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View of Bamburgh Castle from the Beach

View of Bamburgh Castle from the Beach

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    1. Seahouses to Bamburgh loop — Northumberland Coast

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    November 18, 2020

    Bamburgh Castle is a mighty fortress that has guarded the Northumberland coastline for over 1,400 years. The Grade I-listed castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country. Entry costs £11.75 for adults, £5.75 for children (aged 5-18), £29.95 for families, and £9.40 for disabled visitors to reflect restricted access to all state rooms (carers are free of charge). For more information, visit: bamburghcastle.com.

      October 31, 2017

      Once home to the kings of ancient Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle is one of Northumberland's most iconic buildings.

      The Bamburgh castle we see today is a relatively recent structure, built by famed industrialist the first Lord Armstrong at vast cost in late Victorian times. Lord Armstrong was also responsible for building Cragside House, Gardens & Estates.

      But the castle boasts a much longer history. There have been settlements on the site since prehistoric times and the regular archaeological digs that take place on the site have unearthed some spectacular finds.

      Excavations were started in the 1960s by Dr Brian Hope-Taylor, who discovered the gold plaque known as the Bamburgh Beast as well as the Bamburgh Sword.

      During the summer you can see archeologists working on the site, and there is even the chance to get your hands dirty and see what you and your family can find.

      During its more recent history, Bamburgh Castle feted royal guests and English kings, one of whom - Edward IV - destroyed it in the Wars of the Roses.

      Lord Armstrong's restoration saved it from ruin and the castle provides an ancestral home to the Armstrong family to this day.

      Bamburgh Castle has 14 public rooms and more than 2,000 artefacts, including arms and armour, porcelain, furniture and artwork.

      We have onsite parking and disabled parking spaces (please speak to our car park attendant on arrival).

      Bamburgh Castle's epic scale attracts film and television crews and it has featured in everything from Time Team to Becket. It has recently become a popular wedding venue.

      It won a bronze award in the 2008 North East Large Visitor Attraction Awards and a silver at the Green Business Scheme. And to prove it's universal appeal, the castle was recently a finalist in ITV1's Britain's Favourite View competition.

        May 4, 2018

        Classic British coastal castle restored by Lord Armstrong with much to see and some cracking views out to sea and Farne Islands beyond.

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          Elevation 40 m

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          www.bamburghcastle.com/

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          Location: Bamburgh, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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