Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland
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Accessibility
https://www.bamburghcastle.com/accessibility-statement/
"PARKING FACILITIES
There are a limited number of spaces available within the castle grounds for any visitor who would not be able to walk up the hill to the castle from the main car park. Please ask the car park attendant on arrival.
TICKET OFFICE
The ticket office is fitted with an induction loop with prices displayed in a large font. It is accessible by wheelchair and motorised chair and is fitted with a low counter. A wheelchair is available for visitors to use.
MAIN ENTRANCE
The main entrance to the staterooms is not accessible by wheelchair due to the width of the medieval doorway. A separate entrance 10 metres before the main entrance provides access to the building and inside of the main entrance point.
CASTLE ROOMS
The first five castle rooms are accessible by wheelchair with a ramp (1:6) leading into the Kings Hall. For those visitors that have some independence from the wheelchair it may be possible to access further areas of the castle. All areas of the castle, with the exception of the dungeon are well lit.
From the Kings Hall to the Cross Hall and Cross Hall Porch, 3 steps each with a rise of 19cm. Hand rails to both sides 92cm apart. From the Cross Hall Porch to the Captains Landing, 6 steps each with a rise of 11cm. Hand rail to right hand side only. This gives you access to the Billiard Room and Faire Chamber.
From Faire Chamber passage to Armoury in the Keep, 14 steps each with a rise of 17cm. Hand rails to both sides 72cm apart. Gives you access to the Armoury and Court Room situated in the Keep.
Descending from the Court Room to the Keep Hall 28 steps each with a fall of 17cm. Hand rails both sides 72cm apart.
Descending from the Keep Hall to the Bake House passage there are a total of 16 steps, broken by two landings. Each with a fall of 17cm interrupted handrails to both sides. One small step of 9cm rise leads to the Bake House off the passage.
Bake House Passage to Scullery, 2 steps 13cm and 9cm rises respectively. No hand rails. The Gift Shop is situated at this level. From the Dungeon passage down into the dungeon are 2 steps with 17cm falls, hand rails to both sides 72cm apart and 3 to exit with 17cm rises, hand rails to both sides. There is a low ceiling in the dungeon and low light levels.
On exiting the castle there are 11 steps with 19cm rises. Hand rails to both sides 72cm apart. Surfaces throughout the castle rooms are either wooden floors or smooth stone flags.
INTERPRETATION
The majority of the current interpretation is in large print, black on a white background. The handbook is currently available in a large print format. Situated in the main hall an audio-visual presentation continues the tour of the house for those who are un-able to continue. Presented by two of the castle guides it passes through the remaining rooms and ends in the Archaeological Room with a presentation by one of the directors of the Bamburgh Research Project.
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
There are two wheelchair accessible toilets in the grounds. One is located between the Crewe Museum and the First Small Room in the main castle buildings. The Second is located adjacent to the main toilet facilities in the stable block; this area is also equipped with a baby changing unit. Both are fitted with alarms."
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Opening Times
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Location
Nearest Venues
342 metres*
St Aidan's Church, Bamburgh, Northumberland
542 metres*
RNLI Grace Darling Museum, Bamburgh
570 metres*
1,230 metres*
2.20 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.