William Newton (1730–1798) was an English architect who worked mainly in Newcastle on Tyne and the North East of England.

He was the son of Robert Newton, a builder. He married Dorothy Bell and lived for 28 years at 1, Charlotte Square, Newcastle.
His work includes:-
The Infirmary, Newcastle 1751-2
Capheaton Hall (North front) 1758
St Anne's Church, Newcastle 1764
Charlotte Square, Newcastle 1770
Kielder Castle 1772
Assembly Rooms, Newcastle 1774
The Chapel, Royal Naval College, Greenwich 1779 (interior redecoration), with James "Athenian" Stuart
Shawdon Hall 1779
The Castle, Castle Eden c1775
Backworth Hall 1780
Acton House 1781
Howick Hall 1782
Whitfield Hall 1785
Hebburn Hall 1790
Dissington Hall 1794
Guildhall, Newcastle 1794, (refronting), with David Stephenson
Hesleyside Hall (East front) 1796
Woodford County high school original building, Highams Hall (1768)