Hylton Castle, Sunderland

Name: Hylton Castle
Address: Washington Rd., Sunderland, SR5 3PP, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Sunderland

Top attraction, Forts and castles, Gothic Revival architecture, Vernacular architecture

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Hylton Castle is a stone castle in the North Hylton area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Originally built from wood by the Hilton family shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066, it was later rebuilt in stone in the late 14th to early 15th century. The castle underwent major changes to its interior and exterior in the 18th century and it remained the principal seat of the Hylton family until the death of the last Baron in 1746. It was then Gothicised but neglected until 1812, when it was revitalised by a new owner. Standing empty again until the 1840s, it was briefly used as a school until it was purchased again in 1862. The site passed to a local coal company in the early 20th century and was taken over by the state in 1950. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°55'21"N, 1°26'36"W

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Washington Rd.Sunderland SR5 3PP United Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Stadium of Light, Sunderland Aquatic Centre, North East Land, Queen Alexandra Bridge.

2.2 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
58 min walk • The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England, and the eighth and current home to Sunderland A.F.C. With space for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light is the ninth largest stadium in England. The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland A.F.C. home matches.
2.2 miE
Watersports, Swimming pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland
56 min walk • Sunderland Aquatic Centre is an indoor sports complex next to the Stadium of Light in the city of Sunderland, England. It contains an Olympic-size swimming pool, a diving pool and a gymnasium.
1.1 miW
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
North East Land, Sunderland
27 min walk • The North East Land, Sea and Air Museums, formerly the North East Aircraft Museum, is a volunteer-run aviation museum situated on the site of the former RAF Usworth/Sunderland Airport, between Washington and Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England.
1.6 miE
Bridge
Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland
41 min walk • The Queen Alexandra Bridge is a road traffic, pedestrian and former railway bridge spanning the River Wear in North East England, linking the Deptford and Southwick areas of Sunderland. The steel truss bridge was designed by Charles A. Harrison.
2.4 miSE
Park, Garden, Playground
Barnes Park, Sunderland
61 min walk • Barnes Park is a historic public park in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Taken together with its post-war extensions, which run to the former county borough boundary, it is the largest park in the city.
2.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland
63 min walk • The Sunderland Empire Theatre is a large theatre venue located in High Street West in Sunderland, North East England. The theatre, which opened in 1907, is owned by City of Sunderland Council and operated by Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd, on behalf of Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
Northern Spire Bridge, Sunderland
21 min walk • The Northern Spire Bridge is a bridge over the River Wear in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The crossing opened to pedestrians on 28 August 2018, before opening to traffic the next day.
2.1 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Beacon of Light, Sunderland
55 min walk • The Beacon of Light is a sports, community and education facility, in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. The £19m facility was commissioned by the Foundation of Light, and became the headquarters of the charity when it opened in September 2018.
2.4 miSE
Church
Sunderland Minster, Sunderland
63 min walk • The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop is the minster church of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Formerly known as "St Michael & All Angels' Church", it served as the parish church for Bishopwearmouth, but was renamed in January 1998 after Sunderland was granted city status.
2.3 miSW
Nature and wildlife, Park
WWT Washington, Sunderland
59 min walk • WWT Washington Wetland Centre is a wetland reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Washington, Tyne and Wear, North East England.
2.4 miE
Museum, Art museum
National Glass Centre, Sunderland
62 min walk • The National Glass Centre is a cultural venue and visitor attraction located in Sunderland, North East England. It is part of the University of Sunderland.