Historical near Newcastle


This section covers historical in the Newcastle Region such as castles and stately homes, these historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history.
Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do.
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, South Shields
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, South Shields
An insight into Roman Britain Built around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne, playing an essential role in the mighty frontier system. Based four miles east of...
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Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle is probably the finest castle in England. It is perched on a basalt outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea at Bamburgh, Northumberland. It commands stunning views of the Farne...
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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the grand medieval castle, later extended to include a magnificent Jacobean...
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Castle Keep, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Castle Keep, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Castle of Newcastle Upon Tyne stands on a steep sided promontory overlooking the River Tyne. The site has been occupied for nearly 2000 years, with flint...
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Lindisfarne Castle
Lindisfarne Castle
Romantic 16th-century castle with spectacular views, transformed by Lutyens into an Edwardian holiday home Tudor castle converted into an Edwardian home Intimate decoration and design by Lutyens...
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Seaton Delaval Hall, Whitley Bay
Seaton Delaval Hall, Whitley Bay
Seaton Delaval Hall is an English baroque house, built between 1718 and 1728 for Admiral George Delaval.  The house is regarded as the finest example of design by Sir John Vanbrugh; who also...
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Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum, Wallsend
Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum, Wallsend
In AD122 the Emperor Hadrian ordered a mighty frontier system to be built across Britain to defend the Roman Empire from the barbarians to the North. The result was Hadrian's Wall, a 73 mile...
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Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland
Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland
Striking Victorian lighthouse above 2½ miles of beach, cliff and grasslands with spectacular views     * The world's first electric lighthouse     * 76 steps to...
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Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the...
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