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Pontefract Castle
- Sensory map
- Visual guide
- Sensory kit
- Staff training
- Calmer times
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Checked on the venue's own website, 28 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.
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This ruined medieval castle has a dedicated page for neurodivergent visitors, with visual stories for the visit and the journey, a sensory map and free explorer backpacks. Most staff have had autism awareness training and the page even warns when the fire alarms are tested.
What they offer
- Sensory mapA sensory map and floor plan of the Visitor Centre to download.
- Visual guide or social storyA visual story for the castle, plus separate visual stories for getting there by bus or train.
- Ear defenders or sensory kitFree Explorer Backpacks with binoculars, sensory boxes and story trails, Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm.
- Staff trainingMost castle staff have attended Autism Awareness training.
- Quieter times to visitWeekdays are generally quieter; weekends and school holidays are busier, and fire alarms are tested on Wednesdays at about 3.30pm.
Not published yet: quiet or relaxed times, quiet room or space, queue support, carer ticket, Changing Places toilet. Worth asking when you book or before you go.
Before you go
Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.
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