grab rail on the inside of the door contrasts with the internal door.

The height of the light pull cord is 112cm from floor level.

Visibility: Lighting levels are good. The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Dimensions: The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 234cm. The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm. 

Toilet: The toilet has a cistern. The toilet seat is 47cm high. The height of the toilet roll holder is 132cm and can be reached from seated on the toilet. The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good. The soap dispenser is 88cm high and can be reached from seated on the toilet. The height of the paper towel dispenser is 110cm and cannot be reached from seated on the toilet. The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good. A hand dryer is provided at a height of 112cm. 

Transfer: As you face the toilet, the transfer space is on the right. The lateral transfer space is 72cm. There is a lever flush on the transfer side.

Grab rails: There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side. As you face the toilet, there is a wall-mounted grab rail and a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side. There is a horizontal, wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space. 

Wash basin: The height of the wash basin is 69cm. The wash basin and lever mixer taps can be reached from seated on the toilet. 

Grab rails: There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.

Hearing and visual impairments: The toilet does not have a visual fire alarm system. There is an emergency pull cord alarm which connects to the Porters' Lodge. 

Additional features: There are female sanitary bin (with lid), waste pedal bin, and a lowered mirror. 

Baby changing facilities: There is a flip down baby change table in this toilet at a height of 83cm. 

Accessible toilet, Lee Hall

Location & Access

A shared accessible toilet is located to the right of entrance foyer, approximately 8m from the main entrance. There is step-free access to the accessible toilet. A key is not required. The contrast between the external door and wall is good.

Door: The door opens outwards (manually) and is light. The door has a horizontal grab rail on the inside and is locked by a lever twist. The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm. The contrast between the internal door and wall is good. The door has an opening width of 80cm.

Dimensions: The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 195cm.

Visibility: The height of the light switch is 89cm from floor level. Lighting levels are moderate to good. The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Toilet: The toilet has a backrest. The height of the toilet seat is 50cm. The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm which can be reached from seated on the toilet. There is a good contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall. 

Transfer: As you face the toilet, the transfer space is on the left. The lateral transfer space is 80cm. The toilet has a lever flush. 

Grab rails: There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail and a dropdown rail on the transfer side which contrasts well with the wall. A horizontal wall-mounted grab rail is fitted on the right side of the toilet. The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.

Wash basin: The wash basin and lever mixer taps can be reached from seated on the toilet. The height of the wash basin is 74cm. The soap dispenser is 100cm high and can be reached from seated on the toilet.

Grab rail: There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left-hand side of the wash basin. The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail and wall is good.

Hearing and visual impairments: The toilet does not have a visual fire alarm system. There is an emergency pull cord alarm which connects to the Porters' Lodge. 

Additional features: Female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units are provided. The mirror is not at a lower level. The height of the hand dryer is 105cm. 

Accessible toilet, Lee Library, Lower Ground Floor

Location & Access

A shared accessible toilet is located in the basement of the Lee Library which can be accessed via the stairs or lift. The accessible toilet is opposite to and approximately 7m from the lift.  There is step-free access to the accessible toilet. The basement has sensor lighting which turns on as you open the basement door.

Door: A key is not required to access the toilet. The door has an opening width of 75cm. The door is heavy, opens inwards and is locked by a lever twist. The contrast between the internal door and wall is good. The horizontal grab rail on the inside of the door contrasts well with the colour of the door. 

Dimensions: The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240 x 148cm.

Visibility: The pull cord for the light is 85cm from floor level. The lighting level is good. The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Toilet: The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm. The toilet has a cistern. The lever flush is not on the transfer side. The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm and it can be reached from seated on the toilet. The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.

Transfer: As you face the toilet, the transfer space is on the left. The lateral transfer space is 73cm.  

Grab rails: There is a vertical pull down rail on the transfer side. The contrast between the dropdown rail and wall is good. There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the right-hand side of the toilet. The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail and wall is good. 

Wash basin: The wash basin is fitted at a height of 75cm and can be reached from seated on the toilet. The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet. The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm and cannot be reached from seated on the toilet. The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good. The height of the hand dryer is 107cm. The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

Grab rails: There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left-hand side of the wash basin. The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail and wall is good. The wash basin tap type is lever mixer. There is a wall fixed soap dispenser fitted at a height of 109cm.

Hearing and visual impairments: There is an emergency pull cord, but the toilet does not have visual fire alarm. 

Additional features: Female sanitary and clinical waste disposal units are provided, as well as a general waste bin with lid. There is a coat hook 128cm from the floor, a mirror, and a small shelf at a height of 91cm. 

