Pictures of The Castle

a Castle in the town of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne & Wear

About The Castle

On returning from a raid into Scotland, Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror built a castle calling it his `New Castle'. This is how the city of Newcastle originally got its name. The original wooden 'New Castle' was replaced by a stone building in the 12th century. It was one of the most important medieval castles in England

Add attraction to favourites

Submit a history of The Castle

Recommended attractions near The Castle

	St Nicholas Cathedral (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) The magnificent cathedral church of St. Nicholas has stood at the heart of Newcastle for many centuries. Its superb lantern..... Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels
	Baltic Centre (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) The Baltic Centre is a new £46m art gallery on the banks of the Tyne and is the latest evidence of the area's growing cultural..... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Angel of the North (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction S) Britain's largest sculpture, The Angel of the North weighs in at 208 tonnes and stands 20 metres high. It was based on artist..... Information \| Pictures (29) \| Hotels
	Gibside (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW) Gibside is famous for the sedate historic estate set at the heart of the outstandingly beautiful Derwent Valley. The estate was..... Information \| Pictures (27) \| Hotels
	Washington Old Hall (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) Manor house associated with the family of George Washington.. Information \| Pictures (17) \| Hotels

All attractions in Tyne & Wear
Complete A to Z of attractions in England

Recommended towns & villages near The Castle

	Newcastle upon Tyne (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) This important City was known as Pons Aelii in Roman times; the Romans built the first bridge over the River Tyne, it was guarded by a Roman fort which was replaced by a castle..... Information \| Pictures (189) \| Hotels
	Jarrow (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E) This is the town that is famous for the 1930's "Hunger March" caused by the intense poverty that followed the closing of the Charles Palmer shipyard. The last of the surviving marchers, Cornelius Whalen died in 2003 at the age of 93... Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels
	Beamish (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S) Beamish is famous for its lovely open-air museum which so vividly brings to life how the folk of the region lived at the turn of the 20th century... Information \| Pictures (50) \| Hotels
	Cullercoats (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE) Cullercoats has many pleasing aspects including a picturesque 19th century church in a commanding position close to the shoreline... Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels
	Penshaw (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE) Penshaw lies in open countryside between the urban sprawl of Sunderland and Washington... Information \| Pictures (33) \| Hotels

All towns in Tyne & Wear
Complete A to Z of towns in England

Nearby travel help

New Bridge Street	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Manors Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Newcastle Central Station	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Newcastle International Airport	(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW)
A1(M) Junction 65	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)
Teesside International Airport	(33.2 miles, 53.4 km, direction S)
The Castle to London	(247.7 miles, 398.5 km, direction S)

Hotels near The Castle

	City Apartments Newcastle - city Jackson House, Northumberland Street, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) City Apartments Newcastle – City, provides a unique mix of hotel luxury and self-catering freedom, all within easy reach of this thriving city centre. While room rates are kept low, the quality of f... More info and book online.. Price from £74.00
	Newcastle City Centre Premier Travel Inn New Bridge Street West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) This recently refurbished hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre, next to Eldon Square shopping centre and a short walk from the Quayside and metro station. The hotel offers modern acco... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	The Kenilworth Hotel Osborne Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) Situated in the cosmopolitan Jesmond area of the city, this family run hotel prides itself on friendly service, luxurious bedrooms and fine cuisine. Recently refurbished, our rooms offer comfort an... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Grey Street Hotel 2-12 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) The Grey Street Hotel in Newcastle is an understated urban retreat in the heart of the city centre. Chic interior design incorporates neutral tones, mood lighting, iconic goods and classic hotelier se... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00
	Swallow Imperial Hotel Jesmond Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) After a full day out discovering the culture or shopping in Newcastle, relax and unwind in the hotel's leisure club ... Interesting history, architecture, excellent shopping and great entertainment ca... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00