Access is very good indeed, carpark near enterance
Staff, On my first visit in a wheelchair, very helpful, Second visit walking, I was treated with suspicion, like I was faking to get in for free, I wrote to cadw and they said they would address there staff about this.
Semi Okay in the Wet
Dogs
Welcome
Toilets at the beginning of the site
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and
photograph, in fact totally over whelming
Very magical especially when misty
Best Bit - it's scenery and location, very romantic
see:
www.castlewales.com/tintern.html
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/tinternabbey/?lang=en
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
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, 13 August 2012
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Hore Abbey *FREE SITE*
There is parking just on the road you have to walk a little way which is mostly on a level to get to the site
There was drizzly when we went and it was okay
No Staff
Dogs allowed on leads
no Toilets
No where really to sit or rest
Rather spooky and enchanted place
Best Bit - It's graveyard, I actually tripped over a bone sticking out the ground! Spooky!
See:
http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=FI_60836
There was drizzly when we went and it was okay
No Staff
Dogs allowed on leads
no Toilets
No where really to sit or rest
Rather spooky and enchanted place
Best Bit - It's graveyard, I actually tripped over a bone sticking out the ground! Spooky!
See:
http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=FI_60836
Oystermouth Castle
Parking in Town ( you have to pay)
The walk up to the castle is steep with steps and rather difficult
not very good to explore if you have difficulty walking
Staff Exceptionally Friendly
Plenty of places to explore in wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets half way up to the castle from the car park
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
Best Bit - Secret passageways
See:
http://www.swansea.gov.uk/oystermouthcastle
The walk up to the castle is steep with steps and rather difficult
not very good to explore if you have difficulty walking
Staff Exceptionally Friendly
Plenty of places to explore in wet
Dogs Welcome
Toilets half way up to the castle from the car park
Plenty of places to sit
Plenty to Sketch and photograph
Best Bit - Secret passageways
See:
http://www.swansea.gov.uk/oystermouthcastle
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Jerpoint Abbey
A large car park with disabled bays all on level a part from a few steps up to the abbey it's self
Brilliant On Rainy Days
The lady here was one of the most knowledgeable and friendliest staff I have ever came across
Guide dogs
Lovely Toilets
A few benches and resting area's
very photographic, lovely to sit & sketch
Best Bit - The cloisters
See:
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/jerpointabbey/
Brilliant On Rainy Days
The lady here was one of the most knowledgeable and friendliest staff I have ever came across
Guide dogs
Lovely Toilets
A few benches and resting area's
very photographic, lovely to sit & sketch
Best Bit - The cloisters
See:
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/jerpointabbey/
Carreg Cennen Castle
Access very steep climb up but once at the top okay
Staff Very Friendly
Semi Okay in the Wet but can get bleak
Dogs Welcome
Toilets
A few places to sit
Brilliant welcome in the warm cafe and farm area
One of the best castles in wales, In my opinion!
Best Bit - The Cave Tunnel - Take a Torch!
see:
http://www.castlewales.com/carreg.html
http://www.carregcennencastle.com/
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/Carreg-cennen-castle/?lang=en
Staff Very Friendly
Semi Okay in the Wet but can get bleak
Dogs Welcome
Toilets
A few places to sit
Brilliant welcome in the warm cafe and farm area
One of the best castles in wales, In my opinion!
Best Bit - The Cave Tunnel - Take a Torch!
see:
http://www.castlewales.com/carreg.html
http://www.carregcennencastle.com/
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/Carreg-cennen-castle/?lang=en
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Mottisfont Abbey
There is a large car park everything is mostly on a level
However this is a very busy and commercial site
Okay on a rainy day
The staff really wasn't interested, just doing a job
Guide Dogs Only
Toilets
Loads of benches resting and picnic area's
very photographic
Best Bit - The gardens
See:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont/
However this is a very busy and commercial site
Okay on a rainy day
The staff really wasn't interested, just doing a job
Guide Dogs Only
Toilets
Loads of benches resting and picnic area's
very photographic
Best Bit - The gardens
See:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont/
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/
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/
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