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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

Skipton Castle

Skipton Castle is a medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, and has been preserved for over 900 years

Skipton Castle has it's own car park which cost £4 to park in however in the town there is a council maintained car park which is free for blue badge holders to park in, it's a little walk but slightly uphill crossing one busy road to get to the ticket office.
Toilets are just past the ticket office, they are clean and spacious to use.
The site is on many levels with slopes and steps to negotiate, Skipton offers those in wheelchairs free admission because most of the site is not accessible to them, however if you have limited mobility, taking your time you could see the nicest part of the castle which is the yew tree and court yard
There are a few benches, large grass areas because most of this site is indoors it's perfect for those grey days
Dogs are welcome on leads

Although we had a dodgy reception at the castle, issues were resolved and I had a enjoyable visit
I took many photos and sketched a bit
see: http://www.skiptoncastle.co.uk/index.asp?page=1



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