Ravensworth Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne

Name: Ravensworth Castle
Address: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

#56 among attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne

Gothic Revival architecture, Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture

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Ravensworth Castle is a ruinous Grade II* listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument situated at Lamesley, Tyne and Wear, England. The building has been destroyed and rebuilt a number of times, and was the seat of the Ravensworth barons, the Liddells. ()

Coordinates: 54°55'35"N, 1°38'18"W

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Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom

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Day trips

Ravensworth Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MetroCentre Shopping Centre, Angel Of The North, Tanfield Railway, Saltwell Park.

2.4 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park
MetroCentre Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
62 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gateshead, just a stone's throw from the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, lies the MetroCentre Shopping Centre – a retail paradise that doubles as an unexpected amusement park oasis. As the largest shopping and leisure complex in the UK...
2.1 miSE
Anthony Gormley's iconic angel statue
Angel Of The North, Newcastle upon Tyne
54 min walk • Standing tall as a contemporary icon in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Angel of the North is a monumental statue that has become a symbol of the area's cultural identity and industrial heritage. This colossal steel sculpture, completed in 1998, is the work of...
1.9 miSW
Museum
Tanfield Railway, Beamish
50 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque countryside near Beamish, United Kingdom, the Tanfield Railway emerges as a charming testament to the golden age of steam. As the world's oldest railway, this tourist attraction is an essential visit for history buffs...
1.8 miNE
Park, National park, Playground
Saltwell Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
47 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gateshead, just a stone's throw away from the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Saltwell Park stands as a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape. This Victorian park, spanning 55 acres, is a cherished green space that has been offering a...
2.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Shipley Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
57 min walk • The Shipley Art Gallery is an art gallery in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, located at the south end of Prince Consort Road. It has a Designated Collection of national importance.
2.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
56 min walk • St John's Church, Gateshead Fell, is in Church Road, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England.
2.1 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Little Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
53 min walk • The Little Theatre Gateshead is Gateshead's only theatre. It was built during World War II, thanks to the generosity of sisters Ruth, Sylvia and M. Hope Dodds. It is believed that the theatre is the only one built in Britain during the war.
2.1 miN
Memorial
Dunston Staiths, Newcastle upon Tyne
54 min walk • Dunston is particularly known for wooden coal staiths, first opened in 1893 as a structure for loading coal from the North Durham coalfield onto ships.
2.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Stephen's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
66 min walk • St Stephen's Church is a redundant Anglican church on Brunel Terrace, Low Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
2.1 miNE
Town, Area
Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne
53 min walk • Gateshead is a large town in and the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, North East England. Situated on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne.
2.1 miNW
Town, Area
Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne
54 min walk • Whickham is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, North East England, 5 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. Whickham lies within historic County Durham. The town is on high ground overlooking the River Tyne. The 2011 Census recorded its population as 16,652.