Access at Dunstanburgh Castle

Access information for the site is listed below. For more information, or if you have particular access needs, please contact us before you visit. Please note that some facilities may require booking in advance.

If you are a disabled visitor we offer the option to bring a companion or carer in for free to help you get more out of your visit.

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Mobility/Older Visitors

Wheelchair loan No
Mobility Scooter loan No
Site Folders No
Accessible Toilets No
Adult changing area No
Handrails Yes
Easy-use cutlery No
Assistance Dogs Welcome Yes
Wheelchair Access
Access ramp to shop.
Entrance/Set Down
Drop off point outside the Visitor Centre
Disabled Parking
2 reserved spaces at Craster, 1.3 miles from Castle. Not managed by English Heritage.
Onsite Transport
No
Stairs
Spiral stairs in Gatehouse. No alternative access to upper floors of Gatehouse.
Lift Access
No
Seating and rest points
Benches are dotted around the site.
Pathways: Surface and Gradients
Majority of pathways are short grass, some loose gravel and stone areas.
Dog Bowl and Toileting
Drinking water for dogs is provided at the Site Administration Building.

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Blind/Visually Impaired

Braille Guides No
Braille Signage No
Handrails Yes
Accessible Toilets No
Torches No
Assistance Dogs Welcome Yes
Sensory Experiences
No information available
Audio Tours
No
Site Tours
No information available
Handling Objects
No
Tactile Models
No
Areas of Low Lighting
No artificial lighting to site. Caution necessary in poor natural light.
Colour contrasts
Yes, within Gatehouse.
Large Print
No
Dog Bowl and Toileting
Drinking water for dogs is provided at the Site Administration Building.

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Vibrating fire alarms No
Tour transcripts No
Film subtitles No
BSL Tours Yes
Assistance Dogs Welcome Yes
Induction Loops
No
Audio installation transcripts
No
Dog Bowl and Toileting
Drinking water for dogs is provided at the Site Administration Building.

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Learning Difficulties

Accessible Toilets No
Adult changing area No
Easy-use cutlery No
Basic language audio tours
No information available
Easy Read Material
No information available
Large print Material
No
Dyslexia Friendly Material
No
Sensory Experiences
No information available
Handling Objects
No

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Culinary/Dietary

Easy-use cutlery No
Bottle/food Warming No
Child Size Portions No
Highchairs No

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Health and Safety

Deep Water
High cliffs and deep water to north and east of site. High walls and historic remains can be hazardous.
Trip Hazard
All site has uneven ground and potential trip hazards.
Sheer Drop
Cliffs to north of site are fenced off
Slip Hazard
All site has uneven ground and potential trip hazards.
Steep Slope
Grassed slopes on site
Steep Stairs
Over 100 stairs to top of the Keep.
Uneven Ground
All site has uneven ground and potential trip hazards.

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Contact

Site Telephone
01665 576231
Customer Services
0870 333 1181
Address
Dunstanburgh Road, Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland - NE66 3TT
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