The Castle Hunter

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

Monday, 22 October 2012

Dublin Castle * FREE SITE*

Parking close on road
not ideal for rainy days
Not Staffed
Dogs on Lead
Toilets in city
A few benches and resting area's
Not very much to see but worth a look
Best Bit - Norman Tower

See:
http://www.dublincastle.ie/

Friday, 19 October 2012

Ardmore FREE SITE

Parking close on road
not ideal for rainy days
Not Staffed
Dogs on Lead
Toilets in village
A few benches and resting area's
very magical area nice to sketch and photograph
Best Bit - Pretty seaside village

See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardmore,_County_Waterford

Sunday, 14 October 2012

Rock Of Cashel

Parking is not easy, there is 2 disabled car parking half way down the hill but still you have to walk up the hill
there are steps but once you are in the complex it's mostly on the level
Would be good for Rainy Days
Staff are not very helpful
Guide Dogs Only
Toilets in the main car park only which is such a very long walk a way - we had to drive to it!!
Benches and resting area's although great film to watch on the history
They don't offer reduced rates for disabled people but I pleaded and we got a small reduction
Best Bit - The Views

See:

http://www.cashel.ie/tourism.php?sect=Rock%20Of%20Cashel

Saturday, 13 October 2012

Blarney Castle FREE SITE

Parking close to the castle is rather difficult and crossing the busy roads is also difficult
Would be good for Rainy Days
Staffed
Guide Dogs Only
Toilets at the castle
A few benches and resting area's
Because of the admission cost's we didn't go inside but it is free to walk the garden
Best Bit - View over the river

see:
http://www.blarneycastle.ie/

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Kilkenny Castle

Parking close to the castle is rather difficult and crossing the busy roads is also difficult
Would be good for Rainy Days
Staffed
Guide Dogs Only
Toilets at the castle
A few benches and resting area's
Because of the admission cost's we didn't go inside but it is free to walk the garden
Best Bit - View over the river

see:
http://www.kilkennycastle.ie/en/

Monday, 8 October 2012

Reginalds Tower

There is parking is difficult, although there are 2 disabled bays opposite the tower

Has many steps so really isn't suitable for disabled people
Brilliant On Rainy Days
The staff are really friendly and very helpful
Guide Dogs Only
No Toilets
A few benches and resting area's
It is a small tower and museum
Best Bit - a very interesting history documentary on the top floor

see:

http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/reginald-s-tower/601

Sunday, 7 October 2012

Woodchester Mansion

You park in the entrance and wait for a mini bus to take you down to the mansion
Brilliant On Rainy Days
The staff are really friendly and very helpful
Guide Dogs only
Toilets
A few benches and resting area's
very photographic, lovely to sit & sketch
Best Bit - The legends and tales!

see:
http://www.woodchestermansion.org.uk/HomePage.aspx

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