The voluntary group Friends of Hylton Castle has been working for the last 20 years to bring the castle back into use. Earlier this year the fortress hosted a free family fun day to show visitors what they hope to achieve with the castle
Sunderland City Council Cultural Heritage Manager Vicki Medhurst, chairman of Friends of Hylton Castle Keith Younghusband (left) and Hylton Dene project officer Maurice Bates (right) with artists plans for the re-development of Hylton Castl