King Dinuzulu and the Old Prison
Completed in 1905 “His Majesty’s Goal, Newcastle”, was at the time considered “the most up-to-date institution” of its kind in … Read More
Maharaj House
This typical colonial Victorian house in Lennoxton was the family home Mac Maharaj, who was a founder member of the … Read More
Tourism Newcastle
The Newcastle Tourism Information Office is situated in the old Town Hall on Scott Street.
Newcastle Town Hall
The Town Hall was completed in July 1899 just in time to be occupied by the Boer Forces at the … Read More
The Carnegie Art Gallery
The Carnegie Gallery can be found in the Municipal Gardens across the walkway from the municipal offices between Scott and … Read More
Haggards Hilldrop House
Rider Haggard’s Hilldrop House built in 1875, is situated on an estate known as Roy Point and was purchased in … Read More
The Armoury
Built as a form of defence for the town during the late1870s when the threat of war with Zululand was … Read More
Newcastle Cemetery
At the entrance to the cemetery is a Lych Gate with memorial plaques for those that lost their lives in … Read More
Hindu Shiva Temple and Mahatma Gandi
Built in 1903 this rather unique temple looks almost miniature, yet it is reputed to have the largest cella dome … Read More
Chief Albert Luthuli and the Blaauwbosch Methodist School and Church
The area of Blaauwbosch was bought in 1895 by a private syndicate consisting of 31 Christian Zulu landowners. The elegant … Read More
Newcastle Municipality
Fort Amiel Museum
506 | Fort Amiel was opened as the Cultural History Museum of Newcastle in 1990 at the restored British military … Read More