And these gorgeous photographs, taken by Liam McCormick, have given a closer look inside Hylton Castle following a huge renovation project. Work began to transform the Grade I-listed castle in 2017, thanks to Sunderland City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. And as the historical site prepares to welcome the public, Liam was invited behind the gates to see the work first hand.
![Hylton Castle is preparing to open its doors to the public.](https://jp-ct.co.uk/image/onecms:5969c46b-1642-4f83-822c-9916e3019eed/NPSE%20Hylton%20Castle%20-%20Liam%20McCormick6.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. What a view
Hylton Castle is preparing to open its doors to the public. | User (UGC) Photo: Liam McCormick
![A beautiful sky at the historical site.](https://jp-ct.co.uk/image/onecms:c9f7710f-f87d-436e-8a1b-71f3ceaf7722/NPSE%20Hylton%20Castle%20-%20Liam%20McCormick11.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
![Work began on the renovation project in 2017.](https://jp-ct.co.uk/image/onecms:2a75afe7-f3cf-45b3-aea2-a393dee92305/NPSE%20Hylton%20Castle%20-%20Liam%20McCormick7.jpg?c=0,42,2600,1735&crop=3:2&width=640)
3. To the top
Work began on the renovation project in 2017. | User (UGC) Photo: Liam McCormick
![The building is 600 years old.](https://jp-ct.co.uk/image/onecms:3c186108-9708-4a75-a5a7-232c56893a11/NPSE%20Hylton%20Castle%20-%20Liam%20McCormick14.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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