Welcome to Newcastle Castle
Baltic Collaboration - A Joyful Parasite
This newest Baltic flag collaboration is by London-based Spanish artist, saelia aparicio.
Her work dwells on ideas of the organic, establishing analogies between corporeal and social mechanism.
saelia invites us to explore the porous boundaries between inside and outside, host and intruder, human and more-than-human, taking inspiration from the figure of a parasite, both biological and metaphorical. Instead of casting parasites as villains, saelia reimagines them as symbols of resilience, adaptation, and radical coexistence.
Flag, Newcastle Castle Keep.
A Joyful Parasite, Level 2 Gallery - Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
August 2025 - 1 Feb 2026
Your Visit
Steeped in history, this Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent past and where the city of Newcastle got its name.
Enjoy exploring the ancient passageways and chambers, discover the hidden stories of the Castle’s inhabitants over the centuries, and take a journey up the roof to see the most commanding views of the city. Click here to learn more.
And remember, your entry ticket is valid for a whole year!
What’s On
From film nights to medieval taverns, live theatre to medieval talks, Newcastle Castle has a whole range of events on throughout the year.
Find what’s on here.
Learning
There’s always something to learn at Newcastle Castle.
You can plan a school trip here, arrange an outreach session, or simply learn more about the history of this fantastic fortress.
Whatever type of learning you’re interested in, visit our learning page.
History
Newcastle Castle is a grim reminder of royal authority where armies gathered and criminals were imprisoned and executed. It is where the story of Newcastle began, and the reason the city got its name.
Find out more about the rich history of Newcastle Castle here.