Accessible toilet, ground floor, T Block (left transfer) 

Location & Access

A shared accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, at the bottom of the staircase, approximately 13m from the main entrance. There is step-free access to the accessible toilet. A key is not required to access the toilet.

Dimensions: The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 201cm.

Door: There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door. The contrast between the external door and wall is good. The door opens outwards and is light. The door is locked by a twist lock. The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm. The contrast between the internal door and wall is good. The door has a horizontal grab rail which contrasts with the internal door.

Visibility: The height of the light switch is 141cm from floor level. There is a good lighting level and the contrast between the walls and floor is fair. 

Toilet: The toilet has a cistern and lid attached to the toilet seat. The height of the toilet seat is 45cm. The toilet seat colour contrast is poor. The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm and can be reached from seated on the toilet. The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.

Transfer: As you face the toilet pan there is a lateral transfer space measuring 73cm on the left. The spatula type lever flush it is not on the transfer side.

Grab rails: There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side. The contrast between the dropdown rail and wall is poor. There is a wall-mounted grab rail on both sides of the toilet. There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side and a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space. 

Wash basin: The height of the wash basin is 79cm. The wash basin and taps can be reached from seated on the toilet. The wash basin tap type is lever mixer. The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm which cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

Grab rail: There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left-hand side of the wash basin. 

Hearing and visual impairments: The toilet does not have a visual fire alarm system. There is an emergency pull cord alarm which connects to the Porters' Lodge. 

Additional features: There are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units. A mirror is provided but not at a lower level. There is no shelf or coat hook.

Accessible toilet, ground floor, Chancellor's Centre (W Block) 

Location & Access

This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right of the building, approximately 13m from the main entrance. There is step-free access to the accessible toilet. A key is not required to access the toilet.

Door: The door opens outwards with a handle which is 105cm high, is light and has a contrasting horizontal grab rail. The door is locked by a twist lock and has an opening width of 87cm.

Dimensions: The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 195cm.

Visibility: The height of the light switch is 114cm from floor level. Lighting levels are moderate to good. The contrast between the external door and wall is good.  The contrast between the internal door and wall and between the walls and floor is good. The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.

Alarms: There is an emergency pull cord alarm beside the toilet. 

Hearing and visual impairments: The toilet does not have a visual fire alarm system.

Toilet: The height of the toilet seat is 45cm. There is a spatula type lever flush on the transfer side. The toilet roll holder is fitted 96cm high. 

Transfer: As you face the toilet, the transfer space is on the left. The lateral transfer space is 80cm.

Grab rails: There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side. There are wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the toilet, a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side and a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the right side of the toilet. 

Wash basin: The height of the wash basin is 74cm which can be reached from seated on the toilet. The wash basin tap type is lever mixer. The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm. The soap dispenser is 83cm high. The height of the towel dispenser is 77cm. The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.

Grab rail: There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail to the left of the wash basin. 

Additional features: There are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units. The mirror is fitted at a lower level.

Accessible toilet & wet room, 1st floor, Chancellor's Centre (W Block)

Location & Access

This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right of the building, approximately 7m from the lift. There is step-free access to the accessible toilet. A key is not required. 

Door: The door opens outwards and is heavy but has a horizontal grab rail. The door is locked by a twist lock. The width of the toilet door opening is 90cm.

Dimensions: The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 140cm.

Visibility: The height of the light pull cord is 112cm from floor level. Lighting levels are moderate to good. There is a good contrast between the external door and wall, between the horizontal grab rail and internal door and between internal walls and floor. 

Alarms: There is an emergency pull cord alarm beside the toilet on the transfer side. There is no flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.

Toilet: The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm. The toilet roll holder is 106cm high and can be reached from seated on the toilet. The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.

Transfer: As you face the toilet, the transfer space is on the left. The lateral transfer space is 94cm. There is a spatula type lever flush on the transfer side.

Grab rails: There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side. As you face the toilet a wall-mounted grab rail is on the right. There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side and a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space. 

Wash basin: The height of the wash basin is 74cm. The wash basin and lever mixer tap can be reached from seated on the toilet. There is a wall fixed soap dispenser at a height of 84cm. The height of the towel dispenser is 140cm. The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good. 

Grab rails: There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left-hand side of the wash basin and a horizontal grab rail to the right-hand of the wash basin. 

Shower dimensions: The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.

Shower head: The shower has a detachable shower head. 

Shower seat: There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower at a height of 45cm.  The seat is not height adjustable.

