Reviews of The Black Gate. (Museum) in Newcastle upon Tyne (Northumberland).
The Black Gate
The Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ, United Kingdom
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Information of The Black Gate, Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne (Northumberland)
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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Reviews of The Black Gate
a. v.The "Black Gate" was added to Newcastle Castle between 1247 and 1250, forming an additional barbican in front of the earlier north gate of the castle. It consisted of two towers with a passage running between them. On either side of the passage was a vaulted guardroom. There was a drawbridge at the front (facing west) and another at the rearcourtier. Alexander Stephenson substantially altered the gatehouse, rebuilding the upper floors. Stephenson then let the Black Gate out to various tenants, one of whom was a merchant, named Patrick Black. It was he who gave his name to the Black Gate.
m.At the black gate was one of the main entrances into the old castle and is now where tickets are purchased. There’s a small shop and a nice small exhibition about the castle and the history of the area. The other building, what’s left of the castle feel more like a large keep and requires a climb up some steep steps to enter. It was kind of difficult to navigate around the castle sometimes with no clear route laid out. I actually quite enjoyed it in some ways because it let me wander about and really get a sense of how hard it would’ve been to navigate back in the day. The important rooms of the castle are all labeled with text giving explanatory notes.
Keep in mind the castle visit is split in 2 discontinuous buildings and remember to buy your ticket at the Black Gate first to avoid having to double back.
K. “. R.A brilliant bit of history. If you get a chance to have a guide take you around go for it. Parking is a no go so best use public transport.
V. A. V.Awesome to see outside, the museum is just "one room". It works like a ticket office for the castle.
They should open the two lower rooms. Nice to see the remains of the previous fortification.
A little shop is present, clean toilet.
J. A.The Black Gate was not part of the original Norman Castle build but was an add on during the reign of Henry the 3rd.
What you see today looks nothing like what was originally built around 1247ish.
Over the centuries it has suffered numerous 60 minute make overs, but not a scrap of MDF is to be seen 😉. Seriously, little of the original Henry the 3rd work is visible today.
Entry to the Gate costs an adult £7 which also includes entry into the Keep itself.Tickets for both monuments are only sold at the Black Gate The Down side is you need to know that before you have hauled yourself up the steep stairs into the Keep.
Who thought this was a good idea? ??. Children make a beeline for Castles, everyone with children knows that.
The Black Gate is also the "Tardis" but in reverse, Its large on the outside but small inside. A small museum and shop located on the ground floor and that's your lot😕.
Both sites suffer from a lack of marketing which is a shame since it was not that long ago the local press announced nearly 2 million pounds had been spent improving the "Visitor Experience ",what ever that means.
On the plus side entry is wheelchair friendly and toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible in the Black Gate The Keep on the other hand is a wheelchair no no 😣.
Cannot fault the staff as they are both friendly and helpful.
One last point, the rooms in the Gate are available for hire and when this happens the Black Gate is closed to the public. and presumably this includes the Keep.
Still well worth a visit in my view but check their website before you intend to visit.
V. F.Great historical spot. Some events occur now and again. Must do!
A. L.An interesting historical spot of Newcastle
J. T.The building is awesome.
J. C.Very interesting building, should do more to publicise the place.
More great history.
N. M.Fascinating history revealed. One of numerous city centre sites worth walking to.
A. T.Love the black gate.
M. X.was used as a defensive structure to keep those pesky scottish out in the war!
J. H.Very interesting historical place
J. v. d. V.A strange building, but worth it to look inside and outside.
j. b.Great time and a great pub
R.Very nice place to visit
E. H.Very picturesque.
S. F.Great location!
K. M.pretty cool
r. r.Black gate
S. O.Man kommt ganz unweigerlich am Black Gate in Newcastle upon Tyne vorbei, wenn man in der Stadt ist. Es ist ein Teil des Castle von Newcastle und wird nunmehr als kleine Ausstellung genutzt um die Historie dahinter zu beleuchten. Wer Interesse an der Geschichte Newcastles hat, sollte die kleine Gebühr jedenfalls entrichten und hineinschauen.
(Translated)
The Black Gate in Newcastle upon Tyne is an inevitable sight when in town. It is part of Newcastle Castle and is now used as a small exhibition to shed light on the history behind it. If you are interested in the history of Newcastle, you should definitely pay the small fee and take a look inside.
P.(Translated) If you are in Newcastle you cannot miss it.
(Original)
Se siete a Newcastle non potete non passare a vederlo.
C. C.Gut erhaltenes Tor und übrig gebliebener Rest der ehemaligen Gesamtanlage. Sollte in einem historischen Stadt-Rundgang mit einbezogen werden. Wird vom Castle durch eine Eisenbahn-Brücke aus dem 19. Jahrhundert getrennt. Besichtigung möglich.
(Translated)
Well-preserved gate and what is left of the former complex. Should be included in a historical city tour. Separated from the Castle by a 19th century railway bridge. Visit possible.
J. G. H.Akzeptabler Eintritt für hier und das Castle. Unbedingt besuchen, wenn man Interesse an Newcastles Geschichte hat. Sehr interessant.
(Translated)
Acceptable entry for here and the castle. Be sure to visit if you're interested in Newcastle's history. Very interesting.
C. K. (.(Translated) One of the oldest remnants of Newcastle, where you can buy a ticket to the castle.
(Original)
紐卡斯爾最古老的殘餘部分之一，在這裏可以買票上城堡。
T. T.(Translated) Beautiful old city gate. Is also a kind of museum where you can enter for a fee.
(Original)
Mooie oude stadspoort. Is ook een soort museum waar je tegen betaling naar binnen kunt.
M. W.(Translated) Part of Newcastle Castle. It's worth stopping by this place.
(Original)
Część zamku w Newcastle. Warto o to miejsce zahaczyć.
F. R.(Translated) Well preserved except that it is crossed by the train tracks
(Original)
Bien conservado salvo que está atravesado por las vías del tren
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