Bamburgh Castle English Heritage

Bamburgh Castle    

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Explore the castle and discover more about this iconic building by clicking the different areas with your mouse. The great fortification of Bamburgh Castle sits on an outcrop of volcanic dolerite. Known …
Explore the castle and discover more about this iconic building by clicking the different areas with your mouse. The great fortification of Bamburgh Castle sits on an outcrop of volcanic dolerite. Known locally as whinstone for the sound it makes when hit by a stonemasons hammer, it provides a natural throne upon which the castle sits forty five metres above sea level.

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Jan 24, 2025
This castle was on my husbands and I list as fans of The last Kingdom. Beautiful well maintained castle with breathtaking views. Great history lesson. Our only disappointment was that The last King… Full review by Allison B
Jan 17, 2025
Visited the castle on a cold and crisp morning. Staff were polite and knowledgable. My man proposed with the castle as our backdrop and we couldn’t be happier with our memorable day. Full review by Excursion800182
Jan 13, 2025
A brilliant castle for history and castle enthusiasts with a dash of more modern history included in the castle's internal museum. Stunning views, plenty of spaces to explore, a fantastic Christmas t… Full review by Culture28832737044
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Articles

The magnificent coastal setting of this completely restored medieval castle, once the cradle of power of the Kings of Northumbria i…
cityseeker.com
Bamburgh Castle is an imposing castle located on the coast at Bamburgh in Northumberland, England. It is a Grade I listed building. Built o…
touristlink.com
Bamburgh Castle, on the northeast coast of England, by the village of Bamburgh in Northumberland, is a Grade I listed building.T…
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Facts

Owner:Armstrong family
Construction completed:11th century

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can I use my English heritage card here
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You would need to check on their website but I dont think so. It is a private Castle.
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can i use my national trust card
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Sadly no you can't use that car. Its Historic Houses you would need to get in
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Can you give me some information about bamburgh Town centre does anyone have mobility scooter for hire for my …
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Can you give me some information about bamburgh Town centre does anyone have mobility scooter for hire for my wife and me please help me with some information about the loan of scooters ASAP
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Bamburgh is a small village not a town Best bet is to contact the Castle. They had a little golf buggy to take people with issues up the hill to the Castle but not sure about mobility scooters …
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Bamburgh is a small village not a town Best bet is to contact the Castle. They had a little golf buggy to take people with issues up the hill to the Castle but not sure about mobility scooters for hire. Next town along is Seahouses you could check if they have a place to hire scooters.
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Can you give me some information about bamburgh Town centre does anyone have mobility scooter for hire for my …
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Can you give me some information about bamburgh Town centre does anyone have mobility scooter for hire for my wife and me please help me with some information about the loan of scooters ASAP
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Hi I’m so sorry but I’m not sure but I did notice that the was golf carts that the older generation had paid for to get around the ground but not sure if you contact the castle or someone else
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