The Castle Hunter: April 2014

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

Wednesday 30 April 2014

St Illtyd's Church & Old Priory - Caldey Island

To get to Caldey Island you have to catch a small boat from Tenby
At the time of writing this the price is £11 for Adults
You need to be abled bodied and be able to climbs steps however I did notice there are wheelchairs to hire on the island

Parking in Tenby is always difficult but there are a few all day car parks, even with your Blue badge expect to pay around £3
It is not a very good option for a very wet day and expect the boats not to be working in bad weather
the island is free to go on too and the few shops are staffed
Dogs on leads are welcome
Toilets including disabled ones in the Island village
A few benches and resting area's
Best Bit -
The Old Priory and St Illtyd's Church are the oldest buildings on Caldey Island. In medieval times the Priory was home to Benedictine monks but has been unoccupied since the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
St Illtyd's Church though is still a consecrated Roman Catholic Church.

It is a very tranquil and atmospheric site

See:
http://www.caldey-island.co.uk/

Thursday 3 April 2014

Battle Abbey

Parking is behind the abbey, it has disabled parking but you have to pay for this service
Not so good for rainy days as the best part of the site is the battle fields
Staffed, who are friendly but busy
Dogs Welcome
Toilets including disabled ones
A few benches and resting area's
Best Bit - The vaulted abbey

see:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield/