Dover Castle

Access and carpark near and level
Staff ok but not really interested
A good one for the Wet
There's two shops
Dogs Welcome out side but not in the indoor rooms
Toilets
This is far to much of tourist trap for me
Best Bit - museum and exhibitions

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

Talley Abbey - FREE SITE

A few steps down to the site from the car park which is limited
No Staff Free Site
No good in the wet no shelter
Dogs Welcome
No Toilets
places to sit
Dramatic Views
small interesting site very magical
Best Bit - The walk to the lake

See:
www.castlewales.com/talley.html

http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/talleyabbey/;jsessionid=1VyyPz2dqJYPv41lf0Qfh0hH3ynrxy5hd1y2GY7C4yPZCJq3TbL7!759013270?lang=en

Raglan Castle

There is parking below the castle and gives easy access to the castle
Brilliant On Rainy Days
The staff are really friendly and very helpful
Dogs allowed and very welcomed
Toilets at the castle
A few benches and resting area's
very photographic, lovely to sit & sketch
Best Bit - it's a very magical castle but it has great design too!

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

www.castlewales.com/raglan.html

Rising Castle

Access Good but if you can't walk then you can only go as far gift shop and grounds
Staff  Friendly
A good one for the Wet
No Dogs
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
They have a audio guide
Fun to explore
Best Bit - The stone Keep

See:
http://www.castlerising.co.uk/

Carrickfergus Castle

Access is good there is a bit of a walk from the carpark
Staff friendly
Great for a wet visit
Guide Dogs only
Toilets in the carpark
Drawing and photographing the harbour is a real treat
seating in the area
Best Bit - views over the harbour


See:
http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/places_to_visit_home/historic-monuments/carrick.htm

Arundel Castle

Parking is a bit difficult and then theres a walk to the castle
Staff  Friendly
Great one for a wet day
No Dogs
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Such a pretty castle and lots to look at
nice for a picnic
Best Bit - Gate House

See:
http://www.arundelcastle.org