Car parking facilities for disabled people
Parking for disabled people will be available at Jesus College. Access is via Victoria Avenue entrance and exit will be onto Jesus Lane. All vehicles exiting Jesus College prior to 8.30pm must turn right into Jesus Lane.These spaces are limited and available to Blue Badge holders only.Spaces must be occupied before the road closure comes into operation at 6.30pm, after which time it will not be possible to drive to the car park.After road closures, or when these spaces have been filled, the Grafton East car park and Queen Anne Terrace car park are recommended — see our car parks webpages for more information.We gratefully acknowledge the support of Jesus College.
Wheelchair accessible toilets
The permanent toilets located in a block at the entrance to the common on Victoria Avenue are wheelchair accessible.Additional temporary toilets, including a wheelchair accessible toilet are also provided and will be located near to the permanent toilet block.A wheelchair accessible toilet will be located at the covered viewing area for disabled people.
Covered raised platform for disabled people
People may watch the display from their favourite or most convenient location. Spaces for 40 people including carers, are available on a first come first served basis, in a covered raised platform for disabled people.This marquee is located to the left of the entrance to the common at Victoria Avenue/Four Lamps. Access is via a ramp. This platform will be stewarded and a wheelchair accessible toilet provided.
Uncovered designated viewing area for disabled people
An uncovered designated viewing area for disabled people is located on the grass close to the fireworks between the firework arena and the fairground.The number of places is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.Access is via temporary pathway from the tarmac path. Please note that this area of the common does become very congested. This area is also stewarded.
Hazards
After rain Midsummer Common is prone to becoming waterlogged and muddy. This makes it particularly difficult for wheelchair users off the paths.