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Newcastle Castle

Explore the family-friendly Newcastle Castle and discover all about one of the most important attractions in Northern England

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Highlights

  • Walk in the steps of the people who lived in the shadow of this imposing Norman fortress - a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent history.
  • Learn about the history of the castle being symbol of royal authority, where armies gathered and criminals were imprisoned and executed.
  • Explore the ancient passageways and chambers; uncover the hidden stories of the Castle’s inhabitants and take a journey through The Gateway to Old Newcastle.

What's included

  • Entry to Newcastle Castle

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Prepare for the experience

  • All tickets are now valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. Buy once, visit many times at no extra cost.

  • We recommend our customers to allow for 1/1.5 hours time for the visit.
  • To customers who have booked the 3.30pm time slot we recommend visiting the Black Gate section of the castle first as it will close 30 minutes earlier than the Castle Keep.

Accessibility information:

  • The Black Gate section of the castle is entirely wheelchair accessible.
  • The Castle Keep is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with several upper storeys that do not allow for wheelchair accessibility.
  • A video tour of the Castle Keep is available at ground level for disabled visitors unavailable to access the area.

Ticket restrictions:

  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Dogs are not allowed inside the Castle, with the exception of guide dogs.
  • Buggies and pushchairs can be parked in a dedicated area upon arrival.

The Newcastle Castle opening times are:

  • Daily: 10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission at 4:00pm)
  • Please note that Black Gate closes at 4:30pm while Castle Keep remains open until 5:00pm

How to get there

  • Newcastle Castle, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
  • Nearest Train Station: Newcastle Central Station
  • Nearest Metro Stations: Monument Station and Central Station

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Newcastle Castle.

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From: £9.25

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation, including your eTicket, via email from VisitBritain. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when visiting the attraction.

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£9.25