Winter Guided Tour of Newcastle Castle Keep

Name: New Adventures
Price range: $

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Price: £13 per adult

When: Tours will run at 10.30, 12.45 and 14.30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

About: The tour provides an in-depth look at the 800-year history of Newcastle Castle, with knowledgeable staff guiding guests through the Keep, room by room. The tour culminates on the roof, offering spectacular panoramic views of Newcastle, including the Quayside, St James’ Park, and Central Station.

Guests will meet a friendly member of staff at the ground floor entrance of the Castle Keep, located opposite the Bridge Hotel pub. From there, they will be guided throughout the building, hearing fascinating stories about the castle's rich history and significant events that took place within its walls.

To ensure a smooth start to the tour, visitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes before their allocated start time.

Suitability
The tour takes place in the Castle Keep, which includes over 100 steps to the roof. Unfortunately, the tour is not suitable for those who are unable to manage numerous stairs. As many of the steps are steep and uneven, suitable footwear is strongly recommended.

What's Included

A guided tour of Newcastle Castle’s Keep

What's Not Included

The ticket does not include the annual pass to Newcastle Castle.

Timings
Visitors should aim to arrive just before their designated start time to avoid being late. Once the tour begins, the door will be closed, and late arrivals may not be permitted to join the tour.

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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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