Warwick Castle, Castle Lane, Warwick, CV34 4QU
Details
Accessibility:
Car Parking: Blue badges holders can park in Stables car park (£10 charge applies) and Stratford Road car park (£6.00 charge applies)
Ticket office entrance located at Stables Courtyard - A Disabled visitor is entitled to one free carer's ticket. Proof of disability required.
Wheelchairs can be hired for a refundable £10 deposit from the ticket office at the main entrance.
Hearing loop is available.
Disability toilets are located at Stables Courtyard.
There is some limited disability access to interior areas of Warwick Castle due to the age, layout and structure of the castle.
For a downloadable Full Accessibility Guide to Warwick Castle please refer to the venue's website. This guide is also available at the Admission ticket office.
Brief description:
Warwick Castle is a Grade I listed, medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, although historical records state that a motte-and-bailey castle existed as early as 900 AD. The grounds and gardens were redesigned by Capability Brown in the 1700's. A Guide Book of the castle's history and the life of its occupants is available from the venue.
A good view of the exterior of the Castle can be obtained on Mill Street, (which has very limited parking). Please note: There is NO entrance to the Castle from Mill Street.
Address:
Warwick Castle, Warwick, CV34 4QU
Email:
customer.information@warwick-castle.com
Phone:
01926 495421
Website:
Directions:
The castle is approximately two miles from Junction 15, on the M40.
Warwick Railway station is about a mile away. Warwick and the castle is close to the cities of Birmingham and Coventry.
OS: SP 284648
Opening times and charges:
Open daily 10.00 - 4.00
Ticket prices are from £14.00. Discount of 30% when tickets are booked online.
Please check venue website for admission offers and additional opening hours and extra events being held.
Transport:
Warwick is served by Warwick railway station and Warwick Parkway station.
Bus/Coach/railways: please see website and for more travel information go to http://www.travelmidlands.co.uk
Amenities:
Plenty of Pay and Display, disability parking, motorcycle and bicycle parking areas within the town. Gardens and park areas, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, shops, Tourist Information Centre, Bus/Coach station and railway station are all available in the town centre.
Disability Toilet (Radar key)/ baby-changing facilities can be found in the following places:-
Pageant Gardens, Castle Street
Warwick Market Place
St Nicholas Park, Banbury Road,
Myton Fields, Myton Road,
Warwick Cemetery, Birmingham Road
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.