The Richard III Experience at Monk Bar, is located in the tallest of the four gatehouses, Monk Bar, in the historical city walls of York, England. It describes the life of Richard III, the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty.
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Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England, ruled for two years from 1483 to 1485. His short reign was marked by controversy, rebellion and challenges to his throne which led to his death at the Battle of Bosworth aged 33 years of age.
Richard III maintained close connections with York throughout his short reign and visited the city several times. Just after his coronation in 1483, he stayed for three weeks, during which time the King enjoyed pageants, plays and feasting. The highlight of this visit was the investiture of his son, Edward, as the Prince of Wales at the Archbishop’s Palace
Admissions and Shop Access
Access to the admissions and shop areas of both Monk Bar and Micklegate Bar is located on the City Walls and accessed from street level by uneven stone steps. Access to the City Walls is dependant on weather conditions and you may find that you are unable to access Micklegate Bar in extreme weather.
There is not normally a large queue for entry but, in that event, visitors with disabilities or additional access needs do not have to wait in the queue.
Please make yourself known to the staff member at the till and they will serve you as soon as possible.
Access Information for Visitors with Physical Disabilities
As both Monk Bar and Micklegate Bar are historic buildings, there is unfortunately no access for visitors who are wheelchair users.
Visitors with physical disabilities are advised that access to Monk Bar and Micklegate Bar is via steep and uneven stone steps, and that both attractions feature uneven floors, narrow stairs and small spaces on all floors. Visitors are welcome to view the first floor staircase before they pay to access the rest of the attraction and there is some seating on each floor.
Latest Reviews
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Hosea Gerow
23 Jun 2018
2.7
Parking: 3.0
Accessibility: 2.0
Toilets: 2.0
Staff: 4.0
Read All ReviewsThis is a small museum over three floors of narrow steep stone stairs in an ancient tower as part of the City wall. But this is not suitable for most of the disabled visitors as there are lots of steep and narrow stone staircases. Plenty of posters with information for those who like to read. Also if you are wheelchair user kindly avoid this place as they dont have any access for the wheelchair users. Access to monk is via steps and uneven stones so again not disabled friendly. Overall not suitable for disabled peoples.