Castle
Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 55.046, -1.66 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 21 72 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
Castle sits at the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, centred on the medieval keep that gives the ward its name and taking in much of the city’s commercial core and historic Grainger Town. Landmarks include Newcastle Castle and St Nicholas' Cathedral, while the nearby Quayside and riverside promenades provide a mix of tourist attractions, galleries, bars and cultural venues.
It’s a lively, mixed area with a strong student and young professional presence due to its proximity to Newcastle University and other colleges, and an economy dominated by retail, hospitality and public services. Ongoing regeneration has tried to balance modern development with conservation of Victorian and medieval fabric, making the ward a hub for nightlife, festivals and markets as well as everyday city life.
Postcode districts covering Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Sunderland 14 miles22.5 km
- South Shields 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Gateshead 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Washington 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Durham 18.7 miles30 km
- Wallsend 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Newburn 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Whitley Bay 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Blyth 7.4 miles12 km
- Peterlee 23.4 miles37.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hazlerigg Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Brunswick Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Dinnington Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Wideopen Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Seaton Burn Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Weetslade Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Woolsington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- North Gosforth Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Parklands Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Fawdon & West Gosforth Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Kenton Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Castle
NE13 9BP, NE3 2UU, NE3 2UF, NE13 9EP, NE13 7AP, NE13 9FE, NE13 7EY, NE13 7LT, NE13 7DW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 38.2 miles61.4 km
- Newcastle Airport Metro 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cramlington Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Haymarket bus station 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Eldon Square bus station 5.1 miles8.3 km
Hotels near Castle Ad
- Great North Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Jesmond Dene House 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Osborne Hotel 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
Schools in Castle
- Brunton First School Primary
- Dinnington First School Primary
- Kingston Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 5 miles8 km
- St James' Park Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 5.5 miles8.9 km