Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Siege of Newcastle 1644

From the raising of the Royal Standard in August 1642, to the final storming of the town in October 1644, Newcastle was a cavalier bastion, King Charles only east coast port of significance and its monopoly of the coal trade a serious embarrassment to Parliament.

For most of that time the Marquis of Newcastle maintained the King’s colours backed by his famous brigade or tercio of ‘Whitecoats’. In January 1644, the balance of power in Northumberland shifted as the Scots, their Army of the Solemn League and Covenant, invaded as mercenaries in the pay (if they ever got it ) of Parliament. What happened next shifted the course of British history.

John and Bev will take you around the key sites, describe the action whilst also demonstrating the weapons and fighting styles of the times.

Any queries please contact: [email protected]

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer

Tickets are free but limited to 30 people.

If you enjoy the walk and would like to make a small donation to help the work of the Battlefields Trust, feel free to do so. Alternatively, why not join the Battlefields Trust and help our work to promote battlefield heritage. Please visit https://www.battlefieldstrust.com where you can find out so much more!

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10:30am

Location & directions

Newcastle Keep, The Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 1RQ

Contact on day:

John Sadler

Telephone number:

+447722453875

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Via Eventbrite

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-battlefield-walks-weekends-civil-war-siege-of-newcastle-1644-tickets-1986159012071?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

05 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer

Additional information

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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