Blog Info

I love Castles, History and Archaeology, If I could have my time again I would train to be a Archaeologist!
I am a keen artist and traveller, I seek adventure however I am also disabled and a dog owner.

So I thought it would be a neat idea to have a blog that I could share some photos of my castle hunting adventures and basic info on these sites from a disabled, dog owning artist!

Cadw Offers Disabled people and there companion Free access to there sites, If you have any problems, attitude or access on this generous offer make sure you contact Cadw so they can improve.

I have only provided basic info as there are enough sites on the net to give you this information.
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en


This Castle Wales Site is brilliant, I have used it time and time again, even writing to the makers to compliment them
www.castlewales.com


Saturday 31 December 2011

Richmond Castle

I went to Richmond Castle before I was disabled many many years ago!

Access was Good
Staff ok
Alright in the wet
Dogs Welcome on lead
Toilets but only if with limited mobility
Plenty of places to sit and nice for a picnic
Best Bit - The enterance Tower

see:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/richmond-castle/





Thursday 29 December 2011

Middleham Castle

I went to Middleham castle many years ago before I was disabled


Access is okay parking is a bit of a faff but worth it
Staff Very Friendly
A good one for the Wet
Dogs Welcome
No Toilets but your in a village I believe there are some there
Places to sit and also have a picnic
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
Because the castle is in the centre of the village there is plenty to see and do
Best Bit - the horsemill remains

see:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/middleham-castle/



Monday 12 December 2011

Edinburgh Castle


Because of the sheer cost of getting into this castle we didn't go in but explored the free bits!
see:
http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/


Rosslyn Chapel

Access  Very Good, Parking just outside
Exspensive to get in but really worth it
Brilliant on a wet day
Guide Dogs only
Toilets
It's a busy tourist attraction but really worth the visit, I don't think you can take photos inside
Best Bit -  The manonary

Of course this is the chapel featured in Da Vinci's Code, I saw it many many years before the book or film so I guess it's even more popular now!
 
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