Access

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
There is a dog bowl located just outside the visitor centre, on the left hand side.
Wheelchair Access
Unfortunately the castle site itself is not accessible for people with walking problems or to people in wheelchairs. Please note that whilst the visitor centre is accessible to wheelchair users, it is located at the top of a short steep slope which may represent a challenge to some carers and to self propelled wheelchair users.
Entrance / Set Down
Unfortunately the castle site itself is not accessible for people with walking problems/ people in wheelchairs (although the visitor centre is).
OnSite Transport
No
Stairs
There are stairs leading to upper floor of the visitor centre (15 steps in total).
Lift Access
There is a lift leading to the top floor of the visitor centre.
Seating And Restpoints
Tables and chairs are located just outside the visitor centre and there are also benches en route up the hill.
Pathways Surface And Gradients
There is a tarmac pathway leading up to the site.
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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Sensory Experiences
No
Dog Bowl and Toileting
There is a dog bowl located just outside the visitor centre, on the left hand side.
Audio Tours
No
Tactile Models
No
Areas Of Low Lighting
There is low light at certain points heading down the staircase.
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
There is a dog bowl located just outside the visitor centre, on the left hand side.
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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Sensory Experiences
No
Basic Language Audio Tours
No
Easy Read Material
No
Large Print Material
A large print version of the guidebook is available. Please ask for this upon arrival.
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
Trip Hazard
There are historic steps, low walls and uneven surfaces across the site.
Sheer Drop
There are 500 ft drops from two sides of the site.
Slip Hazard
Areas of the site can become slippery after wet weather. If this is the case visitors will be made aware of this before they enter.
Steep Slope
There is a sloping, relatively gentle drop from one side of the site.
Steep Stairs
There is a spiral staircase leading to the lower level of the keep.
Uneven Ground
There is uneven ground around the keep due to the historic nature of the site.
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