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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

Richmond Castle ( Second Visit)

Richmond Castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, stands in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the town of Richmond. It was originally called Riche Mount, 'the strong hill'. 

This is my second visit to Richmond castle the first time I visited as a young girl, now as a adult I wanted to see again with the additional museum.
I have to say we found the busy town of Richmond a challenge to understand, I believe there is 2 hours free parking in the centre for blue badge holders but all I could see was disk display parking however by chance I asked a very friendly florist, who said there was parking outside the castle, when I got the castle the lovely ladies said blue badge holders could park in the castle grounds and they opened the gate for us.
What a welcome!
Toilets are by the ticket office.
The site is mostly on one level with gently grass slopes, you can climb the tower if you are able to but be warned there are a lot of steps!
There are a few benches, large grass areas
Dogs are welcome on leads

Our visit was perfect, I took many photos, got my sketch book out and relaxedsee: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/richmond-castle/
 


 
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