We look forward to welcoming you to Newcastle Castle
Opening Hours
We are open 7 days per week from April to October. From November to March Newcastle Castle will be open 5 days per week and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except for pre-booked Winter Castle Keep tours. We are open 7 days a week during English school holidays.
Current Opening Hours:
Monday - 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday - CLOSED (Guided day tours available to book)*
Wednesday - CLOSED (Guided day tours available to book)*
Thursday - 10:00 - 17:00
Friday - 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday - 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday - 10:00 - 17:00
Our last entry is at 16:00. The Black Gate will close at 16:30 and the Castle Keep will close at 17:00
*On Tuesdays and Wednesdays our WINTER CASTLE KEEP TOURS are available to book. These are guided tours with allotted time slots. Make sure to book in advance.
Full or Partial Closures
Holiday closures: 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st of December.
Getting here
It’s super-easy to find us! We are in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.
A defensive fortification throughout medieval times, Newcastle Castle is situated a short walk down the Grade I-listed 19th century Grey Street and in a prominent position overlooking the city's iconic Quayside. Occupied for nearly 2000 years, the area is a naturally defensible site with steep sides overlooking and running down to the River Tyne. Visitors can explore all four floors of this Scheduled Ancient Monument!
The map shows where we are and we have provided some useful travel information here.
Accessibility
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 a designated area - please ask a member of staff.
Wheelchair users:
The Castle Keep is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with several upper storeys which are not accessible to disabled visitors. 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 reception, where you can purchase items from our gift shop. The building also has an adapted accessible toilet on its first floor. Concessionary ticket prices are available for disabled visitors who may not be able to experience the Castle in its entirety.
More information on our site’s accessibility can be found here.