Newcastle Castle Tickets
Annual entry to both castle buildings
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Step inside the fortress that gave Newcastle its name and explore two of the city’s most important medieval buildings, the Castle Keep and the Black Gate. Your annual admission ticket gives you return entry for a full year from the date of purchase, so you can take your time and come back for more history, views and hands-on exhibits.
Inside, you can follow Newcastle’s story from royal stronghold to prison, slum and modern museum. You’ll explore ancient chambers, climb through the Keep and discover exhibits that bring nearly 2,000 years of local history to life.
From March 2026, annual passes also include a downloadable audio guide, giving you even more context as you move around the site. For more family-friendly historical attractions, browse our castles and palaces days out.
Suitable for All Ages
Typical Visit Times 1 - 2 hours
No on-site visitor parking
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What's Included in your ticket
Adult, Child, Family and Concession tickets all give annual admission to Newcastle Castle from your selected visit date. That means you can return for a full year at no extra cost for standard daytime entry.
Your ticket includes access to both surviving castle buildings, the Castle Keep and the Black Gate. You can enter through either reception, and your ticket is valid in both buildings.
General admission does not include separately ticketed events. Some extras, such as the official guide book, are also charged separately.
Includes:
Annual admission to Newcastle Castle for one year from your visit date- Entry to the Castle Keep
- Entry to the Black Gate
- Access to daytime programming and activities included with annual admission
- Entry via either the Castle Keep reception or the Black Gate reception
- Downloadable audio guide included with annual passes from March 2026
Excludes:
Special event tickets, these must be bought separately- Guide Book, £4.95
What's On - Events and Activities
This is a day out built around real history, not just display boards. Families can walk through the Castle Keep, explore the Black Gate and see the site that gave Newcastle its name.
You’ll move through royal rooms, defensive spaces and prison areas, with exhibits explaining how the castle changed over the centuries. The setting also gives you impressive views over the city and the Quayside.
It works well for families who want a cultural stop that still feels active, especially with stairs, towers and different rooms to discover. The attraction is listed as suitable for all ages, though younger children will need close supervision on the steep and uneven staircases.
Your ticket is annual, so there’s no pressure to fit everything into one visit. You can plan your first trip, then come back later to explore more. For more inspiration nearby, see things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Your ticket covers both the Castle Keep and the Black Gate. Together they tell the story of Newcastle from medieval fortress to modern heritage site.
This is not a single-entry ticket. Standard admission is valid for one year from the date of purchase, so you can return again without paying again for general daytime entry.
As well as historic rooms and exhibits, the site gives you elevated views across Newcastle and the Quayside. It’s a good mix of sightseeing, local history and hands-on exploring.
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Newcastle Castle, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1RQ
Get DirectionsWe are a 10 minute walk away from central metro stations, bus stops, and the train station.
Last entry is at 4pm, you are welcome to explore untill 5pm.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 the reception of the Castle Keep.
- The Castle Keep is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with several upper storeys which are not accessible to disabled visitors. However, there is an audio-video walk-through of the Castle Keep in the Gaol, the only fully accessible room in the Castle Keep. 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 shop. The building also has an adapted accessible toilet on its first floor.
- Steep uneven stairs that you should be aware of.
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Last Updated: 10:09 21/05/2026