Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
- 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Make the most of your stay in Newcastle by prebooking entry to the city’s Castle. Save time by sorting your ticket in advance, and travel independently to the two remaining buildings: the 12th-century Castle Keep and neighboring 13th-century Black Gate gatehouse. Explore the passageways and exhibits to chart the history and inhabitants of what became the ‘New Castle,' and learn about its relationship with the city that took its name.
- Entry ticket to the Castle Keep and Black Gate gatehouse of Newcastle Castle
- Book admission in advance to save time and inconvenience on vacation
- Explore the passages and halls of the two medieval buildings independently
- Learn tales of castle’s kings, prisoners, and armies from the exhibits
What's Included
- Annual Admission to Newcastle Castle from the day specified + 364 days
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
- 01/02/2026 - 12/31/2026
Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Departure Point
- Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ England
What To Expect
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Newcastle Castle
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Steep uneven stairs that you should be aware of.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 116 reviews
Frank_V, Jan 2025
We have been there the weekend before Christmas and our son (8 years) really enjoyed the nice explanation about the weaponry in the Castle. The guy that did the tour had great knowledge and made it a wonderfull experience from our end. Many thanks!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hi Frank, thank you for your amazing 5-star review and kind words! We are glad you enjoyed you
visit and hope to see you again soon.
Ray_D, Oct 2024
The most memorable part of the experience was climbing to the top of the castle keep. The views over Newcastle City and the River Tyne were worth the climb
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi, thank you for your review and kind words! We are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon.
Maryam_F, Apr 2024
It was a fantastic experience. The castle was very fabulous and the staff provided great service. Overall it was very good.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi, thank you for your wonderful 5-star review and kind words! We are glad you enjoyed
your visit and hope to see you again soon.
Ian_W, Oct 2023
Attempting to view the historic NEWCASTLE keep and castle without a guide , was one of the most unprofessional experiences I have had.
Lisa_T, Jun 2023
Really enjoyed our visit to Newcastle Castle. Staff were friendly and we loved learning about the history of the castle and the surrounding area. We were very fortunate that there was a barber surgeon re-enactor in the Great Hall on the day we visited and loved listening to all the gory stories and learning about their role in medieval history. The views from the top of the keep are well worth the effort. We’ll definitely visit again when we are in Newcastle. It represents excellent value for money as you can visit as many times as you want during a year with your annual ticket. If you love history, you’ll love Newcastle Castle!
Joanne_T, May 2023
This was the first time we had visited the Castle and was surprised that it was so cheap! The information provided in every room and in certain windows was very interesting.
Chloe_B, May 2022
The whole visit was really interesting! We spent about 1.5hrs looking round! There was a little tour run by one of the staff members but we just made our own way round! There is plenty to read and plenty to see, the views at the top are incrediblw (even in the rain!!) There are so many steps though, just a warning hehe!
Alison_G, May 2022
The lovely young student guide who did her best in the pouring rain. The shock of the train line which runs through the site. Really interesting place all round. Shame there’s bits of rubbish lurking around. Plus the audio guide was non existent. The staff member said about getting it on my phone but I didn’t bother. It was a difficult day with the weather but overall it was a good experience to see it.
grabo5459, Jul 2019
the castle represents a fascinating look into newcastle's past. Along with the Newcastle tunnel, this is a must see
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