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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Apr 30, 2025
Amazing Coastal Castle high up on the rock. An incredible 1400 years of history here and no wonder given the position. Saxon Kings, Vikings, Normans and everyone since wanted this commanding seat of …Full review by ATraveller363
Apr 24, 2025
What an amazing place to visit! The staff are so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We had the pleasure of hearing a talk on the wars of the roses and it was so nice to hear it from someone so pa…Full review by giovannasM9309JW
Apr 23, 2025
Stunning castle and views! So much to see here and the views from all sides of the castle are spectacular, we came on a sunny day and it could have been abroad. Loved it!Full review by Kirsty38
No, you can't use an English Heritage card at Bamburgh Castle because it's not part of English Heritage. However, you can use a Historic Houses Association (HHA) card at Bamburgh Castle
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 …
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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