The Castle Hunter: April 2012

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 28 April 2012

Newcastle Castle - FREE SITE

Access is good, Although the first time we went it was locked!
There is a small carpark but you can also park on the road by the castle
There isn't very much to see here but if your a castle hunter like me its got to be done!

No good if it's raining!
pop across to the church if you can it's very interested
Dogs Welcome
No Toilets
Best Bit - The enterance archway

See:
http://www.castlewales.com/newcas1.html

Monday 23 April 2012

Weobley Castle

Access is good there is a small car park a gentle slope to the paying office then mostly level
Staff Very Friendly
A good one for the Wet
Dogs Welcome but must stay on the lead
Toilets by the ticket office
Plenty of places to sit
great to Sketch and photograph
So many rooms to explore
Best Bit - This castle is part of a farm that makes salt marsh lamb, a must try!
See:
http://www.gowersaltmarshlamb.co.uk/

www.castlewales.com/weobley.html

http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/weobleycastle/?lang=en

Saturday 21 April 2012

Old Sarum Castle

Access and car park near and level
This is one of my favourite castles
Staff Very Friendly
Not very good in the wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
This is a really relaxed castle
Best Bit - The energies and magic of the place

See:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/old-sarum/

Tuesday 17 April 2012

Old Wardour Castle

Carpark on the level
Theres lots to explore in this castle but also lots of towers and stairs
Extremely Very Friendly
A good one for the Wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets at the far end of the site
Plenty of places to sit and have a picnic
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
So many area's to explore and have a adventure
Best Bit - This is such a magical and romantic Castle

See:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/old-wardour-castle/

Friday 13 April 2012

Melrose Abbey

Access is okay parking nearby all pretty but on a level
Staff friendly
Not very good in the wet
No Dogs
Toilets
Very Pretty Abbey nice to explore and photograph
Best Bit - The magnificent ruin with it's lavishly decorated masonry

see:
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_210&PropName=Melrose%20Abbey