Pickering Castle, (EH)

Parking suitable for picnics dogs on leads only. Disabled parking 75m from entrance loose gravel surface space for disabled visitors to park nearer the entrance. Access to castle and grounds via ramp at castle entrance allows easy access beyond bridge, access is on impacted gravel paths and well-tended smooth grass to all areas apart from interior of towers slopes in some areas - assistance may be required top of motte accessible with care and assistance to ambulant disabled visitors - 80 steep steps with handrail. Sounds of bird song and steam railway below (note) partially sighted visitors should bring a companion due to unfenced ditches and steps. Shop easy access for wheelchairs. Exhibition in chapel via ramp.

A splendid motte and bailey castle, once a royal ranch. It is well preserved, with much of the original walls, towers and keep, and there are spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.