Etal Castle

Access at Etal Castle

Access information for the site is listed below. For more information, or if you have particular access needs, please contact us before you visit. Please note that some facilities may require booking in advance. 

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 water bowl is available.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair users have full access to shop and exhibition area, but the ground surface outside is uneven and a companion is advised. There is a flat, grit path to the entrance.
Entrance / Set Down
Visitors with limited mobility may be set down 10 metres from the entrance.
Disabled Parking
No dedicated parking spaces, but the car park is close to the entrance.
Stairs
No stairs, but there are two small steps into the Tower House.
Seating And Restpoints
No
Pathways Surface And Gradients
Undulating and uneven grass, with some rabbit holes and molehills.
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
No
Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog water bowl is available.
Audio Tours
No
Site Tours
No
Tactile Models
No
Areas Of Low Lighting
Some low light areas located in the gate houses.
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 water bowl is available.
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Sensory Experiences
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
Trip Hazard
Occasional rabbit holes and uneven long grass.
Sheer Drop
No
Slip Hazard
Grass may be slippery when wet.
Steep Slope
No
Steep Stairs
No
Uneven Ground
Uneven grassed areas throughout the site.
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