Access at Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

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.

Contents of this page

Mobility/Older Visitors

Wheelchair loan No
Mobility Scooter loan No
Site Folders No
Accessible Toilets Yes
Adult changing area No
Handrails Yes
Easy-use cutlery No
Assistance Dogs Welcome Yes
Wheelchair Access
Access to the castle itself is limited, although the grounds are accessible.
Entrance/Set Down
No information available
Disabled Parking
No designated disabled parking spaces, but all parking is close to the entrance. Entrance to site is via gravel, grass, bridge slats and step (assistance is available for step).
Onsite Transport
No
Stairs
Step at entrance, ramp available from custodian. Keep is only accessible via a wide staircase. One staircase inside with handrail. Good vantage point in bailey.
Lift Access
No
Seating and restpoints
None
Pathways:Surface and Gradients
Access to bailey mostly on compacted gravel and grass surface.
Dog Bowl and Toileting
Dog bowl available.

Back to top

Blind/Visually Impaired

Braille Guides No
Braille Signage No
Handrails Yes
Accessible Toilets Yes
Torches No
Assistance Dogs Welcome Yes
Sensory Experiences
No
Audio Tours
Yes
Site Tours
No
Handling Objects
No
Tactile Models
No
Areas of Low Lighting
No information available
Colour contrasts
No
Large Print
No
Dog Bowl and Toileting
Dog bowl available.

Back to top

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Vibrating fire alarms No
Tour transcripts Yes
Film subtitles No
BSL Tours No
Assistance Dogs Welcome Yes
Induction Loops
Located inside the shop.
Audio installation transcripts
No
Dog Bowl and Toileting
Dog bowl available.

Back to top

Learning Difficulties

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

Back to top

Culinary/Dietary

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

Back to top

Health and Safety

Trip Hazard
Historic steps and low ruined walls.
Slip Hazard
Grassed and stone areas may be slippery when wet.
Steep Stairs
Two flights of narrow, steep and uneven staircases to climb to access the site.
Uneven Ground
Small amount of uneven ground.

Back to top

Contact

Site Telephone
01665 711423
Customer Services
0870 333 1181
Address
Castle Terrace, Warkworth, Northumberland - NE65 0UJ
View Location Map