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Rogues & Vagabonds
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Spring at the Castle
〰️ Rogues & Vagabonds 〰️ Spring at the Castle
Rogues & Vagabonds
Spring Season: February - June
FREE with your Annual Pass!
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
📅 Runs 14th February – 1st June