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Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Siege of Newcastle 1644

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Siege of Newcastle 1644

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A free guided walking tour examining the 1644 Civil War Siege of Newcastle will take place on Saturday 12 September 2026, setting off from Newcastle Keep at 10.30am. The three-mile route, which lasts approximately two and a half hours, traverses mixed terrain and visits key locations from the conflict, including the site where Scottish Covenanters assaulted the city walls and the strategic fortifications erected by Royalist defenders. Led by historians from the Battlefields Trust, the walk proceeds regardless of light rain, so participants are advised to wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Although the event is free of charge, advance booking is essential and can be made through the venue’s website.

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Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Siege of Newcastle 1644 takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 10:30.

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Siege of Newcastle 1644 is held at Newcastle Keep in Newcastle upon Tyne (The Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ).

Entry to Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Siege of Newcastle 1644 is free.

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