Access at Yarmouth 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.
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You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount.
Your booking is only for entry to the site or event, and you may need to pay for parking.
Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours.
Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card.
You can join as a member online or during your visit.
We can’t wait to see you at Yarmouth Castle soon.
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Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible ToiletsAdult Changing AreaHandrailsEasy-use CutleryAssistance Dogs WelcomeWheelchair LoanSite FoldersDog Bowl and ToiletingNoWheelchair AccessVia cobbled pathway. Ground floor area of the courtyard and shop are accessible for wheelchairs. The Castle kitchen, master gunners quarters and original castle entrance are accessible via several steps. Access to upper areas including the viewing platform is via steep historic steps, restricting wheelchair access to the ground floor.Entrance / Set DownPlease call site in advance to arrange.Disabled ParkingDisabled parking is located in the public car park 600 meters from site (approx five minutes walk away).OnSite TransportNoStairsOne from the dining room upstairs to the Children's room - a low beam is present when walking up these stairs. The second stairs are outside and lean onto the picnic area. As these stairs are outside care must be taken in poor weather conditions.Lift AccessNoSeating And RestpointsPicnic table situated on the ground level, further picnic areas on the upper terrace in the picnic area, a bench to sit on the green. Also a bench at the end of the long room where one can sit to watch the film about a Yarmouth Shipwreck.Pathways Surface And GradientsFlat stone in majority of castle, grassy terrace for picnic area.
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Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible ToiletsHandrailsAssistance Dogs WelcomeBraille GuidesBraille SignageTorchesSensory ExperiencesWonderful location for bird watchers. Many different sea birds and also on the nearby marsh lands.Dog Bowl and ToiletingNoHandling ObjectsNoAudio ToursNoSite ToursNoTactile ModelsNoAreas Of Low LightingLow light levels in the original kitchen and dining room are low.Colour ContrastsNoLarge PrintNo
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Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs WelcomeVibrating Fire AlarmsTour TranscriptsFilm SubtitlesBSL ToursAudio Installation TranscriptsDog Bowl and ToiletingNoInduction LoopsNo
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Learning Difficulties
Accessible ToiletsAdult Changing AreaEasy-use CutlerySensory ExperiencesWonderful location for bird watchers. Many different sea birds and also on the nearby marsh lands.Handling ObjectsNoEasy Read MaterialNoLarge Print MaterialNo
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Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use CutleryBottle / Food WarmingHigh Chairs
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Health And Safety
Deep WaterThe sea surrounds two sides of this Castle, children must be supervised and in the company of an adult.Trip HazardSome uneven ground.Sheer DropThere are 10-15ft drops off the side of the Castle. Barriers and railings are in place. A 'please take care not to have accidents' sign is in place.Slip HazardTake particular care in icy weather.Steep StairsNarrow access stairs.Beware Of TrafficTake care crossing the road outside to gain access to the site.Uneven GroundVery limited uneven grounding but no signs are present.