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Castle Keep and New Castle
Originally known as Monkchester, Newcastle only got its present name when Robert Curthose, son of the infamous William the Conqueror, built his 'New Castle' on the site of the Roman Fort, Pons Aelius in 1080. Used as a point of defence, the Castle was originally built of wood and timber, but was later rebuilt in stone and today, visitors can explore the remains of the Castle, as well as the Castle Keep built later on the same site by Henry II.
Telephone: (0)191 232 7938
Website: www.museums.ncl.ac.uk/keep
Transport:
Opening times: Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm (April to September); 9.30am to 4.30pm (October to March). Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time

Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is the most famous wax museum gallery in the world, with more than 400 life-sized models of stars, famous politicians, royals and sportsmen, as well as the most infamous criminals the world has known. Inside the Museum the 'Spirit of London' ride will take you through the city's history, introducing you to those figures that have shaped the London of today, while The Chamber of Horrors challenges visitors to enter and be terrified. Also at the site is Tussaud's Auditorium, one of the biggest in the world, ready to amaze visitors with its views of the universe.
Telephone: (0)870 999 0046
Website: www.madame-tussauds.com
Transport: Baker Street underground station, or buses 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139 and 274
Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm (off peak) and daily 9am to 6pm (peak). Auditorium: weekdays 12.30pm to 5.30pm, weekends 10.30am to 6pm