Leeds Castle
Maidstone, Kent
A free accessible mobility bus, wheelchair loans, accessible toilets including an adult changing facility, sensory support, assistance-dog access and a free carer ticket support the visit.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentExtensive support is available across the estate, but cobbles, capacity and lift limits, and inaccessible upstairs rooms require advance planning.
Leeds Castle provides an accessible mobility bus, wheelchair loans, numerous accessible toilets including an adult changing facility, sensory support, hearing-loop-compatible guides, assistance-dog access and a free carer ticket. The Castle approach includes 45 metres of cobbles, only two wheelchair users may enter at once, scooters cannot enter, the internal lift is size- and weight-limited and the upstairs rooms are not wheelchair accessible.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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The main Castle entrance is step-free, but the approach crosses about 45 metres of cobbles. Only two wheelchair users may be inside the Castle at once, mobility scooters are not permitted inside, the internal wheelchair lift has size and weight limits, and the upstairs rooms are not wheelchair accessible. The land train is not wheelchair accessible, although a complimentary mobility service is offered.
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