Scarborough Castle Access

You can now hire a Tramper when visiting Scarborough Castle. This electric all-terrain mobility scooter can travel over rough ground, making more areas of the castle grounds accessible to more people. Click here to find out more and book a Tramper. You can also find the tramper access map here.

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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Wheelchair Access
The castle and grounds are accessed mainly via grass and cobbles with some bound gravel. There are a steps to access the Castle Keep. Steps can be avoided using alternative routes. Strong pusher recommended. The closest changing places toilet can be found at St. Nicholas Gardens, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, YO11 1NU
Disabled Parking
Parking is only available for disabled visitors. Spaces are limited so please call 01723 372451 to book on to reserve a spot. Upon arrival at the castle, please arrive at the gate and speak to a member of staff who will direct you to the parking area. Informal parking spaces on grass surface
OnSite Transport
You can now hire a Tramper when visiting Scarborough Castle. This electric all-terrain mobility scooter can travel over rough ground, making more areas of the castle grounds accessible to more people. Call 01723 372451 or email Scarborough.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk to book.
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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Audio Tours
No
Site Tours
Touch screen virtual tour.
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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Induction Loops
Audio tour with hearing loop included in admission price.
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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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
Sheer Drop
Remains are hazardous due to unfenced ditches, moat and ramparts.