Bamburgh Attractions
Bamburgh, once capital of the kingdom of Bernicia, is a pleasant little seaside resort (pop. 600).
It has a sandy beach and sand dunes that are popular with tourists. Bamburgh Castle overlooks the beach, the original portion was completed in 547 and it was completely restored by the Armstrong family.
It has a sandy beach and sand dunes that are popular with tourists. Bamburgh Castle overlooks the beach, the original portion was completed in 547 and it was completely restored by the Armstrong family.
Bamburgh Castle
The enormous Bamburgh Castle, with its Norman keep, is largely the product of a thorough restoration in the 18th century.
This fortress castle towers on a basalt crag overlooking the sea. Visitors can tour 16 rooms in Bamburgh Castle.
All values are in local currency
This fortress castle towers on a basalt crag overlooking the sea. Visitors can tour 16 rooms in Bamburgh Castle.
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | 7.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 6.00 |
| Group discounts | 5.60 |
| Child | 3.00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
St Aidan's Church
St Aidan's Church has a very fine crypt and a beautiful 13th century choir. The popular 19th century heroine, Grace Darling (1815-42), who rowed out with her father, the lighthouse keeper, to save the crew of the shipwrecked "Forfarshire", is buried in the churchyard.
