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Castles near Newcastle upon Tyne

73 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 Hadrian's Wall — #12 of 8,134 worldwide — 44 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Trimontium, founded c. 50.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — England (68), Scotland (5).

Within 25 km of Newcastle upon Tyne

+ 5 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 10 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 22 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 73 landmarks (38 castles · 6 fortresses · 5 palaces & châteaux · 24 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?

Hadrian's Wall, ranked #12 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 44 km west from Newcastle upon Tyne.

What is the oldest castle near Newcastle upon Tyne?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Trimontium, founded c. 50 — 97 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Sunderland (17 km) · Edinburgh (147 km) · Manchester (173 km) · Sheffield (178 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.