Description

Bamburgh Castle - HOME TO THE KINGS OF NORTHUMBRIA

Welcome to the Royal Seat of the Kings of Northumbria and home to the Armstrong family since 1894. These formidable stone walls have witnessed dark tales of royal rebellion, bloody battles, spellbinding legends and a millionaire benefactor. Experience the sights, stories and atmosphere of over two thousand years of exhilarating history.

With fourteen public rooms and over 3000 artefacts, including arms and armour, porcelain, furniture and artwork, the stunning ‘centre piece’ is The Kings Hall, a spectacular example of Victorian architecture.

The Armstrong and Aviation artefacts Museum houses a variety of artefacts and memorabilia spanning both World Wars as well as others relating to Lord Armstrong’s empire based on the Tyne.

Each summer sees the Bamburgh Research Project carrying out live archaeology on the country’s most important Anglo-Saxon excavation. Living History events and local produce markets add to the atmosphere of one of the country’s largest inhabited castles.

The cafeteria serves a range of hot and cold meals and snacks using many locally sourced ingredients.

The gift shop supplies a range of gifts and souvenirs many sourced in the North East.

Facilities

• Cafe
• Tearoom
• Gift Shop
• Picnic Area
• Toilets including Disabled
• Car Park
• Disabled Parking

Prices

• Adult Admission: £9.00
• Child Admission: £4.00 (5 - 15 years)
• Senior Admission: £8.00
• Disabled Admission: £6.40
• Disabled Carer Admission: Free
• Family Ticket: £22.00 (2 Adults + up to 3 Children)

Directions

Bamburgh Castle is 42 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne and 70 miles from Edinburgh.
OS map ref: NU184 351

By car:The castle is approximately six miles east from the A1. All day parking is available at the castle priced at £2.00.

By bus:A regular bus services is in operation. Run by Arriva and Travelsure the main route numbers are 500, 501, 505, 515, 401 and 411.

By rail:The nearest train stations are Chathill (six miles) Berwick upon Tweed (21 miles) and Alnmouth (22 miles).

Opening Times

11th February - 31st October
Open daily 10am - 5pm. Last admission at 4pm.