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The Falconer's Quest

Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH

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Getting Help and Assistance

  • For additional information on accessibility at Warwick Castle please click here (new tab).
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
  • The designated place of safety is located at the rear of the Castle Courtyard, beneath the Time Tower.
  • There are a limited number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters available.
    These are free to hire.
    Scooters should be booked in advance of your visit.
    Wheelchairs are offered on a first come first served basis.
    Warwick Castle is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme. The free lanyards can be collected from the Castle Entrance.
  • Disabled guests are welcomed to visit with a free carer ticket. Please select the carer ticket from the options and bring valid documentation with you (as a condition of entry).
  • During busier periods Fast Tract Queuing is available for an individual and their carer, please speak to a member of staff for more information.
  • Quiet Times and Spaces - January to March (excluding half term) are generally quieter months, as is November.
    Mid-week also tends to be quieter than weekends throughout the year.
    10.00 to 11.00 and 15.00 to 16.00 are generally quieter times.

Summary

Accessible Viewing

  • The accessible viewing area is located at the rear of Falconer's Quest.
  • There is step-free access to the viewing area.
  • The width of the pathway is over 150cm.
  • There a 5 designated wheelchair spaces.
  • The designated spaces have markings which are faded.
  • There is space for a carer to stand next to or behind the wheelchair user.
  • The flooring is concrete.
  • For spectators wanting to get closer to the stage it is possible, however, the route has steep slopes to overcome.

Access to Main Seating

  • This information is provided for spectators that want to access the main seating area.
  • The pathway leading to the viewing area is concrete.
  • There are two slopes to the front of the viewing area.
  • The pathway to the right is a long steep downwards slope.
  • The width of the pathway is 150cm+.
  • The pathway to the left is a long slight downwards slope.
  • The width of the pathway is 120cm.
  • There are picnic benches near both pathways.
  • The pathways merge at the bottom.
  • The route to the seating at the front of the stage is along a grass pathway.

Main Viewing / Seating Area

  • The access to the main viewing area is by a steep grassed or concrete slope.
  • There is bench seating available.
  • The access to the rows of seating is via a steep slope.
  • Visitors can also sit on the grass slope.