Bamburgh Castle Visitor Information

Situated high up on the Northumberland coast, Bamburgh castle is a commanding building which dominates the local skyline. Experience the sites, stories and atmosphere of over two thousand years of exhilarating history.

Attractions at Bamburgh Castle:

Enjoy a great day out, by exploring up to 14 public areas; learn more about the castle by taking a tour by one of the friendly knowledgeable staff. Uncover history during archaeological excavations, after which refreshment are available in the Clock Tower Tea Rooms, specialising in Northumberland produce. Sample a range of delicious home cooked meals and light snacks.

Standing proudly over Northumberland's finest beaches and surrounded by heather clad hills and wooded valleys, Bamburgh has long drawn the tourist, historian and casual visitor alike. Almost entirely intact it reflects a glorious if unsettled past in an area which triggers the imaginations of young and old.

The village itself is full with quaint shops, cafes as well as the Grace Darling Museum memorial, which is packed with history and fantastic structural design. Looking up at the spectacular site from the village you can see why it is one of England’s most famous castles, and has recently become a stunning location for weddings.

The spectacular beach makes a perfect setting for walking, cycling and horse riding. The golden sands extend at low tide all the way to Seahouses and Budle Bay - a haven for birdwatchers with many species of wading birds to be seen.

In recent times, the Bamburgh Project has set about restoring the building, concentrating on the fortress site and the early medieval burial ground at the Bowl Hole. Visitors can explore the castle seven days a week between March and October, though there is a fee to enter and the building is also licensed for civil weddings so visitors must expect areas to be closed off for short periods of time to cater for these events.

The castle is located right next to a beautiful and often quiet beach, making it the perfect day out for people looking to stroll along a stunning beach and take in the scenery on offer as well as beach lovers looking to soak up the sun while relaxing on the golden sandy beach.

Bamburgh Castle located 42 miles north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 20 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed and six miles east of Belford. It can be accessed by the B1342 from the A1 and at the castle there is parking for 100 cars, as well as the facility for coach parking. Other useful information is that there are regular bus services operated to and from the castle so be sure to take full advantage of these services.

Why visit Bamburgh castle?

Bamburgh Castle is a beautifully preserved building located next to a clean British beach, close to a number of other excellent holiday attractions. The local countryside is the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From its turrets visitors can see out to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, where Henry VIII often visited.

The castle won a bronze award in the 2008 North East Large Visitor Attraction Awards and silver at the Green Business Scheme. And to prove its universal appeal, the castle was recently a finalist in ITV1's Britain's Favourite View competition. During this competition Bamburgh castle’s spectacular views were described as a coastline ravaged by nature and steeped in history, there’s a story round every single corner.

This historical fascinating attraction is full of memories and makes you feel like you're not just looking at a view, you're standing in the footsteps of kings, and on one of the most dramatic coastlines nature has to offer.