Plan Your Visit

Access at Deal Castle

Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Handrails
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Wheelchair Loan
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Site Folders
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog bowl can be provided in the main entrance. Guide Dogs only.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access is limited
Entrance / Set Down
Car parking in the Captain's Paddock adjacent to the castle
Disabled Parking
Adjacent parking available
OnSite Transport
None
Stairs
Multiple staircases, including spiral and straight, wood and stone
Lift Access
No
Seating And Restpoints
There are many chairs and benches around the castle
Pathways Surface And Gradients
Some uneven surfaces
Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
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Handrails
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Braille Guides
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Braille Signage
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Torches
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Sensory Experiences
We now offer sensory backpacks at our Kent sites. These free-to-borrow backpacks are designed to help visitors with sensory processing needs have a more enjoyable experience. Simply ask on site to borrow yours. Each backpack contains tools like fidget widgets, plush toys, and ear defenders to help manage sensory input and reduce stress. Whether you’re visiting as a family, with a carer, or independently, these backpacks are designed to make it easier to explore our sites in a way that suits you. If you'd like to reserve a backpack ahead of your visit, contact us via email at Deal.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk or call our Customer Services Team on 0370 333 1181.
Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog bowl can be provided in the main entrance. Guide Dogs only.
Handling Objects
No
Audio Tours
Yes
Site Tours
Available if Pre booked at £2.75 per head
Tactile Models
No
Areas Of Low Lighting
Dark tunnels called the Rounds
Colour Contrasts
No
Large Print
No
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Vibrating Fire Alarms
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Tour Transcripts
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Film Subtitles
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BSL Tours
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Audio Installation Transcripts
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog bowl can be provided in the main entrance. Guide Dogs only.
Induction Loops
No
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Sensory Experiences
We now offer sensory backpacks at our Kent sites. These free-to-borrow backpacks are designed to help visitors with sensory processing needs have a more enjoyable experience. Simply ask on site to borrow yours. Each backpack contains tools like fidget widgets, plush toys, and ear defenders to help manage sensory input and reduce stress. Whether you’re visiting as a family, with a carer, or independently, these backpacks are designed to make it easier to explore our sites in a way that suits you. If you'd like to reserve a backpack ahead of your visit, contact us via email at Deal.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk or call our Customer Services Team on 0370 333 1181.
Handling Objects
No
Basic Language Audio Tours
No
Easy Read Material
No
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
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Bottle / Food Warming
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High Chairs
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Health And Safety
Deep Water
No
Trip Hazard
Yes
Sheer Drop
Yes
Slip Hazard
Yes
Steep Slope
No
Steep Stairs
Yes
Beware Of Traffic
Entrance is on a busy road
Uneven Ground
Yes