Old and High
5
5
Date of visit: May 2019
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
Bamburgh Castle loomed before us and I did wonder how on earth I was going to get in. Once in the main carpark we were filtered off and made our way up a very narrow track. There was no room for passing and it is a good job they use radios to manage comings and goings. This must of been how they got up to the castle years ago, it is amazing a car fits through the gatehouse. Once at the top parking could not of been close and even without need of a wheelchair I didn't envy the walk up from the main carpark. It was an easy wheel to the main door, here was a sloping step/ramp which was tricky to negotiate (needed moe muscle). The first part of the castle was no problem and visitors were asked to move around in a clockwise way, to see everything. I was unable to venture further and shown a DVD of what I was missing. It appears that I miss a lot. Incidentally on looking out of Windows brings home how high it actually is and how close the sea is. Once the Castle was done we headed for the little coffee shop, well shed really. It was the old stables. Apparently this wasn't the main cafe as that was up some steps. There was a disabled toilet / baby change and unfortunately I was after one. There were grab rails and my wheelchair fitted insider. But it did not feel hygienic! Probably just me being picky(it also felt like going into a shed).
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
Only part of the castle can be viewed but the DVD fills in the gaps. It is debatable what else čan be achieved on the site.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
No problems, road up to parking vert narrow and scary. But worth it to park so close to the entrance. As far as I am aware there are no other transport facilities.
Accessible Toilets
Average
The disabled toilet was combined with baby changing, hence a queue, although not modern there were grab rails ang the wheelchair did fit inside. Apparently used to be the stables.
Staff
Excellent
All were nice, friendly and Helpfull especially women with DVD and at the gates.
Additional Information
Although facilities were all basic I felt them adequate for the age and location of the venue.
