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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


Monday, 20 July 2015

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle is located on the coast at Bamburgh in Northumberland, England. It is a Grade I listed building.

There are various parking places ranging from free to charged at £2, however if you are a blue badge holder you can park in the castle keep, although you still have to pay the £2 parking!

The Welcome from both the parking staff and ticket staff was dire at that point I wanted to turn around. however once inside the guides were lovely, knowledge and very helpful.

Toilets with the castle grounds at the stable block.
The site is mostly on one level with paved slopes going to different parts of this mighty castle, inside the house there is steps leading to the different rooms but nothing to strenuous
There are a few benches outside to enjoy the views

The best bit for me was the archaeological dig that was going on, we had a lengthy chat with a project archaeologist who answered a trillion questions that we asked.
http://bamburghresearchproject.co.uk/

Guide and hearing dogs only

See:http://www.bamburghcastle.com/





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