Disability Resource Centre (DRC)

Madingley Hall

Contact Details

Address

Madingley Hall,
Madingley,
Cambridge, CB3 8AQ

Access Issues

Contact

Mr Ian Willis, Hall Manager

Email

giw1000@cam.ac.uk

Location, Services and Transport

Located in Madingley Village, around three miles from the city centre. See the website for maps and travel directions.

Traffic

Madingley Village itself is quiet and peaceful, with little traffic. Madingley Road, however, is always busy at peak times.

Services and shops

Three Horseshoes public house in Madingley Village has a good reputation. There are no other services or shops in the village.

Parking

Sufficient parking. Marked disabled parking at the front of the Hall.

Other transport options

Buses are very infrequent. You are advised to travel by taxi if you are not driving.

General Information

Madingley Hall can accommodate around 90 students for short-term courses at the Institute of Continuing Education, which is based on the site. The Hall can also be hired for training events, conferences and other functions. Access to most areas of the ground floor within the Hall is currently good.

Smoking

No smoking in any building.

Medical facilities

First aiders normally on site.

Emergency procedures

Please advise on your application form if you will need help evacuating in an emergency. Ground level access and egress only.

Accommodation and Catering

Wheelchair-accessible rooms

Three rooms suitable for wheelchair users, all en suite.

Other rooms

All rooms are en suite and many are on the ground floor.

Live-in assistants and assistance dogs

Live-in assistants and assistance dogs possible on prior arrangement.

Early induction and vacation stays

Not applicable. Accommodation for courses is on a fixed short-term basis.

Catering arrangements

Fully catered and served meals. Self-catering would not be possible.

Special diets

Special diets can be catered for. Please inform staff of any dietary requirements upon application.

Physical Access

College grounds in general

Grounds generally level and all areas accessible by wheelchair. Paths are generally gravel.

College buildings in general

Level access to Hall via front entrance. All areas on the ground floor, including the attached courtyard, library and administration buildings, are accessible. There are currently no lifts to the upper floor, but most public areas are at ground level.

Bar

Ground floor of Hall, fairly spacious, with moveable furniture. High bar counter.

Cafeteria

See entry for dining hall. All meals are served.

Chapel

No chapel.

College offices

Administration offices attached to main Hall at ground level, some accessible.

Common rooms

Seating area in bar. Lounge on upper floor, currently accessed only by stairs with a continuous handrail.

Computer facilities

Wireless internet and laptop loanavailable.

Dining hall

Dining hall ground level, spacious, with moveable furniture.

Gardens

Extensive gardens around Hall. All accessible, although the gravel paths and some steep slopes may be difficult for those with impaired mobility.

Laundry

Clothes washing service available on request. Please speak to reception.

Library

Ground floor book store (not a reading library as such) attached to main Hall at ground level. Accessible, but rather cramped.

Porters' lodge and post room

Reception on ground floor of Hall near main entrance, level and accessible. Porter on duty 24 hours. Call 100 from an internal phone to contact reception. Mail posted on noticeboard nearby.

Sport facilities

Croquet lawn, (very) level.

Toilets

Disabled toilet on ground floor of main Hall.

Other

• Teaching and seminar rooms on both ground and upper floors. Sessions can take place at ground level but please inform in advance if this is necessary.

Visual Impairments

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs welcome. No other dogs allowed.

Large print, Braille and audio

Large print information available. Information in other formats may be possible on request.

Library and magnification equipment

Photocopier available on request.

Signs and wayfinding

Large sign to Hall off main road. Signage around the Hall and grounds is under review, and expected to be improved shortly.

Other

• Most stairs have continuous handrails.
• Lighting around the Hall and in public areas generally good.
• Garden paths are not automatically lit at night, as you are encouraged not to visit these areas in the dark.

Hearing Impairments

Induction loops

Fixed induction loop in reception. Portable loops available. Please inform in advance if you require an induction loop to be used.

Alarms

Vibrating fire pagers available.

Other

• Dining hall rather echoey and can be noisy when busy. Acoustics consultants have advised there is little that can be done to improve acoustics in the dining hall.
• Madingley Hall as a whole is quiet and peaceful, away from traffic and city noise.

Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues

Please inform upon application of any Specific Learning Difficulties or support requirements. Support will be given as needed.

Planned Access Improvements

A lift is under consideration for 2011 (funding and permissions dependant).

Other Useful Information

Please inform of any specific requirements or support needs upon application. All efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.