Castle keep Newcastle, A Medieval Fortress with Timeless Charm

Castle Keep, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ
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Introduction

Newcastle Castle is one of the best-preserved Romanesque stone castles in the UK, located in the heart of the city near the train station. Originally a timber structure, the castle was later transformed into a stone castle under the rule of Henry II. Its name "Newcastle" also derives from this, becoming one of the city's iconic landmarks.
Address
Castle Keep, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ
Opening hours
10:00-17:00, last admission time 16:15.
Transportation
It takes 10 minutes to walk to the train station.
Phone +44 0191 230 6300
Website http://www.castlekeepnewcastle.org.uk

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