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Castles near Newcastle upon Tyne
37 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest is Newcastle upon Tyne Castle, 1 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Bamburgh Castle — #102 of 5,479 worldwide — 71 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Tynemouth Castle and Priory, founded 601.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — England (33), Scotland (4).
Within 25 km of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Durham Castle
23 km south · Castle · #200 worldwide
Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous…
- Newcastle upon Tyne Castle
1 km south · Castle
The Castle, Newcastle, or Newcastle Castle is a medieval fortification in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, built on the site of the fortress that gave…
- Seaton Delaval Hall
14 km north-east · Palace & château
Seaton Delaval Hall is a Grade I listed country house in Northumberland, England, near the coast just north of Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Prudhoe Castle
16 km west · Ruin
Prudhoe Castle is a ruined medieval English castle situated on the south bank of the River Tyne at Prudhoe, Northumberland, England.
- Aydon Castle
25 km west · Castle
Aydon Castle, previously sometimes called Aydon Hall, is a fortified manor house at Aydon near to the town of Corbridge, Northumberland, England.
- Tynemouth Castle and Priory
13 km east · Castle
Tynemouth Priory and Castle is an historic site located on a promontory at the mouth of the Tyne at Tynemouth.
- Bothal Castle
22 km north · Castle
Bothal Castle is a castle and stately home in the village of the same name near the River Wansbeck, between Morpeth and Ashington in the English…
- Belsay Castle
21 km north-west · Ruin
Belsay Castle is a 14th-century medieval castle situated at Belsay, Northumberland, England. It is a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building.
- Lumley Castle
14 km south · Castle
Lumley Castle is a 14th-century quadrangular castle at Chester-le-Street in the North of England, near the city Durham, and a property of the Earl of…
- Morpeth Castle
21 km north · Castle
Morpeth Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building at Morpeth, Northumberland, in northeast England.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Warkworth Castle
41 km north · Ruin
Warkworth Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Warkworth in the English county of Northumberland.
- Raby Castle
45 km south · Castle
Raby Castle is a medieval castle located near Staindrop in County Durham, England, among 200 acres of deer park.
- Barnard Castle
52 km south-west · Ruin
Barnard Castle is a ruined medieval castle situated in the town of the same name in County Durham, England.
- Auckland Castle
35 km south · Castle
Auckland Castle, also known as Auckland Palace, is a former bishop's palace located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England.
- Featherstone Castle
57 km west · Castle
Featherstone Castle, a Grade I listed building, is a large Gothic style country mansion situated on the bank of the River South Tyne about 3 miles…
- Edlingham Castle
46 km north · Castle
Edlingham Castle is a small castle ruin, having scheduled monument and Grade I listed building status, in the care of English Heritage.
- Alnwick Castle
49 km north · Castle
Alnwick Castle is a castle and country house in Alnwick in the English county of Northumberland.
- Dunstanburgh Castle
57 km north · Ruin
Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortification on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Bamburgh Castle
71 km north · Castle · #102 worldwide
Bamburgh Castle, on the northeast coast of England, by the village of Bamburgh in Northumberland, is a Grade I listed building.
- Carlisle Castle
85 km west · Castle · #372 worldwide
Carlisle Castle is a stone keep medieval fortress located in the city of Carlisle near the ruins of Hadrian's Wall.
- Lindisfarne Castle
78 km north · Castle
Lindisfarne Castle is a 16th-century castle located on Holy Island, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, much altered by Sir Edwin…
- Chillingham Castle
64 km north · Castle
Chillingham Castle is a medieval castle in the village of Chillingham in the northern part of Northumberland, England.
- Bolton Castle
76 km south · Castle
Bolton Castle is a 14th-century castle located in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England. The nearby village of Castle Bolton takes its name from the castle.
- Middleham Castle
78 km south · Ruin
Middleham Castle is a ruined castle in Middleham in Wensleydale, in the county of North Yorkshire, England.
- Brougham Castle
79 km south-west · Ruin
Brougham Castle is a medieval building about 2 miles south-east of Penrith, Cumbria, England.
- Hermitage Castle
81 km north-west · Ruin
Hermitage Castle is a semi-ruined castle in the border region of Scotland. It stands in the remote valley of the Hermitage Water, part of Liddesdale…
- Appleby Castle
72 km south-west · Castle
Appleby Castle is in the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland overlooking the River Eden.
- Floors Castle
88 km north-west · Castle
Floors Castle, in Roxburghshire, south-east Scotland, is the seat of the Duke of Roxburghe.
- Richmond Castle
64 km south · Castle
Richmond Castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, stands in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the town of…
- Brough Castle
68 km south-west · Ruin
Brough Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Brough, Cumbria, England. The castle was built by William Rufus around 1092 within the old Roman…
+ 7 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1425428.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Newcastle upon Tyne?
The Castlemap atlas maps 37 landmarks (23 castles · 1 palace & château · 13 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne Castle, a castle 1 km south of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Newcastle upon Tyne?
Bamburgh Castle, ranked #102 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 71 km north from Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the oldest castle near Newcastle upon Tyne?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Tynemouth Castle and Priory, founded 601 — 13 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Edinburgh (147 km) · Manchester (173 km) · Dundee (185 km) · Glasgow (193 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.