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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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Feb 8, 2025
We visited Bamburgh castle for The Last Kingdom tour. The guide was fantastic, really knowledgeable about the history and brought facts from the show into it too. I'd recommend the Last Kingdom tour …Full review by 868jrh
Feb 4, 2025
The castle is quite magnificent and can be seen from many different places along the coast before you arrive. Plenty to see and do , even in February, the views from the grounds are spectacular. Not …Full review by stephens473
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

Facts

Construction completed:11th century

Questions & answers

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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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We only drove through the town to get to the Castle. Suggest you try the Town Council or Tourist Board if there is one.
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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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Sorry,I'm not sure,there maybe information on the council website
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Is there a place I can store my luggage while I tour? I have a small roll bag and backpack. Thanks
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Sorry I have no idea
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