• Hylton Castle (Hilton Hall in the description below) had its brownie, the Cauld Lad.
  • House & Family History: The Hyltons were one of the oldest families in County Durham and the original grandeur of Hylton Castle reflected their standing in the...
  • Hylton Castle was built by Sir William Hylton as his principal residence in about 1400.
  • Following vandalism and exetensive decay Hylton Castle was taken by the Ministry of Works in 1950 and has now been owned by English Heritage since 1984.
  • Hylton Castle was a medieval fortified manor house. The only remainder of the castle is the grandiose gatehouse tower, which originally stood at the west gateway...
  • Hylton Castle is one of the iconic places to visit in Sunderland and is regarded as the second oldest building in the entire city.
  • Hylton Castle is a medieval stone castle which has stood for over 600 years.
  • To see a list of current and upcoming events (including bookable events), see the “What’s Happening?” page on the official Hylton Castle website.
  • The original castle on this site was built by the Hylton family shortly after the Norman conquest in 1066.