This spring, Castle Garth becomes the home of rogues, rule-breakers and colourful characters from our past — the thieves, tricksters and vagabonds who once lived and worked in the shadow of the castle walls.
Rogues & Vagabonds dives into the darker, more eccentric side of Newcastle’s history, revealing gripping tales of crime, punishment and survival. The Great Hall is transformed into a courtroom, the medieval Gaol explores justice and incarceration, and visitors are invited to step into the story themselves.
Answer the call to become a Newcastle Castle Rogue by creating your own outlaw alias and taking on a series of roguish challenges throughout the castle. Along the way, uncover extraordinary stories, meet notorious characters, and experience the castle as it has never been seen before — bold, mischievous and full of intrigue.
Highlights
- Discover the darker, more eccentric side of Newcastle’s history
- Explore Castle Garth through the stories of thieves, tricksters and vagabonds
- Step inside a Great Hall courtroom, where justice was once decided
- Delve into crime and punishment in the medieval Gaol
- Learn about the Newcastle Witches and the fear, superstition and trials that surrounded them
- Uncover the story of the infamous Black Jackey Johnson, one of Newcastle’s most mysterious characters
- Become a Newcastle Castle Rogue by creating your own outlaw alias
- Take on fun, interactive roguish challenges throughout the castle
- Experience gripping tales of rebellion, survival and life on the fringes
- An immersive, hands-on adventure for families, history lovers and curious minds
Rogues & Vagabonds dives into the darker, more eccentric side of Newcastle’s history, revealing gripping tales of crime, punishment and survival. The Great Hall is transformed into a courtroom, the medieval Gaol explores justice and incarceration, and visitors are invited to step into the story themselves.
Answer the call to become a Newcastle Castle Rogue by creating your own outlaw alias and taking on a series of roguish challenges throughout the castle. Along the way, uncover extraordinary stories, meet notorious characters, and experience the castle as it has never been seen before — bold, mischievous and full of intrigue.
Highlights
- Discover the darker, more eccentric side of Newcastle’s history
- Explore Castle Garth through the stories of thieves, tricksters and vagabonds
- Step inside a Great Hall courtroom, where justice was once decided
- Delve into crime and punishment in the medieval Gaol
- Learn about the Newcastle Witches and the fear, superstition and trials that surrounded them
- Uncover the story of the infamous Black Jackey Johnson, one of Newcastle’s most mysterious characters
- Become a Newcastle Castle Rogue by creating your own outlaw alias
- Take on fun, interactive roguish challenges throughout the castle
- Experience gripping tales of rebellion, survival and life on the fringes
- An immersive, hands-on adventure for families, history lovers and curious minds
