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Walk amongst Newcastle’s dead deep inside the haunted Castle Keep, Visit one of England’s most brutal and violent prisons then walk on old burying grounds nearly 12 hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them. Venture to the site of grave-robbing scandals in England’s dark history. And ask yourselves - are you afraid of being buried alive? Walk atop England’s largest unmarked burying ground and hear tales of the tortures, punishments and executions that took place there. You may even find yourselves involved in some…

Newcastle has found itself plagued with some of history’s most nefarious figures – From Witches to highway robbers and The Basted Marshal of Northumberland, William Winter, The Dean Street Killer, The Black Gate Murderer, Burk and Hair amongst a slew of other assorted characters.

Explore some of Newcastle's most haunted sites...
See Newcastle’s most haunted Buildings: The Black Gate Tenement House. As you pass by, you’ll hear stories of the Buildings more bizarre and permanent tenants. Hear the gruesome saga of the Tomes Herring and his 1700 victims, and see where his final victim breathed her last.

Join us as we explore Newcastle’s most chilling murder sites, haunted places and spend time with the dead as your tour includes exclusive access into Newcastle’s most haunted building The Castle Keep built on one of England’s oldest burying grounds. But you won’t be travelling alone.

Gallows to Graveyard is not like any tour you’ve taken before!

Be Warned!
Tours run hail rain or shine. We run on dark and stormy days!
Comfortable shoes are recommended so that you don’t become dead on your feet during the 1 hour and 30 minutes of terror and history. This tour includes entry into the haunted Castle Keep as well as an outdoors tour of St Nicholas Graveyard.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! CALL 0191 4400078.

Length of tour: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
This tour may not be suitable for children under 12 years of age. Due to the content of our tour, children under the age of 4 are not allowed on this tour. The tour is also unsuitable for wheel chare access due to the structure of the building and the many steps. Any one taking part in the tour should know that the Castle contains many old steps.

Price per person: Adults £8.00 each, Under 16s £4.00 each including entry to the Castle Keep, costumed guided tour. Members only £6.00 each. For private party bookings and Schools please email for group discounts. Once you have your stamp you can gain entry to the castle after the tour for FREE.

Tour Times: This is a trial tour and will not always be operated. The tour starts at The Castle Keep, Castle Garth NE1 1RQ. Every Saturday at 3.30pm but we recommend calling first to make sure the tour is available as places fill fast.

Disclaimer: All details shown on this website were correct at the time of publishing but subject to change without notice.  All events attended at the clients risk, no liability accepted by Alone In The Dark Entertainment.  On very rare occasions, events may have to be canceled at short notice, if for example guides are taken suddenly ill.  We also reserve the right to limit the size of the group for guests enjoyment and safety.  We pride ourselves in ensuring all our guests have a safe and enjoyable ghost walk.  All events attended at the clients risk, no liability accepted by Alone In The Dark Entertainment. All history and stories, are to our best ability true and are accounts of history or stories we have researched and gathered information on. We reserve the right to remove Disruptive undesirables and people who wish to offend or spoil the tour. They will be removed by our security without a refund. The 8.30pm ghost tour is for adults only and contains the use of bad language and references to a sexual nature. Sometimes the tours may over run due to circumstances of the tour party, we apologies for this and this is why the tour starts by 7.10pm and 8.40pm. If you are reviewing the ghost tour you must get prior permission before hand and no article or thread can be posted about this tour unless we are notified first.There is a maximum of one child to every one adult. Any further children will have to pay if they are over the age of 12 years old. All under 12s are FREE on the Newcastle Ghost Tour. Click here for refunds