How to Find Us
The Institute's Location
In September 2004, the Institute of Criminology moved into modern purpose-built premises on the University's Sidgwick Site. The building houses lecture rooms with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, several meeting rooms, a computer room, office space for staff and students and the Radzinowicz Library of Criminology, which boasts one of the most comprehensive criminological collections in the world.
The Sidgwick Site is in a quiet, leafy area of Cambridge about five minutes' walk from the city centre. It is located close to the University Library and several of the colleges, and besides the Institute of Criminology houses most of the University's arts faculties, including the Faculty of Law.
The University and College buildings are situated in and around the city. The historic centre of the University – which dates back to the thirteenth century – is near the Market Square and includes a nucleus of ancient University buildings and some of the older colleges. Almost all of the University and College buildings are within easy cycling distance of one another.
Location Maps
- This map shows the location of the Sidgwick Site in relation to Cambridge.
- This second map is a more detailed map of the site, showing access into the site. The Institute of Criminology is circled as building 15. The solid red arrows indicate vehicular access whereas the large hollow arrows indicate pedestrian access.
How to Get to the Institute of Criminology
By Train
There are frequent rail services from London (King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations). Journey times vary from 50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. For further information regarding train times, 'phone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or visit the National Rail Enquiries website.
Cambridge railway station is situated one mile from the town centre. It's a 30 minute walk from Cambridge railway station to the Institute of Criminology. There is a regular bus service into the town centre, and it's a 15 minute walk from there to the Sidgwick Site. If you prefer, there are usually plenty of taxis available at the station and in the town centre. Ask to be taken to the Institute of Criminology building on the Sidgwick Site.
Cambridge Detailed Map Highlighting the Railway Station
By Bus or Coach
Drummer Street bus station is situated in Cambridge town centre. It's a 15 minute walk from the bus station to the Institute of Criminology, or there are usually plenty of taxis available at the bus station.
Cambridge Detailed Map Highlighting the Bus Station
By Car
A map showing Cambridge and the surrounding region, which may be helpful for planning your journey, can be accessed below:
Cambridge and the Surrounding Region
Directions to the Institute of Criminology from the M11:
- Exit the M11 at junction 12.
- Follow the A603 (Barton Road) eastwards into Cambridge.
- You should pass Wolfson College on your left and the Hat and Feathers pub on your right.
- Turn left into Grange Road (just past a pedestrian crossing).
- Take the second right hand turn into Sidgwick Avenue.
- Turn left into the University of Cambridge Sidgwick Site, where the Institute of Criminology is located. The Sidgwick site is situated between Sidgwick Avenue, West Road, Queen's Road and Grange Road.
- Use the on-site maps or use the maps linked to above to locate the Institute building.
The following websites offer journey planners that may also assist you in planning your route:
Parking
On weekdays, parking is not permitted on the Sidgwick Site, except by permit holders. It is often possible to find metered street parking near the Institute of Criminology in Sidgwick Avenue, Queen's Road and West Road (4-hour periods are allowed). There are also a number of car parks in the town centre and five Park & Ride sites, the nearest one being on Madingley Road. Further information regarding the Park & Ride can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council Park & Ride site.
At weekends, parking is freely available on the Sidgwick Site.
Further Information
If you require any further information regarding travelling to the Institute of Criminology, please contact reception using the general contact details.