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Newcastle Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Tyne and Wear, England · Castle Garth, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ

Newcastle Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Tyne and Wear, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £13.65 · Child £8.95 · Family £38.45
Checked on the official site: adult £13.65, child (5-15) £8.95, family (2+3) £38.45, concession £12.25. Tickets work as annual passes for a year.
Opening timesApril-October daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm). November-March closed Tuesday and Wednesday, except open daily in Newcastle school holidays.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
Children 5-15 pay child price. The Keep has many steep stairs and uneven floors (upper floors not wheelchair accessible); the Black Gate is fully accessible.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
ParkingNo on-site parking; city-centre pay car parks a short walk away, and it's a few minutes' walk from Newcastle Central station.
FoodCafé, shop and information in the Visitor Welcome building.
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsClimb the Keep first for the views, then the Black Gate.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

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