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Newcastle Castle

Newcastle upon Tyne
Courtesy of Newcastle Castle

ENTRY

from £8.95

SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

Newcastle upon Tyne

What it’s like

Norman keep and Black Gate above the Quayside - annual-pass tickets, Soft Play N.

Newcastle Castle is the Norman keep and Black Gate that gave the city its name. Climb the keep for Quayside views, explore the Black Gate displays, then wander the old town streets around it.

Tickets are annual passes - buy once and come back for a year. Summer open daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm); winter closed Tue-Wed. Soft Play N - this is stairs, stone and history.

Central Newcastle, short walk from Monument Metro. No on-site parking.

What’s on here

Facilities

Toilets
Café
Gift shop
Wheelchair accessible

Plan your visit

How much does Newcastle Castle cost?

Entry starts from £8.95. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

How do we find it?

Situated a short walk down Grey Street, overlooking the Quayside. No on-site parking; nearest car parks within a 10 minute walk. Next to multiple bus stops, and a 10 minute walk from Monument and Central metro stations.

Experiences

  • Audio Guide

    Downloadable audio guide leading visitors around the site, to be included with annual passes from March 2026.

Areas to explore

  • Black Gate

    indoors

    Grade I listed building, fully accessible with ramps and external lift, houses reception, Tourist Information Hub, café and gift shop.

    Accessibility: Fully accessible with ramps and external lift; adapted accessible toilet on first floor.

  • Castle Keep

    indoors

    Norman keep, a Scheduled Ancient Monument with several upper storeys, includes access to the roof with views of the city. Has steep stairs and uneven surfaces, not wheelchair accessible on upper storeys.

Also on site

  • Castle Café

    indoors

    Café in the Visitor Welcome Area run with Amore Coffee, all hot drinks £3.50, seating area available, second-hand books to read.

  • Gift Shop

    indoors

    Shop selling postcards, magnets, goblets, swords and other souvenirs, including stock from local and regional businesses.

  • Tourist Information Hub

    indoors

    Volunteer-run information point on the 1st floor of the Black Gate offering advice on the castle and city.

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