The Castle Keep
Address
Castle Keep
Castle Garth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
Newcastle
North East
NE1 1RQ
Castle Keep
Castle Garth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
Newcastle
North East
NE1 1RQ
About
The Castle Keep of Newcastle upon Tyne was built by Henry II between 1168-1178, it is one of the finest surviving examples of a Norman Keep in the country.
It stands within a site that also contains: an early motte and bailey castle built by Robert Curthose, the son of William the Conqueror: an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a Roman Fort (Pons Aelius).
The Castle Keep is a Grade 1 listed building, a Scheduled Ancient monument, and is open to the public 361 days of the year as a heritage visitor attraction.
Opening times
sun Open 10am Monday to Saturday and 12 noon on Sunday. Last admission 4:15pm. Closing Time: 5pm.
Prices
Adults £4 Under 18s free (when accompanied by a responsible adult).
