Lauriston Castle

bwp

19 May 2014

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Fantastic views

Date of visit: May 2014

I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around

I use or have experience of: powerchair

Overall Rating

Average

The castle is not accessible for wheelchair users but the grounds are fairly good.

Disabled Access In and Around

Average

The main paths off the tarmac road are either compacted gravel or grass. It was ok for me as a powerchair user but might be hard work if you use a manual wheelchair. The castle is not accessible beyond the kitchen area. The greenhouse is ok and the Japanese Garden very good.

Parking & Transport

Average

Parking is by the main entrance and a well made drive takes you to the castle and gardens. It may be possible to park closer if the castle is not too busy.

Accessible Toilets

Average

There is an accessible toilet just off the main driveway. It's not obvious but if you follow the signs to the toilets and peer in the entrance lobby you'll see it to your left. Not great on size and difficult to turn as a powerchair user. Clean and tidy; albeit with an enormous bin blocking turning. No grab rail on the door to assist in closing the door.

Staff

Average

Staff OK but not very knowledgeable about access.