Grab Rails: There is a vertical dropdown rail on the left-hand side of the shower seat.

Alarms: There is an emergency alarm for the shower.

Hearing and visual impairments: The toilet does not have a visual fire alarm system.

Additional features: Disposal facilities, including female sanitary and a general waste pedal bin (without a lid) are available. The mirror is fitted at a lower level. 

 

Ambulant toilets

Overview

Ambulant toilets are located in the following areas:

Female Toilets with an Ambulant Cubicle

• Main Building, Ground Floor (Porters' Lodge)
• Main Building, Ground Floor (Bredon House) 

Male Toilets with an Ambulant Cubicle

• Main Building, Ground Floor (Porters' Lodge)
• Main Building, Ground Floor (Bredon House) 

The facilities in each ambulant toilet are described below.

Main Building, Ground Floor (Female)

Location & Access

The ambulant toilet is located on the ground floor, opposite the Porters’ Lodge and approximately 6m from the main entrance. There is step-free access to the toilets. The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is good and there is pictorial and written text signage on the outer door.

The outer door opens inwards (push) and is light. There is a handle on the outer door to pull open to exit the toilets.

Cubicle door: There is a good contrast between the colour of the cubicle door and wall. The door opens outwards (pull) and is light. 

Toilet: The height of the toilet seat is 47cm. The toilet roll holder is 97cm high and can be reached from seated on the toilet. The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good. 

Grab rails: Contrasting horizontal wall mounted rails are fitted on both sides of the toilet. 

Hearing and visual impairments: There is an emergency alarm, linked to the Porters' Lodge. The toilet does not have a visual fire alarm system.

Wash basin: The height of the wash basin is 80cm. A sensor tap and soap dispenser are incorporated into the wash basin unit. Two hand dryers are fitted at a height of 90cm and there is also a paper towel dispenser which is 145cm high.

Visibility: Sensor lighting provides a good light level.

Main Building, Ground Floor (Male)

Location & Access

The ambulant toilet is located on the ground floor, on the left-hand side of the building, approximately 6m from the main entrance. There is step-free access to the toilets. The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is good and there is pictorial and written text signage on the outer door. The outer door opens inwards (push) and is light. There is a handle on the outer door to pull open to exit the toilets.

Cubicle door: There is a good contrast between the colour of the cubicle door and wall. The door opens inwards (push) and is light.

Toilet: The height of the toilet seat is 55cm.

Grab rails: Contrasting horizontal wall mounted rails are fitted on both sides of the toilet. 

Hearing and visual impairments: There is an emergency alarm which is linked to the Porters’ Lodge. The toilet does not have a visual fire alarm system.

Wash basin: The height of the wash basin is 80cm. A sensor tap and soap dispenser are incorporated into the wash basin unit.

Visibility: The toilets have good sensor lighting. 

Bredon House, Ground Floor (Female)

Location & Access

An ambulant cubicle is located within the female toilets to the rear of the ground floor, opposite the Karen Spärck Jones Room. The outer door to the toilets opens manually (push) to open, does not have a handle and is fairly light. The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is good and there is pictorial and written text signage on the outer door. There is step-free access into the toilets.

Cubicle door: There is a good contrast between the colour of the cubicle door and wall. The door opens outwards (pull) and is light.

Toilet: The height of toilet seat is 46cm. 

Grab rails: Horizontal wall mounted rails are fitted on both sides of the toilet. 

Wash basin: The height of the wash basin is 80cm. A sensor tap and soap dispenser are incorporated into the wash basin unit. Two hand dryers are fitted at a height of 90cm and there is also a paper towel dispenser which is 145cm high.

Visibility: The toilets have good sensor lighting. 

Bredon House, Ground Floor (Male)

Location & Access

An ambulant cubicle is located within the male toilets to the rear of the ground floor, opposite the Karen Spärck Jones Room. There is step-free access into the toilet. The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is good and there is pictorial and written text signage on the outer door. The door to the toilets opens manually (push to open) and is fairly light.

Cubicle door: There is a good contrast between the colour of the cubicle door and wall. The door opens inwards (push) and is light.

Toilet: The height of the toilet is 55cm. 

Grab rails: There is a horizontal wall mounted rail fitted on the left-hand side of the toilet. 

Wash basin: The height of the wash basin is 80cm. A sensor tap and soap dispenser are incorporated into the wash basin unit. A hand dryer is fitted at a height of 90cm and there is also a paper towel dispenser which is 132cm high.

Visibility: Lighting levels are good.