Windsor Castle with a Wheelchair
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Windsor Castle with a Wheelchair
Is the hill up to the castle too steep for a not terribly strong person to push a manual wheelchair up? Is there any way to circumvent the hill or find a pusher -- wheelchair, of course.
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>>Is the hill up to the castle too steep for a not terribly strong person to push a manual wheelchair up?think there is wheel chair access to the Dolls House (but I'm not totally sure about that)
But they do allow the attendant/'pusher' free entry.
But they do allow the attendant/'pusher' free entry.
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See http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/vi...obility-access for pictures and descriptions of some of the obstacles.
Also see http://www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-in...h-a-disability for information about the town and related attractions
Also see http://www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-in...h-a-disability for information about the town and related attractions
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It will be tough pushing someone up the hill to the State Apartments and coming down off the hill as you leave. There is a ramp going up into the building and you would be on level ground to see the Dolls House.
The lift going to the next floor is very small and can only accommodate two. I would check on the door width.
I don't believe there is a handicap entrance to St. George's Chapel. There is several small steps at the entrance and steps inside the Chapel.
You might consider renting a small motorized scooter. Something small enough to fit in the lift.
The lift going to the next floor is very small and can only accommodate two. I would check on the door width.
I don't believe there is a handicap entrance to St. George's Chapel. There is several small steps at the entrance and steps inside the Chapel.
You might consider renting a small motorized scooter. Something small enough to fit in the lift.
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Windsor Castle
The entire visitor route is accessible for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge from the Castle's visitor centre. Audio tours are available. Telephone +44 (0)20 7766 7324 in advance to arrange assistance by a warden. http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/vi...r-visit/access
however, it is up a steep hill and may be difficult to navigate. there is ramp access and lifts motorized scooters may be used only in certain areas. there are thick carpets inside and this may also create difficulties. look at the website and decide whether this is something that you can do or not
The entire visitor route is accessible for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge from the Castle's visitor centre. Audio tours are available. Telephone +44 (0)20 7766 7324 in advance to arrange assistance by a warden. http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/vi...r-visit/access
however, it is up a steep hill and may be difficult to navigate. there is ramp access and lifts motorized scooters may be used only in certain areas. there are thick carpets inside and this may also create difficulties. look at the website and decide whether this is something that you can do or not
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that's too bad
I learned how hard even 'handicap accessible' sites can be. For 3 years my mom was ambulatory but had to use a chair when out of the house. We only had a transport chair and she weighed a good deal more than I did.
Maybe on your next trip you can look into renting a motorized chair/scooter.
I learned how hard even 'handicap accessible' sites can be. For 3 years my mom was ambulatory but had to use a chair when out of the house. We only had a transport chair and she weighed a good deal more than I did.
Maybe on your next trip you can look into renting a motorized chair/scooter.