Christmas Accessibility Information

At Warwick Castle, we’re committed to making sure every guest has a magical Christmas experience. On select evenings, we’ll be hosting dedicated accessible and sensory-friendly nights, designed for all to enjoy the Light Trail and ice rink at a comfortable pace.
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Standard Light Trail accessibility

  • Wheelchair matting is in place on all grass areas.
  • Staff will be on hand to help in places where the terrain/slopes, might be difficult for guests.
  • Benches will be placed along the trial should guests need a rest.
  • Warwick Castle has a limited number of scooters available for free loan to guests. These need to be booked in advance, please email: guest.feedback@warwick-castle.com

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Sensory Ice Skate

Dates : December 8th - 16:15 time slots

The capacity is limited to 40 guests to ensure that everyone can access a skate aid if needed. We offer 20 seated skate aids and 20 standing skate aids, available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a £5 hire charge per aid.

During these sessions, lighting and sound will also be reduced to create a more comfortable experience.

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Light Trail Map 2024

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Sensory Light Trail Map 2024

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Light Trail Accessibility Booking Process

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Sensory Skate

From

£8

Open-air ice rink

  • Access to the ice rink on the east front
  • 45-minutes ice skating slot
  • Glide around our ice rink within the castle grounds
  • Ice Skating ticket only
  • Reduce music and reduced capacity
  • Roll on wheelchair access

Light Trail - Sensory Friendly version

From

£17

After dark trail

  • Autism friendly evenings
  • An illuminated magical light trail through the castle grounds and gardens
  • 45-minute light trail experience
  • Feast on festive food from the Christmas market stalls
  • Feast on festive food from the Christmas market stalls
  • Access to Light Trail only

Castle + Light Trail - Sensory Friendly version

From

£29.50

After dark trail

  • Autism friendly evenings
  • Daytime entry to the Castle and Grounds
  • An illuminated magical light trail through the castle grounds and gardens
  • 45-minute light trail experience
  • Feast on festive food from the Christmas market stalls
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Sensory Light Trail

Date: Monday 9th December 2024

  • Time slot capacity is limited to reduce crowds
  • All lighting will be either static or very slow transitions.
  • music and sound effects will be lowered.
  • Break out/quiet areas will be in place should a guest require a space to center themselves.

A sensory map will be available both in hand and online, the online version will include short videos of each area.

  • There are no roaming characters
  • An accessible version of Stories with Santa will be available on this night.

We understand that meeting Santa can be impossible for some children with autism, as he is so often behind closed doors, which makes it difficult for children to prepare themselves. On the sensory night Santa will be on view with his elves, but not directly on the trail itself. This will help children who wish to approach him and Mrs Claus.

  • The light trail team will receive specific sensory night training

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