Summer of Games at Newcastle Castle

Name: New Adventures
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This August, Newcastle Castle invites visitors to experience a Summer of Games like no other! Inspired by the Women’s Rugby World Cup match at the Stadium of Light on 22nd August, the castle’s ancient walls will come alive with games and sports from across the ages.

Participants can play, bat, aim and score their way through history, discovering the sports and pastimes enjoyed by people throughout the centuries. From medieval ball games to traditional folk sports, every corner of the castle will be buzzing with activity.

What’s Included

A chance to learn and try your hand at a wide range of games and sports played throughout history
Games, sports, and activities set across the castle’s grounds
All activities included with the price of an annual pass

Event Details

Activities available daily from 10am – 4pm
Outdoor activities subject to weather conditions

Don’t miss your chance to explore the castle in a whole new way this summer. Book your visit now and be part of the action!

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Newcastle Castle

Newcastle Castle is a must-visit attraction in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne which not only explores the rich history of the city but also offers incredible views from its rooftop. There is much to discover about Newcastle Castle, from which the city gained its name many centuries ago.

The Newcastle Black Gate and Castle Keep have been subject to a vast amount of research over the last couple of years which has revealed a colourful and grim history. The uncovered stories include prisoners being hung drawn and quartered to an unusual tale of a youngster being killed by a flying donkey.

The Keep currently stands as one of the UK's finest medieval stone castle dungeons which is still open to the public. Visitors to the iconic castle will enjoy picturesque views, alongside in-depth history displays covering the backgrounds of castle inhabitants over the ages, and offering an insight into Newcastle's ancient heritage.

From a royal fortress to grim dungeons, new exhibits allow visitors to experience what life would have been like for inhabitants in these two astonishingly preserved medieval buildings. The Newcastle Castle has also hosted several ghost-hunting exhibitions due to its grim history and apparent sightings of The Poppy Girl, a previous resident of the castle who was jailed for owing people money and was beaten and died in the castle prison.

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