Bamburgh Castle
Medieval fortress high above the sands of the beach.
Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Charged parking
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Hearing loops
- Access statement available
- Accessible parking
With its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period, Bamburgh has dominated its volcanic outcrop and the surrounding countryside for centuries.
From its humble wooden palisade to the impressive stone walls of today it strikes an iconic pose on the Northumbrian coastline.
Open all year round it welcomes visitors to enjoy the grounds and staterooms. From the medieval kitchen to grandeur of the Victorian Kings Hall there are fourteen rooms to explore.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
8th January -9th February 2024, Weekends only, 10am-4pm. Last admission 3pm
10th February – 26th October 2024, Open daily, 10am-5pm. Last admission 4pm
27th October – 3rd November 2024, Open daily, 10am-4pm. Last admission 3pm
4th November – 8th November 2024 – CLOSED
9th November -24th December 2024, Open daily, 10am-4pm. Last admission 3pm
Historic Houses members visit for free and do not need to book through the website. Members can just turn up to the ticket office with their cards and are guaranteed entry, regardless of numbers.
Adult admission – £17.00
Child admission (5-16yrs) – £8.50
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children aged (5-16yrs) – £47.00
Little adventurers admission (0-4yrs) – Free
Disabled admission – £12.50 with free access for carers (available from the ticket office only)
Parking – £5 (payable on arrival only)
Dog (grounds only) – Free
https://www.bamburghcastle.com/product/bamburgh-castle-e-ticket/
We are a cash-free site. Please ensure you have contactless payment methods with you when you visit.
Historic Houses members must have their card scanned in our ticket office.
Groups rates start from 15 or more people in a group all year round.
Adults £ 15.00
Child (5-16) £ 7.50
Guided tours can also be offered. Prices available on booking and depend on availability.
For more information contact us:
administrator@bamburghcastle.com
01668 214208
School groups of any size are welcome. Larger groups are split down into groups of 12, so please ensure you have sufficient staff.
We offer one free adult place for every twelve pupils with additional adult tickets priced at £15.00.
All pupils 5-16 are charged at £3.50.
The castle is not suitable for groups of under 5’s.
We can offer a 45 minute guided tour for groups that can arrive for 10am or a ten minute talk at any other point in the day.
We welcome familiarisation visits and we’re happy to help schools organise these in advance.
Our rates also apply to home-schooled children.
Prices are only valid during Monday – Friday during term time.
Find out more on our website.
Contact the office:
administrator@bamburghcastle.com
01668 214208
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Hearing loops
- Access statement available
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF
Five miles from the A1, 1 hour north of Newcastle and 1.5 hours south of Edinburgh.
Train to Berwick-upon Tweed then X18 bus to Bamburgh from outside the station.
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Housed within are over 3000 artifacts ranging from porcelain plates and figurines to arms and armour. With a beautiful collection of clocks, furniture and paintings helping to maintain a homely feeling about the place.
Outside, their are battlements with incredible views out over the beaches and north towards Lindisfarne and inland towards the Cheviot hills.
The old Victorian laundry houses the Armstrong and Aviation Museum, a fascinating collection of aviation artifacts including engines, propellers and even the wreckage of a crashed Spitfire.
The summer months see an art gallery in the stables, the work of the local artist Peter Phillips, an incerdible talent who works in a variety of media to produce stunning images of the county.
The cafeteria is always on hand to refresh and refuel visitors with local produce.
Forthcoming events
Remember, special events are excluded from free entry for members
Christmas Through TIme
Bamburgh Castle
A Christmas Through Time
Bamburgh Castle
Father Christmas Experience
Bamburgh Castle
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