Contact Details
- Address
- Madingley Hall,
Madingley,
Cambridge, CB3 8AQ - Website
- www.madingleyhall.co.uk
Access Issues
- Contact
- Mr Ian Hardwick, Head of Hall Operations and Estates Development
- ih290@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 always 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
Can be booked direct through www.madingleyhall.co.uk or by calling reception on 01223 746222. 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
Sandwiches, snacks and bar meals are available throughout the day.
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, accessed by stairs with a continuous handrail or platform lift suitable for wheelchairs.
Computer facilities
Wireless internet and laptop loan available.
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 teaching room has large collection of books available for borrowing (but is not a library)
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
Accessible 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. External signage has been improved. Internal signage is currently under review
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.
- The reception layout has been completed and is easir to access with mobility issues
- Bar area has been improved with noise dampening panels fitted to assist with acoustics and noise transfer
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
Ground floor doors are planned for automation in 2018/2019
Other Useful Information
Please inform of any specific requirements or support needs upon application. All efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.
The information on this page is the responsibility of Madingley Hall. The DRC updates information as it is received from the college. This page was last updated on 16th July 2018. To ensure the information contained here is current, please check with Madingley Hall.
