Castle
Hylton Castle
A medieval gatehouse castle in north Sunderland restored as a community heritage venue, with a lift to three floors of displays and a rooftop gallery reached by a spiral stair. Free to visit on bookable slots, with a small tearoom and grounds to explore.
📍 Sunderland, North East · SR5 3PA
Visitor information
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Craigavon Road, Castletown, Sunderland SR5 3PA
- Opening times
- No fixed hours - book a slot online; tearoom Wed-Sat 11:30-14:30 (official site).
- Website
- hyltoncastle.org.uk
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- Toilets
- AccessibilityLift to all floors except the roof gallery; accessible ground-floor toilet; some steep grounds.
- ParkingFree car park with blue-badge bays.
- IndoorIndoor and outdoor areas
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Make a day of it
Hylton Castle is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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