• Hylton Castle Trust, supported by Sunderland City Council, National Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage, has created a new and vibrant future for this...
  • 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 is a medieval stone castle which has stood for over 600 years.
  • It was constructed by William Hylton around 1400 as a four storey gatehouse, which would have been part of a bigger castle.
  • 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.
  • Overall, Hylton Castle serves as a reminder of the historical significance of Sunderland and provides visitors with a glimpse into the past.
  • The original castle on this site was built by the Hylton family shortly after the Norman conquest in 1066. ... Image courtesy of Sunderland Antiquarian Society.
  • Now surrounded by housing, Hylton Castle stood alone on the outskirts of Sunderland for centuries.
  • Building work for the current stone castle began in the 1400’s by Sir William de Hylton.
  • Hylton Castle is managed by Sunderland City Council and is an English Heritage site.
  • Until the 18th century, the two halves of Sunderland were only linked by ferries. ... that can be found, sensibly enough, in the Hylton Castle district of Sunderland.
  • Hylton Castle is one of the iconic places to visit in Sunderland and is regarded as the second oldest building in the entire city.