• Inside the remains of the 14th century medieval gatehouse, Hylton Castle is now a bright, modern multi-use heritage-led venue which offers a unique meeting...
  • Hylton Castle (/ˈhɪltən/ HIL-tən) is a stone castle in the North Hylton area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Originally built from wood by the Hilton (later Hylton)...
  • We had a rare few hours out today at Hylton Castle. ... Lad’ - she’s a brilliant storyteller and a real credit to the place, as are all of the staff at Hylton Castle.
  • Hylton Castle has always been somewhere that intrigued me from being young. ... Check the Hylton Castle website for details on how to book:Hylton Castle.
  • Please visit Hylton Castle Trust's website to book: https://hyltoncastle.org.uk/. ... Facilities : There is a tearoom on site managed by Hylton Castle Trust.
  • Hylton Castle was built by Sir William Hylton as his principal residence in about 1400. ... Hylton Castle is currently on the Heritage at Risk Register.
  • Overall, Hylton Castle serves as a reminder of the historical significance of Sunderland and provides visitors with a glimpse into the past.
  • Due to the expansion of Sunderland in the 1940s, the castle became surrounded by housing estates including those of Castletown and Hylton Castle.
  • Building work for the current stone castle began in the 1400’s by Sir William de Hylton. At one time, Hylton Castle was indeed one of the finest castles in England.
  • Originally built shortly after the Norman Conquest, Hylton Castle was the principal seat of the Hylton family and remained so until the death of the last baron in 1746.