A bit of history
3
3
Date of visit: July 2023
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Average
As a manual wheelchair user, I was unable to access the castle. The garden was beautiful, but again access was very difficult (we gave up in the end) as the paths round it were of small stones and grass. A very good cafe which was accessible with the wheelchair. We didn't visit the accessible loo, but there was one along a stony path.
Disabled Access In and Around
Bad
Not suitable for those in a manual wheelchair. Steps to enter the castle and gravel / grass paths to access the garden area. Also, access is gained through the shop, which is small and tricky to get in and out of.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
You need a car to get here. Disabled parking up at the castle itself, well signposted.
Staff
Good
The staff were friendly, but perhaps they need to explain the difficulties of using a manual wheelchair to access the garden and also explain before buying a ticket that the castle is not accessible to wheelchair users.
