Welcome

Transforming 14th century Hylton Castle to a living, working building that benefits the local community and visitors

Visit

Discover 600 years of history at Hylton Castle, and explore the beautiful open space and paths of Hylton Dene.

Get Involved

The Hylton Castle Project is led by the local community, so tell us what you think or get in touch to find out how you can get involved.

Learning

The Hylton Castle Project offers a range of educational activities, outreach and training opportunities for all ages.

Bringing Hylton Castle back in to use for the twenty-first century is a complex task

Our funders and partners are generously supporting all aspects of the project, and we welcome donations of money, resources, time, skills and ideas from all, however small or large.

Hylton Castle Trust is a registered charity (no. 1180548) caring for Hylton Castle. All donations are gratefully received and will be used to support the building and the work of the Trust.

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Hylton Castle

The Hylton Castle Project will create a new and vibrant future for this iconic local landmark. Sunderland City Council and the Friends of Hylton Castle and Dene have joined forces to create a heritage–led community resource inside the remains of the medieval gatehouse.

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Work Experience

I have done many different things on work experience this week at Hylton Castle. My favourite thing...

Volunteering for Hylton Castle

I’ve been a volunteer with the Hylton Castle Project for about a year and I can honestly say it has...

The Hylton Castle Project will transform the magnificent gatehouse in to a community-based, heritage-led visitor attraction celebrating 600 years of history and sharing the stories of those who lived and worked at the castle from the 14th century until the present. With training for young people, volunteering opportunities, events, outreach, and education programmes, there is something for everyone to get involved in.