Accessibility Guide

Emmanuel aims to equip every member with the knowledge  skills they need to flourish for life, and we are committed to making the College as accessible as possible for our students, Fellows, staff and visitors.The College is made up of around 500 undergraduates and 200 postgraduates. There are 91 Fellows, who make up the Governing Body, headed by the Master.

Location, services and transport

Our main entrance is located on St Andrew's Street, in the city centre. It is a three-minute walk to the main shopping area, a 5 minute walk to both the Downing Site and New Museums Site. The Sidgwick Site and University Library are a 16 minute walk, and the main train station 18 minutes.

Emmanuel can be accessed by road via the access only, one-way system around Park Terrace, Parker Street and Emmanuel Street. All roads around the main college site are often busy with bus, car, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. There is a large t-junction directly opposite the main entrance, and few dropped kerbs  crossing places. Panther Taxis offer accessible vehicles to students on the college account: 01223 715715, or via their app.

Parking is available to members of the College who require it for access purposes in the basement car park, accessible by car lift via the Camden Court gate on Park Terrace. Access to ground level is provided by lift from both Furness Lodge basement (B1), and via the Park Terrace exit. Disabled badge holders can obtain a permit from the Porters' Lodge.

Physical access around the College

You can find information about access across our site below.