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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore the site of the Castle that gave the city its name and discover its medieval gatehouse, the Black Gate. Uncover the changing face of the Castle through the ages: from royal fortress and border stronghold to grim dungeon and teeming slum. New exhibits allow visitors to experience what life would have been like for inhabitants in these two astonishingly preserved medieval buildings.
Annual Admission to Newcastle Castle from the day specified + 364 days
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
Newcastle Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Newcastle Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle’s most historic buildings, the Castle Keep and its 13th century gatehouse the Black Gate, were once part of a much larger fortress. Given its tumultuous history, it is miraculous that so much of Newcastle’s castle has survived intact.
Today you can explore the ancient passageways and chambers where Kings walked and villains were imprisoned. Find the marks left by the inhabitants through the ages and learn the fascinating story of the Castle Garth community which grew up around the ruins. The two buildings that remain were cut off from each other by the Victorian railways of the 19th century - an unfortunate side effect of the North East's trailblazing role in the Industrial Revolution.
Exhibits guide visitors through the Castle's history over the years: from settlement in Roman times, to medieval stronghold, use as a modern day museum and everything in between. Simply purchase your ticket from the Castle's all-new Black Gate reception to begin your journey.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Castle consists of two buildings: the Castle Keep and Black Gate. While the Black Gate is fully accessible, the Castle Keep has many steep stairs and uneven surfaces.
Dogs, with the exception of guide dogs, are not permitted entry. Buggies can be parked in the reception of the Castle Keep.
The Castle Keep is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with several upper storeys which are not accessible to disabled visitors. However, there is an audio-video walk-through of the Castle Keep in the Gaol, the only fully accessible room in the Castle Keep. The Black Gate, however, has been fitted with ramps and an external lift. This allows access to the upper-levels of the building, including the shop. The building also has an adapted accessible toilet on its first floor.
Steep uneven stairs that you should be aware of.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
anita f
21 Feb 2023
A good price and ticket lasts a year
There are a lot a steps
View worth while from the top of the keep
RRTREK
13 Nov 2022
Really enjoyed my visit but I found the keep’ very interesting & the view from the roof is spectacular.
510hannesh
10 Oct 2022
Great place to visit have a nice view over Newcastle, Gateshead and the river. Scared of heights? It may not be something for you.
Many good and informative posters to learn more about the history of the castle and Newcastle.
This tour in
England
is organized by
Newcastle Castle
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