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Head through the imposing gatehouse and step into 3,000 years of history. Explore the castle headland with the audio tour and gain a fascinating insight into its past, from Iron Age settlements, to the Roman signal station and medieval chapel. The castle's heyday was in the 12th century when it was developed by Henry II and King John. This mighty castle has seen action in some of England's most defining battles. It was twice besieged by Parliamentarians in the Civil War, and has defended king and country from the Jacobites, Napoleon and the German Kaiser, when it came under bombardment during the First World War.

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Disabled Access Information for Scarborough Castle

Disabled Access at Scarborough Castle

Access to headland from the admissions point is via a cobbled hilled causeway. (Blue badge parking available at the top of this causeway via phoning site). Admission office and gift shop have step free access. The Master Gunner House has a ramp to the first floor only. The Scarborough Castle headland access routes are moan grass with some areas only accessible via steps. These include access to the inner Bailey is via 8 steps with no hand rail. Access to the Keep viewing platform and the curtain wall viewing platform is only accessible via steps with handrails.

Accessible parking at Scarborough Castle

Booking a space for blue badge parking can be made by calling Scarborough Castle directly (01723 372451). After booking a space for blue badge parking, visitors are to drive up to the castle's main gates to process their admission. After that has been competed the driver will be given directions and a safety message to drive up the causeway to park directly on the castle headland.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Scarborough Castle

The accessible toilet at Scarborough Castle is step and ramp free. There is grab rails, easy turn locks and easy turn taps. The closest Changing Places Toilet can currently be found at Castle House, a 3 min drive from Scarborough Castle.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.