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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