Addenbrooke's Hospital - Open Day

Open Day

The hospital holds a free open day every two years allowing members of the public to visit areas of the hospital which would usually be inaccessible. The tours are colour coded according to the areas of the hospital they involve. Although due to funding cutbacks the open day for 2012 has been cancelled. Some of the tours available include:

  • The Basement Tour (Blue) — Takes place on a moving tug in the basement service corridors, and involves listening to various facts about the hospital buildings and equipment.
  • The Mortuary Tour (Red) — Involves a visit to the hospital's mortuary, with information about the various processes used after death.
  • The Pathology Tour (Purple) — A tour of the pathology laboratories, learning about the causes and treatments of disease.
  • The Sky Tour (Light Blue) — Takes place on the hospital roof, mainly giving information about the surrounding buildings and services.
  • The Theatre Tour (Green) — Involves a visit to one of the operating theatres, learning about the procedures and equipment used during surgery.

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