Castle · Partly ruined

Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate)

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £13.65 adult · £8.95 child
  • Assistance dogs only
  • No car park on site
  • Charity or trust
Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate): CASTLE GARTH NEWCASTLE NOV 2013
Photo: calflier001 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate) is a partly ruined castle near Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, managed by Charity or trust. Adult tickets cost £13.65. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.

Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate) opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0017:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0017:00
  3. Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
  4. Thu 15 10:0017:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0017:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0017:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0017:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Summer (April - October) 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Daily
10:00 to 17:00
 16:00
Winter (November - March) 1 Nov to 31 Mar
Mon
Thu to Sun
10:00 to 17:00
10:00 to 17:00
 60 min before close

Black Gate closes 16:30, Castle Keep 17:00. Open 7 days in Newcastle school holidays, including November-March. All tickets are annual passes.

Check current times on the official site

Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate) tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £13.65
Concession £12.25
Child £8.95
Family £38.45
Book on the Charity or trust site No need to book.

Getting to Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate) and parking

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Address
NE1 1RQ
Parking
No car park on site. Nearest car parks within a 10-minute walk.
By train
Northumberland Park is 5.7 miles away.
Public transport
Multiple bus stops next door; Monument and Central Metro stations about 10 minutes' walk.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Assistance dogs only
  • Pet dogs: not allowed.
  • Assistance dogs: welcome.
  • Guide and service dogs only.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Black Gate fully accessible (ramps, external lift); Castle Keep has many steep stairs and uneven surfaces, upper storeys inaccessible.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Audio guide Yes
  • Guided tours Yes

What to see at Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate)

  • 01

    Keep

    The main fortified tower of the castle.

  • 02

    Gatehouse

    The fortified main entrance.

  • 03

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

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FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate)?

Adult tickets cost £13.65.

When is Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate) open?

In the summer (april - october) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Where do you park at Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate)?

There is no car park on site. Nearest car parks within a 10-minute walk.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on newcastlecastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on newcastlecastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  3. Page on newcastlecastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Page on newcastlecastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  5. Page on newcastlecastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  6. Page on historicengland.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  7. Page on historicengland.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  8. Page on newcastlecastle.co.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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