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 miles
- Sunderland 14 miles
- South Shields 10.5 miles
- Gateshead 7.7 miles
- Washington 11.6 miles
- Durham 18.7 miles
- Wallsend 6.3 miles
- Newburn 5.3 miles
- Whitley Bay 7.8 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 15.9 miles
- Blyth 7.4 miles
- Peterlee 23.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hazlerigg Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Brunswick Parish 0.8 miles
- Dinnington Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Wideopen Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Seaton Burn Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Weetslade Ward 1.9 miles
- Woolsington Built-up area 2.1 miles
- North Gosforth Parish 2.1 miles
- Parklands Ward 2.2 miles
- Fawdon & West Gosforth Ward 2.4 miles
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall Ward 2.9 miles
- Kenton Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Castle
NE13 7LX, NE13 9EN, NE13 9AW, NE13 9EZ, NE13 9FN, NE13 9EA, NE13 7FR, NE13 9FD, NE13 9BR … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 1.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 38.2 miles
- Newcastle Airport Metro 2.1 miles
- Cramlington Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Haymarket bus station 5.1 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 5.1 miles
Hotels near Castle Ad
- Great North Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 1.8 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 2.1 miles
- Jesmond Dene House 4 3.9 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 5.5 miles
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 2.6 miles
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 5.7 miles
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.1 miles
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 5.3 miles
- Osborne Hotel 4.5 miles
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 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 2.2 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 2.6 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 4.9 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 5 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 5.1 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 5.2 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 5.3 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 5.4 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 5.5 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 5.5 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 5.5 miles