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Hylton Castle

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Overview
The distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse-tower of a castle built by the wealthy Sir William Hylton, shortly before 1400. Originally containing four floors of self-contained family.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Grounds open daily 10-4. Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan. Public access to the castle is limited to certain days only (please check website)
Location
Craigavon Road, SUNDERLAND
About the area
The metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear encompasses Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, South Shields and Sunderland, as well as part of Hadrian’s Wall. The county is cut through by the two rivers after which it is named.
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Hylton Castle

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
The distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse-tower of a castle built by the wealthy Sir William Hylton, shortly before 1400. Originally containing four floors of self-contained family.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Grounds open daily 10-4. Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan. Public access to the castle is limited to certain days only (please check website)
Location
Craigavon Road, SUNDERLAND
About the area
Area image
The metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear encompasses Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, South Shields and Sunderland, as well as part of Hadrian’s Wall. The county is cut through by the two rivers after which it is named.