Bamburgh Castle
Things to do in Northumberland Scottish Borders
Historical-Buildings in Scotland
Description:
Dominating the Northumberland coastline, south of Lindisfarne, Bamburgh Castle is the home of the Armstrong family. Open to the public are the King’s Hall, the Cross hall, reception rooms, the Bakehouse as well as the Armoury and the Dungeon. Restored many times, the original castle dates from Anglo-Saxon times. At present, the Bamburgh Research Project is excavating near to the castle, investigating the story of the area through the last 3000 years.
Ownership:
Private – home of the Armstrong family.
Situation
OS ref: NU 184351
How to get there:
By car: Turn off the A1 about 13 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed, just south of Belford and travel along the B1342 about 5 miles to Bamburgh Village. Castle just beyond the Village – visible for miles.
By public transport:
Regular bus service from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the village.
Seasonal opening details (2010):
13th Feb - 21st Feb / 27th Feb- 31st Oct
1st Nov '10 to 28th Feb '11
Opening Hours:
13th Feb - 21st Feb / 27th Feb- 31st Oct
Daily opening 10am to 5 pm (last entry 4pm.)
1st Nov '10 to 28th Feb '11
Weekends only 11am - 4.30pm
Last Admission 3.30pm
Facilities:
Car park – opens at 10.30am.
Public Tours arranged for groups of 12 or more.
Admission
There is an optional guiding service for groups, please pre-arrange for this service if required.
Child prices are for 5 —15 years of age inclusive.
Admission Charges (2010)
Adult - £8, Child - £4, Senior - £7' Family - £20
Children 5 to 15 years
Under 5 FREE
Groups are 15 or more people
Family, 2 adults & up to 3 children
Schools Per/Pupil - £2.00
CAR PARK Fee £1.00 Coach parking is free
Disabled Access
There is only limited wheelchair access, the person in the wheelchair will only see the first 5 rooms, after that there are stairs and narrow passages. There is some limited disabled parking near the castle entrance and we have 2 wheelchair friendly toilets. Neither the tearooms nor the gift shop are accessible, having said that we get many wheelchair visitors, we have an album to show the inaccessible rooms and we make no charge for those in wheelchairs.
Enquiries about booking parties or for information not found here should -
Contact:
Administrator Tel:01668 214515
Attached attractions:
The Bamburgh Research Project.
Shop.
Tearoom.
Other Attractions in the Area:
St Aidan’s Parish Church, Bamburgh
Grace Darling Memorial and Museum.
Additional info:
Licensed for civil marriage ceremonies.
Web links:
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle Research Project
Places to stay nearby:
Northumberland
Berwick
Local towns and villages:
Bamburgh
Berwick-upon-Tweed
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