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Visitors to Newcastle upon Tyne city centre may be interested in this special offer for visitors to the Castle Keep, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ.

Newcastle upon Tyne’s Castle Keep is over 900 years old.

It was built between 1168 and 1178 on the site of an old Roman fort by the River Tyne, a castle was founded in 1080 by William the Conqueror’s eldest son.

It was this castle that gave Newcastle upon Tyne its name.

The Castle Keep is a Norman stone tower overlooking the River Tyne.

It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

You can read the history of the Castle Keep here Newcastle upon Tyne Castle Keep (opens in a new window).

You can take a look around the Castle Keep in this video…

The current special offer is for a 50% discount on the cost of entry – two adults or a family of five for £4.

The normal adult entry ticket cost is £4.

Newcastle upon Tyne’s Castle Keep is open Monday to Saturday 10am until 5pm; Sunday noon until 5pm.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.

To purchase tickets at this special offer price visit Newcastle upon Tyne Castle Keep Special Offer (opens in a new window).

If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to Newcastle upon Tyne’s Castle Keep our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.

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Last online booking received
Tuesday 16th June 2026, 13:27 BST
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