Dunstanburgh Castle

Access

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You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. 

Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours.

Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card.

You can join as a member online or during your visit. 

We can’t wait to see you at Dunstanburgh Castle soon.

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Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Handrails
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Wheelchair Loan
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Site Folders
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
Drinking water for dogs is provided at the Site Administration Building.
Wheelchair Access
Access ramp to shop.
Entrance / Set Down
Dunstanburgh Castle is approx 1 mile from the car park by foot across uneven ground.
Disabled Parking
Two 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 Restpoints
Benches are dotted around the site.
Pathways Surface And Gradients
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Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
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Handrails
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Braille Guides
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Braille Signage
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Torches
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
Drinking water for dogs is provided at the Site Administration Building.
Handling Objects
No
Audio Tours
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
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Vibrating Fire Alarms
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Tour Transcripts
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Film Subtitles
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BSL Tours
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Audio Installation Transcripts
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
Drinking water for dogs is provided at the Site Administration Building.
Induction Loops
No
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Handling Objects
No
Large Print Material
No
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
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Bottle / Food Warming
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High Chairs
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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
The whole site has uneven ground and potential trip hazards.
Sheer Drop
Cliffs to north of site are fenced off.
Slip Hazard
The whole 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
The whole site has uneven ground and potential trip hazards.
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