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


Tuesday 31 July 2012

Warwick Castle

Access is okay
Staff  uninterested
Superb in the Wet
Dogs not allowed
Plenty of Toilets
loads of places to sit
Best Bit - The river and owl display

* I totally hated this place not only is it very exspensive to get in, it feels totally fake and like disney land
I will never return and will never recommend it to any one.

See: www.warwick-castle.com/



Saturday 28 July 2012

Kidwelly Castle

Parking very close access very easy
Staff Very Friendly
Okay in Wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets
If your able, walk down to the river
Best Bit - underground passage

See:
www.castlewales.com/kidwelly.html

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



Tuesday 24 July 2012

Margam Abbey *FREE SITE*

This abbey is set in the grounds of Margam park, which at the time was free parking for blue badge holders
The car park is large but there is a slope up to the park
Staff Friendly
Ideal for a wet day
Guide Dogs only
Toilets in the grounds
Plenty of places to sit
Brilliant for sketching and photographs - I did lots here
Best Bit - The grounds of the park are lovely

see:

http://www.castlewales.com/margam.html



Monday 23 July 2012

Margam Castle

There is a large car park which you have to pay for however parking is free to blue badge holders
Not ideal for rainy days
Dogs allowed in park on leads
Toilets in the park
Plenty of benches and resting points
Best Bit - Lovely gardens and views

SEE:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margam_Castle

http://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/default.aspx?page=1334




Friday 20 July 2012

St Davids Bishops Palace

Access is excellent although a bit of a walk from Car Park
St davids is a lovely place, make a day of it but go see St nons too!
Staff Very Friendly
A good one for the Wet
Dogs Welcome on lead
Toilets ( although a bit smelly)
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph all day long here!
Best Bit - The under crofts!

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

http://www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/index.php?id=760


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



Thursday 19 July 2012

St Nons Chapel & Holy Well - FREE SITE

Access is okay you park at the edge of the road and follow the foot path
No Staff
Not very good in the wet
Dogs Welcome
No Toilets
Very Pretty Area on the coastal path
Best Bit - The Chapel

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



Monday 9 July 2012

Laugharne Castle

Parking is down in the town, there is a bit of a walk up to the castle but once in, it's pretty much on a level
Staff okay
Plenty of places to explore in wet
Dogs Not Allowed
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
Stunning views over the estuary
Best Bit - it's a nice castle but a bit boring

See:
www.castlewales.com/laugharn.html

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




Sunday 8 July 2012

St Fagans Castle - FREE SITE

Parking at the opening on the site (Parking Fee)
Staff Very Friendly
Plenty of places to explore in wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets
Plenty of places to sit
The Castle is part of the St Fagans site which is free to enter
However the castle is a fair walk and then climb from the the enterance and was beyond me, I couldn't make it
these photo where taken by my carer!

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

http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/stfagans/castle-and-gardens/